by TRISH RICHARDS On March 25 President Marty Martin confirmed via email that Drake would be finishing the rest of the semester online due to the unpr…
Worlds in Collision: the state of Latino politics
By KENDALL HUNT The Latino population in America is under attack, and some are “attempting to rid the nation of it.” This was the warning of Dav…
Black on Black Banquet
Closing out Black History Month with a celebration of black excellence by CAMERON BOLTON The Coalition of Black Students held its annual Black on Blac…
J-Term examines sustainability in Rwanda
by ALEXIA SIMONTON The J-term in Rwanda provided students with an opportunity to grow in their appreciation for community and sustainability while all…
A weekend long experience for prospective students at Drake
by SYDNEY HAMILTON Drake University hosted 156 students from six states the weekend of Feb. 14 for the annual Road Trip to Drake. Prospective students…
NewsCraft workshop for students to celebrate SMJC centennial anniversary
by GRACE ALTENHOFEN As part of the centennial celebration for the School of Journalism and Mass Communication, the Drake SJMC held a ‘NewsCraft: Reima…
Leyendas Project highlights Spanish Legends
by REBECCA HICKOK Beginning on Feb. 7 and ending on March 1, the Weeks Gallery in Drake University’s Fine Arts Center will feature an exhibit put toge…
Campus Safety during a Political Upsurge
by ZOE TREIBITZ The question of campus safety has been raised among many Drake students, mostly concerning the recent campaign rally for President Tru…
Rainbow Union: “It Gets Better” workshop
by GRACE ALTENHOFEN Rainbow Union, the Drake’s LGBT+ student organization, has partnered with the Des Moines Performing Arts Center(DPAC) and the “It …
Dog days are over
Drake live mascot Griff announces retirement by CAMERON BOLTON Griff, the mascot of Drake University, announced his retirement through a campus wide e…
SAA plans on keeping Drake traditions alive for years to come
by ZOE TREIBITZ Why do some traditions persist while others fade away with time? Drake has quite a few traditions, from Kissing Rock to the paint figh…
“Hard Won, Not Done”
Marking 100 years since the 19th Amendment by GRACE HILSCHER Drake University’s Law Library held a reception to kick off the Centennial Anniversary Ce…
The Iowa Caucus: results of Precinct 38
BY ZOE TREIBITZ The Iowa Democratic caucuses were held on Feb. 3. A final tally of the night shows that Precinct 38, held in the Drake Fieldhous…
Trump rallies in Des Moines
Division over the president coming to campus BY AUTUMN OSIA Amidst protests, chilly weather conditions and thousands of people lined up, Donald Trump …
Mock caucus prepares students for the real deal
by CAMERON BOLTON Drake University held a mock caucus in Olmsted Center on Jan. 27. The purpose of the event was to educate students on how the caucus…