Anna Ortiz

Over the years, Purdue University Northwest has seen hundreds upon hundreds of graduates walk across its stage and into the next chapter of their lives. The December Commencement on Friday evening was truly a show of university pride as students...

If there ever was a time machine for Regioners to go back and experience their childhood Christmas, this would be it. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the “A Christmas Story” themed exhibition at the Indiana Welcome Center in Hammond, and...

Steve Borrmann woke up for work before the crack of dawn on February 6th, and he had no idea that the technology in his work truck would save his life that day. At 4 a.m. Borrmann, a lead driver for Johnny On The Spot, began his routes like any other...

It’s never too early to be a member of the Pride, according to Purdue University Northwest. Purdue Northwest University Athletics Department’s 6th Annual Kids & Alumni Day was a special event for past graduates and possible future PNW...

What started as a small, decorated tree on a street corner in Hobart ten years ago, has blossomed into a holiday festival for thousands of families at Festival Park. “We started with a little tree at the corner of 3rd and Main Street, with some...

Following a 30-year tradition, Fegely Middle School transformed their cafeteria into a candle-lit, fine dining experience for their 6th, 7th and 8th graders on Friday afternoon. The Fegely Middle School Candlelight Inn event gathered students to eat...

Community members and Valparaiso University students waited in the darkness, their eyes fixed on the field in front of the Harre Union building on campus. With bated breath they counted down, huddled together in the dark winter night. Then, with a...

Whizzing projectors to ancient art forms, the Lubeznik Center of the Arts in Michigan City offers an out-of-the-ordinary experience to art aficionados. Amy Davis, marketing director for Lubeznik Center for the Arts, said the center stands out as a...

Caren Furdeck, director of development for Housing Opportunities, remembers feeling skeptical the first time hearing of a job opening at Housing Opportunities about seven years ago. “Like so many people I asked, ‘There’s that big of a homeless...

He may not have a collegiate degree or a counselor’s office, but what he does have- four furry feet, a wagging tail and unconditional love- is enough to make him the best counselor in the world to those in need. Isaiah the Comfort Dog is just one...