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GOLDANDBLACK EXPRESS • VOLUME 25, EXPRESS 7 • 39 foot, suffered during summer workouts. The 6-foot-3 rookie was in a boot during Monday's practice, but should start to resume at least some basketball activities on Nov. 1. "She can't do a lot now, she can't do anything really, so Nov. 1 is when we'll start gradually get - ting her back," Coach Sharon Versyp said. "For me, if she could play mid-December that'd be great, get a couple (pre-Big Ten) games under her belt. That'd be fantastic. "We need her body. We need her physicality. She's a great shot- blocker, has great timing. … We're hoping it all progresses well." ROOKIES WELCOMED IN Purdue's other four freshmen were on the court Monday, partic- ipating in their first full practice. Center Bree Horrocks, for- wards Erica Moore and Andreona Keys and guard Justine Hall had to adjust to the three-hour prac- tice, rather than the hour-long workout. "They've done a great job," sophomore guard Ashley Morris- sette said. "This is a very talented group of freshmen, especially with their length, their versatility. It's a special group." Purdue's adding the five rookies to a group of seven vet- erans, but even with that distinct mix of young and old, the Boiler- makers have developed a good early-season bond. "We all voice our opinion and everybody can speak up, whether you're a freshman and not playing or injured or any- thing, everybody respects every else's opinion," senior Liza Clem- ons said, "and we're able to go to each other more. When you have questions about plays or anything, we can help you. "Everybody is do- ing extra. I remember one time in (an open) gym, there was seven of us, in there putting in the extra work. Ev- erybody wants to help each other out. That's the biggest thing on this team: We're not selfish, we want to be there for the next per- son, instead of being there for ourselves." KIX AWARDED FOR SURVIVAL Terry Kix, Purdue's director of operations, was named the 2014 Oncology Nursing Society's Can- cer Survivor-of-the-Year. Kix, who beat stomach can- cer after being diagnosed in the summer of 2012, was awarded at the Community Cancer Net- work's Carry the Torch Walk late last month. The Boilermakers participat- ed in the event, which helps the CCN raise funds for the non-med- ical needs of cancer patients and their families. "We are all very fortunate to know Terry and are blessed by the vibrant spirit she brings to the entire Purdue and Greater Lafayette communities," Versyp said in a release. "We're all better people because of her presence on our team." Kix spent much of the 2012- 13 basketball season undergoing chemotherapy and treatment be- fore being deemed cancer-free. She served as an inspiration to the Boilermakers, who won the Big Ten Tournament champion- ship that season. In 2013, the CCN raised over $100,000 to help the community and looks to exceed that goal this year. j Tom Campbell Although Purdue has seven veterans, mixing in the five newcomers during the last couple months hasn't been an issue, says captain Liza Clemons. CERAMIC • ENGINEERED HARDWOOD LAMINATES • MARBLE CARPETING Specializing in • Homes • Businesses • Churches • Schools Where Contractors Buy Their Flooring Builders! Call our Contract Department and ask for our Contract Specialist 3437 State Road 26 E. 765-447-9393 800-403-6889 FAX 765-448-9978 Across from the Post Office GO BOILERS