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NEWS
Student researchers collect water samples to analyze at the lab. Photo courtesy of Clair Hruby.
Grant for water quality lab expansion opens green science opportunities
Lily Fleming, Staff Writer • Apr 2, 2025

On the ground floor of Olin Hall, students work on research projects, environmental science course studies and all things sustainability in a...

House File 440 would limit annual tuition increases, as well as require universities to implement work-study programs and three-year bachelor’s programs. The bill passed the Iowa House 64-33 along party lines.
Iowa House Bill would address the cost of college
Aidan Quinlan, Student Senate Beat Writer • Apr 2, 2025

The Iowa House passed a bill called the “College Affordability Act” that would change tuition deadlines and explore new degree programs....

Students in the Adams Leadership complete three leadership training modules during their time at Drake where they can learn and apply skills. Photo courtesy of Dylan Huey
Adams Leadership Institute recognized at national conference
Lily Wasserman, Managing Editor • Apr 2, 2025
The Iowa Firearms Coalition has worked to introduce bills that oppose gun restrictions.
Bill that would allow 18-year-olds to purchase handguns passes House
Olivia Kuffel, Staff Writer • Apr 2, 2025
Ty Walls won the 2025-2026 student body president runoff election. PHOTO COURTESY OF Catherine Sheperd
Ty Walls wins 2025-2026 student body president election
Aidan Quinlan, Student Senate Beat Writer • Apr 1, 2025
THE BULLDOG BRIEF
The image above reflects the trek Seth Coughlin made on his spring break trip.
A spring break staple: a day in St. Louis
Seth Coughlin, Bulldog Brief Manager • Mar 27, 2025

Last week I fulfilled a trip that quickly became a staple of my time in college: my spring break trek through Missouri and to my hometown of...

Students learned to write letters to their legislators at a nonpartisan event hosted by Community Engaged Learning and Service.
Bulldog Brief 3/13-3/23/25
Seth Coughlin, Bulldog Brief Manager • Mar 13, 2025

With the current political climate being what it is, I feel that we as college students are encouraged more than ever to participate in democracy...

FEATURES
Griff II steals the spotlight as Paulette’s dog, Rufus, in Drake Theatre Arts’s rendition of “Legally Blonde,” which opens at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 3. Photo courtesy of AJ Speck.
‘Omigod You Guys’: Drake Theatre Arts presents ‘Legally Blonde’
Eve Loehrer, News Editor • Apr 2, 2025

This weekend, Drake Theatre Arts will present “Legally Blonde: The Musical” in the Performing Arts Hall. ‘What, like it’s hard?’ The...

With graduation fast approaching, a variety of factors can make the finish line feel farther away than ever for stressed-out seniors.
How to survive the senior slump
Morgen Neuhauser, Faculty Senate Beat Writer • Apr 2, 2025

Between capstones, job searches and leadership opportunities, senior year of college is full of challenges and excitement. But with these opportunities...

Old Main serves an unofficial emblem of Drake University. From grad photos to sweatshirts, the building holds a special place in students’ hearts. Photo courtesy of Drake Archives.
A history of Old Main from the bricks to the bell tower
Allie Raines, Staff Writer • Apr 2, 2025

Drake University’s Old Main has long presided over campus life. The building was constructed from 1882-1883, meaning it has seen almost the...

When he's not playing the bagpipes, John Ching can be found roping with his dummy Alfonzo or participating in one of several Drake bands.
More than meets the eye: the man behind the bagpipes
Apr 2, 2025
Winners of the Murphy Cup pose with the championship trophy. Photo courtesy of Dylan Huey
Marketing madness: Drake students clinch Murphy Cup victory
Mar 26, 2025
Several STEM students at Drake have spent the past several months conducting polymer research by way of pyrolysis under Dr. Mark Vitha. Photo courtesy of Sydney Dvorak.
Student project brings pyrolysis research to Drake University
Mar 26, 2025
Students from the Makerere University Business School visited Des Moines at the beginning of February to participate in leadership development. Photo courtesy of Harry Dalstra.
Visiting students get a taste of Iowa life
Mar 12, 2025
SPORTS
The Michigan State University Spartans won 30-7 overall after losing to the University of Auburn Tigers in the Elite 8 of the NCAA March Madness tournament. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia
Michigan State Spartans see Elite 8 run in NCAA tournament
Serena Thiede, Sports Editor • Apr 2, 2025
THE HUSKIES’ WOMEN’S BASKETBALL TEAM beat Oklahoma University 50-23 in March Madness’s Sweet Sixteen. Now, the Huskies advance to the Elite Eight. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
University of Connecticut Huskies women’s team sees March Madness success
Molly Paar, Staff Writer • Apr 2, 2025
Drake hired former South Dakota State University men’s basketball coach Eric Henderson to replace Ben McCollum, who is parting with Drake to take the head coaching position at the University of Iowa.
Drake men’s basketball hires Eric Henderson as program’s new head coach
Will Baumgartner, Staff Writer • Apr 2, 2025
Drake men's and woman's basketball finished the season with a men’s March Madness run, along with the women’s first-ever WBIT appearance.
Drake basketball sees victories in March to round out 2024-25 season
James Campbell, Staff Writer • Apr 2, 2025
COMMENTARY
In the U.S., while we were once eager to learn, the transition from ‘Magic Treehouse’ books to an animosity for learning as adults has grown apparent for this writer.
Transitioning from curiosity to anti-intellectualism
Lily Fleming, Staff Writer • Apr 2, 2025
Among all the privileges awarded to legal adults, legal drinking should be added to the list for 18-year-olds, according to this writer.
Lower the legal drinking age
Maria Heath, Staff Writer • Apr 2, 2025
Doordash may bring ready-made meals to your doorstep, but the negatives outweigh the positives for this writer. Courtesy of The Bag N Box Man LTD via Flicker
Ditch the Door and ditch the Dash
Abbie Carroll, Staff Writer • Apr 2, 2025
Despite the theory of American Exceptionalism, this writer argues that the individualist mindset has hurt rather than helped Americans.
America’s individualist tendencies ruined what’s left of our empathy
Veronica Meiss, Multimedia Editor • Mar 26, 2025
The trials of online job hunting are perilous for new employment seekers, but this writer argues a few internet standards could be a quick fix.
LinkedIn or Tinder? Either way, you’re getting ghosted
Morgen Neuhauser, Faculty Senate Beat Writer • Mar 26, 2025
MEET THE STAFF
Dylan J. Powers
Dylan J. Powers
Multimedia Assistant

Dylan Powers (he/him) is a first-year at Drake majoring in Digital Media Production. Though he took a break after being the TD's Distributor last semester, he's back on the team as a Multimedia Assistant....

Lily Wasserman
Lily Wasserman
Managing Editor

Managing Editor Lily Wasserman (she/her) is a junior studying multimedia journalism and history. In her spare time she enjoys reading, hiking and watching romcoms.

Alex Alexanian
Alex Alexanian
Visuals Editor – SPRING

My name is Alex Alexanian (she/her) and I am this semester's Visuals Editor. In my position, I do a mix of photography and photo editing as well as creating graphics for the paper. Outside of the TD, I...

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