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Purdue President Mitch Daniels congratulated the “new president on a campaign fairly and indisput- ably won,” referring to President- elect Joe Biden, and announced a University-sponsored academic program for Inauguration Day in an email Friday morning. Purdue will sponsor a virtual program on Wednesday that will examine the history and signif- cance of the “orderly, peaceful transition of power (the day) rep- DAVID HICKEY | PHOTOS EDITOR resents.” Zach Mella, a freshman in first-year engineering, uses a trolley to move his belongings back to his room. The academic program is op- tional, Daniels said, but will be open to all. Faster COVID-19 results allow live tracking for PPHC Daniels said people have re- cently acted in ways that were test used for the fall semester to the The RT-PCR test may be adminis- explains how to administer the exam BY RAY COUTURE “unbecoming of a self-governing Staff Reporter rapid antigen test will help increase tered via nasal swab or saliva sample. properly and safely. the speed at which students can re- The antigen test is also done using a “It’s not a self-guided tour, it’s pro- See DANIELS | Page 8 COVID-19 testing protocol for stu- ceive their results,” said Kyle Hult- nasal swab. fessionally directed,” Hultgren said. dents living off-campus has changed gren, director of the Purdue Center Students have been expected to “You do it yourself but you’re there 2021 Presidential for the spring semester, as the Pro- for Medication Safety Advancement. self-administer the rapid test, which one-on-one; someone directs you tect Purdue Health Center is now uti- The change also helps PPHC to more Hultgren said is part of the testing through this, makes sure that you Inauguration: Lessons of the lizing a rapid COVID-19 test. quickly identify students who may protocol. Students have the assis- Past, Informing Our Future “The switch from the RT-PCR need to quarantine or self-isolate. tance of a testing center worker who See TESTING | Page 8 9:30 a.m. — The Inaugural Red Carpet: Presenting and Reflecting on Presidential Inaugurations A look at the pageantry, customs, event planning and traditions of inaugural Purdue will introduce app for celebrations from parades, balls and fashion to the inauguration itself

10:45 a.m. — Inside the White monitoring COVID-19 symptoms House: Election Day through the Inauguration with Bush BY NOAH HENSON Other universities have also adopted tech- 41, America’s Last One-Term News Editor nology-based measures to strengthen their CO- President VID-19 protocols. Milligan University in Tennes- Former staff member for As students return to campus, the Protect Pur- see uses Ascend, a web-based platform designed George H.W. Bush and Purdue due Health Center plans to roll out a new app that by Base Camp Health, the same company behind alumnus Andrew Maner will will analyze student health and safety on campus. PassProof. share his experience The new software is called PassProof, and is de- Milligan Returns Home, Milligan University’s veloped by Base Camp Health, a Tennessee-based COVID-19 initiative, is analogous to Protect Pur- 1:30 p.m. — Contested company. PPHC wrote in an email to students the due. Elections of 1796, 1824, 1876 software would help students “assess (their) well- “Ascend ... provides a technological solution to and 2000: Transitions of being and ability to move about the campus.” the challenge of self-screening as a foundational Power “The app was used for students in isolation/ strategy of return-to-campus initiatives,” the uni- A panel presentation on quarantine in the fall,” PPHC spokesperson Tim versity’s website reads. “It ... gives our response years in history with notable Doty said in an email. “It helped the PPHC team team the real-time information they need to as- contested presidential monitor how the students were doing health wise.” sess the risk of virus spread through our campus elections. Doty said that more information will follow community and take proactive steps to keep ev- during the frst week of classes, as students are eryone as safe as possible.” 3 p.m. — Peaceful and emailed with instructions for downloading and The Ascend program consists of a daily screen- Orderly Transitions of Power enrolling in the app. ing: “a 15-second survey, answering questions and American Statesmanship Hunter Helms, a sophomore in the College of about ... symptoms and any known exposure to A conversation about peaceful Engineering, said he had used PassProof while in COVID-19. The software (combines) that infor- transitions of power and isolation at Purdue Village. mation with contextual data and other risk factors statesmanship in American “I did use the PassProof program,” Helms wrote to tell each student or employee whether to report politics in an email, “although I didn’t for very long. They to campus/class/work that day or not.” don’t really check to see if you have flled it out. So With regard to the question of privacy, 6 p.m. — Preparing I only did it a few times. It is super simple to do PassProof and Ascend analyze health data pro- Americans to Defend the and doesn’t take too long to fnish.” vided by thousands of students. Truth ADRIAN GAETA | GRAPHICS EDITOR Other than PassProof and regular emails with a Base Camp Health writes on its website that Jonathan Rauch, senior fellow Used for last semester’s students in isolation and – Governance Studies, The case manager, Helms said that there were no oth- “Ascend provides the ability to make detailed deci- quarantine, an app called PassProof will be rolled Brookings Institution and Q&A er forms of digital monitoring that PPHC imple- out on campus to track student health and safety. with Purdue President Mitch mented while he was in quarantine. See PASSPROOF | Page 8 Daniels

Late Capitol police offcer, Purdue What’s inside alumnus remembered by community this edition BY JOE DUHOWNIK ebengood was a member of the for 15 years. Our thoughts and race car driver. Before going Hoosier legislation that News Editor Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity. prayers are with his family and pro, Liebengood competed may affect your life on The fraternity’s Instagram ac- loved ones at this time.” in the , Page campus Howard Liebengood, Purdue count, “purduepikes,” posted a The Exponent’s original re- driving car No. 9 for Pi Kap- 4 alumnus and Capitol police of- photo of Liebengood on Jan. 10. porting garnered thousands of pa Alpha. During his tenure fcer, died by suicide on Jan. The caption read: interactions on social media, he often raced alongside his Purdue junior runs for 9, prompting a surge of grief “It is with heavy hearts that eliciting comments from Purdue longtime friend Doug Wright, throughout the Purdue commu- mayor of his hometown

we share the news of the passing students and alumni alike, as another former Pi Kappa Al- Page nity. of our Brother, Offcer Howard well as from friends and family pha member who graduated 5 Liebengood graduated from Liebengood. Offcer Liebengood of the offcer. before Liebengood. Wright How did the pandemic Purdue in 1991 with a bach- was a Pi Kappa Alpha Class Before he became a Capitol is the owner of Doug Wright elor’s degree in history, Purdue of ‘91 and had served with the police offcer, Liebengood spent affect Purdue’s spokesperson Tim Doty said. Li- United States Capitol Police many years as a professional See OFFICER | Page 8 Page 11 pocketbook? PAGE 2 THE EXPONENT, TUESDAY, JANUARY 19, 2021

