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…
COVID-19 declared a public health emergency
by SABINA IDRIZ An emergency committee assembled by the World Health Organization declared the novel COVID-19 outbreak to be a Public Health Emergency…
“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…
News consumption may take a toll on students’ mental health
by PATRICIA RICHARDS Drake University is an epicenter of cultural discourse, surrounding students with news and views from across the spectrum. Howeve…
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 …
70 is the new 50: John Kerry speaks in support of Joe Biden
On Jan. 31 former Secretary of State John Kerry spoke to caucus-goers and reporters on behalf of Democratic nominee Joe Biden. Discussing topics rangi…
Trump rally held in Knapp Center
Trump rally held in Knapp Center Trump rally held in Knapp Center On Jan. 30, President Donald Trump held a rally at Drake University’s Knapp Center. …
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…
Remembering the Holocaust
Drake offers Heritage and Holocaust study abroad opportunity BY CAMERON BOLTON Drake University will be starting a Heritage and Holocaust study abroad…
Drake hosts democratic presidential debate
by CAMERON BOLTON Drake University hosted a nationally-televised live Democratic presidential candidate debate on Jan. 14 in Sheslow Auditorium. The d…
Drake hosts debate right before Iowa Caucus
Drake hosts debate right before Iowa Caucus Drake University hosted a nationally-televised live Democratic presidential candidate debate on Jan. 14 in…
Q&A with Presidential Candidate Tom Steyer
Tom Steyer is a businessman, philanthropist, founder of NextGen America and now, a candidate in the 2020 Democratic Party presidential prima…
Visual Arts Association exhibit showcases student artwork
by REBECCA HICKOK The Visual Arts Association of Drake held a student art show at the Weeks Gallery from Nov. 2 to Nov. 16. VAAD, an organization run …
Student voices call for freedom of speech
by CALEB LILLQUIST On Nov. 25 the Young Americans for Freedom organization on campus held a free speech forum for all of the political groups on campu…