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The B Team qualified for the Opening Round Championship Series at a competition on Feb. 23. Although the team did not qualify for nationals, having both teams compete in ORCS is a historic achievement for Drake Mock Trial. Photo courtesy of Casey French
Mock Trial A and B Teams both qualify for ORCS for first time in 14 years
Ava Ashcraft, Contributing Writer • Mar 12, 2025

For the first time in nearly a decade, Drake University’s Mock Trial A Team earned a place on the national stage. Meanwhile, the B Team’s...

Bishop Mark J Seitz gives his “Broken at the Border” keynote address on March 6 as a part of St. Catherine Catholic Church’s dialogue series.
Bishop leads dialogue on faith, immigration and acting for the common good
Lily Fleming, Staff Writer • Mar 12, 2025

Amid the start of a presidential term filled with promises to “secure the border” and “deport criminal aliens,” Drake hosted Bishop Mark...

Drake President Marty Martin hopes to work with The City of Knowledge to create a dual-degree program for Panamanian students. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia.
Drake plans to partner with Panamanian university
Morgen Neuhauser, Faculty Senate Beat Writer • Mar 5, 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
Grace Jesske, Contributing Writer • Mar 12, 2025

Drake University’s website states that their mission is to provide a learning environment that educates students to become responsible global...

Ash Wednesday is a religious observed by some Christians. The day holds a special meaning for many Drake students and faculty.
Ashes to ashes, dust to dust: Drake celebrates Ash Wednesday
Serena Thiede, Sports Editor • Mar 12, 2025

March is no stranger to holidays, playing host to a wide array of special days, from International Women’s Day — celebrated March 8 — to...

Drake Women's Softball Players said they train both physically and mentally to prepare for their spring conference season. Photo courtesy of Ginnie Coleman.
Drake softball starts spring season against multiple opponents
Morgen Neuhauser, Faculty Senate Beat Writer • Mar 12, 2025
Drake Women's Basketball heads into Arch Madness tied for third place in the Missouri Valley Conference.
Drake women’s basketball finishes 2024-25 season with 21-10 record
Serena Thiede, Sports Editor • Mar 12, 2025
This year's Oscars highlighted a crew of deserving actors and directors, this writer says, in addition to featuring a dazzling array of performances. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia.
From princesses to witches: the 2025 Oscars
Jinessa Lewis, Contributing Writer • Mar 12, 2025
Taking a moment: a beneficial bill
Morgen Neuhauser, Faculty Senate Beat Writer • Mar 5, 2025
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