CVS Pharmacy On-campus in-person events limited as COVID-19 512 Sagamore Parkway W. TESTING 2 miles from campus Tippecanoe County moves into the red BY JORDAN SMITH SITES Managing Editor ON AND Purdue will resume in-per- son classes today in a county AROUND the State Department West Lafayette of Health newly designated as City Hall experiencing “very high” CO- CAMPUS 1200 N. Salisbury St. VID-19 positivity rates and 1 mile from campus community spread, which will limit indoor and outdoor so- The Co-Rec cial gatherings to 25 people. 355 N. Martin Attendance of classes and academic activities, however, Jischke Drive will not be limited to 25 stu- On campus CAMPUS CVS Pharmacy 1725 Salem St. dents, according to a Protect 2 miles from campus Purdue news release Friday. Meetings held by student or- ganizations and departmental meetings must adhere to the 25-person limit. As long as mitigation mea- Party chair, local police stay vigilant after sures such as physical distanc- ing and a requirement for face coverings are in place, Tippe- shooting at Democratic headquarters canoe County Health Offcer Jeremy Adler said classrooms BY JOE DUHOWNIK for the repair. used for “instructional pur- News Editor “Not being intimidated is poses are not considered so- SCREENSHOT one thing,” she said, “but we cial gatherings so the 25-per- A map of Indiana’s 92 counties is updated each Wednesday to Shots fred into the Tippeca- want to be safe.” son limit does not apply.” reflect the spread of the coronavirus. This week, 73 counties noe County Democratic Party She said she received posi- Purdue on Friday canceled are designated as facing “very high” community spread. headquarters on Jan. 6 have tive support from the commu- university-sponsored on-cam- not been offcially connected nity following the incident. pus convocations and confer- Off-campus events spon- to riots at the U.S. Capitol “It sounds cliched,” Maddox ences “to prioritize space for sored by the University must per 100,000 residents. building on the same day, but said, “(but) our community learning and discovery ac- earn the approval of the Offce Tippecanoe County re- the Lafayette Police Depart- rose up. We had people reach- tivities,” updated event guide- of the Provost if they include corded 634 cases per 100,000 ment says it is investigating a ing out from every political lines show. 25 or more people, the news residents and a 16.32% av- potential connection. persuasion wanting to help, “The University urges all release states. Requests to erage positivity rate in last “You speculate, but you wanting to donate. At the end colleges, divisions, schools, host off-campus events that week’s update. A county must draw that conclusion because of the day, that’s what I re- departments and other orga- exceed the capacity limit must lower these metrics below the of what just happened,” Dem- member more.” nizational units to delay or be submitted for approval two thresholds for each color cat- ocratic party chair Heather While LPD is unaware cancel any event that includes weeks prior to the event. egory — blue, yellow, orange Maddox said the day after of any “specifed threats” attendance of people outside Organizations that plan off- and red — for two straight the shooting. “There were no planned for Inauguration Day of the Purdue campus com- campus events must them- weeks to ease restrictions. other buildings. They didn’t this Wednesday, Gard said munity through the Spring selves ensure that safety pre- The county’s rate of CO- go down the street and shoot local police chiefs have dis- 2021 semester,” the update cautions are required in terms VID-19 spread may decrease up buildings, you know? They cussed security plans for gov- states. and conditions to which each and return its designation just shot ours.” ernment buildings and police Student organizations can attendee must agree. Groups from red to orange within the Thanks to the pandemic will be ready if anything goes host only on-campus events must also register guests next couple of weeks, health and the holiday season, Mad- awry. this spring. To host events through a single system so department administrator dox said nobody was in the “It’s a terrible place we’re with fewer than 25 attendees, that names and contact infor- Khala Hochstedler said. That offce during the shooting. in right now, and it’s gotta groups must develop a plan mation are readily available change would raise the cap No further damage to prop- stop,” Maddox said. “It’s got- to ensure the Protect Purdue for contact-tracing efforts. on social gatherings to 50 erty or injury to those living ta stop.” Pledge is maintained and sub- The ISDH on Wednesday people. in apartments above the of- Police were initially alerted mit it to the Offce of the Vice designated Tippecanoe Coun- The number of COVID-19 ty “red,” the state’s most se- fce has been reported to the to the attack on Jan. 7, Gard EXPONENT FILE PHOTO Provost for Student Life to be cases and deaths caused by police. said, one day after it occurred. Bullet holes are covered up approved. vere classifcation. It denotes the virus have surged in the Almost two weeks later, “It was certainly something with plywood and a poster No exceptions to the 25-per- a seven-day positivity rate — past 30 days. Nearly half of the windows are still covered I thought I’d never see,” Mad- at the Tippecanoe County son threshold will be made for the seven-day moving average the 122 total deaths due to the with plywood. Nobody has re- dox said. “The door was shot, Democratic Headquarters on social events on campus as of the all-tests positivity rate coronavirus in Tippecanoe — of at least 15% among coro- turned to the building since. the side window. Glass was all the 800 of Main Street long as the county is desig- County since March were re- navirus tests and at least 200 Maddox said the organization over and the bullets had went in Lafayette. nated as red, Purdue spokes- corded in the last 30 days, the is waiting on price estimates inside obviously.” person Tim Doty said. new weekly COVID-19 cases dashboard shows. THE EXPONENT, TUESDAY, JANUARY 19, 2021 PAGE 3 Things to do POLICE BEAT a person at 231 and State St. Tuesday PURDUE Rielly Culver, 21, arrested on charges of operating while All for Autism UR Global Jan. 1 intoxicated at 417 W. State St. Sydney Prewett, 24, ar- Dennis R. Johnson, 46, rested on charges of operat- arrested on charges of tres- Join the All for Autism virtual callout from 6-7 p.m. to International students are invited to join UR Global to help ing while intoxicated U.S. passing. Police logs state that learn more about the club, its events and volunteer oppor- create a community of international students on campus. 