The Voice

Campus students encounter prospective future employers during annual PNC Career Fair

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Many students have a great deal of difficulty with this question. As graduations draws nearer, for some, so does the need to know just how you plan to use your degree.

Career Services puts together its Career Fair each year to help all students, especially those who have yet to decide on a career.

Faculty, students given recognition at annual Honors Convocation

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Purdue University North Central's annual honors convocation was held to honor outstanding students as well as faculty for their efforts this year.

Awards were given for the following; Club Member of the Year was Carl Stambaugh for his work on the F.A.C.

National Alcohol Awareness Month:

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

PNC Alum Fuji Stockstill turned the LSF into an alcoholism education center for students. Alcohol screenings were conducted, and students that needed it were offered counseling sessions with Diana Morovich, the director of student counseling here on campus.

Purdue North Central Hosts Blood Drive

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

On April 15, 2008, PNC sponsored a blood drive carried out by the American Red Cross. Latrese Simmons, the official in charge of the event, said that they were well on their way to the goal of getting sixty units of blood. Blood donation is an important function to take part in for each unit of blood a life can be saved.

Saying Goodbye to Gary Demski

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

When Gary Demski came to Purdue University North Central five years ago, he had no idea what changes would occur on campus during his time here. Demski has served as the Director of Student Activities since July 2003, but will be leaving PNC in May to accept the position of Athletic Director at South Bend Clay High School.

Cameron Kelly-Johnson

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Name: Cameron Kelly-Johnson
Major: Double Major in Communications and English
Year: Senior
Hometown: Portage
Position: Advertising Manager
Interesting fact: Outside he likes to bike ride and hang out with friends.

Daniel Weaver

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Name: Daniel Weaver
Major: Premed
Year:
Hometown:
Position: Campus News staff writer
Interesting fact: Dan's hobbies are studying, running, and karate. His favorite subject is biology. His dog, Wonder, is his favorite member of his family.

Erin Bluhm

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Name: Erin Bluhm
Major: Liberal Studies Bio
Year: Senior
Hometown: Michigan City
Position: Photojournalist
Interesting fact: She is interested in wildlife conservation.

Jonathan Sichtermann

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Name: Jonathan Sichtermann
Major: Double Major in Accounting and Law & Commerce
Year: Senior
Hometown: Chesterton, IN
Position: Web Editor, World Events writer
Interesting fact: Jon plans to attend law school.

Kayla Mrozinske

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Name: Kayla Mrozinske
Major: Communications with a minor in English
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: LaPorte, IN
Position: Sports staff writer
Interesting fact: She aspires to be a broadcast journalist and is a large Cub fan. Her family is her backbone, and she takes advantage of each day she has.

Lyndsie Daikhi

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Name: Lyndsie Daikhi
Major: Communication
Year: Junior
Hometown: Michigan City, IN
Position: Print Editor
Interesting fact: Lyndsie works full time and also attends PNC full time. During her spare time, if she has it, she likes to shop.

Tom Albano

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Name: Tom Albano
Major: Communications
Year: Senior
Hometown: Chesterton, IN
Position: Sports staff writer
Interesting fact: He loves sports in general, but especially baseball. He is a diehard New York Yankees fan, and is a self described "baseball fanatic.

Trilaina Sibo

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Name: Trilaina Sibo
Major: English
Year: Junior
Hometown: Portage
Position: Arts and Entertainment staff writer
Interesting fact: She is a member of SCA and she fences.

PNC beats St. Xavier for First Time

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Purdue North Central Baseball team beat St. Xavier in a wild slugfest last Wednesday 16-15. PNC will continue games this weekend with a conference match up in Milwaukee, WI against Cardinal Strich. On Sunday, the Panthers will travel to Gary for a non-conference showdown against IU-Northwest.

National economy slumps as Federal Reserve Grows

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Over the past few months, the economic crisis plaguing the United States has continued to grow. Now even Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke says the country is slipping into a recession. Others hint at a "repeat of 1929," in reference to the Great Depression.

PNC Softball Defeats 14th Ranked Team in Country

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Purdue North Central softball team split a doubleheader verses Olivet Nazarene University Thursday, the April 17th in Michigan City. The Panthers won the first game 2-1 before dropping the nightcap 8-0 in five innings. PNC is now 19-17 overall and 7-9 in conference play while the Tigers moved to 37-5 and 14-1.

Polygamist ranch in Texas gathers nationwide attention

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

In what has become a long and drawn out battle over children of a polygamist sect of Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Texas has be extended even further. More than 400 were taken from the sect's compound, Yearning for Zion Ranch in Eldorado, after reports of abuse were made; a teenage girl in the sect said that she was being abused by her much older husband.

In pursuit of Lackey's 'One Good Knight'

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Mercedes Lackey's eloquent approach to writing succeeds once again with her story One Good Knight (Tales of the Five Hundred Kingdoms, Book 2). In the second installment of her Five Hundred Kingdoms series, she brings to life Princess Andromeda, the not-so-typical princess.

International Film Fare

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The King and the Clown smashed box office records when it was released in South Korea three years ago. It has since gathered remarkably large international acclaim, winning awards upon awards.

The King and the Clown tells the story of two clowns in 6th century BC, who make their livelihood by putting on performances that mock the king.

The Final Editorial of April

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Graduation Day is approaching rapidly and soon I will be one of the PNC alumni, if I finish my capstone with my sanity intact (as frayed as it already is).

Since this is my last editorial, I guess it's expected of me to reflect on my PNC life. Actually, I'm too busy to be able to reflect yet.

Fox News Wednesdays and Me:

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The television in the coffee shop has a pretty sweet flat-screen television. It also has a surround sound system coupled with basic cable.

I work as a barista on Mondays and Wednesdays. Mondays are generally a grab-bag of Star Trek marathons on SpikeTV, CNN, and occasionally the Discovery Channel.