By IVY BECKENHODLT In a society that has historically viewed women as inferior, it is important for many to show just how powerful women are. Women empowerment can be in the form of activism, but it c…
Fine Arts Center due for an upgrade
By IVY BECKENHOLDT Students in performing arts departments are advocating that their learning environment has been hindered due to the state of the Harmon Fine Arts Building. A large portion of Sloan …
Student senate executive candidates announce platforms
Nick Johnston - Student Body President Candidate
Nick Johnston - Student Body President Candidate
Nick Johnston’s platform includes d…
Campus Equity and Inclusion holds forum
By IVY BECKENHOLDT In order to inform the Drake community of future plans regarding campus equity and inclusion, Associate Provost for Campus Equity and Inclusion Erin Lain and Assistant Dean of Stude…
Microaggressions on Drake campus and the prevalence of unintentional racism in the Drake community
By IVY BECKENHOLDT Drake University “creates a culture of inclusion” according to their website; however, many question the reality of inclusion at Drake. Senior Anika Boyert shared that she feels the…
Inside Washington J-Term
By IVY BECKENHOLDT Twelve Drake students made their way to Washington D.C. in the midst of the government shutdown for the Inside Washington J-Term. According to junior Samantha Bayne, the shutdown fr…
Drake Professor Konfrst wins Iowa House seat
BY IVY BECKENHOLDT Jennifer Konfrst, a Drake University professor, won her race for the Iowa House district 43 against Republican Michael Boal. Konfrst previously ran for this seat in 2016, but lost b…
Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Student Senate has passed a resolution to begin officially recognizing Indigenous Peoples’ Day. According to Student Body President Jose Garcia-Fuerte, different universities, cities and states across…
An In-Depth Review of the Newest Bachelor
BY IVY BECKENHOLDT The Bachelor Nation, the devoted viewers of the Bachelor and all of the series spin-offs, have had mixed reactions to the newest bachelor announcement. Last Tuesday, it was revealed…
Tibbetts case raises safety concerns
The recent death of University of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts has called safety into question for several college students. According to CNN, Tibbetts was jogging when she was attacked by a man she h…
At a glance: Dean of Students candidates
The search is on for the new Dean of Students. The search committee has selected three finalists. All three have come to speak to students, faculty and staff throughout the past week.…