231 and S. River Road. he was seen in the kitchen of tunities. Link on BoilerLink. The callout is from 7-8 p.m. in WALC 1132. Jan. 4 Hawkins Residence Hall go- Intimidation occurred at ing through peoples’ belong- Wednesday 425 Central Drive. ings. Johnson is on Purdue’s Start a student Purdue Reamer Autonomous Vietnamese Student Theft occurred at 915 W. persona non grata list until organization club callout Robotics club Association State St. March 11, 2021. Suspicious incident oc- Monday curred at Harrison Street Drug discovery on 720 Join Student Activities and Interested in the tradi- The Autonomous Robotics The Vietnamese Student Parking Garage after hearing Organizations to learn about tion of the Boilermaker Club of Purdue is holding Association is hosting their Clinic Drive. three loud pops. After check- starting a new student organi- Special? Join the Purdue their general meeting with spring callout virtually Incident on 132 S. Chaunc- zation. The training will cover Reamer Club for a virtual more information for new from 8-10 p.m. Students of ing the area, police reported ey Ave. in Kung Fu Tea. The student organization require- callout from 7-8 p.m. Link members virtually from all backgrounds and eth- nothing was out of the ordi- caller advised law enforce- ments. The event is from 5:30- on BoilerLink. 7-8 p.m. Link on Boil- nicities are welcome. Link nary. ment of a person refusing to 6:30 p.m., link on BoilerLink. erlink. on BoilerLink. Jan. 5 leave the building. Police ar- A bat was spotted fying in rived on the scene to remove the Mathematical Sciences the unwanted guest. Building. Suspicious vehicle spotted Clarks Hill man charged in battery of Purdue student A suspicious person was near Tarkington Residence seen looking through a win- Hall. Caller reported a grey campus near the Mathemati- legedly parked. After the of- lins was allegedly also wearing STAFF REPORTS dow in Purdue Village Apart- SUV shining a fashlight into cal Sciences Building on Nov. fcer contacted someone with the same boots. ments. other vehicles, but the offcer A 31-year-old Clarks Hill 24 when a man he did not University Hall and described Collins repeatedly told the man was charged earlier this know approached and asked a woman seen entering the offcers he did not remember Jan. 8 was unable to locate any ve- month with a misdemeanor him whether he had a ciga- building, the woman ultimate- being on campus nor attack- Phone harassment at 1225 hicles matching the descrip- battery charge after he alleg- rette. The student told Purdue ly told the detective that she ing the student, according to W. State St. tion after searching the area edly beat up a Purdue stu- police later that when he said was the woman and her son the probable cause affdavit. Theft at 128 Memorial Mall and the surrounding resi- dent walking near the math he did not have a cigarette, had been with her that day, Later the same day, detec- between Dec. 19 and Jan. 4. dence halls. building during the week of he “was struck approximate- having arrived in the same car tives met with Collins’ moth- ITaP reported the theft of a Tuesday Thanksgiving. ly 6-8 times in the face and seen on the video. er, who told the offcers she Mac desktop computer. The Stalking reported at 401 N. Nicholas Glen Collins is in pushed to the ground.” Later that day, on Dec. 1, was “upset but not surprised the Tippecanoe County Jail on The man then ran away. Po- Goetz wrote that he and two because Collins has problems incident is currently under Russell St. at 10 a.m. another battery charge from lice said the student was able other offcers went to the with anger which stem from investigation. Wednesday Dec. 21 and petitions to re- to describe the assailant’s ap- Clarks Hill address and saw a a struggle with mental health Several thefts from the Burglary at Aspire Build- voke probation on battery cas- pearance and clothing. man matching the assailant’s and drug use.” She said he did Lynn Hall of Veterinary ings when caller returned PUPD Detective John Goetz description and the person not appear under the infu- es from April and September Medicine. This is a reopened from winter break and found 2020. Online court records wrote in a Dec. 3 report in- offcers saw on video nailing ence that day, and that he had incident. parts removed from their show Collins was charged sev- cluded in the probable cause shingles to the roof of a shed been released from prison last en times in 2020, mostly A- affdavit that he was able to near the house. “It should be spring. Jan. 9 computer. misdemeanor battery charges. watch a CityBus surveillance noted that the edges of Col- Purdue police issued “per- Laquan Afolayan, 29, ar- Thursday According to a probable video from outside Univer- lins’ mustache go down below sona non grata” paperwork rested on charges of op- Strong marijuana smell on cause affdavit, a Purdue stu- sity Hall, where a car Collins his lips ... and form a distinct to Collins, banning him from erating while intoxicated, second foor of Wiley Resi- dent was walking south on might have arrived in was al- point,” the offcer wrote. Col- campus for fve years. possession of frearm by a dence Hall. convicted felon and posses- Vandalism to Transforma- sion of marijuana at U.S. 231 tion sculpture in the Agricul- and Airport Road. tural Mall. Theft at 101 Grant St. The Drug law violation report- incident is currently under ed at Wiley Residence Hall. investigation. Police were unable to locate. Andrew Lee Orem, 38, ar- rested on charges of operat- Friday ing while intoxicated. Drug law violation at Wi- Police received reports of ley Residence Hall. a suspicious person throw- Saturday ing items at cars. Police logs Brayden Hall, 18, cited for stated that the subject drove possession of marijuana at off in a silver Nissan Altima. Wiley Residence Hall. After pursuing the vehicle, William Rasco, 20, arrest- and stopping it near Bowen ed on charges of operating Labs, police found that the while intoxicated and minor 127,000 COVID-19 tests subjects were throwing Kraft consumption. Singles cheese. No arrests Drug law violation at were made. Windsor Residence Hall Theft of Purdue Memorial Warren wing, strong odor of 2,800 student COVID-19 cases Union keys. marijuana. Jan. 10 Sunday (80% were asymptomatic or mildly symptomatic) Jose Romero, 23, arrested Drug law violation at on charges of driving while Hawkins Residence Hall, 17,000 student-led events intoxicated and endangering strong odor of marijuana. (63% were held in person) 227,000 Co-Rec visits 1,700,000 meal swipes Residence halls were occupied at 86% cap. (The avg. at other Big Ten universities was 51%)

