The “All American” Band Becomes Open to All
by Jackie Krutsch “Every time something good happens to the university, people look to the band to play ‘Hail Purdue.’” [1] Purdue’s band embodies years of tradition, history, and pride for the school. The band started in 1886 with a handful of cadets and has now grown into a band department that encompasses an organization of more than 800 students. [2] These statements shed light on the magnitude of Purdue’s… Read More
The Golden Girl’s Golden History
by Jackie Krutsch Even though the position of Purdue’s Golden Girl was created just sixty-five years ago, this tradition of the gold-sequined twirler is one that is very well known, not only at Purdue, but across the country. The image of the Golden Girl has remained very consistent since its start, and Christy Stallings, the Golden Girl in 2004, still held this image fifty years later. Stallings, ready for a… 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