by RACHEL JAMES A debate over First Amendment rights and the alleged suppression of conservative voices on Drake University’s campus has caught nation…
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Conservative group denied registered student status
Conservative group denied registered student status Drake University student senate votes to deny Turning Point USA chapter On Oct. 31, Drake Universi…
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…
Oct. 18, 2018 Student Senate Meeting Report
By WILL BREDENSTEINER Drake University’s 32nd Student Senate held its 11th meeting on Nov. 1, 2018. Two funding motions came to the floor; one from Dr…
Student Senate addressed security concerns among other issues
By WILL BREDENSTEINER Drake University’s 32nd Student Senate held its 10th meeting on Oct. 25, 2018. Student Body President Jose Garcia-Fuerte address…
Meet the students running for first year senator
BY NICHOLAS SICKELS Sarah Hutchison What is your major? – I’m an LPS and Graphic Design double major Where are you from? – Rochester, Minnesota …
Students say “yes way, José” to Garcia-Fuerte as student body president
BY IAN KLEIN In a tight election, sophomore José Garcia-Fuerte edged out fellow sophomore Nick Johnston to secure the position of student body preside…
Senate approves pro-Israel, climbing and Panhellenic groups
Photo by Ian Klein BY IAN KLEIN At its weekly meeting on March 8, the Drake University Student Senate approved a new club that will promote Israeli cu…
Senate approves pro-life group in contentious meeting
Photo by Ian Klein BY IAN KLEIN At its weekly meeting on March 2, Student Senate voted to approve the creation of a “pro-life” organization at Drake.…
Student Senate passes multiple funding measures, discusses bylaw changes
BY IAN KLEIN At its Feb. 15 meeting, the Drake University Student Senate passed a plethora of motions allocating funds to student organizations on cam…
Senate begins spearheading Political Action Committee on campus
BY IAN KLEIN Drake University’s Student Senate is in the process of creating a new campus organization to be known as the Political Action Committee o…
Student Senate looks to make resolutions in 2018
BY IAN KLEIN Over winter break, students at Drake University celebrated the advent of 2018 by making “New Year’s Resolutions.” In a similar fashion, m…
Senate discusses changing study abroad payment
BY IAN KLEIN Jacob Reynolds contributed reporting to this article. At its Nov. 30 meeting, the Drake University Student Senate discussed the new study…
“It’s OK to be White” forum ignites powerful discussion on racial divide
Photo by MacKenzie Ekern BY IAN KLEIN In response to posters placed around campus with the phrase “It’s OK to be white,” Drake University’s Student Se…
Student Senate gives back after Hurricane Harvey
BY MARIE NALAN This week, Drake University was part of a unique project for the greater good.…