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House Bill 1370: Free speech engaging in protected forms of “lawfully recorded” video and and has discouraged even Proposals must be passed on college campuses protest. audio in public outdoor areas more Hoosiers from further- of any state educational insti- ing their education,” Harris Despite the cancellation of by both the Indiana State Three Republican repre- Types of “expressive activ- tutions. said in a statement in which this week’s legislative session House of Representatives and sentatives have authored a ity” the bill aims to protect are The bill also provides that he mentioned another propos- due to fears of political vio- the Indiana State Senate be- bill that would prevent state- peaceful assembly, protests, a state university that accepts al that seeks to allow undocu- lence surrounding the inaugu- fore arriving at Indiana Gov. funded institutions of higher speeches, distribution of lit- federal funds “may not subject mented students to receive in- ration of President-elect Joe Eric Holcomb’s desk for rati- education from excluding erature, carrying signs and a student of the state univer- state tuition rates. Biden, the Indiana General fcation or rejection. View and students from academic pro- circulating petitions. The bill sity to a disciplinary sanction Assembly began 2021 with sev- track the progress of all pro- grams or university activities also proposes to protect the solely on the basis of the stu- eral bills that pertain to college posals at iga.in.gov. in response to those students recording and publication of House Bill 1028: Cannabis dent’s expressive activity or legalization other communication that, State Rep. Vanessa Sum- when engaged in outside of mers, a Democrat from north- the campus of the state uni- west Indianapolis, proposes versity, is protected from gov- the legalization of cannabis as ernmental restriction by the well as paraphernalia related First Amendment of the Con- to cannabis and the establish- stitution of the United States.” ment of a regulatory agency to oversee growers, processors House Bill 1176: Elements and dispensaries. of rape Cannabis would be limited A bipartisan proposal seeks to individuals age 21 or older, to include in the state’s defni- and the proposed punishment tion of rape sexual activity that for possession, consumption occurs with intentional decep- or delivery of the drug for un- tion practiced by the person derage perpetrators is a Class committing the act. B misdemeanor. The bill, which was au- Summers’ proposal would thored by State Rep. Sharon require the regulatory agency Negele of Attica, Indiana, a to limit the number of dis- town about 20 miles west of pensaries that could be estab- Purdue’s campus, provides lished in a city, town or county, that a person commits rape and “to ensure that a suffcient if the victim “submits to the number of dispensary permits sexual activity under the belief are awarded to minority busi- that the person committing ness enterprises.” the act is someone the victim knows, other than the per- Senate Bill 45 and House son committing the act.” The Bill 1076: Prohibition on deception would have to be favored e-liquids intentionally induced for the Proposals in both chambers defnition to be met. of the Indiana General Assem- The bill also stipulates that bly seek to ban the sale of fa- rape occurred if one person PARTICIPANTS WANTED vored tobacco and e-liquids to has expressed a lack of con- Researchers are looking for men and women ages 30-69 who would like to people of any age. The house sent, “through words or con- bill threatens penalties to en- volunteer for a research study to determine how substitutions of starchy duct,” to sexual activity. tities that sell the products, vegetables and refned grains with beef in a healthy vegetarian diet affect while the senate bill expands cardio-metabolic disease risk factors. House Bill 1088: Tuition the restrictions to prohibit caps entities from manufacturing, Participants will be compensated $300 for completing the study. All study State Rep. Earl Harris, a distributing or marketing fa- Democrat from Lake County vored e-liquid in Indiana. foods will be provided at no cost for 10 weeks (two fve-week periods). in northwest Indiana, seeks Last January, the Food and Interested volunteers should have a body mass index (BMI) between 25 to mandate that the tuition Drug Administration fnal- rate and other mandatory ized its enforcement policy and 37 and be nondiabetic, nonpregnant or nonlactating, and nonsmoking. fees at certain postsecondary on manufacturers or sellers Measurements taken during the study will include height, weight, blood educational institutions in In- of “unauthorized” favored e- pressure, blood samples, and dietary recalls. diana may not increase from cigarettes to rebuke attempts the time of an in-state un- to appeal to children with fa- For more information, contact Erica Hill at [email protected] dergraduate student’s initial vors such as mint or fruit amid enrollment to the time of that “epidemic levels of youth use in the Department of Nutrition Science. student’s graduation. of e-cigarettes and the popu- Reference study number S53 when responding. IRB#: 1809021091. “The fnancial burden of larity of certain products higher education has been among children,” according to exacerbated by the pandemic an FDA news release. 5 THE EXPONENT, TUESDAY, JANUARY 19, 2021 PAGE 5 Purdue junior runs for mayor in Illinois BY NATALIE FEDOR AND fall, Northwestern students which is why he decided to NOAH HENSON held 30 days of protests, ac- major in political science and News Editors cording to reporting by the accounting. He credited politi- Tribune. cal science associate professor Balancing classes and a part- “(My platform) focus is on Melissa Will for infuencing time job is no different than racial justice, that includes his decision to enter into the balancing school and a may- police reform,” Nalls said. “Re- feld. oral campaign according to one envisioning how we police, not Will said she encourages Purdue junior and Illinois can- only just because it’s a moral other students to follow Nalls’ didate. right thing to do, it’s a fscally example and become politi- Political science and ac- responsible thing to do as well. cally involved. counting major Sebastian We spend an insane amount “College students do peri- Nalls learned this frsthand on policing in Evanston.” odically run in local govern- since he is running for mayor Nalls said that there are other ment elections,” Will said. “I in his hometown of Evanston, college communities of similar think young candidates such a city bordering Chicago and size that spend less than Evan- as (Nalls) can bring an ex- home to Northwestern Uni- ston does on policing, yet have traordinary amount of energy versity. similar crime rates. to politics. I expect he has Until the pandemic, the According to the Daily North- some fresh ideas and new pri- 20-year-old was one of the un- western, Evanston allocated orities that he is bringing to dergraduate managers of Pur- 17.6% of its budget in 2020 to the Evanston mayoral race.” due’s men’s basketball team, PHOTO PROVIDED the police, which was more Being such a young candi- he said, which provided him Junior Sebastian Nalls is campaigning for mayor of Evanston, Illinois, at 20 years old. than the total amount allocated date among an older feld is experience balancing 20-plus to Parks and Recreation, com- not without its disadvantages, “He’s always educating me a from different ages and demo- to him, which is really what hours of work with courses. Will said. munity development, health lot. He’s had discussions with graphics is necessary for positive we need to see in a leader in Nalls is taking his courses “Young candidates have ob- and library combined. me about certain issues and change to take place. Evanston.” remotely from Evanston and viously not had as much time I’ve always come out of these “There’s often a disconnect Nalls believes his readiness plans to continue his degree to build up community con- conversations learning more.” between older people, young- for his current path comes even if he is elected, and will nections as older ones,” Will Nalls said his family has er people, along race lines, from his experiences from fnish out his time at Purdue said. “They also might not be also seen how serious he was religious backgrounds,” Nalls growing up in Evanston and from his hometown so he could as involved with local political taking the campaign as well said. “If we continue to not being at Purdue. be there to fulfll his mayoral parties yet.” and supported him every step listen to new ideas that people “I’m a product of my envi- duties. Many mayors have oth- But despite the challeng- of the way. may have, then we won’t have ronment,” Nalls said. “So you er jobs apart from their mayoral es, Will believes that Nalls’ that meaningful change.” know I give props to Evanston duties, and Nalls sees being a campaign is a good sign that Building a team Houseworth echoed Nalls’ for making me into the man I student as no different. the younger generations are Nalls’ campaign team in- hope for including young peo- am today, and Purdue helping The frst votes will be cast becoming eager for political cludes people from different ple in politics. me on the journey as well.” in February and could possi- change. parts of Evanston, of differ- “What I love about (Nalls) is His campaign to become bly lead to a run-off election “Young voters turned out in PHOTO PROVIDED ent ages and backgrounds, he that he wants to include youth Evanston mayor is the frst in April. Despite his age, Nalls great numbers for the 2020 Sebastian Nalls said. said he feels hopeful about his presidential election,” Nalls chairs within the local gov- step in what he said he hopes “My chief of staff, Mia, is a chances of winning. said. “I am hopeful that we ernment,” Houseworth said. is a career in politics. Some of Nalls’ ideas for mit- senior in high school,” Nalls Nalls said he may not have will continue to see increased “He really wants to hear youth “I believe it’s a means of igating the crime rates without said. “She’s been very active the name recognition of his political engagement from this voices because a lot of people in making change,” Nalls said. spending more on policing in- in terms of climate policy and opponents, former Illinois group.” Evanston, especially the youth, “Everyone always talks about volve introducing more youth some of the work that she’s State Senator Daniel Biss and Cameron Ball, a junior in are very driven. the special interest groups programs, specifcally because done in founding some organi- activist Lori Keenan, but he selling and sales management, “He has talked to all of and money in politics, but I’ve a lot of Evanston crime stems zations at a high school level.” feels that he has been given said he was surprised that his the youth organizations, re- never cared about any of that. from youth gun and gang vio- Growing up, Mia House- the same respect. He also said friend was running for mayor ally trying to understand their When you’re a public servant, lence, Nalls said. worth was Nalls’ next-door- he got positive reactions to his at frst, but that the move was in needs, and he’s been listen- you do exactly what the name Other areas his campaign neighbor, she said. Now, she is ideas from residents during line with the Sebastian he knew. ing to everyone that has come entails, serve the public.” is passionate about include helping to run his campaign. public forums. “I thought it was pretty on- “I helped him out with a lot “It goes back to actually of environmental stuff and having those conversations, “If we continue to not listen to new connected him to a lot of youth seeing or hearing me talk and ideas that people may have, then we organizations,” Houseworth just discussing some of these won’t have that meaningful change.” said. “But it all kind of worked issues,” Nalls said, “and the out perfectly because he was respect comes with that.” -Sebastian Nalls, Purdue junior and looking for someone who un- Evanston mayoral candidate derstands the Climate Action His platform and Resilience plan, which is Nalls said he would describe brand,” Ball said. “(Nalls is) Evanston’s climate plan.” climate action, such as imple- his campaign as a progressive an ambitious guy, especially Nalls’ social media cam- menting a climate plan that platform. Evanston tends to for his age.” paign is run by an 11-year-old includes environmental jus- lean democratic, Nalls said. Ball said he and Sebastian volunteer from Kansas, who tice. He is also passionate Nalls said Evanston has have been close friends since found Nalls’ campaign online about fscal responsibility, record numbers of citizens their freshman year and the and emailed him hoping to get campaigning for city council making sure Northwestern is two have been roommates for involved. positions this year, which he paying its fair share when it two years. As Nalls’ political “I didn’t realize he was 11 believes is a sign of the griev- comes to taxing and solving involvement has grown, Ball until the Zoom call because ances residents have with the the affordable housing issues said that he found himself his emails sounded like they current administration. in Evanston. learning from his friend. were from any adult,” Nalls The city of Evanston has “(Nalls is) very caring to said. “He’s incredibly smart had many protests during the Gaining interest in people he is close with, always and talented, makes all of our last year, motivated by the politics looking out for them and he’s graphics.” Black Lives Matter movement Nalls said he has always very passionate about things Nalls said he thinks getting against police brutality. Last been interested in politics, he is involved in,” Ball said. people involved in his campaign 6 PAGE 6 THE EXPONENT, TUESDAY, JANUARY 19, 2021

