Eleven years and 600 members later the RaySociety is still providing learning opportunities to the Des Moines area.…
Student Senate approves additional $30,000 for 3OH!3 concert
Student Senate, in a closed session, allocated $30,000 to bring a band to campus for the Relays Concert after the annual event lost sponsorship of Court Avenue businesses.…
Local tavern maintains tradition
Peggy’s stays true to roots with new leadership…
Opportunities at Drake offer chance for personal growth
Senior Abbey Barrow has always had a passion for volunteer work and nonprofit organizations. During her college experience she channeled that into a future in nonprofit communications.…
Chott reflects on growth at Drake, moves to Paraguay
Senior Anna Chott, an environmental science major, came to Drake University enthusiastic, but anxious about moving from one Midwest state to another. Now as she prepares to graduate, Chott is confiden…
Passion for people helps Vasseur discover a new path
For six years, senior Zach Vasseur was on track to graduate with a degree in actuarial science. In the middle of his junior year, he realized his new passion was helping people.…
PROGRESSION: Evolving with a special emphasis on stages
The history of Drake is rich because it has evolved. At times the evolution was slow. Other times it was swift. Each trial and triumph builds what it is to be a bulldog. Each student, faculty and staf…
Stupid furniture of Drake: awful, ugly and unnecessary
The worst furniture around campus: Why is it there and who thought it was a good idea?…
Two Greek houses vandalized
“End rape kill rapists” was spray painted on the side of the Pi Kappa Phi house and “end Greek life” was spray painted on the Sigma Alpha Epsilon house.…
Are all professors created equal?
Female faculty at Drake University are making up to 12 percent less on average than their male colleagues.…
Maxwell reflects on tenure, reveals what he’ll miss
“I think Drake is on a great trajectory.”…
Iowa caucuses provide opportunities for students
Presidential election season starts in Iowa, and it starts at Drake University.…
Change in water’s taste, smell causes concern
The water may taste and smell like a swimming pool, but it is safe to drink.…
Changes coming to student employment
New maximum hours mean more jobs available…
Next freshman class to increase by 50 students
Admissions office trying to ‘be more strategic about enrollment’…