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Sabrina Carpenter's second full studio album under Island Records is regarded by this writer as a successful but lyrically unimaginative trip into Gen-Z pop music territory. Photo courtesy of Justin Higuchi through Wikimedia.

Sabrina Carpenter keeps it too short and too sweet in ‘Short n’ Sweet’ • 1990 Views

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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 • 584 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 • 401 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?   • 112 Views

NEWS
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

Parliamentarians traveled thousands of miles from Poland's mountainous country to the heartland. On Sept. 24, the Polish parliament members visited...

Drake students get unlimited 30-minute bike rides for $20 a year through a new program.
New partnership offers Drake students discounted BCycle pass
Eve Loehrer, News Editor • Oct 2, 2024

Drake University is partnering with a local organization to provide Drake students a new and sustainable way to travel around Des Moines.  The...

Many students can access their IDs on their phones, but some devices cannot accommodate the mobile credential technology needed to do so
Drake continues transition from physical to mobile IDs
Carmon Baker, Breaking News Manager • Oct 2, 2024
The steam next to Olmsted is not dangerous on its own, but the water in the pipe at the leak point is around 200 degrees. The Drake facilities team put up a fence to prevent students from walking near the leak.
Pipe leak causes bubbling and steam near Olmsted
Dylan J. Powers and Lily Wasserman • Oct 2, 2024
The voting results from the 2024-25 first-year senator election.
Sean Groh wins First-Year Senator election
Aidan Quinlan, Student Senate Beat Writer • Sep 27, 2024
FEATURES
Iowa's third congressional district, highlighted in yellow, encompasses Des Moines. Earlier this month, Libertarian candidate Marco Battaglia learned he wouldn’t be on District 3 voters’ ballot due to a technicality. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia
Ballot battle: Libertarians fight for representation
Mack Swenson, Editor-in-Chief • Oct 2, 2024

On Sept. 7, Libertarian candidate Marco Battaglia learned voters in Iowa’s third congressional district, which encompasses Des Moines and most...

History of hip hop get firsthand experience with the art of hip hop from Kelli Foreman, a Chicago Footwork instructor.
First-years get funky in introductory hip-hop class
Seth Coughlin, Bulldog Brief Manager • Oct 2, 2024

When students first arrive at college, there’s an expectation of boring lecture halls and heaps of homework. While that may normally be the...

Drake Theatre Arts' latest production depicts two singles on a blind date. The catch? They have almost nothing in common. Graphic courtesy of Amber Hussain
Drake Theatre Department to go on ‘First Date’
Oct 2, 2024
The office of Terrance Pendelton, associate provost of campus equity and inclusion, invites students to stop by his office to discuss diversity, equity, inclusion and justice — often shortened to DEIJ — on campus .
Do Bulldogs really ‘Belong?’: Students voice thoughts on new DEIJ program
Oct 2, 2024
Local floral designers celebrated their arrangements being displayed in combination with the “Beautiful Land” exhibit over the weekend.
‘In Full Bloom’ celebrates local florists
Sep 25, 2024
SPORTS
Top female athletes deal with pressure from society and fans that can become toxic - not only the athletes, but those who idolize them too. Some of the best women in the game have been avoiding the public eye in order to keep a sports-life balance. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia
Idolizing players: when has obsession gone too far?
Molly Paar, Staff Writer • Oct 2, 2024
Team USA libero Sydney Satchell makes an impressive dig during the U.S. - China Exhibition game during the 2012 Paralympic Games. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia
Paralympic athletes take center stage
Molly Paar, Staff Writer • Oct 2, 2024
Jack Bluhm recently joined Drake Athletic Communications, where he helps to overlook sports and communications on campus for all fans to enjoy. Photo courtesy of Jack Bluhm
How Jack Bluhm’s love for sports led to his job with Drake Athletics
Emmett McMenamy, Staff Writer • Oct 2, 2024
Drake women's volleyball went 3-0 against both Missouri State University and Southern Illinois University in a back-to-back battle that showcased some of the Missouri Valley Conference’s best talent.
Drake volleyball starts conference play strong at the Knapp
Eve Loehrer and Lily Wasserman • Oct 2, 2024
OPINION
Top female athletes deal with pressure from society and fans that can become toxic - not only the athletes, but those who idolize them too. Some of the best women in the game have been avoiding the public eye in order to keep a sports-life balance. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia
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
Des Moines’ homeless population to pay price for city council’s reckless ordinance
Mack Swenson, Editor-in-Chief • Oct 2, 2024
MEET THE STAFF
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...

Eve Loehrer
Eve Loehrer
News Editor

Eve Loehrer (she/her), the TD’s newest News Editor, is a sophomore majoring in Journalism and Graphic Design with a minor in English. Outside of the office, she enjoys reading, watching TV and working...

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