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NEWS
Relays Co-Chair Chloe Isbell welcomed the Relays hosts to the stage at Blitz Day.
SAB reveals Relays hosts, artist, theme and changes to Painted Street at Blitz Da
Eve Loehrer, News Editor • Mar 27, 2025

The Drake Student Activities Board announced the theme, relays hosts, musical artists and changes to street painting for the 2025 Drake Relays...

The judge wrote in her ruling that DMACC’s defamation claims were “contradictory.” Photo courtesy of Utah Reps via Flickr.
Judge dismisses DMACC’s defamation lawsuit against Drake
Eve Loehrer, News Editor • Mar 26, 2025

After Drake University filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against Des Moines Area Community College over its rebrand in July 2024, DMACC...

Photos courtesy of candidates.
Q&A: Meet the candidates for next year’s Student Body President
Aidan Quinlan • Mar 25, 2025
The B Team qualified for the Opening Round Championship Series at a competition on Feb. 23. Although the team did not qualify for nationals, having both teams compete in ORCS is a historic achievement for Drake Mock Trial. Photo courtesy of Casey French
Mock Trial A and B Teams both qualify for ORCS for first time in 14 years
Ava Ashcraft, Contributing Writer • Mar 12, 2025
Bishop Mark J Seitz gives his “Broken at the Border” keynote address on March 6 as a part of St. Catherine Catholic Church’s dialogue series.
Bishop leads dialogue on faith, immigration and acting for the common good
Lily Fleming, Staff Writer • Mar 12, 2025
THE BULLDOG BRIEF
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...

Comedy XPeriment states the first game of the night last Friday.
Bulldog Brief 3/6-3/12/25
Seth Coughlin, Bulldog Brief Manager • Mar 6, 2025

There’s inherent value to comedy; it has the power to comment on modern issues and ideas in a way that most other mediums can’t; it’s inherently...

FEATURES
Winners of the Murphy Cup pose with the championship trophy. Photo courtesy of Dylan Huey
Marketing madness: Drake students clinch Murphy Cup victory
Olivia Kuffel, Staff Writer • Mar 26, 2025

On the weekend of Feb. 27 to March 1, a team led by Drake University students achieved victory in the Murphy Cup Marketing Strategy Competition,...

Several STEM students at Drake have spent the past several months conducting polymer research by way of pyrolysis under Dr. Mark Vitha. Photo courtesy of Sydney Dvorak.
Student project brings pyrolysis research to Drake University
Allie Raines, Contributing Writer • Mar 26, 2025

Drake University’s Statement of Principles states that the University’s purpose is to transmit knowledge, pursue truth and encourage the...

Students from the Makerere University Business School visited Des Moines at the beginning of February to participate in leadership development. Photo courtesy of Harry Dalstra.
Visiting students get a taste of Iowa life
Grace Jesske, Contributing Writer • Mar 12, 2025

Drake University’s website states that their mission is to provide a learning environment that educates students to become responsible global...

Ash Wednesday is a religious observed by some Christians. The day holds a special meaning for many Drake students and faculty.
Ashes to ashes, dust to dust: Drake celebrates Ash Wednesday
Mar 12, 2025
The opening of the Johansen Student Center has provided students with a brand new place to study and collaborate with one another.
Study spaces on campus facilitate collaboration
Mar 5, 2025
Although wearing a mask is no longer required, some students still choose to wear one in order to protect their health and the health of others.
Masks in a post-pandemic world: Students voice opinions
Mar 5, 2025
The historic Peak Mansion has played host to a variety of Drake organizations over the years, including one sorority and several fraternities.
Historic mansion with Drake undergoes renovation
Mar 5, 2025
SPORTS
Drake hired Ben McCollum to serve as the men’s basketball coach last year following Darian DeVries’ departure. After just one year, McCollum is transferring to the University of Iowa. Photo courtesy of Drake Athletic Communications
Drake University sees mens basketball head coach departure postseason
Serena Thiede • Mar 26, 2025
Drake’s men’s and women’s basketball continue to shine after successful seasons, including a conference championship for the men. Photo courtesy of Jack Bluhm.
Drake basketball programs see post-season MVC tournament games
Emmett McMenamy, Staff Writer • Mar 26, 2025
Drake men’s basketball sees March Madness second round for first time in 54 years
Will Baumgartner, Staff Writer • Mar 26, 2025
Drake Women's Softball Players said they train both physically and mentally to prepare for their spring conference season. Photo courtesy of Ginnie Coleman.
Drake softball starts spring season against multiple opponents
Morgen Neuhauser, Faculty Senate Beat Writer • Mar 12, 2025
COMMENTARY
Despite the theory of American Exceptionalism, this writer argues that the individualist mindset has hurt rather than helped Americans.
America’s individualist tendencies ruined what’s left of our empathy
Veronica Meiss, Multimedia Editor • Mar 26, 2025
The trials of online job hunting are perilous for new employment seekers, but this writer argues a few internet standards could be a quick fix.
LinkedIn or Tinder? Either way, you’re getting ghosted
Morgen Neuhauser, Faculty Senate Beat Writer • Mar 26, 2025
This year's Oscars highlighted a crew of deserving actors and directors, this writer says, in addition to featuring a dazzling array of performances. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia.
From princesses to witches: the 2025 Oscars
Jinessa Lewis, Contributing Writer • Mar 12, 2025
Reposting and activism aren’t synonymous, this writer argues. Can Gen Z learn to care about issues when they’re not trending?
For Gen Z, political activism is just another trend
Norah Judson, Features Editor • Mar 12, 2025
Iowa’s recently enacted legislation targeting trans Iowans is just another example of the anti-trans trend happening around the U.S, says this writer.
Harmful and hateful: the U.S.’s newest anti-trans legislation
Artemis Goin, Staff Writer • Mar 10, 2025
MEET THE STAFF
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...

Veronica Meiss
Veronica Meiss
Multimedia Editor

Veronica Meiss (she/they) is this year's Multimedia Editor, maintaining the website, socials and anything to do with video. They are currently studying multimedia journalism and politics. In her free time...

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. They...

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