By this point in time we’re all probably starting to feel the strain of social distancing and being constantly reminded of COVID-19. So with that in m…
Spotlight: The Gregory & Suzie Glazer Burt Boys and Girls Club on Campus
Drake University welcomed The Gregory & Suzie Glazer Burt Boys & Girls Club to campus this past August. The club is only the second in the nat…
Fall Semester Plans Contingent on COVID-19 Developments
Faculty and students are preparing to resume online classes in the fall semester if necessary due to developments with the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr…
Seniors Share their Opinion on Graduation
Drake University seniors have conflicting feelings on virtual graduation, the option to attend the December commencement, and how the university handl…
Things to do During Quarantine
Like most people the past month, I have spent ample amount of time hanging out at home, and more specifically, in my bedroom. This is simple enough th…
Commentary: Pros and Cons of Online School
As the world faces such an unprecedented time, schools at all levels have made the movement toward online schooling. With classes and homework moving …
Social distancing brings mental health challenges
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Drake University students have continually received messages reminding them to wash their hands and cover their…
Students Struggle With Job Loss From COVID-19
Drake University students have struggled to get experience through jobs and internships since the COVID-19 outbreak. As many companies and organizatio…
Commentary: Ten Movies to Watch in Quarantine
To be blunt, quarantine sucks. Online school is a struggle, you can’t see any of your friends and the weather is finally getting decent. But you can’t…
“A Story From a Different Closet” Book Review
“Genderqueer: A Story From A Different Closet” is only about 200 pages, but is still able to keep things real. From the little things to the major eve…
Drake Broadcasting Systems Adjusting to Remote Campus
Despite months of planning, the Drake Broadcasting System (DBS) has had to rethink its coverage of the Drake Relays after it was announced the event w…
COVID-19 Disrupts SJMC Centennial Relays Event
Sometimes the party can’t go on. The 2019-2020 school year is the 100th anniversary of the Drake School of Journalism and Mass Communication. To celeb…
Commentary: The Real Villain in Netflix’s “Tiger King”
by GRACE HULIN Before I had watched the new Tiger King series on Netflix, the internet had already convinced me and countless others that Joe Exotic w…
Faculty Profiles: Professor of Education Robert Stensrud
Professor of Education Robert Stensrud moved from Minnesota to Iowa where he now enjoys helping Drake students explore and pursue their passions. Born…
Drake Professors Continue Education Online amidst Coronavirus
Though the coronavirus and social distancing have put an end to in-classroom meetings, for the time being, that doesn’t mean learning has stopped as w…