MLB Celebrates Jackie Robinson Day
Will Culbertson, PNN Reporter/Broadcaster
April 16, 2012
For the past eight years Major League Baseball (MLB) has celebrated Jackie Robinson Day on April 15th of each season. While he was a fantastic player, Jackie Robinson is often recognized for his part in breaking Major League Baseball’s color barrier back in year of 1947. Before his debut,... Read More
PNC to Offer a New and Exciting Communication Class this Fall
Will Culbertson, PNN Reporter/Broadcaster
April 2, 2012
Purdue North Central’s Communication department will be offering a new course this upcoming fall. Com 491: Design for Print & Online Publication will look at how design aesthetics (the logic of form and function) are applied and misapplied in print and online design, consumer packaging,... Read More
Panthers Suffer Three Game Sweep To Saints
Will Culbertson, PNN Reporter/Broadcaster
March 26, 2012
Westville, IN- The weekend was not kind to the Purdue North Central Panthers (10-16, 3-5 CCAC) as they were swept by the conference rival St. Francis Saints (16-9, 6-2 CCAC). After being rained out on Friday, the two squads faced off at Hicks Field on Saturday for a pair of contests. It took... Read More
Panthers Add Three Wins Over Weekend
Will Culbertson, PNN Reporter/Broadcaster
March 19, 2012
Westville, IN- The Purdue North Central Panthers (9-12, 2-1 CCAC) notched three wins over the weekend. On Saturday, the Panthers hosted the Saints of Holy Cross for a double header. Coach Weber’s team was anxious to bounce back after suffering an 8-7 loss to the Saints the night before.... Read More
Sweep Sweep Victory
Will Culbertson, PNN Staff
February 26, 2012
The 2012 campaign is underway for the Purdue North Central baseball team. This past weekend, the Panthers loaded up the bus and headed south to Wilmore, Kentucky to square off against the Asbury Eagles. The Panthers (4-0) swept the four game series against the Eagles (0-12) in dominating fashion.... Read More
Do You Have What It Takes To Become A Tough Mudder?
Will Culbertson, PNN Staff
February 17, 2012
Are you someone who enjoys a challenge? Tired of your boring exercise routine? If you answered “yes,” to both of these questions, then you should look into registering for an upcoming Tough Mudder event. Tough Mudder, for those who aren’t familiar, is an obstacle course. However,... Read More
National Signing Day a Bust for PNC Panthers’ Football
Will Culbertson, PNN Staff
February 14, 2012
Over the years, National Signing Day has become an unofficial holiday around college campuses nationwide. National Signing Day represents the first day that high school senior football players can sign their official letter of intent to play football at the college level. According to Yahoo... Read More
It’s That Time of Year Again
Will Culbertson, PNN Reporter/Broadcaster
February 10, 2012
It’s the middle of February, the Super Bowl is over, and that only means one thing: its baseball season. While its true baseball has taken a backseat to football in terms of popularity in recent years, baseball remains America’s pastime. There’s a line in the movie “Moneyball” where... Read More
Beyond The Arc with Nick Lafty
Will Culbertson, PNN Staff
January 30, 2012
The Purdue North Central Panthers (4-18, 3-5 CCAC) defeated the Trinity International University Trojans (3-19, 2-6 CCAC) 62-60 last Wednesday in spectacular fashion. With just under four seconds left, freshman point guard Mario Herron corralled an offensive rebound and threw up a no look prayer... Read More
2012 Cub’s Convention
Will Culbertson, PNN Staff
January 16, 2012
Beginning Friday, Cubs fans across the country will flock to the Hilton hotel located in downtown Chicago for the 27th annual Cubs Convention. During the three day convention, fans can expect to meet 30-40 of their favorite Cubs from the past, present, and future. The Cubs Convention functions... Read More
To Cheer or Not To Cheer
Will Culbertson, PNN Staff
November 29, 2011
The United States’ national anthem is one of the most recognizable songs in the country. You’ve probably heard it more times than you can count. The playing of “The Star Spangled Banner” has become an American tradition. More times than not, you remove your hat and place your right... Read More
No Shave November
Will Culbertson, PNN Staff
November 15, 2011
If you have noticed an unusual amount of facial hair over the past couple weeks, you aren’t alone. We are currently in the middle of the phenomenon known as No Shave November. The premise is simple: with the winter months approaching, November provides men with an opportunity to grow a face... Read More
Modern Warfare 3 Set to Launch
Will Culbertson, PNN Staff
November 2, 2011
Professors at Purdue North Central can expect to see emptier classrooms next Tuesday. No, their students aren’t sleeping in. In fact they’ll be wide awake. However, instead of attending their regularly scheduled classes, they’ll be engaged in digital warfare. Nov. 8 marks the release... Read More
Epstein Hopes to Create New Culture
Will Culbertson, PNN Staff
November 1, 2011
It was a long and drawn out process, but the Chicago Cubs got their man. Tuesday morning’s press conference, introducing Theo Epstein as the new President of Baseball Operations, was what some Cubs fans are calling a monumental moment in team history. Epstein brings a proven track record... Read More
PNN Looks to Expand Athletic Coverage
Will Culbertson, PNN Staff
October 24, 2011
With the 2011-2012 basketball season quickly approaching, the Panthers News Network (PNN) is excited to expand the coverage of Purdue North Central’s athletic program. In addition to broadcasting all PNC Basketball home games, PNN will also be traveling with the team on most road trips. You... Read More
What is Twitter?!
Will Culbertson, PNN Staff
October 6, 2011
Have you ever heard someone use the word “tweet,” and wondered what that person was talking about? You’re not alone. It’s simple – “tweeting” refers to the action of posting an update to a twitter profile or “timeline.” Twitter is a social networking site that allows... Read More
Local Recruit Adjusting to College Lifestyle
Will Culbertson, PNN Staff
September 27, 2011
If there’s one thing Jesse Mills, 19, loves in this world, it’s baseball. A year ago, Mills was preparing for his senior season at Westville High School and while he’s still preparing for a baseball season, things are different now as Mills makes the transition from the world of high... Read More