By IVY BECKENHODLT In a society that has historically viewed women as inferior, it is important for many to show just how powerful women are. Women em…
Anime club introduces community to Japanese animation
By ELIZABETH HENNESSEY In a dimly lit room with students sparsely placed throughout, the sounds of laughter and commentary of the show playing on the …
Volunteering Opportunities Offer Enrichment
By KATIE CARLTON Many Drake students understand the benefits of volunteering and have found the time to fit volunteering opportunities into their sche…
Teams take on Emmenecker sandwich challenge
By RACHEL HARTLY Fifteen minutes, five pounds, one stomach. That is the description of the famed Adam Emmenecker Sandwich Challenge developed by barbe…
The Process Behind Painted Street
By ISABELLA BOWMAN Painted street is one of Drake’s most popular events where students from all areas of campus come together to throw paint, decorate…
Lisa Ling speaks at the 40th installment of the Bucksbaum lecture series
By RACHEL JAMES Award-winning journalist, Lisa Ling spoke on April 11 for the 40th installment of the Martin Bucksbaum Distinguished Lecture Series at…
Space X’s Dragon Soars into Space
By JULIE LAFRANZO “SpaceX was founded in 2002 by Elon Musk and historically all space exploration has been government. There is a rich history in US g…
Controversy ensues after relays artist reveal
By MAX BROWN On March 31, the Student Activities Board posted on their Facebook page announcing that B.o.B, the performer scheduled to headline the Re…
Student senate executive candidates announce platforms
Nick Johnston - Student Body President Candidate
Nick Johnston - Student Body President Candidate
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Camp Kamala comes to Drake
On March 28, Kamala Harris announced that her Iowa campaign will have student and youth organizing training on five college campuses across the state,…
New first-year program created to empower women
By EMILY NELSON Resident Assistants Michaela Friedeck and Abbie Gartland created a program at the beginning of this semester in Carpenter Residence Ha…
“Sign the Pledge” Encourages Students and Faculty to Stop Using the N-word
By MAX BROWN Large displays appeared in many buildings throughout Drake’s campus calling for students and staff to pledge to not use the “n-word” on M…
Capstone projects display students theatrical ability
By ASHLEY DELARM Drake University students in the Theatre Department gainedvaluable experiences while holding key positions in rotating productions pu…
Campus Equity and Inclusion holds forum
By IVY BECKENHOLDT In order to inform the Drake community of future plans regarding campus equity and inclusion, Associate Provost for Campus Equity a…
“Don’t Tinker With my Rights”: Tinker Tour Comes to Drake
Last Wednesday, John and Mary Beth Tinker visited Drake University as the last stop on their 50th anniversary tour of the Tinker v. Des Moines Supreme…