Twenty-five students and faculty members met in Sussman Theater Monday night. They met with the authors of the book “Listen, We Need to Talk,” to discuss how to change opinions about LGBT rights.…
Alumni named to Des Moines Business Record’s 40 under 40
In Des Moines Business Record’s annual 40 Under 40 class, 10 Drake University alumni were recognized.…
Activist speaks out against use of GMOs, pesticides in food production
The Principal Center for Global Citizenship hosted a speech in Sheslow Auditorium Wednesday featuring Vandana Shiva, who spoke against genetically modified organisms, seed patents and genetic engineer…
Changes proposed for nondiscrimination statement, students say not enough
Drake University’s non-discrimination statement has a couple proposed changes, including the establishment of pregnancy as its own separate category and the addition of contact information for the Tit…
Students working on campaigns wrap up work as elections near
Now that the election season is coming to a close, several Drake students working on campaigns will finally be able to see the fruits of their labor.…
Panel discusses whether #BlackLivesMatter movement is a hate group
Over a hundred people crowded into Cowles Library’s reading room Thursday night to hear a diverse panel discuss whether or not Black Lives Matter is a hate group and other issues related to the moveme…
Office of Admission restructures after VP leaves
The Vice President of Admission and Student Financial Planning of the University has decided to step down, but his role in admissions will be replaced by a new Deputy Provost.
Tom Delahunt, who has he…
Brussels terror attacks affect study abroad students
Sophomore Taylor Robertson arrived in Brussels last Tuesday, the day of a terrorist attack that would kill 34 and injure hundreds. Robertson and his group had noticed a lot of police and heard sirens,…
Construction hinders student activity, learning
Students have been voicing their concerns on the Student Services Facebook page, by complaining about the STEM construction on campus.…
‘The Color of Democracy’ conversation
The Des Moines Register partnered with a Drake professor to bring #UniteIowa: The Color of Democracy, a discussion on race relations to Olmsted Center last Friday.
Kyle Munson, columnist for the Des M…
Rand Paul attracts undecided students voters to event
The celebrity factor of all presidential candidates is one reason to attend events. “For me, it was that I more wanted to go for the experience,” first year Lindsey Gilberg said. “Since there are so m…
CBS engages with students through Twitter partnership
This Saturday, November 14, CBS News will partner with Twitter to gather conversation and insight from the whole country and broadcast it live during the CBS News Democratic Debate. The debate is the …
‘Coffee with Jeb Jr.’ allows son to promote father
Jeb Bush Jr., son of Republican Presidential candidate Jeb Bush Sr., visited Olmsted Coffee shop last Friday for the event “Coffee with Jeb Jr.!”
The event is part of a tour for his father’s campaign.…
Ex-CIA agent gives students a look into government
STORY BY DRAKE RHONE On September 30, Ray McGovern, an ex-CIA analyst, and Coleen Rowley, an ex-FBI agent, gave a presentation for the Veterans for Peace movement in Olin Hall. McGovern is a vocal sup…
‘Project Bulldog’ to inspire student entrepreneurs
STORY BY DRAKE RHONE For the past few years, Drake Enactus has held the “Project Bulldog” event on Drake’s campus. This Saturday, the third annual Project Bulldog will take place in Aliber 101 Lecture…