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TRENDING STORIES
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Drake Men's Basketball recently added a four-game week winning streak their previous 3-0 overall record, a result of wins in the Charleston Children’s Classic tournament and a home game win verse Georgia Southern University.

Drake men’s basketball ranks among NCAA’s toughest competition

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Tesla tycoon Elon Musk's latest driving initiative revolves around a blocky brigade to ship you from your driveway to smooth roads only. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia.

Elon Musk’s new driving craze should take a backseat

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Darnell Brodie, former starter for Drake Men's basketball

How NIL deals will affect small schools

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Arcane season two features a blissful soundtrack to accompany its combat sequences. Its popular characters offer a wave of entertainment for any League of Legends comrade. Photo Courtesy of Netflix

Season Two of “Arcane” maintains the legacy from its beginning

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Drake's Academic Charter lays out faculty’s role in University governance.

Academic charter changes prompt mixed faculty reactions

NEWS
Drake President Marty Martin presents the Qingdao-Drake United College partnership. Photo courtesy of Sue Mattison.
Drake moves forward with Qingdao University partnership
Morgen Neuhauser and Aidan Quinlan • Dec 4, 2024

All the way in Qingdao, China, students of Qingdao University serenaded Drake faculty with Drake’s fight song. Drake faculty and administrators...

U.S. Chief District Judge Stephanie Rose wrote that DMACC’s new logo and color scheme are not distinct enough from Drake’s branding. graphics courtesy of U.S. District Court files.
Federal judge halts use of DMACC logo in Drake copyright dispute
Parker Wright, Contributing Writer • Dec 4, 2024

A federal judge has ordered Des Moines Area Community College to cease the use of their new ‘D’ logo. The decision comes after Drake University...

Omer Ismail recounted his experiences working at a hospital in Gaza to event attendees. Photo courtesy of Omer Ismail.
MEPPA highlights humanitarian issues in Gaza through documentary, guest speaker
Olivia Kuffel, Staff Writer • Nov 25, 2024
101 Drake students shared their opinions on the Hubbell Dining Hall in a survey sent out by The Times-Delphic. Many students expressed concerns about the food options and cleanliness at the facility.
Students, Sodexo staff discuss issues with Hubbell
Veronica Meiss, Multimedia Editor • Nov 20, 2024
Charlie Cook believes immigration and the economy gave Trump an advantage.
Political analyst Charlie Cook discusses election with Drake community
Mack Swenson, Editor-in-Chief • Nov 20, 2024
FEATURES
Hillel and MEPPA have worked to promote unity throughout the Israel-Hamas war, notably holding a recent fundraiser for Des Moines refugees. Graphic courtesy of Hillel.
Student groups on campus bring hope to the community
Olivia Kuffel, Staff Writer • Dec 4, 2024

Two of Drake’s student organizations, Hillel and the Middle East Peace and Prosperity alliance, are working together to support Drake students....

Drake's Academic Charter lays out faculty’s role in University governance.
Academic charter changes prompt mixed faculty reactions
Morgen Neuhauser, Faculty Senate Beat Writer • Dec 4, 2024

For about two months, Drake University’s Faculty Senate has been carefully examining the proposed changes to the charter sent to Drake employees...

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute offers courses for older learners.
Lifelong love for learning builds community on campus
Nov 20, 2024
Ryan Wise, dean of the School of Education, visits with children enrolled in the Head Start program. The program has several branches across the state. photo courtesy of Ryan Wise
Drake helps families with young children get ahead
Nov 20, 2024
Anthropology students have spent the semester working with members of the Drake neighborhood to ensure that their voices are heard.
Belonging beyond Drake’s borders
Nov 20, 2024
SPORTS
U.S. National Team goalie Alyssa Naeher has been a pivotal player between her signing into the league in 2014 and departure after the 2016 Rio Olympics. Photo courtesy of Jamie Smed.
National Women’s Soccer League sees key players retire
Molly Paar, Staff Writer • Dec 4, 2024
Drake Men's Basketball recently added a four-game week winning streak their previous 3-0 overall record, a result of wins in the Charleston Children’s Classic tournament and a home game win verse Georgia Southern University.
Drake men’s basketball ranks among NCAA’s toughest competition
Serena Thiede, Sports Editor • Dec 4, 2024
Sports movies that not even Scrooge could pass up this holiday
Sports movies that not even Scrooge could pass up this holiday
Lily Wasserman, Managing Editor • Nov 20, 2024
Dancing With The Stars has hosted sports stars from SImone Biles to Shawn Johnson over the show’s many seasons. Athletes use their strength and quick learning to their advantage to advance farther in the competition. Photo Courtesy Of ABC Network
‘Dancing With The Stars’: best Olympian ballroom dancers
Molly Paar, Staff Writer • Nov 20, 2024
OPINION
Arcane season two features a blissful soundtrack to accompany its combat sequences. Its popular characters offer a wave of entertainment for any League of Legends comrade. Photo Courtesy of Netflix
Season Two of “Arcane” maintains the legacy from its beginning
Veronica Meiss, Multimedia Editor • Dec 4, 2024
‘Wicked’ deserves to be popular
Lily Wasserman and Morgen Neuhauser • Dec 4, 2024
Study hacks that are so weird, they’re genius
Olivia Kuffel, Staff Writer • Dec 4, 2024
Pro-Choice, but No-Choice
Dashae Engler, Contributing Writer • Nov 22, 2024
Sports movies that not even Scrooge could pass up this holiday
Lily Wasserman, Managing Editor • Nov 20, 2024
MEET THE STAFF
Mack Swenson
Mack Swenson
Editor-in-Chief

Mack Swenson oversees the amazing team behind this publication. She’s a senior majoring in multimedia journalism and environmental sustainability and resilience, as well as minoring in politics. She...

Sarah Fey
Sarah Fey
Creative Director

Sarah Fey (she/her) is the current Creative Director; she oversees all photography and graphic design. She is studying Digital Media Production and Advertising with minors in Graphic Design and Magazine...

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