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Maria Heath

Maria Heath, Copy Editor

Maria Heath (she/her) is a senior studying Public Relations and English with a concentration in Women’s and Gender Studies. This is her second year as the TD copy editor, and she’s excited to AP Style more Oxford commas and check more facts. When not editing, she sings in Drake’s treble ensemble, serves as president of the Drake Public Relations Student Society of America, and guides tours for prospective students as a Student Ambassador.

All content by Maria Heath
The Simple Zone area is located by the place students drop their dishes. This photo was taken on a Sunday night, showing most of the station to be empty.

[Photo] Students, Sodexo staff discuss issues with Hubbell

Veronica Meiss, Multimedia Editor
Nov 20, 2024
Drake students last attended a presidential inauguration through this J-Term in 2017. Photo courtesy of Rachel Paine Caufield.

Inauguration safety not a concern for J-Term attendees

Maria Heath, Copy Editor
Nov 20, 2024
It may be tempting to flee when liberal values are at stake, but fleeing won’t help in the long run, and won’t protect the nation in the future.

In the worst case scenario, fight, not flight

Maria Heath, Copy Editor
Nov 13, 2024
For the first time in the magazine's history, DPR was a finalist for a Pacemaker award. Photo courtesy of Parker Wright.

Drake publications make waves at media conference

Maria Heath, Copy Editor
Nov 13, 2024
Rising disconnection between Gen-Z and their employers leads this writer to a conclusion: changes should come from corporate instead. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia

Gen-Z has style and boundaries, get over it

Maria Heath, Copy Editor
Oct 23, 2024
The Harkin Institute showcased three films made by and for the disabled community in a festival titled “A Taste of Reelabilities” this past weekend.

Film festival highlights disability representation

Maria Heath, Copy Editor
Oct 9, 2024
Steve Nedoroscik, the two-time Olympic medalist and internet sensation, posed for a selfie with First Lady Jill Biden, who was in attendance at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia.

Nerds are for more than horsing around

Maria Heath, Copy Editor
Sep 11, 2024
Iowa State Fair goers can connect over live shows, local food vendors, butter cows and more! There’s something for everyone to explore, whether you’re from Iowa or just visiting. photo by Maria Heath and Emma Ketelsen

The Iowa State fair is your favorite fair’s favorite fair!

Maria Heath and Emma Ketelsen
Aug 28, 2024
Singer Chappell Roan, stand over a piano and sings "Kaleidoscope."

Princess Kate and her Platform

Maria Heath
Apr 25, 2024
The Mock Trial A-Team will be going to nationals. They are the first Drake team in nine years to go to this selective competition. Photo courtesy of Grace Brinker

Drake Mock Trial goes to Nationals

Maria Heath
Apr 24, 2024
A mural on the wall of The Garden nightclub in East Village

The show must go on: Rainbow Union drag show to be held at The Garden

Maria Heath
Apr 10, 2024
Drake Business Accelerator Program graduates pose for a picture

Business Accelerator Program gives small businesses big skills

Maria Heath
Mar 28, 2024
Cillian Murphy, famed Irish introvert and ball buster, won his first Oscar for best actor for his captivating performance in “Oppenheimer.” Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

The 2024 Oscars results lacks surprise

Maria Heath
Mar 20, 2024
The skyline of Nex's hometown, Owasso OK in 2007.

Stop legislating hate and protect LGBTQIA+ people like Nex Benedict

Maria Heath
Feb 29, 2024
Photos of lovers who met at Drake

Finding a love of teaching…and love while teaching

Maria Heath
Feb 15, 2024
Some of the greatest loves of all time are not romantic dramas you read about in novels or watch on a screen, but rather the platonic friendship you experienced in kindergarten or found down the hall from your dorm your first year of college. Graphic by Meghan Holloran | Photo Editor

A love letter to female friendships

Maria Heath
Feb 14, 2024
Canary lofts opened in 2021 near Drake University's campus. Photo by Maria Heath: copy editor.

As lease deadlines approach, Drake students discuss housing options

Maria Heath
Feb 4, 2024
“ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS...is peace at a family gathering.” To slake eggnog with the sumptuous victuals at Thanksgiving or wait until December to eat the reindeer’s magic mushroo — I mean, worship St. Nick? Two writers lock horns over when the Christmas season begins. PHOTO courtesy of wikimedia commons

Seasonal squabbles: x-mas celebrations x-amined

Parker Wright and Maria Heath
Nov 16, 2023
JOHN LAHVIC, or “Safe Ride John” as many students know him, will be retiring from his position on Friday to spend more time with his family. PHOTO BY VERONICA MEISS | STAFF WRITER

Be outside, he’s ready to go: “Safe Ride John” announces retirement

Maria Heath
Oct 25, 2023
MOURNING LIFE. Such is “grief.” As Dylan sings, “All the people I used to know are an illusion to me now...” One writer, like Johnny Paycheck, feels that experiences are “old violins, soon to be put away and never played with again.” graphic BY Meghan Holloran | photo editor

Gone but not forgotten: a eulogy to the living

Maria Heath
Oct 12, 2023
Emails reporters sent regarding the professor's death

Controversy sparked after response to death of beloved professor

Maria Heath
Oct 12, 2023
HOKUM, FOLKDOM, PRODUCERS SNORTING CO- UM? One writer lavishes praise on “The Bachelor” pastiche, veritable five-star gold, but worries that the sultry foxes will, in Socrates fashion, “corrupt the old.” PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

Dotard and dames: “Golden Bachelor” acclaim

Maria Heath
Oct 5, 2023
Drake students handed out bulldog crowns to Findley Elementary students during a Back-to-School Night event on Thursday. Photo courtesy of Maria Heath.

