Since its opening in 1869, Purdue University has carried on the legacy of being a world-renowned institution that inspires students to leave a positive mark on society. Neil Armstrong, Eugene Cernan, Drew Brees, and several Purdue alumni are all proud to call themselves a ‘Boilermaker’. Yet, many…
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I had been craving something different from my usual coffee places. However, I wanted something on campus. Similar to its name, Ghost Coffee is almost hidden in plain sight. Purdue University Student, Aleyce Green, shares this blog. This blog is part of a series of articles submitted to Visit…
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Like siblings in a family, two of West Lafayette’s Japanese dining restaurants share a common heritage but shine in their own ways. Sakanaya and Sakanaya Izakaya offer their own unique personality, menu, and dining experience. Purdue University Student, Mackenzie Larson, shares this blog. This…
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I first learned to crochet when I was just a kid. In an effort to keep me entertained, my aunt searched online, “How to Crochet,” and printed out the instructions she found on the first site that popped up. She found some yarn and hooks hidden deep in a drawer somewhere, then set me loose. Learning…
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Ohana is the Hawaiian word for family with a meaning that is both simple and complex. Ohana includes the people to whom you're related, as well as the larger group of folks outside your bloodline who support and sustain you, to whom you feel indebted and responsible. For the second time recently…
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We all know college in the winter time can be full of struggles. Trying not to freeze to death walking in the below freezing temperatures, falling on the icy sidewalks, and trying to get a spot on the jammed packed City Bus are only some of the daily winter struggles. If you're not used to Indiana…
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Gosh diggity dang it I love pizza. We find ourselves on this gloomy Friday way out in the land of the uncommon, Pizza Uncommon, even. I live for all things strange and unusual, but for today, uncommon will have to do! We gluttonous gangsters are obviously each getting our own pies, as we can’t…
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As a Purdue student, a lot of my time is spent in my apartment either doing class work or sleeping. Whenever it arises, I always jump at the opportunity to get out and explore the many different things West Lafayette has to offer. However, one thing that I had never really done before was attend any…
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Lafayette is known for its historical locations. From historical settlement sites such as Fort Ouiatenon, to the Haan Mansion Museum of Indiana art, Lafayette truly has much to offer. My personal favorite historical tour of the Greater Lafayette area, however, comes from enjoying the specialty foods…
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As a college student, one of my favorite ways to de-stress is to head into town for an ice cream. Everything looks better when you are eating ice cream. In this blog post, I will take you with me on an adventure exploring the local ice cream possibilities in Greater Lafayette. Purdue University…
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