RunnerSpaces’ involvement isn’t entirely a negative for DBS, according to its president Grace Rogers. Now that DBS is no longer exclusively in control…
Relays sparks increase in donations to Drake
With all the students, alumni, athletes, Iowans and more flocking to the famed blue oval, some can think the increase in national interest can lead to…
Drake aims to relieve parking congestion during Relays
In years past, the Drake Relays has caused much congestion between the blocks of 31st street and 25th street. This year, the university has made some …
Drake Relays bring impact to the school far beyond the blue oval
The Drake Relays brings thousands of fans and athletes to campus. While many are here to watch the track and field events take place on the Blue Oval,…
The new dean of students is no stranger to Drake
As dean of students, Parker works as the focal point for several divisions and individuals at Drake. That includes student counseling, student health,…
Opinion: A walk through street painting 2017
You’ve finally made it and feast your eyes on the mayhem that is Street Painting. Good luck finding the people you know when everyone looks like a wal…
Drake Community Press launches book celebrating diversity
For the entire semester, the students integrated themselves into their community, got to know the members and traditions and wrote about their experie…
Relays Artist announcement does not disappoint
Perhaps most importantly, Lil Yachty is the biggest artist, in terms of sheer fame and popularity, that Drake has hosted in years. Hoodie Allen is a n…
Photos: Hy-Vee Night at the Drake Relays
PHOTOS BY MOHAMAD SUHAIMI | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER…
McCann wins at Relays; Huston, Vincent come close
Rob McCann came away from the Blue Oval this morning with a rare Bulldog win at the Drake Relays in the 3000-meter steeplechase after finishing in 8:4…
Olympic hopefuls battle rain, cold on Saturday of 2016 Drake Relays
Competition at the Drake Relays today saw five Rio Olympics Preview events as athletes from across America and the world attempted towards their goal …
Atypical events make Drake Relays unique
There are two different sides to adult athletes’ competitions at the Drake Relays. Most post-college participants are professionals, many of them form…
Bershawn Jackson victorious in first race since father’s passing
For hurdler Bershawn “Batman” Jackson, winning the Men’s 400-meter hurdles on Friday evening at the Drake Relays for the second straight year meant mo…
Drake Relays: Vincent shines on Friday, Bulldogs use 4×200 to prep for Saturday
For the Bulldogs the Drake Relays, their second and final home event of the year, tough competition on Friday buried some of the team’s better perform…
Kirani James, Shawn Barber, Nick Rogers win big on Hy-Vee Night at the Drake Relays
Like most every year, the 2016 Drake Relays featured some of the world’s top athletes on the Blue Oval and in the field, and – yet again – they didn’t…