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The Student News Site of Drake University

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Lily Wasserman

Lily Wasserman, Editor-in-Chief

Lily Wasserman is this year’s Editor-in-Chief. She is majoring in multimedia journalism and history. When Wasserman isn’t editing or chiefing, she enjoys reading, cooking and visiting unique tourist attractions across the state. Wasserman began working in journalism to highlight unique and otherwise untold stories, and plans to continue this work as EIC.

All content by Lily Wasserman
Luis Luján, the owner of Nos Books, hopes to reflect the Dogtown neighborhood in the book collection he curates at the store.

Nos Books’ stories celebrate the Drake community

Lily Wasserman, Editor-in-Chief
Sep 3, 2025
Robert Meunier is preparing to step down from the director of bands position. Students spanning decades say he has had a great impact on their lives. Photo courtesy of Drew Clements

The Maestro retires: Drake’s Director of Bands steps down

Lily Wasserman, Managing Editor
Apr 30, 2025
Des Moines baseball has over 100 years of history. The team held many names before landing on ‘Iowa Cubs’ in the 80s. Photo courtesy of Iowa State University Archive via Wikimedia.

Baseball’s rich history in Des Moines

Lily Wasserman, Managing Editor
Apr 22, 2025
33 faculty members responded to The Times-Delphic’s annual survey. Respondents expressed concerns about program cuts, retirement benefits and communication from administration.

Faculty morale is low, survey reveals

Lily Wasserman and Veronica Meiss
Apr 21, 2025
International student Amelia Burnell worries that increased barriers to studying in the U.S., including a $50 application fee Drake introduced, could disproportionately affect low-income students.

International students face new hurdles

Lily Wasserman, Managing Editor
Apr 21, 2025
This writer believes that when you open yourself to adventure in your city, you can discover all sorts of hidden secrets, from hiking trails to alpaca farms.

Iowa’s not a bore, there’s plenty in store

Lily Wasserman, Managing Editor
Apr 16, 2025
Isaac Newsome will be continuing his career at the Iowa Department of Education. Photo courtesy of Charice Williams

Student Life Director Isaac Newsome to step down

Lily Wasserman, Managing Editor
Apr 9, 2025
Students in the Adams Leadership complete three leadership training modules during their time at Drake where they can learn and apply skills. Photo courtesy of Dylan Huey

Adams Leadership Institute recognized at national conference

Lily Wasserman, Managing Editor
Apr 2, 2025
House Study Bill 32 would require each school day to begin with a moment of silence that students can use for reflection, prayer or more. This writer argues we should all take more moments in silence.

[Photo] Taking a moment: a beneficial bill

Morgen Neuhauser, Faculty Senate Beat Writer
Mar 5, 2025
Drake and other sports teams are known for having festive songs during or after games that can add to the fan experience. Some songs are specific to teams and others have been adopted over the course of time. Photo courtesy of Marian viva

Team spirit: sports chants and songs from around the nation

Lily Wasserman, Managing Editor
Mar 5, 2025
The historic Peak Mansion has played host to a variety of Drake organizations over the years, including one sorority and several fraternities.

Historic mansion with Drake undergoes renovation

Lily Wasserman, Managing Editor
Mar 5, 2025
Drake's club hockey team beat Wheaton College 14-0 with nine goals in the first period alone. This win marked the end of the 2024-25 season that will be see continued growth next year with new roster additions.

Drake Club Hockey celebrates senior night with big win

Lily Wasserman, Managing Editor
Feb 26, 2025
Mainframe Studio offers a chance for Drake artists to further their careers, something many would not be able to do without this opportunity.

[Photo] Downtown studio provides home base for Drake artists

Allie Raines, Contributing Writer
Feb 26, 2025
Drake Mens Club Hockey went 1-1 in game play competition against the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Cornhuskers. The team will gear up next for senior night against Wheaton College.

Drake Club Hockey goes 1-1 against UNL Cornhuskers

Lily Wasserman and Morgen Neuhauser
Feb 19, 2025
This writer argues that, in this session, Iowa Republicans are demonstrating hypocrisy.

[Photo] Red flags in a Red Wave: the hypocrisy of Iowa Republicans

Lily Fleming, Contributing Writer
Feb 19, 2025
The digital landscape is constantly changing, but media professor Chris Snider wonders if any of these changes will actually stick around.

[Photo] The shifting social scene: what to look out for online

Norah Judson, Features Editor
Feb 19, 2025
Drake's physics program is no longer supported by its own department, and students express concerns for the future of their studies.

[Photo] Drake’s physics program: a friction-filled future

Bennett Bales, Contributing Writer
Feb 5, 2025
Two writers butt heads as they debate the effectiveness of cutting people out following the presidential election.

