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The Student News Site of Drake University

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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 Media. In her free time, she likes to read and watch Rom-Coms!

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This writer's tips and tricks for studying this finals season will have you feeling very proud of your efforts to up that GPA.

[Photo] Study hacks that are so weird, they’re genius

Olivia Kuffel, 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.

[Photo] Drake men’s basketball ranks among NCAA’s toughest competition

Serena Thiede, Sports Editor
Dec 4, 2024
Drake's Academic Charter lays out faculty’s role in University governance.

[Photo] Academic charter changes prompt mixed faculty reactions

Morgen Neuhauser, Faculty Senate Beat Writer
Dec 4, 2024
According to this writer, we live in a world where women’s bodies are treated like commodities, and there is no choice but to fight against it, causing our political pickings to be slim.

[Photo] Pro-Choice, but No-Choice

Dashae Engler, Contributing Writer
Nov 22, 2024
Drake Men’s And Women’s Basketball had a four-game week, with only one game not being hosted in the Knapp Center. The teams went 2-2 and will have their hands full going into the next week of competition all across the board.

[Photo] Just Anora cinderella story

Gunner Onkst, Contributing Writer
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.

[Photo] In the worst case scenario, fight, not flight

Maria Heath, Copy Editor
Nov 13, 2024
Drake women's volleyball takes down the University of Illinois-Chicago Flames in a four-set competition for the Bulldogs’ senior night. Drake fell 25-21 in set three but came back in the fourth to secure a smooth three-set win.

[Photo] Drake women’s volleyball extinguishes UIC Flames

Eve Loehrer and Lily Wasserman
Nov 13, 2024
Drake student YikYak is always hopping, but this writer thinks the anonymous aspect of the app poses more problems than it does fun.

[Photo] YikYak is yakking, and we should shush

Abbie Carroll, Contributing Writer
Nov 6, 2024
The Times-Delphic Staff got together to clearly communicate their thoughts on the communication style of Drake's administration staff.

[Photo] STAFF EDITORIAL: Admin should step up communication

The Times-Delphic Staff
Nov 6, 2024
Though this writer will be renewing their Course Ready subscription, there are still doubts over the program’s effectiveness as a weight off of students’ shoulders­ — and their wallets.

[Photo] Course Ready: easy, breezy, difficult?

Abbie Carroll, Contributing Writer
Nov 6, 2024
Drake LEAD students have spent the semester collaborating on a sustainability initiative that would allow students to thrift right here on campus.

[Photo] Get thrifty with the newest threads around campus

Morgan Chairs, Contributing Writer
Nov 6, 2024
Cowles Library and Access and Success are looking for student feedback on the Framery to see if this space fits the sensory needs of students.

[Photo] Framery: Cowles Library’s new soundproof study space

Morgen Neuhauser, Faculty Senate Beat Writer
Nov 6, 2024
The Varsity Cinema bought the apartments located next to the theater on 25th Street.

[Photo] Varsity Cinema invests in affordable housing

Emily Hedrick, Staff Writer
Nov 6, 2024
Drake's religion major is no longer recognized as an official major, but the values it upheld will remain safely in place through new classes.

[Photo] Gotta have faith: religion program lives on at Drake

Bennett Bales, Contributing Writer
Oct 30, 2024
Director of Public Safety Scott Law encourages students to utilize the public safety phone number, the RAVE Guardian app and the Safe Ride bus.

[Photo] Students and parents express campus safety concerns

Olivia Kuffel, Contributing Writer
Oct 30, 2024
Iowa may have had a swinging reputation in the past, but has it crossed over into the Republican zone of no return? Make no mistake that Iowa Democrats are trying their hardest to flip the script.

[Photo] Is Iowa’s political pendulum swinging back to purple?

Caroline Siebels-Lindquist, Commentary Editor
Oct 30, 2024
Drake men's football starts every game with a group prayer, which is followed by individual player prayers in the endzone. This ritual is meant to help the team mentally going into the game.

[Photo] Spooky Bulldog athlete traditions: pregame rituals

Serena Thiede, Sports Editor
Oct 30, 2024
Health and Safety senator Jada Gruhn worked with Scott Law and other faculty members to organize this semester's campus safety walk.

