The different phases in the moon and their significance in culture
by ANNIE FURMAN “Do not swear by the moon, for she changes constantly…” from Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet sums up our love affair with our ever changing moon. When we admire the night sky we’re alwa…
Scary movies you should watch this Halloween
by CAMERON BOLTON Have some free time in-between classes? Why not binge-watch some scary movies to get you into the Halloween spirit? Here’s a variety of films that I thought were well regarded enough…
Students make buttons and stickers at innovation studio
by LIZZIE DEAL Students were welcomed into the Innovation Studio on Oct. 2 to make both buttons and stickers from scratch, offering students the opportunity to harness their creative energy into somet…
Students and faculty recognize National Coming Out Day
by CAMERON BOLTON Oct. 11 was National Coming Out Day. “I think it just calls attention to the struggle that coming out can be for people,” said Anna Richardson, a freshmen politics and economics majo…
Political organizations on campus hold voter registration drives
by LIZZIE DEAL Campus has been abuzz the past few weeks as students of various political affiliations registered to vote. Organizations such as the Iowa Caucus Project, Drake Democrats and College Rep…
Drake Volleyball Collects a Win and a Loss in Two Tough Conference Matches
by KENDALL HUNT Drake volleyball opened conference play at home this weekend against Indiana State and Evansville, adding one win and one loss to their overall 7-8 season record. In their first match …
Chicago Bears fall to the Oakland Raiders in London
by MADDIE TOPLIFF Let me just say this: Losses in another country shouldn’t count. It is called the National Football League, after all. So, losing against the Oakland Raiders in London? It never even…
Drake Tennis Takes Singles No. 4 MVC Individual Championship Title
by KENDALL HUNT The Drake women’s tennis team made an impressive finish at their fall closer – the MVC Individual Championships. Action began at 9 AM this Friday at the University of Northern Io…
Drake football defeats Valparaiso to go 2-0 in the Pioneer League
by JD PELEGRINO Drake football is now 2-0 in the Pioneer Football league after demolishing Valparaiso at home during Parent’s Weekend on Saturday. Everything appeared to have gone right for the Bulldo…
Fall Forward: a celebration of development around Drake campus
by MEGAN MCDOWELL Drake University is partnering with the Des Moines West Side Chamber of Commerce to host the first annual Fall Forward Celebration, 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Oct. 15 at the Shivers C…
Student band releases first full-length debut album
by VIKRAM SUNDERRAJAN Along with their respective majors in chemistry and public relations, junior Lucas Menke and senior Sam Kirkendall are the guitarists for Fall from Space, an alternative indie ba…
New Boys & Girls Club building brings in after-school opportunities
by GRACE HILSCHER The Boys & Girls Club of America has been providing positive after-school activities since 1860. What started as the goal of three women, soon became a nation-wide organization. …
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