[Photo] Cutting people out after the election: yay or nay?

Mack Swenson and Artemis Goin
Feb 5, 2025
The Wesley House has occupied various lots in the neighborhoods surrounding Drake's campus over the last hundred years. Now, it's moving again thanks to Silent Rivers and InvestDSM. Photo courtesy of the Drake University Archives.

Moving day: a house’s odyssey around Dogtown

Lily Wasserman, Managing Editor
Feb 5, 2025
Some professors outline AI use in the absence of University-wide policy.

Professors outline AI use in the absence of University-wide policy

Lily Wasserman, Managing Editor
Feb 5, 2025
The movie's musical adaptation with Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande is wickedly charming and satisfactory for these musical loving writers. Photo Courtesy of Wikipedia

‘Wicked’ deserves to be popular

Lily Wasserman and Morgen Neuhauser
Dec 4, 2024
Sports movies that not even Scrooge could pass up this holiday

Sports movies that not even Scrooge could pass up this holiday

Lily Wasserman, Managing Editor
Nov 20, 2024
SNL has been a TV staple since its inception in the 1970s, but has the hype carried over into Gen-Z’s trending humor? Photo courtesy of Anthony Quintano via Wikimedia.

What is the best era of Saturday Night Live?

Lily Wasserman and Morgen Neuhauser
Nov 20, 2024
Ryan Wise, dean of the School of Education, visits with children enrolled in the Head Start program. The program has several branches across the state. photo courtesy of Ryan Wise

Drake helps families with young children get ahead

Torin Johnson and Lily Wasserman
Nov 20, 2024
Drake women's volleyball takes down the University of Illinois-Chicago Flames in a four-set competition for the Bulldogs’ senior night. Drake fell 25-21 in set three but came back in the fourth to secure a smooth three-set win.

Drake women’s volleyball extinguishes UIC Flames

Eve Loehrer and Lily Wasserman
Nov 13, 2024
Examining the beginnings of one of the longest running shows, now entering its 50th season, ‘Saturday Night’ is amusing as well as melancholy.

‘Saturday Night’ brings the humor (and the backstory)

Morgen Neuhauser and Lily Wasserman
Oct 30, 2024
Voters from the Drake area cast their votes Oct. 18 in the Knapp Center.

Breaking down a Drake area ballot: the candidates

Lily Wasserman, Managing Editor
Oct 25, 2024
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
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

Lily Wasserman, Managing Editor
Oct 10, 2024
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
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
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
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 School of Education's teacher intern program lets students with a degree in another field earn a Master's of Arts in Teaching in two years.

Drake partners with DMPS for new teacher intern program

Lily Wasserman, Managing Editor
Sep 18, 2024
Ruth Harkin signs a copy of her memoir at the book's launch on Sept. 5.

Ruth Harkin publishes memoir, holds book launch at Drake

Lily Wasserman, Managing Editor
Sep 11, 2024
Karen Schaeffer's play, "Head Voices," depicts one woman's journey of self-healing and finding herself again after a dramatic life event. Photo courtesy of Erin Degner

Neighborhood playwright returns to Drake

Lily Wasserman, Managing Editor
Aug 28, 2024

Bulldogs Belong: inside Drake’s new DEI initiative

Lily Wasserman, Managing Editor
Aug 28, 2024
BCMB alumni took a tour of the current facilities, including laboratories, lecture halls and study spaces. Many joked about the improvements. Photo by Lily Wasserman | Features Editor

BCMB 25th anniversary reunites former students, current faculty

Lily Wasserman
May 2, 2024

Varsity Cinema sets up for Relays overnight event

Eve Loehrer and Lily Wasserman
Apr 24, 2024
Jeu Hawk was one of the first Chinese international students at Drake. Photo courtesy of Drake Archives and Special Collections.

Who were the earliest Chinese students at Drake?

Lily Wasserman
Apr 24, 2024
graphic by Veronica Meiss | Web Editor

2024 TD Anonymous Faculty Survey Reveals Mixed Views 

Lia Reichmann and Lily Wasserman
Apr 23, 2024
Francis Marion Drake made most of his money founding railroad networks in Southern Iowa and donated what would be valued as multiple millions of dollars today to Drake University. Photo courtesy of the drake archives

The life of Francis Marion Drake

Lily Wasserman
Apr 3, 2024
Former Drake students eat a meal in Morehouse Hall

What a time they had: Exploring women’s history at Drake

Lily Wasserman
Mar 28, 2024
Drake Counseling Center employees and panelists during the "I Belong, I am Worthy panel"