[Photo] Students strut their stuff for campus safety

Aidan Quinlan, Student Senate Beat Writer
Oct 30, 2024
After Texas Gov. Greg Abbott stopped in Iowa for a celebratory visit with Gov. Kim Reynolds, it is more clear to this writer than ever that this ‘special relationship’ is special for all the wrong reasons.

[Photo] The Lone Star and Iowa partnership needs to end

Olivia Kuffel, Contributing Writer
Oct 23, 2024
Hoover High School has implemented a cell phone ban that students and administration say has been beneficial to learning.

[Photo] Cellphone ban makes waves in local high school

Maddi Cave, Contributing Writer
Oct 23, 2024
Drake football players have been putting in work during both the season and off season to prepare to take on any team.

[Photo] Drake football secures impressive record early into season

Serena Thiede, Sports Editor
Oct 10, 2024
Drake women's basketball celebrates their win against Iowa State University in 2023. The team made it to the first round of the NCAA tournament

[Photo] Drake women’s basketball celebrates gold anniversary

Sadie Jones, Staff Writer
Oct 9, 2024
The proposed policy would clarify guidelines for students organizing protests.

[Photo] Drake proposes protest and demonstration policy

Aidan Quinlan, Student Senate Beat Writer
Oct 9, 2024
The Blue Zoo Aquarium in Jordan Creek Town Center reported a shark bite on July 22, leading to backlash from animal rights groups

[Photo] Blue Zoo Aquarium brings sea life access and education

Macy Gardner, Contributing Writer
Oct 9, 2024
If you're college educated and finding the job market unbearable, think a little outside the box and visit your professors’ office hours and utilize your college connections among professionals.

[Photo] Network smarter not harder

Bryson Rea, Staff Writer
Oct 2, 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.

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

Mack Swenson, Editor-in-Chief
Oct 2, 2024
The office of Terrance Pendelton, associate provost of campus equity and inclusion, invites students to stop by his office to discuss diversity, equity, inclusion and justice — often shortened to DEIJ — on campus .

[Photo] Do Bulldogs really ‘Belong?’: Students voice thoughts on new DEIJ program

Claire Badio, Contributing Writer
Oct 2, 2024
Many students can access their IDs on their phones, but some devices cannot accommodate the mobile credential technology needed to do so

[Photo] Drake continues transition from physical to mobile IDs

Carmon Baker, Breaking News Manager
Oct 2, 2024
The voting results from the 2024-25 first-year senator election.

[Photo] Sean Groh wins First-Year Senator election

Aidan Quinlan, Student Senate Beat Writer
Sep 27, 2024
For this writer, the sophomore slump stereotype could soon be reimagined into an era of rebuilding and reflection from first year horrors.

[Photo] Sophomore strikes a chord: a reflection on returning to campus

Leannah Choi, Contributing Writer
Sep 25, 2024
Nate Ferguson is one of only two athletes who stayed after former coach Darian DeVries left Drake basketball for West Virginia University.

[Photo] Drake basketball teams return to Hoops Fest with new faces

Emmett McMenamy, Staff Writer
Sep 25, 2024
Drake students and community members gathered on the Blue Oval on Saturday to show their support for suicide awareness and prevention.

[Photo] Students step up at third annual Suicide Awareness Walk

Morgen Neuhauser, Faculty Senate Beat Writer
Sep 25, 2024
Hope + Elim on the corner of campus is currently the closest voting location to Drake.

[Photo] Bipartisan project brings on-campus voting location

Claire Badio, Contributing Writer
Sep 25, 2024
"Twisters" may have twisted your perception of Daisy Edgar-Jones' American accent, but the love letter to Oklahoma also serves to forward Glen Powell's reputation as a continuous heartthrob.

[Photo] A twisted tale of Glen Powell twisting twisters

Melanie Kure–O'Reilly, Contributing Writer
Sep 18, 2024
Green Bay Packers take on 2024 season with hope to add to 800-599-38 franchise record from 1921-2024. The team is led by Jordan Love at Lambeau field and has ambitions of following up 2023 wild card playoff run in style at the end of the 2024-2025 regular season play.

[Photo] Green Bay Packers preseason and season kickoff leave fans wanting more

Molly Paar, Staff Writer
Sep 18, 2024
District 34 state house candidate Rob Johnson speaks to young voters at the fall 2024 kick off meeting of the Drake Democrats.

