In-App Advertising is Draining Your Phone Battery

By March 21, 2012 Leave a Comment

Microsoft and Purdue University have combined their efforts to produce a study that shows certain android phone applications could be draining your cell phone batteries faster than you think. It’s not the actual app that is responsible for the power consumption, but the third-party adverts they display when in use. In fact the ads are responsible for up to 75 percent of the power consumption while the app is running.

A part of the report said; “Free apps like fchess and angrybirds spend under 25 to 35 per cent of their energy on game play, but over 65 per cent to 75 per cent on user tracking, uploading user information and downloading ads.” [Read more...]

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Purdue University Introduces New Measles Vaccine Rule

By February 12, 2012 Leave a Comment

Following a recent outbreak of measles in the Indianapolis Super Bowl Village nearly 1,000 students at Purdue University have been asked to produce proof of their measles vaccinations by the 12th of March they will not be able to register for classes and may have their academic records put on hold. State law requires all students to have their vaccinations up to date, which includes the commonly available vaccine against measles. [Read more...]

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Online Survey To Help Decide Purdue’s Next President

By October 1, 2011 Leave a Comment

An online community survey is due to be released by Purdue University in an attempt to gain the opinions of the campus residents regarding the schools choice of new president. The university will be in need of a new president when the current president, France Cordova steps down in 2012. The survey will allow faculty, staff and students to submit their recommendations for the upcoming position. [Read more...]

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Purdue University Holds Golden Taps Ceremony

By April 13, 2011 Leave a Comment

On Tuesday, April 19th Purdue University will hold the Golden Taps ceremony in remembrance of those students who have died over the last academic year. The ceremony was first created in 1994 and has been held every year since. Friends, family and members of the general public are able to attend and show their respects in the Purdue Memorial Union Great Hall at 9pm. [Read more...]

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Purdue Fraternity Loses Recognition Over a Drinking Game

By November 30, 2010 Leave a Comment

Purdue University has announced that it intends to withdraw recognition of Phi Kappa Theta for alcohol and hazing violations that occurred while the fraternity was on probation for earlier alcohol problems.

According to the University investigation, the organization supplied alcohol to minors and participated in hazing incidents which were prohibited by the University.  The investigation also concluded that members were involved in theft from University dining halls.

The major violations occurred in the fall when 28 male students were brought into the basement of the Phi Kappa Theta house, at which point they were asked to take part in a drinking game known as “Edward 40-Hands.”  In the game, 40-ounce bottles of malt liquor are duct taped to each hand of a person.  The bottles are not allowed to be removed until the participant consumes the 80 ounces of alcohol.

A decision regarding the fraternity’s standing will be made by next week, according to Student Organization Services. Punishments will range from warnings to possible expulsion.

For more information on this story, visit The Daily Athenaeum

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