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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 spend much of their non-newspaper time volunteering with the Des Moines Catholic Worker, which they also call home. They take great pride in their children, a playful black cat and 20 (and counting) indoor plants.

All content by Mack Swenson
515 Walnut will be the fourth tallest building in Iowa when completed in 2027.

[Photo] New downtown skyscraper coming soon

Molly Paar, Staff Writer
Feb 19, 2025
Gov. Kim Reynolds' education initiatives have left much to be desired by students and parents alike. President Trump might be worse.

[Photo] Dear Gov. Kim Reynolds

Caroline Siebels-Lindquist, Commentary Editor
Feb 5, 2025
This billboard not far from campus advertises The Bulldog Promise to local students.

[Photo] Drake to provide full-tuition financial aid for eligible Iowa residents

Eve Loehrer, News Editor
Feb 5, 2025
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
Drake-area voters were able to fill out a ballot at the Knapp Center on Oct. 18.

What are the implications of Iowa’s ballot initiatives?

Mack Swenson, Editor-in-Chief
Oct 23, 2024
Des Moines City Council decided on Sept. 15 to impose a $15 fine on homeless people found sleeping in public areas around Des Moines. This writer argues it will not heal Des Moines’ growing homeless population.

Des Moines’ homeless population to pay price for city council’s reckless ordinance

Mack Swenson, Editor-in-Chief
Oct 2, 2024
Iowa's third congressional district, highlighted in yellow, encompasses Des Moines. Earlier this month, Libertarian candidate Marco Battaglia learned he wouldn’t be on District 3 voters’ ballot due to a technicality. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia

Ballot battle: Libertarians fight for representation

Mack Swenson, Editor-in-Chief
Oct 2, 2024

Student organization leaders react to Involvement Fair changes

Mack Swenson and Eve Loehrer
Sep 11, 2024
photo by Meghan Holloran | Photo Editor

Fraternities not included in Painted Street raffle

Eve Loehrer and Mack Swenson
May 1, 2024
photo by Sarah Fey

Proposed cuts to DART routes would decrease service to Drake

Mack Swenson
Apr 24, 2024
A graphic depicting the Democratic party's donkey and the GOP's elephant squaring off while the U.S. splits in half.

Party allegiance is destroying democracy 

Mack Swenson
Apr 24, 2024
Drake can only draw from its unrestricted endowment to cover budget deficits. Graphic by Veronica Meiss | Web Editor

Drake’s budget: How did we get here?

Mack Swenson
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
Gov. Kim Reynolds signed House File 2612 — also known as the AEA bill — into law on March 27. The bill redirects 10% of special education funding from Area Education Agencies to school districts and increases teacher salaries. Democrats argued that the bill is out of touch with Iowans. Photo by Robin Opsahl | Iowa Capital Dispatch

School of Education reacts to education legislation

Mack Swenson
Apr 3, 2024
A headshot of departing director of community engagement, Ryan Arnold.

Ryan Arnold ends 5.5-year tenure as Director of Community Engagement

Mack Swenson
Feb 29, 2024
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum visited Drake University's Olmsted Center to discuss plans as Republican presidential candidate. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

A Q&A with Republican Presidential Candidate Doug Burgum

Mack Swenson
Nov 26, 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
DEBRA DELAET, a political science professor at Drake, moderated the event. President Osmani discussed the future of Drake’s partnership with Kosovo. PHOTO courtesy of Drake University.

President of Kosovo speaks at Drake, hopes for more global engagement

Mack Swenson
Nov 1, 2023
International leaders and experts discuss trade and China's economy. Photo courtesy Mack Swenson: Managing Editor.

Status of U.S.-China relations discussed at second annual symposium

Mack Swenson
Sep 29, 2023
Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Budding out: Drake students comment on campus weed usage

Mack Swenson
Apr 28, 2023
Iowa State Capitol PSYPACT

Interstate compact for professional psychologists fails to advance in Iowa House

Mack Swenson
Mar 30, 2023

Drake students create science lesson plans through NASA-affiliated grant

Mack Swenson
Feb 15, 2023
Photo Courtesy of Melissa Sturm-Smith

Breaking down Drake’s “Blueprint for Success” first-year foundations course

Mack Swenson
Dec 4, 2022
Photo by Lincoln Roch | Staff Writer

Drake’s U.S.-China Symposium discusses past, present, future relationship

Mack Swenson
Dec 4, 2022
Courtesy of Cindy Axne

Former U.S. House of Representatives candidate Cindy Axne, discusses her drive for running for reelection

Mack Swenson
Nov 15, 2022
Photo by: Mack Swenson | News Editor

Sussman Leadership Conference addresses the ‘comparison trap’

Mack Swenson
Nov 10, 2022
Photo Courtesy of Deidre DeJear

‘We cannot give up on Democracy’

Mack Swenson
Oct 26, 2022
Courtesy of Student Senate

Student Senates Begins its 36th Session

Mack Swenson
Sep 21, 2022
Photo by Rachel Jalloway | Staff Photographer

State of Sustainability at Drake

Mack Swenson
Apr 28, 2022
Photo courtesy of Merge Urban Development Group

Dogtown district to see major developments by fall

Mack Swenson
Apr 26, 2022

Blanton-Newell, Whittemore, Harris run for Vice President of Student Organizations

Mack Swenson
Mar 30, 2022
Photo by Olivia Klassen | Assistant Photography Editor

Student Senate Resolution Would Allow Historically Black Greek-Lettered Organizations to Receive Funding

Mack Swenson
Mar 6, 2022
Photo by Mack Swenson | Staff Photographer

New CPHS DEI committee prepares to pursue goals

Mack Swenson
Feb 23, 2022
Photo by Courtney Jackson | Staff Photographer

Supreme Court strikes down vaccine mandate

Mack Swenson
Feb 16, 2022
Photo by Cassie Schoene | Features Editor

Omicron causes complications as study abroad returns

Mack Swenson
Feb 4, 2022
Photo by BlenderTimer | Pixabay

Drake holds classes remotely for two weeks to reduce disruption to classes, strain on healthcare system

Mack Swenson
Jan 28, 2022

Drake takes on telehealth initiative to improve healthcare access for rural Iowans

Mack Swenson
Dec 8, 2021
Photo courtesy of USGS

SOIL 2021: Iowa’s water quality is an “us problem”

CJ YOUNGER and Mack Swenson
Dec 1, 2021
Photo by Andrew Kennard | News Editor

Drake sets deadline for employees to receive vaccination

Mack Swenson
Nov 17, 2021
Photo Courtesy of Arek Socha | Pixabay

FDA approves COVID vaccine for ages 5 through 11, federal agencies recommend booster shots

Mack Swenson
Nov 3, 2021
Photo by Joshua Bruer | Staff Photographer

Meredith Hall renovation plans finalized

Mack Swenson
Oct 27, 2021
Future uncertain between Drake and Meredith Corporation

Future uncertain between Drake and Meredith Corporation

Mack Swenson
Oct 21, 2021
Photo by Courtney Jackson | Staff Photographer

Polk County announces drastic energy audit

Mack Swenson
Oct 13, 2021
Photo by Olivia Klassen | Staff Photographer

TikTok personality Sister Cindy preaches on campus

Mack Swenson
Sep 26, 2021
Photo by Joshua Brewer | Staff Photographer

Des Moines to build trail for underserved communities

Mack Swenson
Sep 22, 2021
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