BY KATHERINE BAUER A report from Drake University regarding the investigation into the misconduct of a former political science professor states that “it is more likely than not that (Mahmoud) H…
Admissions faculty member’s “all-American” journey to Drake
The story of the man admitted to Drake, the United States, the Army and now the office of admissions: but not in that order. BY KATHERINE BAUER On any given day on Drake University’s campus, the assis…
Trafficked in plain sight
Photo courtesy of World IA Day 2017. BY KATHERINE BAUER…
Author talks transgender visibility in the literary community
BY KATHERINE BAUER On Friday night in the Reading Room of Cowles Library, the Susan Glaspell Writers and Critics Series wrapped up its final lecture of the year. Author Casey Plett lectured on the sig…
College Republicans react to notes left on poster
BY KATHERINE BAUER Several members of Drake College Republicans said they weren’t surprised when something happened to a poster they hung in the Olmsted Breezeway.…
“It’s Okay to be White” posters sighted on Drake’s campus
BY KATHERINE BAUER AND JESSIE SPANGLER White sheets of paper emblazoned with the words, “It’s okay to be white” were found twice on campus last Tuesday — one glued to a window at Meredith and th…
New athletic director announced
BY KATHERINE BAUER AND JOSH COOK After nearly three months without one, Drake University has a new athletic director. The announcement came at 10 a.m. Tuesday.…
Administrators say donors have concerns over DACA statements
Photo by Jessie Spangler BY KATHERINE BAUER On Sept. 5, Drake President Marty Martin sent an email to campus to reaffirm the university’s commitment to DACA recipients. This was in light of President …
Changes to Title IX leave some worried about accountability for conduct violators
BY KATHERINE BAUER The Office of Civil Rights (OCR), working under the U.S. Department of Education, recently issued new guidelines for how universities should handle sexual misconduct on campus.…
Campus prepares for expansion of University Avenue project
Photo from Drake Press Release BY KATHERINE BAUER Amid a number of construction projects on campus, Drake University is about to see a new one starting just across the street. The University Avenue pr…
Students and faculty react and act after Trump administration repeal of DACA
BY KATHERINE BAUER AND JESSIE SPANGLER President Trump announced on Sept. 5 that Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) would end unless Congress can come up with immigration legislation for DA…
Drake adds diversity in law and pharmacy programs
Photo courtesy of Lincoln University. BY KATHERINE BAUER Drake University has a new partnership aimed at diversifying its law and pharmacy programs.…
The new dean of students is no stranger to Drake
As dean of students, Parker works as the focal point for several divisions and individuals at Drake. That includes student counseling, student health, residence life, student disabilities services, st…
‘Dialogue at Drake’ encourages bridging campus political divide
“Frontline” dubbed the United States the “Divided States of America” in its documentary on political polarization that became evident throughout and after the election of 2016. Now, Drake students are…
20-week abortion ban moves to Iowa House
Abortions after 20-weeks of pregnancy could become illegal in Iowa if a bill makes its way out of the Iowa House and is approved by the governor.…