For Drake’s own track and field athletes, the Drake Relays creates a unique atmosphere on their home track. “It’s probably the biggest meet I’ve ever …
Bulldogs earn 12 golds in Drake Stadium
Two weekends ago, Drake Stadium housed the 40th annual Jim Duncan Invitational, Drake’s only track and field meet besides the Drake Relays. However, t…
Local bouncers share stories
Philip DeGraffenreid is the ultimate gatekeeper. Well, at least on the Drake University bar scene, he is.
The Drake senior has worked the door at Pegg…
From captain to rookie: Bartlett graduates, signs pro contract, adjusts to USL soccer
A 2015 Drake graduate and four-year starting center-back defender, Bartlett signed a professional contract with Charlotte Independence in the early mo…
Peggy’s Tavern: campus bartenders talk busy nights, benefits
The chipping red paint on the door of Peggy’s Tavern may not appear promising at first glance, but a step through the portal reveals the character tha…
High school athletes to watch on the field and in the Hy-Vee Cup
Each year the nation’s top athletes gather at Drake Stadium to compete in America’s Athletic Classic. In that way, the Drake Relays presents a unique …
Street painting tradition carries on strong
The goal of the event is simple. It brings many different organizations and clubs together, giving them the opportunity to represent themselves. In ad…
Harkin Institute equips students with practical skills
While most universities can offer on-campus work for students, Drake University also boasts the availability of on-campus internships related to a stu…
Power of tradition brings campus together
The Drake Relays have been a custom at Drake longer than the bulldog has been the official mascot. Even before the first official event was organized …
Drake students find online fame
Surrounded by a generation of technology users, the next big Internet star will be as popular as they are fleeting. From the time it took everyone to …
Director strives for ‘wow’ moment, excitement
Drake Relays Director Brian Brown has a constant vision for each year’s event. Brown first started working at Drake University in 2006 as the associat…
Mary Young: runner, student, Olympian?
How is Young preparing to deliver her best performance so far this Relays? In four words: run, eat, study and sleep. Young’s day-to-day life consists …
Drake’s political hub creates more opportunities for students
In 2008, the Iowa Caucus Project was formed, creating opportunities for visiting candidates. In 2012, the Iowa Caucus Project invited political candid…
Drake’s biggest fans in the stands
But while it’s true that the fan section – whether it’s full of alumni, parents, students or a combination of the three – may not be able to directly …
East Village boasts variety in eclectic vintage shopping
Just down the street from Plain Talk is Porch Light, a vintage-themed antique shop that screams “cute.” The shelves are stocked with beautiful kitchen…