Drake students help welcome Findley Elementary back to class

Maria Heath
Sep 6, 2023
Red, white and disloyal: boo.

Red, white and disloyal: boo.

Maria Heath
Sep 1, 2023
Iowa skyline where residents affected by these laws live

A hothouse for homophobic hauteurs: Iowa inhospitable

Maria Heath
May 24, 2023
Trainee Epipen

Bankruptcy or brown bread? the healthcare system is crooked

Maria Heath
May 2, 2023
Photo by Liv Klassen | Photo Editor

Studying abroad takes Drake University students by storm

Maria Heath
Apr 28, 2023
Photo by Courtney Jackson | Features Editor

Are you becoming too “Drake busy” for your relationships?

Maria Heath
Apr 28, 2023
Meredith Construction

Fall 2023 brings Meredith reopening, new sports stadium, Broadlawns clinic

Maria Heath
Apr 26, 2023
Student journalists work cast aside

 Dire straits: fourth estate irate

Maria Heath
Apr 26, 2023
Spaghetti Works

“Spaghetti Works” no longer o(penne)

Maria Heath
Apr 5, 2023
Photo Courtesy of Paityne Gehring

Dog Town After Hours brings Drake students together for service and fun

Maria Heath
Mar 30, 2023
Photo by Grace Altenhofen | Editor-in-Chief

The Anderson Gallery celebrates 25 year anniversary

Maria Heath
Mar 30, 2023
Image Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Ke Huy Quan stole everyone’s hearts at the 2023 Oscars

Maria Heath
Mar 29, 2023
British track and field athlete Adam Phillips names all 50 U.S. states during the talent portion of the ADPi Kinda Guy philanthropy event. Photo by Maria Heath | Staff Writer

Alpha Delta Pi picks the “ADPi Kinda Guy” at spring philanthropy event

Maria Heath
Mar 8, 2023
Graphic by Liv Klassen | Photo Editor

The wolf of the bed sheets: Leo DiCaprio under fire for dating history

Maria Heath
Mar 1, 2023
Drake University Students Sarah Tracy, Tegan Byford and Ethan Duesterhaus pet Grace the therapy dog during the finals destressing event in December. Therapy dogs will now come to Drake monthly. Photo by Maria Heath | Staff Writer

Therapy dogs to come monthly to Drake University

Maria Heath
Feb 15, 2023
Photo by: Liv Klassen | Photo Editor

All you need is love: a case for Valentine’s Day

Maria Heath
Feb 15, 2023
Photo Courtesy of Asian Student Union

Student Senate approves six new RSO’s, including multicultural organizations

Maria Heath
Feb 1, 2023
Photo by Grace Altenhofen | Editor-in-Chief

Sigma Phi Epsilon plans annual “Miracle on 34th Street” event

Maria Heath
Dec 9, 2022
Photo Courtesy of Element5 via Unsplash

Recap of the midterm elections

Maria Heath and Lily Wasserman
Nov 17, 2022
Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Make Election Day a holiday (we’ll vote on it)

Maria Heath
Nov 16, 2022
Photo by Lincoln Roch

Sussman lecturer explains evolution of Supreme Court

Maria Heath
Nov 3, 2022
Grace Altenhofen

Annual Reggie’s Sleepout event to be held at Drake Stadium

Maria Heath
Oct 26, 2022
Grace Altenhofen

HVAC or: Holy Venus ain’t it cold

Maria Heath
Oct 26, 2022
Photo Courtesy of Morgan Erwin

Drake University Theater presented “The Bald Soprano”

Maria Heath
Oct 5, 2022
Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

“Look Both Ways” is too Hallmark-y

Maria Heath
Sep 28, 2022
Maria Heath

Drake University hosts winners of the Fischoff Competition

Maria Heath
Sep 28, 2022
Acknowledging the risk of food allergies at Hubbell

Acknowledging the risk of food allergies at Hubbell

Maria Heath
Sep 7, 2022
Meredith Hall: a restoration on schedule and a temporary home

Meredith Hall: a restoration on schedule and a temporary home

Maria Heath
Sep 7, 2022
Photo by Mohamed Hassan | Pixabay

Shifting from Drake Busy to Drake Balanced

Maria Heath
Apr 27, 2022

Greek Life Review

Maria Heath
Apr 27, 2022
Graphic courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

New law prohibits transgender girls from competing in girls’ sports

Maria Heath
Mar 10, 2022
Photo courtesy of Jeff Gitchell | Flickr

Alumni couples reflect on meeting at Drake

Maria Heath
Feb 16, 2022
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