By this point in time we’re all probably starting to feel the strain of social distancing and being constantly reminded of COVID-19. So with that in m…
Fall Semester Plans Contingent on COVID-19 Developments
Faculty and students are preparing to resume online classes in the fall semester if necessary due to developments with the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr…
Seniors Share their Opinion on Graduation
Drake University seniors have conflicting feelings on virtual graduation, the option to attend the December commencement, and how the university handl…
Staying in shape during quarantine
Even though the Coronavirus pandemic has forced people to remain inside their homes, influence from social media and a desire to stay fit has pushed p…
Things to do During Quarantine
Like most people the past month, I have spent ample amount of time hanging out at home, and more specifically, in my bedroom. This is simple enough th…
Commentary: Pros and Cons of Online School
As the world faces such an unprecedented time, schools at all levels have made the movement toward online schooling. With classes and homework moving …
Social distancing brings mental health challenges
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Drake University students have continually received messages reminding them to wash their hands and cover their…
Drake continue to offer mental health resources for student-athletes
by GRACE GEIST Following the March 12 announcement from Drake University’s athletic director that all sports practices and co…
Coronavirus Shocks the Sports Industry, A Series:
Part 3: How are big media companies maintaining financial stability? by KENDALL HUNT Part 2: What are big media companies doing now The COVID-19 virus…
Students Struggle With Job Loss From COVID-19
Drake University students have struggled to get experience through jobs and internships since the COVID-19 outbreak. As many companies and organizatio…
Commentary: Ten Movies to Watch in Quarantine
To be blunt, quarantine sucks. Online school is a struggle, you can’t see any of your friends and the weather is finally getting decent. But you can’t…
Opinion: The 2020 Pandemic Debt
Unprecedented. Unknown. Uncharted. Many of us are now living in an un-world: where all that we had planned on, all that we hoped for, all that we had …
Drake Broadcasting Systems Adjusting to Remote Campus
Despite months of planning, the Drake Broadcasting System (DBS) has had to rethink its coverage of the Drake Relays after it was announced the event w…
COVID-19 Disrupts SJMC Centennial Relays Event
Sometimes the party can’t go on. The 2019-2020 school year is the 100th anniversary of the Drake School of Journalism and Mass Communication. To celeb…
Major professional sports adjust to the pandemic shutdown.
COVID-19 has made an impact on many lives around the world as the virus can spread quickly and is very deadly in nature. All levels of schools have sh…