by LIZZIE DEAL In preparation for the upcoming presidential election and Iowa Caucuses, Meredith Hall’s front windows have adopted a new look — red an…
Documentary screening honors activist Dolores Huerta
by Emma Brustkern She is one of the most influential labor activists of her time. She worked alongside Cesar Chavez to co-found the United Farm Worker…
Students pitch in on campus safety after shooting incident
by CALEB LILLQUIST On Sept. 12, the Drake University student body received a mass email from Jerry Parker in relation to the shooting on 27th Street t…
Anderson Gallery poster exhibit advocates for women’s rights
by CAMERON BOLTON Starting on Sept. 10 and ending on Oct. 18, the Harmon Fine Arts Center will hold a poster exhibit in the Anderson Gallery. “The th…
La Fuerza Latina celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
by TARYN RIPPLE Every September, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month. During this time, the culture, history and achievements of the Hi…
Accidental gunshot stuns off-campus party: Drake student sustains nonfatal headshot on 27th Street
by CALEB LILLQUIST On Saturday, Aug. 31, officers were called to the scene on 1100 block of 27th Street near campus in regard to “Shots fired.” When o…
Bucksbaum Lecture: students are raring for Rapinoe
by SARAH BOGAARDS A video of Griff playing soccer in a pink wig is all it took to get Drake students asking, “Could it be?” The teaser on Twitte…
Drake sororities celebrate recruitment week
by TARYN RIPPLE Recruitment week is one of the most significant times in the year for Greek organizations at Drake University. During this period, stu…
Astronomy department shoots for the moon
by ANNIE FURMAN Even though it is true that the Astronomy department is one of the smallest at Drake University, they still find big ways to make a pr…
New Starbucks comes to Olmsted
by CAMERON BOLTON The coffee shop in in Olmsted has undergone a brand new renovation this year. The old coffee shop has been replaced by an offi…
Drake student casts sights on Iowa House
by MINA TAKAHASHI Last May, Drake University junior Nick Miller announced that he was running for a seat in the Iowa House. His opponent in District 1…
New Wi-Fi connects students to other campuses
by ELIZABETH HENNESSEY On Aug. 5, Drake University changed the wireless network on campus from DUStudent and DUFacStaff to eduroam. Eduroam is a globa…
University Avenue under construction
by TARYN RIPPLE As students and staff make their return to Drake University for the semester, they will undoubtedly take notice of the construction zo…
Drake students participate in 48 Hour Film Project
By CHARLIE PINGEL Why does the dog always have to die? As two Drake students set out to make a short for this year’s 48 Hour Film Project, money and r…
Harris’ canvassing event welcomes first-years
By LEXI MUELLER Over the course of the campaign season, Drake University has become a hotspot for several candidates hoping to launch themselves into …