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Like these protestors, this writer argues that we not only can but have a moral responsibility to fight climate change. Photo courtesy of Victoria Pickering via Flickr

We are responsible for fighting climate change

Andrew Kennard
May 2, 2024
A graphic depicting votes to cut programs

Drake to cut three academic programs

Andrew Kennard
May 2, 2024
photo by Meghan Holloran | Photo Editor

Dean of Students position eliminated

Andrew Kennard
May 2, 2024
Multiple pie charts depicting faculty Senate votes for each of the programs

Faculty Senate opposes elimination of 5 majors, 1 minor

Andrew Kennard
Apr 23, 2024
Palestinians try to negotiate with Israeli soldiers to stop the demolition and confiscation of their property in Husan, a town south of Bethlehem. Photo Courtesy of Amgad Beblawi.

Members of local church delegation speak on Israel-Hamas conflict at campus event

Mack Swenson and Andrew Kennard
Apr 10, 2024
While the ANSO major is no longer being considered for elimination, other programs continue to fight to stay at Drake. Graphic by Veronica Meiss | Web Editor

Anthropology/sociology major leaves the chopping block

Andrew Kennard
Mar 30, 2024
Provost Sue Mattison's email said that about 4% of Drake’s student population is enrolled in the programs recommended for elimination.  Graphic by Veronica Meiss | Web Editor

Drake community reacts to proposed cuts of majors, minors

Andrew Kennard and Morgen Neuhauser
Mar 6, 2024
graphic by Veronica Meiss | Web Editor

BREAKING: Drake recommends the elimination of 8 majors, 4 minors

Andrew Kennard and Morgen Neuhauser
Mar 1, 2024
A collage of photos of jewett

Jewett Hall will close this summer

Andrew Kennard
Feb 29, 2024
Drake Students will have the option to switch over to the new 2024 catalog starting next fall; however, Provost Mattison recommended they discuss the change with their academic advisor before making any decisions as some majors are more affected than others. Graphic by Meghan Holloran | Photo Editor

Drake’s recent curriculum cuts: behind the scenes

Andrew Kennard and Morgen Neuhauser
Feb 9, 2024
Drake University included information about the program review timeline on the “Shaping Our Future” internal website shared with students. Photo by Meghan Holloran: Photo Editor

Drake starts process expected to eliminate academic programs, faculty positions

Andrew Kennard and Morgen Neuhauser
Feb 9, 2024
Partnership between Qingdao University and Drake to be delayed until the fall semester of 2025. Photo courtesy of wikimedia commons.

Drake-Qingdao partnership delayed

Andrew Kennard
Dec 9, 2023
Provost Mattison announced that Drake will see cuts to academic programs and faculty. Graphic by Andrew Kennard.

Provost says eliminating programs and faculty positions is ‘unavoidable’

Andrew Kennard
Nov 15, 2023
Martin’s total pay is composed of base compensation, bonus and incentive compensation, other reportable compensation, retirement/deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits. In a Chronicle of Higher Education article, his total pay was ranked 114 out of 307 private university presidents.

President Martin explains higher pay during year of faculty salary cuts

Lia Reichmann, Mack Swenson, and Andrew Kennard
Nov 15, 2023
LOWER enrollment has led to budget concerns and worries over the future. Graphic BY Meghan Holloran | photo editor

Budget Town Hall raises difficult questions about faculty and programs

Andrew Kennard
Nov 1, 2023
Graphic courtesy of Meghan Holloran.

Faculty Senate Digest: September

Andrew Kennard
Oct 4, 2023
Drake University takes many factors into account when admitting new students. Even before the Supreme Court ruling, affirmative action was not a way the university admitted students as reported last week. Photo by Andrew Kennard | Faculty Senate Beat Writer

How does Drake treat students whose parents went to Drake?

Andrew Kennard
Sep 13, 2023
How does the Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action affect Drake?

How does the Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action affect Drake?

Andrew Kennard
Sep 5, 2023
Pay

Amid concerns over faculty pay, Drake continues work on pay update

Lily Wasserman and Andrew Kennard
May 24, 2023
Graphic Courtesy of Paige Minor. Designed as the front page of the new sustainability plan.

Will Drake’s latest sustainability plan change campus culture?

