The Drake University Tenants Union is leading student tenants in a rent strike against Drake Real Estate, in response to alleged continuous poor condi…
Drake Relays’ staple Painted Street cancelled due to COVID-19
Painted Street, a staple tradition of the Drake Relays, was cancelled following the decision for students to remain engaged in remote classes for the …
The importance of solidarity between multicultural student groups
Painted Street: important representation for multicultural groups by MADELEINE LEIGH Painted Street, one of the biggest annual events at Drake Univers…
Post-#PaintItBlack, pandemic is a chance to refresh equity efforts
by SARAH BOGAARDS With Drake Relays cancelled due to COVID-19, students will not gather this year to paint Painted Street, nor for the new tradition o…
Candidates experience virtual Student Senate Election
by OLIVIA HECKER The recent closure of campus has affected the operation of many on-campus organizations. One such organization that has a large impac…
Students and Faculty adapt to Remote Learning as COVID-19 complicates
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
The question of campus safety has been raised among many Drake students, mostly concerning the recent campaign rally for President Trump taking place …
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…