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University-wide budget cuts were reflected in the Student Fees Allocation Committee’s distribution to each student organization.
Student organization budgets decrease due to low enrollment, involvement
Aidan Quinlan Apr 30, 2025

Student Senate approved the budget for student organizations for 2025 on April 17. The Student Fees Allocation Committee and Student Senate allocated...

One international professor is considering leaving the U.S. after the Trump administration introduced new regulations regarding visas and immigration. Photo courtesy of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement via Wikimedia.
Trump administration policies put work visas at risk
Veronica Meiss, Multimedia Editor • Apr 30, 2025

Work visas may not guarantee noncitizens’ ability to stay in the United States after the Department of Homeland Security’s updated its policies...

Drake is considering not renewing its contract with Xerox due to increasing costs and delays in the delivery of print supplies.
Future of Drake printing remains uncertain
Aidan Quinlan, Student Senate Beat Writer • Apr 24, 2025
Shyft Collective’s Forest Avenue row houses are expected to look similar to this mock-up. Photo courtesy of Danny Heggen.
New housing coming to Forest Avenue
Meghan Holloran, Contributing Writer • Apr 23, 2025
Communications professor Ryan Stoldt worked with Drake Online Programs to update their website and take over recruitment responsibilities.
Drake moves online program marketing in-house
Morgen Neuhauser, Faculty Senate Beat Writer • Apr 23, 2025
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...

Scott Law oversees the extra protections put in place on campus during Relays Week. Photo courtesy of Scott Law
Ride along with the Director of Public Safety
Morgen Neuhauser, Faculty Senate Beat Writer • Apr 30, 2025

In the dead of night, Director of Public Safety Scott Law patrols campus in a gray public safety vehicle. All of a sudden, the quiet of 24th...

Robert Meunier is preparing to step down from the director of bands position. Students spanning decades say he has had a great impact on their lives. Photo courtesy of Drew Clements
The Maestro retires: Drake’s Director of Bands steps down
Lily Wasserman, Managing Editor • Apr 30, 2025

Robert Meunier cannot remember a time growing up when music didn’t surround him. Even now, as Meunier approaches retirement, the professor...

“Affordable access” is the foundation of the Bright College, according to the school’s website. However, in the surrounding community, Drake is sometimes perceived as financially inaccessible.
Subverting the stereotype: Is Drake a ‘rich kid’ school?
Aidan Quinlan, Student Senate Beat Writer • Apr 23, 2025

People across the Des Moines Metro area may have differing ideas of how they view Drake. How people in the local community see the University...

Olympic couple Hunter Woodhall and Tara Davis-Woodhall competed together for thr first time during Drake Relays.  Woodhall competed among non-Paralymic athletes, which he expresses gratitude towards Drake Relays for “opening up the opportunity” for him to compete.
The Woodhalls take on the Drake Relays together
Morgen Neuhauser, Faculty Senate Beat Writer • Apr 30, 2025
Drake Bulldog Athletics has much in store for the 2025-26 school year, showcasing some of the MVC and Pioneer League’s best talent. The football team will be looking to three-peat the league championships, while men’s basketball will be going for a four-peat championship to make it to March Madness.
Top sports to look out for in the 2025-26 school year
Serena Thiede, Sports Editor • Apr 30, 2025
Religion can impact how athletes carry themselves and go about competing. Some athletes said religious mindsets help center them in any number of stressful and action-packed situations.
Bulldogs find faith on the field
Morgen Neuhauser, Faculty Senate Beat Writer • Apr 23, 2025
This writer hopes to see less reliance on AI in the media and more support from Drake students for fellow artists, who they say should celebrate the effort and skill behind creating art.
AI use hurts Drake students
Artemis Goin, Staff Writer • May 9, 2025
With the past catching up and new dangers emerging, “Yellowjackets” Season 3 proves survival was only the beginning to this writer.
“Yellowjackets” Season 3 is Finally Here and the Consequences Are Brutal
Gunner Onkst, Staff Writer • May 2, 2025
This graduating senior looks back on her Drake experience while looking towards the future.
A Love Letter to Drake University
Maria Heath, Staff Writer • May 1, 2025
 Outgoing Editor-in-Chief Mack Swenson holds a copy of this year’s Relays edition. They’re proud to contribute to a growing body of journalism that informs and inspires. Photo Courtesy of Madeline Streepy.
Editor-In-Chief Mack Swenson is a proud journalist
Mack Swenson, Editor-in-Chief • Apr 30, 2025
Drake Bulldog Athletics has much in store for the 2025-26 school year, showcasing some of the MVC and Pioneer League’s best talent. The football team will be looking to three-peat the league championships, while men’s basketball will be going for a four-peat championship to make it to March Madness.
Top sports to look out for in the 2025-26 school year
Serena Thiede, Sports Editor • Apr 30, 2025
MEET THE STAFF
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Emily Hedrick
Copy Editor – SPRING

My name is Emily Hedrick (she/her), and I am this semester's copy editor. In my position, I review and edit all the articles for each week's issue. Outside of TD, I am involved in DUiN and work at the...

Lily Wasserman
Lily Wasserman
Managing Editor

Managing Editor Lily Wasserman (she/her) is a junior studying multimedia journalism and history. In her spare time she enjoys reading, hiking and watching romcoms.

Mack Swenson
Mack Swenson
Editor-in-Chief

Mack Swenson oversees the amazing team behind this publication. They're a senior majoring in multimedia journalism and environmental sustainability and resilience, as well as minoring in politics. Growing...

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