My name is Olivia Murphy and I am an Information Specialist intern with Visit Lafayette-West Lafayette. Purdue University graduation weekend is quickly approaching so I have made a to do list for the family and friends of graduates! 1. Order the latest Lafayette-West Lafayette Visitors Guide, which…
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My name is Olivia Murphy! I am a junior at Purdue University and a Visitor Information Specialist intern at Visit Lafayette-West Lafayette. Alongside my fellow interns, we have compiled a list of the top 10 reasons why everyone should want to be a boilermaker! 1. Traditions to show off that…
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The sweet smell of fresh food is like the sun shining on a summer day. Well, at least that’s how I feel when I eat out at my favorite places with a couple of my favorite people. There’s nothing better than a few shared appetizers as we enjoy each other’s company and listen to the laughter around us…
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There are few things in the morning more welcoming than a donut. Yet not just any donut can do. You can find them at any gas station, and rarely are they satisfying. Instead, if you want to get the best donuts that are warm and fluffy, then head to a bakery like Hammer Donuts that makes them from…
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As someone who is an avid candle collector, I am always on the hunt for new scents. I am very picky with the scents I have in my room, and sometimes it is hard to find a scent that is just right. Making my own candle at Bask Aroma was the perfect solution. You have the option to make a candle, scent…
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Full disclosure: I was initially intimidated yet excited when walking into The Spinning Axe. I’ve never picked up an axe, let alone thrown one, so honestly, I didn’t know what to expect. However, as soon as I got my initial throw out of the way, the nerves left, and the competitiveness slowly shined…
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Hail, rain, snow, you name it! Unexpected weather is common in Indiana and can really throw a wrench in your plans. However, this doesn’t mean you need to waste a day sitting inside. There’s plenty of ways to still have fun and enjoy your day, even when the weather gets in the way. (Purdue…
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Wait … so they do not have just plain pepperoni pizza or cheese pizza at all? This was my reaction when I first heard about the pizzeria Pizza Uncommon. I almost did not believe it until I went there myself. Pizza Uncommon is a locally owned pizzeria located at 1522 Win Hentschel Blvd. in West…
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Growing up coming to Purdue, my Dad would always take me to Parthenon Greek American Grill to get a gyro for lunch or dinner while visiting. It has become our go-to restaurant for authentic Greek cuisine in West Lafayette and here is why: Authentic Greek Cuisine Parthenon Greek American Grill has…
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When I first started drinking boba tea, I had no idea where to start. Boba tea, also known as pearl milk tea or bubble tea, is a Taiwanese drink that features chewy tapioca balls in a tea drink that has become widely popular within the U.S., especially on college campuses. While I knew there were…
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