HAMMOND — South Shore Sports Promotions, in collaboration with Valparaiso University’s Athletic Department, are among the finalists bidding for the 2015 through 2018 NCAA Woman’s Bowling Championships. The bid was submitted with Olympia Lanes in Hammond as the host bowling facility for the annual tournament. According to Ryan Tressel, NCAA assistant director, championships and alliances, […]

WEST LAFAYETTE — Purdue and University of Illinois researchers have discovered a novel corn mutant whose leaves are highly susceptible to attack by Western corn rootworm beetles, a pest that feeds primarily on corn silks and pollen. While Western corn rootworm beetles were previously thought to avoid corn leaves based on food-source preference, study of

Pangea Properties is pleased to announce that Co-founder Steve Joung has been promoted to President of the company.  Joung, who formally held the Chief Operating Officer (COO) position, will oversee management and operations of Pangea Properties in his new role as President.  Before co-founding Pangea Properties, Steve served as the COO at CashNetUSA, an online

WEST LAFAYETTE — People wanting to help others who lost their homes and possessions from tornadoes should understand how they can be most effective before jumping in, a Purdue University disaster education specialist says. Steve Cain, Purdue Extension Disaster Education Network homeland security project director, said people can help in three ways: * Assist neighbors.

Dr. Edduyn Figueroa, Adult Psychiatrist for Memorial Epworth Center, will retire on Dec. 24, 2013 after having practicing psychiatry for more than 30 years.  Over his career, he has served, mentored and modeled quality psychiatric care, which in turn, has motivatedmany of his colleagues to become top performers in their field. Beacon Health System wishes

WEST LAFAYETTE — Charles Ellis, a Purdue University civil engineering professor long overlooked for his role in the Golden Gate Bridge project, was honored with a plaque on Nov. 21. Paul Giroux, a nationally recognized construction engineering expert, will present the plaque to Purdue and the School of Civil Engineering during an 11:30 a.m. luncheon

Glenn Sparks, professor of communication, studies the effects of frightening images on children, and he can talk about violence in films and how that affects people of all ages. He has studied how violence in movies appeals to moviegoers. Sparks’ research also focuses on how and whether people enjoy violence in films as well as