Follow us on Twitter for National threats prompt shutdown of Inauguration Day updates. Indiana Statehouse, General Assembly @purdueexponent BY DAN CARDEN The Times, Munster, Ind.

Indiana is shutting down its government complex in In- dianapolis, including the State- house, until Thursday, and the General Assembly will not meet next week due to a high number of threats against governmental entities across the country. The governor’s offce an- nounced Friday there have been no credible threats against the Statehouse. However, state offces and the Legislature are locking their doors ahead of Wednes- day’s inauguration of Demo- cratic President-elect Joe Biden out of an abundance of caution following the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol by supporters of outgoing Presi- dent Donald Trump. SCREENSHOT “The safety and security of Gov. Eric Holcomb announced Wednesday he is deploying our state employees and the 625 members of the Indiana National Guard to Washington, Hoosiers who use our state ser- D.C., from Saturday to Friday to help protect the presidential vices are always top of mind,” inauguration. Gov. Eric Holcomb said. “After an evaluation with State offces and the Gen- Offcials said the Indiana Na- public safety leaders, we have eral Assembly were already tional Guard is on standby but decided to err on the side of scheduled to be closed over not actively deployed around caution and close the state the weekend, as well as on the government complex. government complex to the Monday for the Martin Luther The Indiana State Police public,” he said. “Hoosiers King Jr. national holiday. said earlier this week it is will still be able to access es- “This decision was made out monitoring potential for vio- sential state services online, of caution and in the best in- lence and coordinating with on the phone, or in-person at terest of everyone involved in federal and local partners on branches around the state.” the legislative process,” said intelligence gathering and any The governor said he will House Speaker Todd Huston, necessary response. deliver his annual State of the R-Fishers. “We are prepared to provide State address, as planned, at “Public gatherings are a the necessary security for the 6 p.m. regional time Tuesday. critical component of our Statehouse and its adjacent The speech, usually given democracy,” he said, “and I campus,” said ISP Capt. Ron during a joint meeting of the pray that any demonstrations Galaviz. Indiana House and Senate are peaceful and respectful of The Indianapolis Metro- with nearly all top state of- the incredible privilege we all politan Police Department fcials in attendance, was al- have as Americans to make similarly is working in tandem ready scheduled to be a virtual our voices heard.” with state and federal law en- event this year due to the CO- Senate President Rod Bray, forcement agencies ahead of VID-19 pandemic. R-Martinsville, said he trusts Inauguration Day. Holcomb also said he’s the caution recommended by “We are aware of the re- moving his weekly COVID-19 Indiana State Police will keep ported social media chatter press conference to 1:30 p.m. everyone safe. and will remain focused on Thursday instead of on “We have a lot of work to do monitoring all available intel- Wednesday afternoon. this session on behalf of Hoo- ligence over the coming days Legislative leaders said siers, but the safety of every per- and weeks. Offcers will con- they’ve decided to cancel all son in the Statehouse is always tinue to have a visible pres- activities for the week, includ- our No. 1 priority,” Bray said. ence at any planned demon- ing committee meetings and Hoosier offcials had not strations in our community chamber sessions. The staff will boarded up Statehouse win- and are prepared to intervene work remotely until instructed dows as of Sunday, unlike should violence or property to return to the Statehouse. leaders in other states. damage occur,” IMPD said. 7 THE EXPONENT, TUESDAY, JANUARY 19, 2021 PAGE 7 Masking up for move-in

Students moved into dormitories the weekend before classes began. A snowy West Lafayette greeted new and old Boilermakers alike as they prepared for another semester DAVID HICKEY | PHOTOS EDITOR DAVID HICKEY | PHOTOS EDITOR Ethan Forbes, a freshman in the College of Science, of hybrid classes on Autumn Horner, a junior in the College of Health and Human Sciences, plays vertical solitaire in the Earhart Residence Hall and Roman Cyliax, a junior in the College of Engineering, hang out lobby. campus. outside Third Street Market.

DAVID HICKEY | PHOTOS EDITOR DAVID HICKEY | PHOTOS EDITOR Chloe Fortune, a freshman in the Krannert Emily Cahamis, a freshman in the College School of Management, carries her of Health and Human Sciences, moves into Earhart Residence Hall. belongings back to her dorm while moving in on Sunday. DAVID HICKEY | PHOTOS EDITOR A group of friends watches a movie in the Hillenbrand Residence Hall lobby. 8 PAGE 8 THE EXPONENT, TUESDAY, JANUARY 19, 2021

