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NEWS
Q&A: Meet the candidates for next year’s Academic Student Senators
Aidan Quinlan, Student Senate Beat Writer • Apr 9, 2025

Meet the candidates running to represent their respective colleges as academic senators on Student Senate for the 2025-2026 session. Voting for...

Misty Copeland shares stories about her childhood and her start in ballet with a crowd of Drake students and community members in the Knapp Center.
Misty Copeland discusses diversity in the arts at Bucksbaum Lecture
Lily Fleming, Staff Writer • Apr 9, 2025

In the history of ballet, the reality of a Black woman being a principal dancer at the prestigious American Ballet Theatre went unwritten for...

Provost Sue Mattison will retire following the 2025-26 academic year. Photo courtesy of University Communications.
Reading and volunteering: Sue Mattison’s retirement plan
Morgen Neuhauser, Faculty Senate Beat Writer • Apr 8, 2025
Student researchers collect water samples to analyze at the lab. Photo courtesy of Clair Hruby.
Grant for water quality lab expansion opens green science opportunities
Lily Fleming, Staff Writer • Apr 2, 2025
House File 440 would limit annual tuition increases, as well as require universities to implement work-study programs and three-year bachelor’s programs. The bill passed the Iowa House 64-33 along party lines.
Iowa House Bill would address the cost of college
Aidan Quinlan, Student Senate Beat Writer • Apr 2, 2025
THE BULLDOG BRIEF
The image above reflects the trek Seth Coughlin made on his spring break trip.
A spring break staple: a day in St. Louis
Seth Coughlin, Bulldog Brief Manager • Mar 27, 2025

Last week I fulfilled a trip that quickly became a staple of my time in college: my spring break trek through Missouri and to my hometown of...

Students learned to write letters to their legislators at a nonpartisan event hosted by Community Engaged Learning and Service.
Bulldog Brief 3/13-3/23/25
Seth Coughlin, Bulldog Brief Manager • Mar 13, 2025

With the current political climate being what it is, I feel that we as college students are encouraged more than ever to participate in democracy...

FEATURES
The Drake University conference on undergraduate research prepares student researchers for the world of professional scientific conferences. Photo courtesy of Dr. Heidi Sleister.
STEM students to show off research in poster symposium
Olivia Kuffell, Staff Writer • Apr 9, 2025

Each year, the Drake Undergraduate Science Collaborative Institute hosts the Drake University Conference on Undergraduate Research in the Sciences...

Isaac Newsome will be continuing his career at the Iowa Department of Education. Photo courtesy of Charice Williams
Student Life Director Isaac Newsome to step down
Lily Wasserman, Managing Editor • Apr 9, 2025

Despite growing up on Forest Avenue, the first time that Isaac Newsome stepped onto Drake University’s campus was when he took on his role...

Provost Sue Mattison will retire following the 2025-26 academic year. Photo courtesy of University Communications.
Reading and volunteering: Sue Mattison’s retirement plan
Morgen Neuhauser, Faculty Senate Beat Writer • Apr 8, 2025

After nine years of service to Drake University, Provost Sue Mattison announced that she plans to retire at the end of the 2025-26 academic year....

Griff II steals the spotlight as Paulette’s dog, Rufus, in Drake Theatre Arts’s rendition of “Legally Blonde,” which opens at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 3. Photo courtesy of AJ Speck.
‘Omigod You Guys’: Drake Theatre Arts presents ‘Legally Blonde’
Apr 2, 2025
With graduation fast approaching, a variety of factors can make the finish line feel farther away than ever for stressed-out seniors.
How to survive the senior slump
Apr 2, 2025
Old Main serves an unofficial emblem of Drake University. From grad photos to sweatshirts, the building holds a special place in students’ hearts. Photo courtesy of Drake Archives.
A history of Old Main from the bricks to the bell tower
Apr 2, 2025
When he's not playing the bagpipes, John Ching can be found roping with his dummy Alfonzo or participating in one of several Drake bands.
More than meets the eye: the man behind the bagpipes
Apr 2, 2025
SPORTS
All college athletes question if being an athlete at the next level is something they want and if it is worth it to them. Considering which school and programs fit them the best, along with price, work load and other factors, can take days to months.
To become an athlete or to not: perks of becoming a collegiate athlete
Serena Thiede, Sports Editor • Apr 9, 2025
The NCAA Transfer Portal gives athletes multiple chances of playing for their dream schools, but issues around loyalty and name, image and likeness deals have led to confused and angry fans.
The athletic transfer portal: How far will athletes go for money and fame?
Maria Heath, Staff Writer • Apr 9, 2025
The Michigan State University Spartans won 30-7 overall after losing to the University of Auburn Tigers in the Elite 8 of the NCAA March Madness tournament. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia
Michigan State Spartans see Elite 8 run in NCAA tournament
Serena Thiede, Sports Editor • Apr 2, 2025
THE HUSKIES’ WOMEN’S BASKETBALL TEAM beat Oklahoma University 50-23 in March Madness’s Sweet Sixteen. Now, the Huskies advance to the Elite Eight. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
University of Connecticut Huskies women’s team sees March Madness success
Molly Paar, Staff Writer • Apr 2, 2025
COMMENTARY
This writer believes that when you open yourself to adventure in your city, you can discover all sorts of hidden secrets, from hiking trails to alpaca farms.
Iowa’s not a bore, there’s plenty in store
Lily Wasserman, Managing Editor • Apr 16, 2025
As the National Tour of "Hadestown" makes its way to the Des Moines Civics Center this weekend, this writer shares the importance of the show's message during our current political state. Photo courtesy of Wee Long.
Why the message of ‘Hadestown’ is more important than ever
Caroline Siebels-Lindquist, Commentary Editor • Apr 9, 2025
Though the college experience oftentimes includes the experience of living on one’s own for the first time, this writer reflects on the importance of family connection during this intricate and complicated period for university students.
Reflecting on life away from parents and navigating independence
Abbie Carroll, Staff Writer • Apr 9, 2025
All college athletes question if being an athlete at the next level is something they want and if it is worth it to them. Considering which school and programs fit them the best, along with price, work load and other factors, can take days to months.
To become an athlete or to not: perks of becoming a collegiate athlete
Serena Thiede, Sports Editor • Apr 9, 2025
The NCAA Transfer Portal gives athletes multiple chances of playing for their dream schools, but issues around loyalty and name, image and likeness deals have led to confused and angry fans.
The athletic transfer portal: How far will athletes go for money and fame?
Maria Heath, Staff Writer • Apr 9, 2025
MEET THE STAFF
Seth Coughlin
Seth Coughlin
Bulldog Brief Manager

[AUGUST 2024-MARCH 2025] Seth Coughlin (he/him) is the editor of the Bulldog Brief, a new TD initiative to compile a list of things for students to do each week around campus, Dogtown, and beyond. He’s...

Morgen Neuhauser
Morgen Neuhauser
Faculty Senate Beat Writer

Faculty Senate Beat Writer Morgen Neuhauser (she/her) is a senior studying public relations and multimedia journalism. She is also a member of Delta Gamma, an intern for NAMI, a Drake Mag writer and an...

Serena Thiede
Serena Thiede
Sports Editor

Serena Thiede (she/her) is an active member of many groups on campus such as the Unity Roundtable and loves everything to do with sports. Her favorite teams are all Chicago teams-minus the Cubs- and when...

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