Last Wednesday, John and Mary Beth Tinker visited Drake University as the last stop on their 50th anniversary tour of the Tinker v. Des Moines Supreme Court case. The sibling duo held a panel in the C…
Unique sports bars in the Des Moines area
By DRAKE LOHSE There’s some disagreement as to the translation of Des Moines. The French pronunciation leads us to “of the monks.” If you choose to follow the Algonquian translation, you’ll arrive at …
Letter from the editors: the website color
Dear readers, You will notice we’ve changed the website color back to white. The decision to change it black we executed knowing full well the color change, for navigational and readability purposes, …
LGBTQ+ Communities in Des Moines
BY ELIZABETH HENNESSEY The Human Rights Campaign gave the city of Des Moines a score of 97 out of 100 for laws, policies and services for the inclusivity of LGBTQ people. The organization gives cities…
A look at the governor’s race two months prior to Election Day
Photo courtesy of The U.S. Court of Appeals BY SABINA IDRIZ Iowa’s gubernatorial race is nearing the finish line as voters are preparing to hit the ballots on Nov. 6. Gov. Kim Reynolds is hoping to s…
Why some students chose Drake
BY Tuma Haji The decision of which college to attend is a choice that thousands of students and parents each year must weigh. Key factors such as financial aid, scholarships and the difference between…
Second is the best: sophomore reflects on first year undertakings
BY TUMA HAJI Last year, Drake University admitted 578 first-year students. No longer new to the challenges and excitement of starting college, many sophomore students have become accustomed to college…
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 8:49.14.…
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 disappoint.…
Video: 2016 Drake Relays Pole Vault at Capital Square
Hundreds of fans came to watch the Drake Relays Pole Vault in the Atrium at Capital Square in downtown Des Moines to see 10 world-class athletes soar.…
Flurry of announcements made about 2016 Drake Relays
Drake Relays Director Brian Brown addressed the media today in the Paul Morrison Room in the Bell Center, making four major announcements.
1. Hy-Vee’s sponsorship of The Drake Relays has been ex…
Iowa native performs smooth jazz for Des Moines audience
Last Wednesday, jazz vocalist and composer Keri Johnsrud performed her set in the Basement at the Des Moines Social Club.…
Senate safety forum fails to discuss overall goal
Student Senate hosted a public safety forum intended to spark discussion around Public Safety and Des Moines Police policy. However, the conversation focused almost solely on Drake students becoming m…
Drake breaks down walls with Halloween Hoops event
The event served as more than simply a fun place for kids to play for a couple hours. The NAACP chapter of Des Moines, Drake Athletics and the Head Start organization all had tables there to speak wit…
‘Shut Out Human Trafficking’
Human trafficking: multi-billion dollar industry that uses people for modern-day slaves.
The International Labour Organization estimates that 20.9 million people are victims of human trafficking, with…