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
Home Economics and the Practice House
by Anna Brown “If you are a young woman and want to get married, a college or university campus is the best possible hunting preserve. Such a campus is well stocked with young bachelors who are already on their way up because they have taken the pains at least to begin a college education.” (1) This quote, printed in the Purdue Exponent in 1963, depicts the assumptions and beliefs of… 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