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Q&A: Meet the candidates for next year’s Student Body President

Aidan Quinlan Mar 25, 2025

Meet the four candidates running for 2025-2026 Student Body President. Voting for executive positions begins at 8 a.m. on March 26 and ends at 8 p.m. on March 27. The results will be announced March 27...

Staff Profile
Alex Alexanian

Alex Alexanian

2024-2025

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 love to play the guitar, spend time with friends and write poetry!

Mar 12, 2025
Staff Profile
Gracie Hines

Gracie Hines

2024-2025

My name is Gracie Hines and I use she/her pronouns! This semester, I am The Times-Delphic Distributor. In my position, I distribute all of the papers throughout campus so the entire campus can read the amazing stories from The Times-Delphic.  Outside of the TD, I love to hang out with friends, go shopping...

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 — to make our voices heard. This past week, I attended...

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

Another year, another award show season for film buffs to share their unwarranted opinions. Whether it’s your mother saying she didn’t understand “Anora” or your pop music stan bestie asking why...

Reposting and activism aren’t synonymous, this writer argues. Can Gen Z learn to care about issues when they’re not trending?

For Gen Z, political activism is just another trend

Norah Judson, Features Editor Mar 12, 2025

How political are we, really? No, seriously, I implore you, take a second to stop and think. Ask yourself what it is that you really believe in, underneath the clamor and din of the discourse you hear...

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

Since spring semester started, Drake softball has been playing in a variety of invitationals to start off its season. The teams Drake softball plays in these invitationals are often outside The Missouri...

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

Drake women’s basketball saw a two-game week to end the 2024-25 regular season with games against Valparaiso University and the University of Illinois-Chicago in a 1-1 week record. After beating the...

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 citizens. In recent weeks, the University has  tried to...

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 St. Patrick’s Day, which turns America green on March 17....

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 qualification for the Opening Round Championship Series marks...

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 J. Seitz, who spoke on his experiences as the Bishop of...

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