BY ELLIE DETWEILER Drake University is well-known for its Painted Street, but what does it take for the people behind the scenes to pull off one of th…
Admissions faculty member’s “all-American” journey to Drake
The story of the man admitted to Drake, the United States, the Army and now the office of admissions: but not in that order. BY KATHERINE BAUER On any…
Drake: I got more than a job out of this
BY JAKE BULLINGTON Get in. Get out. Get a job.…
Humans of Drake: Relays edition
Highlighting the stories of Drake students and faculty BY HALLIE O’NEILL…
Most Beautiful Bulldog to be named on Relays Sunday
BY CAITLIN CLEMENT Drake University students show their passion and enthusiasm for Drake’s proud mascot, the bulldog, through their excitement in the …
Millennial v. Gen Z
BY PHONG LY With the last of the previous generation, the millennials, entering the workforce, it is Generation Z’s turn to enter the workplace. Accor…
Iowa Senate approves “fetal heartbeat” legislation, sends bill to Iowa House
BY PHONG LY The Iowa Senate approved legislation on Feb. 28 that would prevent physicians from performing abortions after a fetal heartbeat is detecte…
Des Moines craft beer scene growing by the barrel
Photo by Iowa Foodie. BY SHANNON RABOTSKI In recent years, craft beer has been gaining popularity throughout the United States. An American craft brew…
Drake Relays 2017 in photos
From elementary school kids to Olympians, all kinds of athletes competed in Drake Stadium once again this year. The Times-Delphic’s photographer…
Alumni divided, lawsuits pending, athletic director criticized
In the past six months, no less than three Des Moines Register columns have critiqued Drake’s athletics department. Other media personalities have chi…
Touring campus during Relays memorable
Sometimes touring a school at the height of activity can be misleading. I could have left Drake thinking paint fights happened every week and music wa…
Drake campus sees an uptick in ‘hateful acts’
Even if a singular action is over, the residual effects can extend far into the future. In response, DPS can investigate and gather information on an …
Relays run up the tab at local businesses
Businesses in Iowa’s capital eagerly anticipate the influx of potential customers swarming Des Moines during the Drake Relays and the monetary boost t…
Repeat attendees of the Relays coming back for more
Many of the alumni who return every year do so to reunite with old friends. Several events are even hosted especially for alumni, including the All-Al…
Street painting: how the squares get picked
Some square designs are chosen immediately, while others are asked for a revision that would be due at 5 p.m. the following night, although some desig…