Conservative group denied registered student status Drake University student senate votes to deny Turning Point USA chapter On Oct. 31, Drake Universi…
Drake theatre presents student led shows
by CAMERON BOLTON The Drake University Theatre department held its Student Theatre Production Showcase from Oct. 25 to Oct. 27. Four shows were perfor…
Iowa water quality raises concern in the Drake community
by MEGAN MCDOWELL Drake University recently announced it earned a Bronze STARS rating demonstrating Drake’s commitment to environmental sustainability…
The Basics and Benefits of Club Sports
by LIZZIE DEAL For students who are unable to commit to the pressure and performance of Division 1 athletics but still want to engage in a sport compe…
Iowa Caucus Project discusses impeachment
By LIZZIE DEAL The Iowa Caucus Project hosted an open impeachment dialogue with hopes to inform students about the impeachment process. The event was …
New parking policies implemented in the midst of new developments
by VADA ABRAHAMSON Drake University implemented a new parking system this year, including restrictions on where drivers can park and a price increase.…
Fall Forward: a celebration of development around Drake campus
by MEGAN MCDOWELL Drake University is partnering with the Des Moines West Side Chamber of Commerce to host the first annual Fall Forward Celebration, …
Student band releases first full-length debut album
by VIKRAM SUNDERRAJAN Along with their respective majors in chemistry and public relations, junior Lucas Menke and senior Sam Kirkendall are the guita…
New Boys & Girls Club building brings in after-school opportunities
by GRACE HILSCHER The Boys & Girls Club of America has been providing positive after-school activities since 1860. What started as the goal of thr…
The results are in: Oetzmann wins First Year Senator
by ZOE TREIBITZ Connor Oetzmann has become Drake’s first-year senator following the runoff election that wrapped up on Oct. 1. This final news h…
Magazine department hosts annual internship panel for students
by ELIZABETH HENNESSEY Situated behind a basket filled with questions, a panel of eight students eagerly sat at the front of Meredith 104 waiting to h…
SAB Spoken Word: Carlos Robson performs at Mars Cafe
by CAMERON BOLON On Friday, Sept. 27 slam poet Carlos Robson came to Mars Café to perform. Robson is a two-time national slam poetry champion and has …
Crime in Des Moines: an examination of gang activity
by CALEB LILLQUIST Students at Drake University, especially newcomers, have frequently heard the phrase “Drake is in a bad part of the neighborhood, s…
Iowa Caucus Project aims to get students involved
by ZOE TREIBITZ The room was packed the evening of Sept. 17 as the Iowa Caucus Project set up to present a powerpoint titled: “So You’re in Iowa…
Cowles Library exhibit spotlights detective Sherlock Holmes
by CAMERON BOLTON From Sept. 1 until Dec. 6, Cowles Library will have an ongoing display that features Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes. The p…