Mitch Daniels has been quoted TESTING saying many times, will be to Continued from Page 1 include a mix (of tests),” Hult- provide an accurate sample.” gren said. “Everything that we Ronald Mahan, a sopho- can do to provide a safe cam- more in the College of Phar- pus for students, faculty and macy and a worker at the staff is on the table and we’re testing center, noted that one going to evaluate them all.” issue that can cause an invalid After self-administering the test is not blowing your nose test, students are asked to wait well enough before taking it. 20-30 minutes to receive their “If you have a bunch of ex- results. If positive or inconclu- cess (mucus) on the swab it will sive, they retake it, and if that cause an invalid (result), and second test is positive, they re- you’ll have to retest,” he said. ceive the RT-PCR test to con- Mahan said that more than frm the result. 2,000 students came through Hultgren said this is done to the testing center over the reduce the probability of false weekend, and that the center positives, and that the rapid can handle 2,200 tests per day. test hasn’t been proven to be With more than 9,000 stu- particularly erroneous. dents already tested using this “We have no reason to believe method, Hultgren hopes to it’s better or worse than what employ the rapid test to exam- we’ve seen in the past (with oth- ine as many off-campus stu- er tests),” Hultgren said. dents as possible while Pur- If a student does test posi- due returns to session for the tive, the workers they previ- spring semester. ously interacted with are not The goal is to test 20,000 necessarily at risk for infec- students by Friday, a Purdue tion. Hultgren compared the news release states. The over- situation to a student testing all positivity rate for those positive in a classroom set- tested since Jan. 1 is 1.5% ting, which he said is a simi- according to the PPHC CO- larly set-up environment as VID-19 dashboard. The seven- the testing center; if everyone day positivity from Jan. 10 to is wearing a mask and is fol- Jan. 16 was only 1.01%. lowing correct social-distanc- While the rapid test produc- ing procedures, then it isn’t a es results faster than the RT- high-risk exposure. PCR test, Hultgren doesn’t ex- “We had zero transmissions DAVID HICKEY | PHOTOS EDITOR pect it to replace the latter test in classrooms,” Hultgren said. Purdue’s testing center, located in one of the Córdova Recreational Sports Center’s gyms, provides students returning from entirely. “Our surveillance testing winter break with 30-minute rapid testing. “Our solution going for- center is just as safe as all of ward, as Purdue President those.” National Campaign to Stop Violence,’ second time in his presidency. OFFICER and he would preach against bullying, PASSPROOF Continued from Page 1 Continued from Page 1 DANIELS “We hope that in this new and was just a really positive individ- Continued from Page 1 year,” Daniels said, “all our Racing, a professional racing team ual that wanted to help people while sions based on health data without campus people.” He said the “worst” new leaders will lead the na- based in Lafayette. integrating this campaign into his rac- health teams ever having to violate data pri- of such actions were 10 days tion in leaving behind the ac- Wright declined to interview with ing. On top of all of that, he was a re- vacy.” ago at the Capitol, referenc- rimony and divisiveness of the The Exponent, but had this to say ally fast race car driver.” The Milligan Returns Home website Liebengood began working as an ing the riot that ultimately left miserable year that just ended. about Liebengood: states that Base Camp Health’s data han- “That of course is out of our offcer guarding the Capitol building fve dead after a mob stormed “Howie was a great guy and certain- dling will comply with the Health Insurance hands, but what is within our in 2005, and was on duty during the Biden’s Congressional confr- ly loved Purdue, the Purdue Grand Portability and Accountability Act and the control is the chance to con- riots on Jan. 6, according to report- Prix, and much more,” Wright said. Family Education Rights and Privacy Act. mation. duct ourselves here, in this ing from The Washington Post. During his racing career, Lieben- “Data is visible only to the user and autho- Biden and Vice President- community, with civility and “Our thoughts and prayers go good spent three years racing as rized medical personnel,” the website says. elect Kamala Harris will take mutual support and genuine out to his friends, family and col- partner to Andy Lally, one of the “The platform itself makes use of the most power at noon on Wednesday, affection for one another that leagues,” a statement from Capitol current data protection measures available, days after President Donald celebrates our diversity in all “most prolifc sports car drivers in Police read. “We ask that his family, from data encryption to secure site proto- Trump was impeached for the its forms.” North America” according to RAC- and other USCP offcers’ and their cols for the physical locations of our servers ER.com. families’ privacy be respected dur- to protect data from bad actors.” Wondering what’s happening “He was just an amazing guy,” Lally ing this profoundly diffcult time.” told RACER after Liebengood’s death. Liebengood is now the second The Exponent reached out to Base Camp in your community? “We were teammates in ’98, ’99 and Capitol police offcer to die since Health for information about PassProof Watch for breaking news on 2000, and he would go to elementary Jan. 6. Offcer Brian Sicknick died and was informed that questions could be schools, out of his own pocket would from injuries sustained during the answered only after the software had been purdueexponent.org! just do these seminars called ‘The Capitol building riot. rolled out on campus. 9 THE EXPONENT, TUESDAY, JANUARY 19, 2021 PAGE 9

Horoscope By Jacqueline Bigar The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; Others expect much of you. Tonight: Spirit guides and loved ones on the other 2-So-so; 1-Difficult. side communicate quite clearly.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHHHH There will be much to celebrate HHH Your closest relationships will require some effort today. The secret to today. A time of growth and opportunity maintaining harmony is to try to see both sides. Be a very good listener. Avoid commences. Select goals. Express creative legal or conflicting engagements. Kindness and patience are needed. Tonight: ideas; attend cultural events; nurture Have dinner with a loved one. relationships. Tonight: Whatever you focus on will grow, so take care of what means SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) the most to you. HH If a vehicle needs replacing, start to examine your options promptly. Verify departure times and reservations. There will be some last-minute schedule TAURUS (April 20-May 20) changes to allow for. The weather may impact you. Tonight: Have dry, HHHH A lost love or abandoned project could suddenly assume new comforting clothing available, especially footwear. importance. You are highly imaginative and creative today. Record your thoughts and ideas that occur now for future reference. Use visualization to help affirm SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) your future. Tonight: It’s time to relax and socialize. HHHH Today brings a burst of artistic energy and sets the stage for commitments and meaningful creativity. A new project will be shared with one GEMINI (May 21-June 20) you love and admire. Be gentle and thoughtful with those you love. Tonight: HHHH Today brings teamwork and cooperation to assure success. Charming Conflicts of interest involving someone close to you. and talented associates create opportunities for you to fulfill a cherished wish. The magic inherent in color, music and art can deepen your work. Tonight: CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Reach out to old, lost colleagues. HHHHH Today brings some wonderful opportunities to acquire a larger, more comfortable dwelling or workspace. Shop for items you especially would like to CANCER (June 21-July 22) have in your space. This could even find you planning a move. Tonight: Talk it HHH Career matters are of prime concern. Your deep devotion leads you over with interested family members. above and beyond the call of duty now. A little humor and perspective are a must. Otherwise, the intensity of your feelings could overwhelm professional AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) associates. Tonight: Take off and relax. HHHHH Today finds you more relaxed than you have been in many months. Pleasant greeting cards, jokes or thoughtful telephone calls will improve all kinds LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) of exchanges. Communicate creatively. Compose a rhyme. Tonight: Catch up HHHH Discussions and written messages produce many good works today. with an old neighbor or sibling. Travel will be more rewarding than expected, if you can travel safely. It’s also the perfect time to become more involved in higher education. Tonight: Call a friend PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) currently in another land. HHH Accept financial parameters gracefully. Security issues are accented. Any anger linked to work issues or past sacrifices you’ve made will lessen. The VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) pressure is released. Postpone financial decisions. Tonight: Organize your desk, HHHH The veil to the afterlife will be especially transparent today. Be flexible and you’ll feel much clearer and lighter. and objective. Important matters demand your attention. Make your best effort.

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CROSSWORD 1 CROSSWORD 2 CROSSWORD 3 SUDOKU 1 SUDOKU 2 SUDOKU 3 THE EXPONENT, TUESDAY, JANUARY 19, 2021 PAGE 11 Purdue avoids fnancial losses amid pandemic