Andrew Kennard
Apr 29, 2023
Photo courtesy of Drake Student Senate

At-Large Senators candidates in Thursday’s election answer questions

Andrew Kennard
Apr 14, 2023
Abbie Whittemore shares her plans as Vice President of Student Organizations-elect

Abbie Whittemore shares her plans as Vice President of Student Organizations-elect

Andrew Kennard
Apr 5, 2023
Bernadeth Lapore shares her plans as Vice President of Student Activities-elect

Bernadeth Lapore shares her plans as Vice President of Student Activities-elect

Andrew Kennard
Apr 5, 2023
Munachi Okuagu shares her plans as Student Body Treasurer-elect

Munachi Okuagu shares her plans as Student Body Treasurer-elect

Andrew Kennard
Apr 5, 2023
Photo Courtesy of Samra Aksamovic

Meet Samra Aksamovic, Bright College’s new student senator

Andrew Kennard
Mar 30, 2023
Photo courtesy of Drake Student Senate

Meet the 2023 Student Senate Candidates: Vice President of Student Activities

Andrew Kennard
Mar 29, 2023
Photo courtesy of Drake Student Senate

Meet the 2023 Student Senate Candidates: Vice President of Student Organizations

Andrew Kennard
Mar 29, 2023
Photo courtesy of Drake Student Senate

Meet the 2023 Student Senate Candidates: Student Body President and Treasurer

Andrew Kennard
Mar 29, 2023
The Drake on-call crisis team includes Fraternity and Sorority Life Director Liz Cadwell, Director of Prevention and Education Programs Lynne Cornelius, Residence Life Director Lorissa Sowden and Community Standards Director Nick Shell. Graphic by Liv Klassen | Photo Editor

Drake Counseling Center redefines crisis care, expands crisis services

Andrew Kennard
Mar 8, 2023

How does Drake respond to student mental health crises?

Andrew Kennard
Mar 2, 2023
Professors can raise a flag on Starfish if they are concerned about a student’s mental health or academic success. Graphic by Liv Klassen | Photo Editor

Drake’s Starfish flagging system plays a unique role in addressing mental health and academic challenges

Andrew Kennard
Feb 15, 2023
Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Drake-Qingdao programs seek approval to begin this fall

Andrew Kennard
Feb 8, 2023
Photo by: Caleb Stewart | Staff Photographer

Drake launches crisis line, virtual counseling, wellness platform

Andrew Kennard
Feb 2, 2023
Graphic by Liv Klassen | Photo Editor

Drake proposes wellness fee costs, plans to expand mental health services

Andrew Kennard
Dec 9, 2022
Graphic by Liv Klassen | Photo Editor

Drake works towards $1 million for Crew Scholars endowment, incident response plan

Andrew Kennard
Nov 16, 2022
Photo by Mack Swenson | News Editor

More than voters: the roles everyday citizens can take up on Election Night

Andrew Kennard
Nov 16, 2022
Photo by Liv Klassen | Photo Editor

Morehouse won’t be a residence hall anymore under renovation plans

Andrew Kennard
Nov 3, 2022
Grace Altenhofen

Drake pursues new DEI efforts in the wake of racist incidents, rising diversity

Andrew Kennard
Oct 5, 2022
Courtesy of Drake University

Drake and Qingdao University pursue creation of new joint programs

Andrew Kennard
Oct 5, 2022
Grace Altenhofen

A Drake policy change may cause some J-Term students to take a different schedule or pay a fee

Andrew Kennard
Sep 21, 2022
Meals on Wheels campus to provide new meals, programming by moving to Drake neighborhood

Meals on Wheels campus to provide new meals, programming by moving to Drake neighborhood

Andrew Kennard
Sep 18, 2022

Indira Sheumaker, city councilmembers find common ground among conflicts

Andrew Kennard
May 5, 2022
Photo Courtesy of Katherine Crockett

Drake urges community to remain cautious as reporting of new COVID-19 cases slows

Andrew Kennard
May 4, 2022
Photo courtesy of Jarad Bernstein

Drake to build University Center

Andrew Kennard
May 4, 2022

Bill that would make Iowa a hands-free driving state stalls in the legislature

Andrew Kennard
May 2, 2022

New Casey’s Location on Forest Avenue

Andrew Kennard
May 1, 2022
Photo by Courtney Jackson | Staff Photographer

What’s next for Drake’s $225 million fundraising campaign

Andrew Kennard
Apr 27, 2022

Academic Senator candidates running in Thursday’s election answer questions

Andrew Kennard
Apr 14, 2022
Graphic by Courtney Jackson | Staff Photographer

Student Senate approves four new organizations

Andrew Kennard
Apr 14, 2022

Equity and Inclusion candidate Mylo Bissell and newly elected senator Graciela Breton-Solano answer questions

Andrew Kennard
Apr 13, 2022

Meet the candidates running for At-Large, Equity and Inclusion and Academic Senators

Andrew Kennard
Apr 11, 2022
Photo by Andrew Kennard | News Editor

Man dies in shooting a few houses down from Greek Street

Andrew Kennard
Apr 7, 2022
Photo by Olivia Klassen | Assistant Photography Editor

