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The Student News Site of Drake University

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The Student News Site of Drake University

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All content by Bailey Rees
Varsity Cinema across the street from Drake offers a degree of escapism and freedom for any stressed college student. It also happens to be this writer’s longest-lasting relationship to date.

[Photo] Varsity and me: How a movie theater became my haven

Gunner Onkst, Staff Writer
Apr 21, 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.

[Photo] Bulldogs find faith on the field

Morgen Neuhauser, Faculty Senate Beat Writer
Apr 23, 2025
This Relays week, Drake Public Safety is blocking off roads around campus. Police officers will also be stationed around campus.

[Photo] How Public Safety is keeping Relays safety on track

Olivia Speers, Contributing Writer
Apr 23, 2025
The renovations to the Olmsted Center, which are expected to be completed this fall, will create more collaborative spaces. Administration hopes these renovations will make Olmsted more welcoming.

[Photo] Olmsted renovations to begin in late May

Will Baumgartner, Staff Writer
Apr 22, 2025
Among all the privileges awarded to legal adults, legal drinking should be added to the list for 18-year-olds, according to this writer.

[Photo] Lower the legal drinking age

Maria Heath, Staff Writer
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.

[Photo] More than meets the eye: the man behind the bagpipes

Abbie Carroll, Staff Writer
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.

[Photo] How to survive the senior slump

Morgen Neuhauser, Faculty Senate Beat Writer
Apr 2, 2025
Libraries provide communities with resources ranging from computer access to education and, of course, shelves and shelves of books.

[Photo] Your library needs you! Save community, support your local library

Lily Fleming, Contributing Writer
Mar 5, 2025
Counseling Director Kayla Bell-Consolver believes mental health also needs to be addressed outside of therapy sessions, so Broadlawns is working to offer additional programs and resources to students.

[Photo] Counseling Center addresses high student demand

Olivia Kuffel, Staff Writer
Mar 5, 2025
Airplane accidents have increased over the past year, leaving many people afraid to fly. One licensed pilot says they have nothing to fear.

[Photo] To fly or not to fly: Do Drake students feel safe in the air?

Morgen Neuhauser, Faculty Senate Beat Writer
Feb 19, 2025
Parvinder Singh's new restaurant is bringing new life to what used to be a Subway located in Drake West Village.

[Photo] Cafe Chai restaurant breathes new life into old space

Corbin Stover, Contributing Writer
Feb 5, 2025
The Johansen Student Center has a variety of spaces for students to study and connect.

[Photo] Morehouse Hall reopens as Johansen Student Center

Morgen Neuhauser, Faculty Senate Beat Writer
Feb 5, 2025
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[Photo] Students, Sodexo staff discuss issues with Hubbell

Veronica Meiss, Multimedia Editor
Nov 20, 2024
Drake women's basketball secures its first win of the season at the Knapp Center after being within single digits of the St. Louis Billikens all game. The Bulldogs were able to break away with a 95-70 victory.

[Photo] Drake women’s basketball takes victory over the St. Louis Billikens

Serena Thiede, Sports Editor
Nov 13, 2024
Planned updates to the Olmsted Center will enhance dining and seating options.

[Photo] Olmsted Center renovations coming summer 2025

Claire Badio, Contributing Writer
Nov 6, 2024
Students registered in Polk County could have voted at the Knapp Center on Oct. 18.

[Photo] Where do out-of-state students cast their ballots?

August Miller and Eve Loehrer
Oct 30, 2024
Graduate student Jada Wills has been serving results since she began her time at Drake, earning national recognition from the NCAA and Missouri Valley Conference. This year, she hopes to repeat her title of Libero of the Year in the MVC and earn a conference championship.

[Photo] Drake women’s volleyball finds success with award-winning talent

Molly Paar, Staff Writer
Oct 23, 2024
Voters from the Drake area cast their votes Oct. 18 in the Knapp Center.

[Photo] Breaking down a Drake area ballot: the candidates

Lily Wasserman, Managing Editor
Oct 25, 2024
Drake-area voters were able to fill out a ballot at the Knapp Center on Oct. 18.

[Photo] What are the implications of Iowa’s ballot initiatives?

Mack Swenson, Editor-in-Chief
Oct 23, 2024
Drake volleyball has won five out of six games this season, hitting an early streak

[Photo] Drake volleyball team hits groove, looks to conference

Ryan Swingler, Contributing Writer
Oct 10, 2024
Cartwright Hall is home to the Drake Law School, which has received multiple awards.

[Photo] Drake Law provides award-winning education

Morgen Neuhauser, Faculty Senate Beat Writer
Oct 9, 2024
Drake women's volleyball went 3-0 against both Missouri State University and Southern Illinois University in a back-to-back battle that showcased some of the Missouri Valley Conference’s best talent.

[Photo] Drake volleyball starts conference play strong at the Knapp

Eve Loehrer and Lily Wasserman
Oct 2, 2024
The steam next to Olmsted is not dangerous on its own, but the water in the pipe at the leak point is around 200 degrees. The Drake facilities team put up a fence to prevent students from walking near the leak.

[Photo] Pipe leak causes bubbling and steam near Olmsted

Dylan J. Powers and Lily Wasserman
Oct 2, 2024
Drake Men's Soccer hosted the Houston Christian Huskies for only the second time in the team's history. The game was filled with fouls, with both teams trying to control what side of the field the ball was on.

[Photo] Men’s Soccer: Close game against Houston Christian leads to big win

Bryson Rea, Contributing Writer
Sep 11, 2024
Student theatre productions open on Feb. 23 in the Coleman Studio Theatre. Photos Courtesy of Cami Marquart, Emily Kozen and Maren Grant. Collage by Meghan Holloran |  Photo Editor

Student Theatre Productions give students directing, acting opportunities 

Bailey Rees
Feb 21, 2024
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