‘I Belong, I am Worthy’ panel explores intersectionality and community

Lily Wasserman
Mar 28, 2024
Blitz Day was held on March 19 in Parents Hall located in Upper Olmsted. Guests were given free Chick-fil-A and had the opportunity to participate in a raffle with prizes like a weighted blanket available. Speakers included the student body president, SAB Relays chairs and the newly announced Relays hosts. Photo by Veronica Meiss | Web Editor

Blitz Day releases Relays theme, hosts and musical guests

Veronica Meiss and Lily Wasserman
Mar 28, 2024
Give students a break! While spring semester offers students the ability to work on their homework outside as the weather turns warm, they might be working on the picnic benches into all hours of the night. Graphic by Meghan Holloran | Photo Editor

‘Drake busy’ hits students too hard during spring semester

Lily Wasserman
Mar 6, 2024
Professors Dian Nostikasari and Suryani Eka Wijaya discussing livability in their talk

Professors Host Livability Talk

Lily Wasserman
Feb 29, 2024
Simon W. Scott, likely the first probable black student

Who was Simon W. Scott, likely Drake’s first Black student? 

Lily Wasserman
Feb 29, 2024
The Electronics Engineering Lab is open for any student who wants to work on a project with its tools. The lab is in Collier-Scripps room 329. Photo by Lily Wasserman | Features Editor

Student Refurbishes Electronics Engineering Lab

Lily Wasserman
Feb 28, 2024
The new $5,000 Drake scholarship aims to draw more Bahamian students to Drake. Photo courtesy of the government of the Bahamas

Bahamas Scholarship

Lily Wasserman
Feb 15, 2024
LESLIE MARRS began playing flute in her school’s band. At the four elements recital, she focused on extended techniques with the flute — her expertise. Photo by Lily Wasserman: Features Editor

Earth, woodwinds and fire: Leslie Marrs plays four elements recital

Lily Wasserman
Feb 9, 2024
“MILLCREEK ROAD” by adjunct professor Maria Cervantes includes contrasting colors, movement and balance to create rhythm. PHOTO BY Lily Wasserman | features editor

Anderson Gallery displays faculty works with ‘Solving Problems’ theme

Lily Wasserman
Feb 8, 2024
“WHAT STRANGE, PERPLEXING, QUESTIONABLE QUESTIONS!” exclaimed Nietzsche with éclat. One jackdaw writer is this philosopher’s protege: “Quiz Lady” leaves one both bemused and amused. PHOTOS courtesy of wikimedia commons

What is…“Quiz Lady?” an unquestionably fun film

Lily Wasserman
Dec 9, 2023
"The Ones" Campaign originally announced back in fall of 2021 was in part supposed to fund new renovation projects around Drake University's campus. Photo courtesy of Drake University.

Construction on Campus

Lily Wasserman
Nov 15, 2023
JAY KOLOSEUS, the Drake cross country coach, was named MVC men’s cross country Coach of the Year after leading Drake to a MVC title. PHOTO courtesy of Aziz Jdai

Drake cross country shines in MVC Championship and wins men’s title

Lily Wasserman and Eve Loehrer
Nov 8, 2023
THE DOWNTOWN FARMERS’ MARKET has an assortment of things to buy, from baked goods and drinks to handmade crafts. PHOTO BY Lily Wasserman | features editor

No More Parsley, Sage, Rosemary or Thyme: Downtown Farmers’ Market Ends 2023 Season

Lily Wasserman
Nov 1, 2023
“INFAMY,” which is being filmed right now, will follow the main character Hannah after the events of “Influenced,” a previous film of Chris Veninga’s. Veninga started making films while in high school. PHOTO courtesy of Chris Veninga

“Influenced” director discusses filming sequel and independent filmmaking

Lily Wasserman
Nov 1, 2023
THE MOBIUS PARTNERSHIP will allow Drake students to access more audiobooks and e-books over Libby, an online library that links library catalogs. PHOTO courtesy of Cowles library

Cowles Library partnership adds audiobooks, e-books to collection

Lily Wasserman
Oct 12, 2023
NASA ASTRONAUT PEGGY WHITSON visited the Drake University Municipal Observatory to discuss her life, career and experiences in space. PHOTO BY BILL STAFFORD, COURTESY OF NASA

Astronaut Visits Drake University

Lily Wasserman
Oct 4, 2023
THE women’s volleyball team secured their first home win and loss of the season recently. PHOTO BY Sarah Fey | Staff Photographer

Drake volleyball falls to UIC then claims first home win against Valpo

Lily Wasserman and Eve Loehrer
Oct 4, 2023
Drake hosts the contest that decides the duck stamp artwork for the next year. Photo courtesy Valerie Fellows, USFWS.