BY JOSEPH CHING As nearly 90% of students that increased enrollment can Executive Reporter opted to come back to cam- save money through econo- pus in the fall, the University mies of scale. Moving from 20 Months of reopening prepa- maintained revenue streams to 25 students in a classroom rations and years of fnancial in housing and dining. leads to additional tuition prudence set strong defenses And while declines in enroll- revenue while incurring little against the pandemic, helping ment and cuts in state funding added costs. the University leave the year crippled university budgets “You kind of have to balance in the black. across the country, Purdue it. If the work becomes oner- Chris Ruhl, Purdue’s chief bucked the trend, welcoming ous — if now advisers have fnancial offcer and treasurer, its largest freshman class this doubled the caseload, then stu- said Purdue took a number dents aren’t receiving the best of measures in the spring to services that they can receive,” achieve a break-even budget Rienstra-Kiracofe said. “But including a staff-hiring freeze, on the fip side, let’s say we had reductions in travel and de- raised tuition every year like a ferred planned salary increas- regular Big Ten school had and es. These strategies reportedly we were up to $20,000 (in tu- put the University in a healthy ition). That would negatively fnancial position going into impact the number of students winter break. that wanted to come.” “In general the fnancial The unpredictable fnancial state of the West Lafayette environment puts the sustain- campus fnances is stable,” ability of the tuition freeze in Ruhl said. “Through Novem- question. Rienstra-Kiracofe, ber we are modestly outper- MAEVE TRA | GRAPHIC ARTIST whose research focuses on ed- forming budget which enabled Though the University spent ucation law and fnance, antici- us to provide the ($750) ap- an estimated $60 million on pates a moderate rise in tuition preciation bonus for faculty, health and safety measures in the coming years. staff and grad students.” due to COVID-19 this year, a “Eventually infation will The University will spend tuition freeze for the 2022- catch up. There has to be an an estimated $60 million on 23 academic year has been input somewhere,” Rienstra- COVID-19 health and safety announced. Kiracofe said. “If the state gave measures this fscal year. Ad- us tons more money, then ditionally, state appropria- fall at 8,925 students. maybe, but what we know is tions to higher education are A record-high 57,000 appli- the state is not going to give us down 7%, amounting to a $17 cations and strong enrollment tons more money.” million cut for the West Lafay- numbers surprised admin- With the recent announce- ette campus. istration said Kristina Wong ment of frozen tuition through The University “took a big Davis, vice provost for enroll- the 2022-23 academic year, gamble” committing to re- ment management. Ruhl said the University will opening just a few weeks af- “A lot of this is very inten- continue to approach it one ter sending students home in tional,” Davis said in a Sep- year at a time. March, said Christine Rien- tember University Senate “We’ve been able to do it for stra-Kiracofe, a professor in meeting. “I think coming out eight years, with a ninth and educational leadership and early, much like the (Purdue) now 10th year announced, policy studies. President (Mitch Daniels) of- while continuing to make stra- Rienstra-Kiracofe conduct- ten says, saying what we in- tegic investments to enhance ed a nationwide survey in the tended to deliver for fall and quality and grow our teaching, summer of around 360 college then continually communi- discovery and engagement students and found the top pri- cating all summer with fami- missions, providing strong orities of students for the fall lies as decisions were made, merit increases for faculty and were an in-person experience helping them to understand staff, operating in the black and a robust COVID-19 plan. what expectations to have in fnancially and not incurring She believes the University’s regards to campus goes a long piles of debt,” Ruhl said. early investment and plan- way to helping families make a “Those are the guideposts – ning sustained enrollment and decision they feel good about.” if we can do those things listed, helped keep Purdue afoat. Rienstra-Kiracofe explained why would we raise tuition?” 12

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STAFF REPORTS All of her shots came from 3-point territory. Purdue women’s basket- Diagne continued to dis- ball lost a close game, 87-81, play her versatility late in the to Iowa at Carver-Hawkeye fourth quarter during a late Arena in Iowa City Monday game Boilermaker surge. evening. She laid the ball in after a It was the Boilermakers’ sharp cut to the basket, stole (5-6, 2-5 Big Ten) fourth an offensive that led straight defeat, after tough to another Boilermaker bas- blowout losses to then-No. ket, and hit a bank shot from 7 Maryland and then-No. 16 just inside the free-throw Indiana and a close loss to line. then-No. 25 Michigan State. She fnished with 18 points It was a close game for and 10 rebounds, her frst much of the frst half as both double-double of the season. teams traded 3-pointers on Hawkeye guard Caitlin offense. Purdue freshman Clark displayed an array of guard Madison Layden was offensive moves to create 3-for-3 from distance, in- space and zoom past Boiler- cluding two straight corner maker defenders, scoring 26 3s in the second quarter. points to lead her team. The Senior center Fatou Di- guard, a seven-time Big Ten SARA WHITE | SENIOR PHOTOGRAPHER freshman of the week, was agne led the Boilermakers Junior guard Eric Hunter Jr. drives past Penn State’s Seth Lundy. Hunter had 14 points and 5 assists during Purdue’s 80-72 win in scoring at the half with 10 coming off a 27-point per- on Sunday. Lundy had 7 points and 5 rebounds in the game. points and three rebounds, formance in the Hawkeyes’ all of which came on offense. overtime loss to Ohio State. Diagne created open looks by Iowa’s attack, particu- cutting through the middle larly the aggressive drives Team will travel to Ohio State tonight of the Hawkeye (9-3, 5-3 Big by Clark, created open looks Ten) defense to the basket, and trips to the free-throw BY STEVEN RANDALL Boilers went 3-24 from 3-point territory, head coach Matt Painter said after the where her size and length line. The Hawkeyes fnished Sports Editor and did not score a single 3-pointer in the Penn State game. “We didn’t look that gave her an advantage. the night 25-31 from the frst half on 12 attempts. way today, but we are. We have guys that Iowa’s up-tempo offense line, while the Boilermak- In its frst home game since Christmas, Purdue had a remarkably similar arc can make it.” surged back as the half came ers attempted only nine free Purdue men’s basketball team extended in both games, a struggling frst half and Twitter users joked during Sunday’s to a close, going on a 13-6 throws. its win streak to three games with a vic- a second half explosion. The key differ- game that the Boilers had used up all of run that gave the Hawkeyes Despite Clark and team- tory over Penn State on Sunday. ence came from the opponents’ ability to their shots during Thursday’s game as a 44-39 lead. Despite win- mate McKenna Warnock’s The Boilers (10-5, 5-3 Big Ten) defeated capitalize on the Boilermakers’ mistakes. an explanation for their troubles against ning the turnover battle and combined 45 points, Pur- the Nittany Lions (3-5, 0-4) 80-72 after a The Spartans (8-4, 2-4), took advantage Penn State. converting four more feld due’s sprawling defense second-half offensive explosion. The team of Purdue’s miscues and held a 15-point The Boilers look to extend their winning goals than Iowa, the Boil- helped the team fght back scored 47 of its points in the second half lead at halftime. Purdue had to tighten streak against No. 15 Ohio State tonight in on 54% shooting from the feld; the team ermaker defense couldn’t and tie the game midway up and fght back throughout the entire Columbus. The game will be the Boilers’ fnished the game with 40% shooting. Ju- prevent the Hawkeyes from through the fourth. second half to pull out a victory. ffth road matchup in seven games since nior guard Sasha Stefanovic led the team scoring on fast breaks, both A step-back 3 from Purdue “I just tried to tell them to focus on Christmas, and the team’s second contest in scoring with 15 points, and junior for- playing hard,” junior guard Eric Hunter at the rim and on pull-up 3s. junior guard Kayana Tray- against the Buckeyes (11-3, 5-3) this sea- ward Trevion Williams earned a double- Jr. said after the win. “When you focus Iowa converted 13 of 14 lor evened the game. Clark son. The Boilers won the frst matchup 67- double off 13 points and 11 rebounds. on playing hard everything else is taken free throws in the frst half, was stripped the next Iowa 60 at home back in December. Before the game began, a uniform mis- care of.” while Purdue made no free possession, leading to a fast The game was moved up in the sched- break layup for senior for- cue created a small panic in Mackey. Pur- The Lions largely weren’t capitalizing throws in the frst half and ule last week after the postponement of shot only two. ward Tamara Farquhar that due was planning to wear white uniforms as well, and allowed the Boilers to end a planned home game against Nebraska Both offenses started gave the Boilermakers their for the game, but Penn State showed up the frst half ahead by one point. Purdue due to COVID-19 issues with the Husk- the second half missing frst lead since early in the in its “home” grey uniforms by accident, used the second half to extend its lead ers. The Boilers would have normally shots, with the Hawkeyes second quarter. per a tweet from the team’s account. Pur- and fend off a late comeback attempt. been preparing for a home matchup v. slowly building their lead The team built a 6-point due was forced to switch to its road black Purdue was also aided by a signifcant Michigan on Friday, but team members to as much as eight half- lead before seeing it evapo- uniforms for the game, a shakeup which team-wide rebounding effort. The team way through the third. But rate in the wake of a 13-0 run redshirt freshman forward Mason Gillis fnished with 33 defensive rebounds, say they aren’t worried about the short- Layden kept Purdue in the by the Hawkeyes to close the said boosted the team’s energy. scored 17 points off 14 offensive rebounds ened practice time for this game. game by making three con- game. Holding a 7-point lead Both teams were plagued by poor and four Boilermakers fnished with fve “We’re not going too hard or anything secutive 3-pointers, bringing with under a minute to play, 3-point shooting throughout the game, defensive rebounds. in practice, it’s just mentally preparing her to a perfect 6-for-6 from Iowa was able to hold the especially in the frst half. Purdue fn- Those efforts make a stark contrast to for what Ohio State’s going to do,” Stefa- deep to that point. ball, wait to be fouled and ished 6-32 from behind the arc, and the the team’s performance against Indiana novic said. “Obviously it helps since we’ve Layden’s six converted drain the clock. teams combined for 5-32 shooting in the on Thursday, when the Boilers started played them before, we’re a little familiar 3-pointers tied her for the The Boilers return to frst half. This pattern calls back to Pur- hot and stayed hot to win their eighth with what they do. freshman record for 3s in a Thursday due’s frst win of the streak, a Jan. 8 vic- consecutive game over the Hoosiers (8-6, “These are the challenges you want.” game. The freshman forward evening to face Wisconsin tory over Michigan State. 3-4). The team shot 53.2% from the feld The game will tipoff tonight at fnished the night with 19 at 6 p.m. The game will be In that game, which Purdue won 55-54 and 64.7% from the arc. 6:30 p.m. in Value City Arena, and will be points on 6-for-7 shooting. broadcast on BTN+. off a last-second layup from Williams, the “We’re a good 3-point shooting team,” broadcast on the Big Ten Network. Men’s basketball sweeps weekly awards

