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Des Moines City Council decided on Sept. 15 to impose a $15 fine on homeless people found sleeping in public areas around Des Moines. This writer argues it will not heal Des Moines’ growing homeless population.

Des Moines’ homeless population to pay price for city council’s reckless ordinance • 515 Views

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THE POPULAR NOVEL THAT TOOK THE WORLD BY STORM was hoping for success on the big screen. Instead, it’s become established among poor domestic violence portrayals and TikTok mockery. Graphic Courtesy of Wikimedia and Sarah Fey

“It Ends With Us” florally starts controversy • 431 Views

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A cop holding a baton overlayed with the text "The Rookie, Season Six," in the bottom left corner of the photo.

“The Rookie” season 6 premiere review • 161 Views

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A graphic depicting two men sitting on a bench chatting

In defense of man: Has the hate men trend gone too far?   • 124 Views

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Darnell Brodie, former starter for Drake Men's basketball

How NIL deals will affect small schools • 105 Views

NEWS
The proposed policy would clarify guidelines for students organizing protests.
Drake proposes protest and demonstration policy
Aidan Quinlan, Student Senate Beat Writer • Oct 9, 2024

Drake announced a new proposed protest and demonstration policy in the Sept. 17 edition of its OnCampus newsletter. It included the following...

Cartwright Hall is home to the Drake Law School, which has received multiple awards.
Drake Law provides award-winning education
Morgen Neuhauser, Faculty Senate Beat Writer • Oct 9, 2024

When Kayla Hruska, a 3L at Drake Law and president of the Student Bar Association, heard that PreLaw magazines recognized Drake Law as a Top...

The Blue Zoo Aquarium in Jordan Creek Town Center reported a shark bite on July 22, leading to backlash from animal rights groups
Blue Zoo Aquarium brings sea life access and education
Macy Gardner, Contributing Writer • Oct 9, 2024
Black mold spores were discovered in the mail room in Howard Hall.
Black mold spores found in Howard Hall
Lily Wasserman, Managing Editor • Oct 9, 2024
Members of the Polish Parliament pose with Secretary of State Paul Pate in the Iowa Capitol. The PMs visited Drake University on Sept. 24. Photo courtesy of Hannah Huisman
Polish parliament members visit Drake classes and groups
Morgen Neuhauser and Caroline Siebels-Lindquist • Oct 2, 2024
FEATURES
Meet the Drake poster salesman
Will Baumgartner, Contributing Writer • Oct 11, 2024

Each fall semester, Drake University welcomes Ross Robinson and his wide selection of posters to campus. Robinson’s posters range from movie...

Generation Z's sense of humor is not for everyone. As their jokes approach a point of no return, many are left wondering if Gen Z is actually OK. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia.
Gen Z is ROTFL: Relying on Trauma for Laughs
Olivia Kuffel, Contributing Writer • Oct 10, 2024

“Well, I can always drop out and be a stripper.”  How many times have students jokingly heard that or similarly defeatist expressions...

Staff and students alike urge Drake community members to participate in democracy. Graphic courtesy of Canva.
Drake community discusses the impact of a vote
Oct 10, 2024
Sensory boxes available for checkout sit on the shelves on the first floor of Cowles Library, ready to be utilized by students.
Sensory boxes at Cowles Library enhance student learning
Oct 10, 2024
The Harkin Institute showcased three films made by and for the disabled community in a festival titled “A Taste of Reelabilities” this past weekend.
Film festival highlights disability representation
Oct 9, 2024
SPORTS
Seabiscuit's journey from wobbly colt to windlike racer had this writer enthralled. The book, “Seabiscuit, an American Legend,” is her favorite sports novel. Photo courtesy of wikimedia.
From ‘Seabiscuit’ to ‘Heartstopper’: one writer’s favorite sports books
Lily Wasserman, Managing Editor • Oct 10, 2024
Drake football players have been putting in work during both the season and off season to prepare to take on any team.
Drake football secures impressive record early into season
Serena Thiede, Sports Editor • Oct 10, 2024
Drake volleyball has won five out of six games this season, hitting an early streak
Drake volleyball team hits groove, looks to conference
Ryan Swingler, Contributing Writer • Oct 10, 2024
Drake women's basketball celebrates their win against Iowa State University in 2023. The team made it to the first round of the NCAA tournament
Drake women’s basketball celebrates gold anniversary
Sadie Jones, Staff Writer • Oct 9, 2024
OPINION
Ruth Harkin didn't write her short stories for fame, she’d been sitting on them for years, waiting to share them with a new generation, for her daughters and granddaughters, to look back on and learn from. Photo courtesy of Ice Cube Press.
Ruth Harkin releases treasure trove of tales
Lily Wasserman, Managing Editor • Oct 9, 2024
Idolizing players: when has obsession gone too far?
Molly Paar, Staff Writer • Oct 2, 2024
More beetles and more juice: “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” finds its place among sequels
Divyanshi Srivastava, Staff Writer • Oct 2, 2024
Minnesotans unite: The North Star state is paving the way for success
Artemis Goin, Staff Writer • Oct 2, 2024
Network smarter not harder
Bryson Rea, Staff Writer • Oct 2, 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...

Seth Coughlin
Seth Coughlin
Bulldog Brief Manager

Seth Coughlin (he/him) is the editor of the Bulldog Brief, a new TD initiative to compile a list of things for students to do each week around campus, Dogtown, and beyond. He’s studying Digital Media...

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