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TRENDING STORIES
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Tesla tycoon Elon Musk's latest driving initiative revolves around a blocky brigade to ship you from your driveway to smooth roads only. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia.

Elon Musk’s new driving craze should take a backseat • 350 Views

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Iowa may have had a swinging reputation in the past, but has it crossed over into the Republican zone of no return? Make no mistake that Iowa Democrats are trying their hardest to flip the script.

Is Iowa's political pendulum swinging back to purple? • 307 Views

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The St. Louis Cardinals have been working to rebuild their program with Chaim Bloom by their side. The team will lookahead to the 2024-25 season to see these changes go into full effect. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia.

Changes are coming for the Cardinals, some necessary, some detrimental • 205 Views

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Drake-area voters were able to fill out a ballot at the Knapp Center on Oct. 18.

What are the implications of Iowa's ballot initiatives? • 183 Views

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Darnell Brodie, former starter for Drake Men's basketball

How NIL deals will affect small schools • 160 Views

NEWS
In the new nursing hub, students learn in rooms that replicate clinical settings.
New nursing hub pushes students to “think like a nurse”
Sadie Jones, Staff Writer • Nov 6, 2024

“It depends.” It’s a phrase the first cohort of the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program hears a lot, said Mary Owens,...

Cowles Library and Access and Success are looking for student feedback on the Framery to see if this space fits the sensory needs of students.
Framery: Cowles Library’s new soundproof study space
Morgen Neuhauser, Faculty Senate Beat Writer • Nov 6, 2024

Cowles Library staff and patrons alike take in a mysterious pod that unexpectedly appeared next to the New Arrivals shelving one day. Inside...

Planned updates to the Olmsted Center will enhance dining and seating options.
Olmsted Center renovations coming summer 2025
Claire Badio, Contributing Writer • Nov 6, 2024
The Varsity Cinema bought the apartments located next to the theater on 25th Street.
Varsity Cinema invests in affordable housing
Emily Hedrick, Staff Writer • Nov 6, 2024
Students registered in Polk County could have voted at the Knapp Center on Oct. 18.
Where do out-of-state students cast their ballots?
August Miller and Eve Loehrer • Oct 30, 2024
FEATURES
Drake professor Klaus Bartschat recently received an NSF grant to continue his research on particles into his retirement from teaching. Photo courtesy of Klaus Bartschat.
When particles collide: Retired professor receives NSF grant for research
Divyanshi Srivastava, Staff Writer • Nov 6, 2024

Klaus Bartschat, retired Ellis and Nelle Levitt distinguished professor of physics, was awarded a three-year, $319,000 National Science Foundation...

Drake LEAD students have spent the semester collaborating on a sustainability initiative that would allow students to thrift right here on campus.
Get thrifty with the newest threads around campus
Morgan Chairs, Contributing Writer • Nov 6, 2024

The average U.S. consumer throws away 81.5 pounds of clothes a year, according to earth.org. With the idea of curbing clothes waste on the brain,...

Sophomore Sarah Fey will serve as the University's Services Senator for the rest of the 38th session. She hopes to help students feel supported on campus. Photo courtesy of Sarah Fey.
Student Senate welcomes new University Services Senator
Nov 6, 2024
Caleb Rainey and Nik Heftman pose with the poster for their documentary. The film detailed Rainey’s creative process, among other things
“The Negro Artist”: poet hosts documentary screening at Drake
Nov 6, 2024
Drake's religion major is no longer recognized as an official major, but the values it upheld will remain safely in place through new classes.
Gotta have faith: religion program lives on at Drake
Oct 30, 2024
SPORTS
New York Liberty won their first championship in 28 years against the Minnesota Lynx. The team had a parade through New York upon its return home filled with fans crowding the busy streets smiling from ear to ear. Courtesy of Anthony Quintano.
A postseason WNBA championship playoff deep dive
Molly Paar, Staff Writer • Nov 6, 2024
Shohei Ohtani led the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 2024 World Series win in Game 5 against the New York Yankees in a remarkable season showing. Photo courtesy of All Pro Reals.
Top 2024-25 World Series storylines to share postseason
Emmett McMenamy, Staff Writer • Nov 6, 2024
Green Bay Packers fight in the NFC North as they attempt to stay on top of what critics are calling the hardest division in football. The team’s biggest competition at the moment is the Detroit Lions, led by Dan Campbell. Photo courtesy of All Pro Reals.
Green Bay Packers strive towards Super Bowl appearance in 2025
Molly Paar, Staff Writer • Nov 6, 2024
Drake University men's basketball began its season with an almost-brand new team and a 93-41 win against the NAIA New York University Panthers. Their next game is on Nov. 10.
Drake men’s basketball sweeps past York University in Knapp Center opener
Serena Thiede, Sports Editor • Nov 6, 2024
OPINION
The Times-Delphic Staff got together to clearly communicate their thoughts on the communication style of Drake's administration staff.
STAFF EDITORIAL: Admin should step up communication
The Times-Delphic Staff • Nov 6, 2024
YikYak is yakking, and we should shush
Abbie Carroll, Contributing Writer • Nov 6, 2024
Course Ready: easy, breezy, difficult?
Abbie Carroll, Contributing Writer • Nov 6, 2024
Tyler, the Creator paints a masterpiece in “CHROMAKOPIA”
Max Green, Contributing Writer • Nov 6, 2024
‘Saturday Night’ brings the humor (and the backstory)
Morgen Neuhauser and Lily Wasserman • Oct 30, 2024
MEET THE STAFF
Carmon Baker
Carmon Baker
Breaking News Manager

Carmon Baker (she/they) is the TD's Breaking News Manager. She is a senior studying Multimedia Journalism and Spanish with minors in Sociology and Magazine & Brand Media. Outside of the TD, Carmon...

Sarah Fey
Sarah Fey
Creative Director

Sarah Fey (she/her) is the current Creative Director; she oversees all photography and graphic design. She is studying Digital Media Production and Advertising with minors in Graphic Design and Magazine...

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