Purdue Athletics’ Journey to Title IX Compliance
by Meaghan Tracy Across the nation, American citizens woke up on June 24th, 1972 to news of federal legislators passing the Higher Education Amendments, later known as the Higher Education Act of 1972, originally proposed by the Department of Health, Education and Welfare (HEW). Nonetheless, one section of the act caught the public’s attention more than the rest; now referred to as Title IX. It stated that, “No person in the United… Read More
The “Black Salute” on Purdue’s Campus
by Max Malavenda On the 17th of October during the 1968 summer Olympics in Mexico, two black American athletes, Tommie Smith and John Carlos, made history when, during the playing of the national anthem, the two men lowered their heads and raised their fists in what is known as the Black Power Salute.[1] Smith raised his right hand as a representation of black power, and Carlos raised his left as a… Read More
Women in ROTC
by Stephen Goula Many Americans feel a desire to answer a call for duty. I myself answered that call in 2010 and now plan to commission and serve in the Army for as long as the Army will allow. Women within the American ranks that desired military service have always answered that call when our nation asked them to. For women though, answering that call came with restrictions regarding the… Read More
The Purduettes versus the Varsity Glee Club
by Jackie Krustch Even though Purdue is often referred to as the Cradle of Astronauts or is well known for the STEM, and other programs that exist on its campus, Purdue’s Musical Organizations has existed and grown over the last one hundred and twenty five years. Purdue Musical Organizations, or PMO for short, is what the University’s official vocal groups are held under. Despite not having a College of Music… Read More
Training for Domesticity
by Grant Barnett “The most important industry in America is the management of American homes.” – President Calvin Coolidge What is a practice house and what where they used for? Did Purdue have any and what were they like? A practice house was a facet of many major university home economics programs, starting in Illinois in 1909. Practice houses were a place for young women, often aspiring homemakers, to put… Read More