On Aug. 7, 2020, Drake University announced via email that the football team would not be competing in the Fall 2020 season, disappointing players, coaches and Drake fans alike. “The logistical challenges with team travel, as well as properly adhering to campus, local or state requirements created an insurmountable hurdle for the Pioneer Football League this fall,” Drake Athletic Director […]
by GRACE GEIST Following the March 12 announcement from Drake University’s athletic director that all sports practices and competitions would be cancelled for the upcoming spring 2020 season, the university is offering additional resources to student-athletes to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic. The Drake’s athletic department wants to make the health and safety of their athletes a priority. “Danielle Green, the director of the Drake […]
by GRACIE GEIST Student athlete study hall can cause stress on Drake University athletes due to the lack of a proper environment to accomplish schoolwork. At Drake, the athletic department determines a number of study hall hours per week for every student athlete on campus. There are over 40 hours a week offered for athletes […]