STAFF REPORTS against the Nittany Lions, were both team-high results. Purdue men’s basketball has swept Williams is the frst Boilermaker the Big Ten’s Player of the Week to win Player of the Week since he awards for the frst time in its his- earned the honor in January 2020. tory, according to a tweet from the Newman earned his frst Big Ten team’s Twitter account. honor with this announcement. He Junior forward Trevion Williams scored 13 points and blocked three earned Co-Player of the Week and shots against Penn State on Sunday. redshirt freshman guard Brandon He scored 12 points and made two Newman earned Freshman of the steals and a block against Indiana. Week for their efforts against Indi- He is the third Boilermaker to earn ana and Penn State last week. Freshman of the Week honors this KATHLEEN MARTINUS | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Williams earned double-doubles season, according to a press release Freshman guard Madison Layden takes 1 of her 3 long- SARA WHITE | SENIOR PHOTOGRAPHER range shots. Layden scored 7 points in Purdue’s loss to No. in points and rebounds in both from Purdue. Freshman center Zach Junior forward Trevion Williams pulls down one of his team- 18 Indiana, 66-45, in Mackey Arena on Thursday afternoon. games. His 22 points and 10 re- Edey and redshirt freshman forward best 11 rebounds against Penn State on Sunday. Williams also bounds against the Hoosiers, in ad- Mason Gillis won the award in No- scored 13 points to complete his fifth double-double of the sea- dition to 13 points and 11 rebounds vember and December 2020. son.

Volleyball schedule Purdue hires new coordinator, position coach All times are TBA. Feb. 27 v. Indiana of 22-48, but he led Marshall’s defense versity of Florida, English coached the Mar. 5-6 @ Penn State STAFF REPORTS Jan. 22-23 @ Wisconsin to an 8-5 fnish in 2019 and a 7-3 fnish safeties at Mississippi State in 2017, was Mar. 12-13 v. Michigan Jan. 29-30 v. Iowa Purdue football has replaced Bob Dia- in 2020. The team went to the Gasparilla the defensive coordinator for San Diego State Feb. 5-6 v. Minnesota Bowl after the 2019 season and the Ca- State in 2016, and spent four years as the Mar. 19-20 @ Rutgers co after a month of searching. Feb. 13-14 @ Michigan mellia Bowl in 2020, but lost both games. head coach of Eastern Michigan, where Mar. 26-27 @ Ohio State Multiple sportswriters reported Tues- Feb. 19-20 v. Northwestern Marshall’s 13 points allowed per game he went 11-46. Apr. 2-3 v. Illinois day afternoon that Purdue would hire Feb. 23 @ Indiana former Marshall defensive coordinator were the best in the FBS per SportsRefer- One of his most notable roles was as Brad Lambert to co-coordinate the Boil- ence.com, and the team fnished 30th out defensive coordinator for the Louisville ermaker defense next season alongside of 127 teams at the end of the season. Cardinals, where he and Purdue head safeties coach Anthony Poindexter. The announcement came a day after coach Jeff Brohm coached under then As of Monday evening, Purdue has not Purdue announced it had hired Florida head coach Steve Kragthorpe in 2008. confrmed the hire. safeties coach Ron English to manage English will join new defensive line Before his stint at Marshall, Lambert Purdue’s cornerbacks and coach the sec- coach Mark Hagen as the second hire was the head coach of Charlotte’s foot- ondary alongside Poindexter. of the offseason so far. English, Hagen Wrestling schedule ball program, where he led the team in He flled the spot formerly held by Greg and Poindexter are the three confrmed its transition from the Football Champi- Brown, who spent two years at Purdue coaches on Purdue’s defensive coaching All times are TBA. onship Subdivision to the Football Bowl before being relieved of his duties on Dec. staff. This leaves only the linebackers Subdivision, the highest tier of Division 18. It was just one day after defensive co- coach and defensive coordinator spots Jan. 22 @ Illinois Feb. 7 v. Iowa, Ohio State I football. The 49ers are currently mem- ordinator Bob Diaco was let go from the open for next year’s roster. Jan. 24 @ Wisconsin Feb. 12 @ Michigan bers of Conference USA alongside Mar- team after ending the season with four English and Hagen bring 48 combined Jan. 31 @ Minnesota, State shall, Western Kentucky and Louisiana straight losses. years of coaching experience to Purdue’s Rutgers (in NJ) Feb. 21 v. Indiana Tech. He was also a position coach at English was able to help coach a de- defense. Lambert’s 20 years as a position Georgia and Wake Forest between 2000 fense that gained 16 total turnovers and coach and coordinator mean the Boilers and 2010. returned one turnover for a touchdown. will have some serious experience on the Lambert has a head coaching record Before coaching the safeties at the Uni- sideline next season.