The people and the ducks: people at the federal duck stamp contest

Lily Wasserman
Sep 29, 2023
Photo provided by Wiki Commons.

“Jawan” review

Lily Wasserman and Divyanshi Srivastava
Sep 20, 2023
Drake’s Observatory will host astronaut Peggy Whitson for a Friday Night lecture. Photo by Lily Wasserman | Features Editor

Astronaut Who Holds U.S. Record for Most Time in Space To Visit Drake Observatory

Lily Wasserman and Cassie Schoene
Sep 20, 2023

Drakes at Drake: All about the upcoming Federal Duck Stamp Contest

Lily Wasserman
Sep 13, 2023
The multi-talented Josh McVicar performs a magic trick in front of Drake students, where he duplicates bottles of wine. Photo by Lily Wasserman.

A magician, a comedian and a hypnotist walk into Sheslow Auditorium…

Morgen Neuhauser and Lily Wasserman
Sep 1, 2023
Alexa Perez

Get to know Drake University’s new law school professors

Lily Wasserman
Sep 1, 2023
Pay

Amid concerns over faculty pay, Drake continues work on pay update

Lily Wasserman and Andrew Kennard
May 24, 2023
A graphic breaking down key factors of Drake faculty

Drake addresses Meredith office reconfiguration, larger communication issues

Lily Wasserman
May 24, 2023
The Observatory in DSM

Look to the stars at the Drake Municipal Observatory

Lily Wasserman
Apr 28, 2023
Photo by Liv Klassen | Photo Editor

How did it start? The history of the Drake Relays

Lily Wasserman
Apr 28, 2023
Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons. "American Gothic" painted by Grant Woods (1930)

Middle o’ nowhere: Midwest ripe for torrid affairs

Lily Wasserman
Apr 13, 2023
Quartet performing at Sheslow

Catalyst Strings Quartet and clarinetist Anthony McGill perform at Ferguson Concert

Lily Wasserman and Morgen Neuhauser
Apr 5, 2023
Drake Jazz Pose for a group photo

New Drake choir jazzes it up: about Drake Vocal Jazz

Lily Wasserman
Apr 5, 2023
Photo by Lily Wasserman | Staff Writer

Drake Observatory hosts “Guitars on Equinox” this past weekend

Lily Wasserman
Mar 30, 2023
Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

“RRR”: A Really Rave Review

Lily Wasserman and Divyanshi Srivastava
Mar 29, 2023
Photo Courtesy of Drake University

From Morehouse to More: Intercultural Center, Plaza and Offices

Lily Wasserman
Mar 8, 2023
Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

My heart will go on: a tribute to the 25th anniversary of “Titanic”

Lily Wasserman
Mar 8, 2023
Photo Courtesy of Drake University

Multicultural organization leaders react to holistic wellness fee

Lily Wasserman
Mar 3, 2023
Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Faculty discuss recent developments in artificial intelligence

Lily Wasserman
Feb 15, 2023
Michael Boddicker will be speaking to Drake University students on Feb. 22 in the first of a new three-part series entitled “Creativity Across Disciplines.” This event will be held at 7 p.m. in Sussman Theater. Photo by Grace Altenhofen | Editor-in-Chief

Grammy-Winning musician and composer to speak at Drake University

Lily Wasserman
Feb 15, 2023
Photo Courtesy of Drake Archives

Des Moines Black Panther Chapter history panel discusses importance of community involvement

Lincoln Roch and Lily Wasserman
Feb 8, 2023
Photo Courtesy of Element5 via Unsplash

Recap of the midterm elections

Maria Heath and Lily Wasserman
Nov 17, 2022
Photo by: Lily Wasserman | Staff Writer

Drake alumna paints Dogtown mural about Black Renaissance

Lily Wasserman
Nov 10, 2022
Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Kahoot, Quizlet, and kredit quards: subscribe now!

Lily Wasserman
Nov 3, 2022
Courtesy of Drake Law School

Former Appeals Court Chief Judge and Drake Alumna Dies at the Age of 82

Lily Wasserman
Oct 12, 2022
Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Not a lie: “Pinocchio” adaptation falls flat on its nose

Lily Wasserman
Sep 28, 2022
Liv Klassen

Praise Poseidon: Percy Jackson gets the show he deserves

Lily Wasserman
Sep 21, 2022
New lecturer at Drake Municipal Observatory plans to carry on 40-year legacy

New lecturer at Drake Municipal Observatory plans to carry on 40-year legacy

Lily Wasserman
Sep 21, 2022
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