[Photo] Rob Johnson campaigns on improving mental health services

Jack Harrington, Contributing Writer
Sep 18, 2024
The School of Education's teacher intern program lets students with a degree in another field earn a Master's of Arts in Teaching in two years.

[Photo] Drake partners with DMPS for new teacher intern program

Lily Wasserman, Managing Editor
Sep 18, 2024
Drake Dining prepares food ordered by student organizations in this facility on the second floor of the Olmsted Center. Organizations now need to submit all requests for outside catering through Sodexo

[Photo] Drake Dining clarifies catering policy for student organizations

Eve Loehrer, News Editor
Sep 18, 2024
Nicholas Cage plays the title role in the new horror film "Longlegs."

[Photo] “Longlegs” stands on its own

Gunner Onkst, Contributing Writer
Sep 11, 2024
The romance genre is much beloved, but when do the secret fantasies become inappropriate models for romantic entanglements?

[Photo] Romance isn’t romance when it looks like this

Divyanshi Srivastava, Contributing Writer
Sep 11, 2024
Some Drake students received this message directly after choosing their tickets if their new virtual account was not set up properly by the school.

[Photo] Ticket troubles prevent some Drake students from attending kickoff football game

Serena Thiede, Sports Editor
Sep 11, 2024
YikYak users at Drake are drawn to the anonymity that the app has to offer. Some Drake students have taken things a step further and achieved "celebrity status" among their fellow students.

[Photo] Yik Yak celebs discuss internet fame

Emily Hedrick, Contributing Writer
Sep 11, 2024
A Dispensary that opened up down the street from Drake last spring is just one Iowa business that has been affected by new THC regulations.

[Photo] New THC regulations impact Drake neighborhood

Corbin Stover, Contributing Writer
Sep 11, 2024
Students who opted into Course Ready could pick up their class materials prior to school starting from the University bookstore in Olmsted.

[Photo] Drake Students Share Mixed Reactions to Course Ready

Emily Hedrick, Contributing Writer
Sep 11, 2024
The #PaintItBlack circle on Painted Street remains unsigned after weather prevented students from participating in the Relays tradition last spring. CBS will hold the traditional signing of the circle in spring 2025.

[Photo] #PaintItBlack circle signing will not be rescheduled

Sadie Jones, Contributing Writer
Sep 11, 2024
THE POPULAR NOVEL THAT TOOK THE WORLD BY STORM was hoping for success on the big screen. Instead, it’s become established among poor domestic violence portrayals and TikTok mockery. Graphic Courtesy of Wikimedia and Sarah Fey

[Photo] “It Ends With Us” florally starts controversy

Divyanshi Srivastava, Contributing Writer
Sep 4, 2024
Drake Bulldogs work their way down the field in an attempt to widen Drake’s lead againt the Quincy Hawks with the help of Drake’s offensive line led by graduate quarterback Luke Bailey.

[Photo] Drake men’s football: an unexpected season kick-off

Serena Thiede, Sports Editor
Sep 4, 2024
Black Cat Ice Cream's new storefront in Valley Junction will open later this fall.

[Photo] Black Cat Ice Cream set to expand into West Des Moines

Bryson Rea, Contributing Writer
Sep 4, 2024
Tim Walz speaks about his Midwestern roots at a rally for the Harris-Walz campaign at the Astro Theater in La Vista, Nebraska on Aug. 17.

[Photo] VP pick Tim Walz energizes Minnesotan Democrats at Drake

Eve Loehrer, News Editor
Sep 4, 2024
The Des Moines farmers market is a superb weekly event to check out when college cabin fever sets in. Running until October, Des Moines residents can check out sweet deals on produce and explore bustling downtown life.

[Photo] Students in zoochosis: A survival guide

Norah Judson, Features
Aug 28, 2024
Drake Men's Football played Northwestern College in the team’s second game of the 2023-24 season, the team’s best in its history. The game ended in a loss for Drake, with a score of 27-24 in overtime.

[Photo] Drake Men’s Football: the 2024-25 season preview

Serena Thiede, Sports Editor
Aug 28, 2024
A landscape photo of a basketball game

Don’t push female sports journalists to the sidelines

Sarah Fey
Apr 10, 2024
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