Campus Suites at Dogtown to provide new housing opportunity for students

Andrew Kennard
Apr 6, 2022

Meet the candidates for Student Body President, VPSL and Student Body Treasurer

Andrew Kennard
Mar 30, 2022
Photo courtesy of Des Moines Public Schools

DMPS advances community stadium by Knapp Center

Andrew Kennard
Mar 23, 2022
Photo by Joshua Bruer | Staff Photographer

Mask mandate may change soon

Andrew Kennard
Feb 23, 2022
Photo by Olivia Klassen | Staff Photographer

Faculty Senate rejects May Term, Drake considers overload fee

Andrew Kennard
Feb 23, 2022
Photo by Courtney Jackson | Staff Photographer

Kum and Go near campus closes

Andrew Kennard
Feb 16, 2022
Photo by Taylor Vroman

Drake considers moving J-term to May

Andrew Kennard
Feb 4, 2022
Drake holds off on compliance with suspended federal COVID-19 vaccine and testing mandate

Drake holds off on compliance with suspended federal COVID-19 vaccine and testing mandate

Andrew Kennard
Dec 8, 2021
Crew Scholars, Greek life stay strong as first-year retention declines

Crew Scholars, Greek life stay strong as first-year retention declines

Andrew Kennard
Dec 1, 2021
Residence Hall Association budget approved

Residence Hall Association budget approved

Andrew Kennard
Nov 17, 2021
Photo by RoadLight | Pixabay

Commentary: Sustainability column

Andrew Kennard
Nov 17, 2021

Drake plans $10-12 million investment to “Make Every Bulldog a Changemaker”

Andrew Kennard
Nov 10, 2021
Photo courtesy of Drake University

Drake announces ambitious programs for “Next Great Era”

Andrew Kennard
Nov 3, 2021
Photo by Courtney Jackson | Staff Photographer

Drake partners with Test Iowa for faster results

Andrew Kennard
Oct 27, 2021
Photo by Andrew Kennard | News editor

Drake students, Boys and Girls Club plant native trees in Sprout food forest

Andrew Kennard
Oct 22, 2021
The history of Indian boarding schools in Iowa

The history of Indian boarding schools in Iowa

Andrew Kennard
Oct 6, 2021
Photo by Tina Intarapanont | Staff Photographer

RSO operations: Covid and now

Andrew Kennard
Sep 22, 2021
Photo by Autumn Osia | Photography Editor

Commentary: Stalnaker garlic bread arson

Andrew Kennard
Sep 22, 2021
Photo by Andrew Kennard | News Editor

Drake increases vaccination effort as Polk County cases rise

Andrew Kennard
Aug 31, 2021
Photo courtesy of Mali Maeder | Pexels

Pet peeve – Disposable water bottles

Andrew Kennard
May 6, 2021
Graphic by Allyn Benkowich | Staff Photographer

Student Senators elected for 2021-2022 year

Andrew Kennard
May 6, 2021
Graphic by Allyn Benkowich | Graphics Editor

Rollout of COVID vaccines creates hope

Andrew Kennard
Apr 22, 2021
Photo by Brady Lovig | Staff Photographer

Campus unites to protect community against COVID-19

Andrew Kennard
Apr 19, 2021

Student Activities Board announces Relays theme

Andrew Kennard
Apr 15, 2021
Photo Courtesy of C.A. Tucker | Wikimedia Commons

Plaque Honors DG House Mother

Andrew Kennard
Apr 3, 2021
Photo by Charleigh Reinardy | Staff Photographer

Politics Professor Begins US-China Podcast

Andrew Kennard
Mar 31, 2021
Photo by Brady Lovig | Staff Photographer

Pharmacy School Hosts Vaccination Drive

Andrew Kennard
Mar 17, 2021
Photo by JKartak | Pixabay

Drake Changes COVID Testing Method

Andrew Kennard
Mar 10, 2021
Photo by Brady Lovig | Staff Photographer

Students Go Sledding with Meal Trays to Uphold Drake Tradition

Andrew Kennard
Mar 3, 2021
Photo by Allyn Benkowich | Staff Photographer

Public Safety investigates stolen catalytic converters

Andrew Kennard
Feb 25, 2021
Photo by Charleigh Reinardy | Staff Photographer

“Be Unstoppable” Career Fair Offers Networking for Students

Andrew Kennard
Feb 21, 2021
Traders and Activists make Gamestop Stock Skyrocket

Traders and Activists make Gamestop Stock Skyrocket

Andrew Kennard
Feb 10, 2021
Drake Rec Center Closes for Remainder of Fall

Drake Rec Center Closes for Remainder of Fall

Andrew Kennard
Nov 25, 2020
Drake Employee Publishes Novel

Drake Employee Publishes Novel

Andrew Kennard
Nov 25, 2020
Photo courtesy of Drake University Instagram

Early voting Offered at Knapp Center

Andrew Kennard
Nov 6, 2020
Graphic by Allyn Benkowich | Staff Photographer

Election Season brings Slew of Political Advertisements

Andrew Kennard
Oct 30, 2020

Students and Faculty Weigh in on presidential Debates

Andrew Kennard
Oct 7, 2020

Student Perspectives on BLM Protests

Andrew Kennard
Sep 10, 2020
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