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Alex Alexanian

Alex Alexanian, Visuals Editor – SPRING

My name is Alex Alexanian (she/her) and I am this semester’s Visuals Editor. In my position, I do a mix of photography and photo editing as well as creating graphics for the paper. Outside of the TD, I love to play the guitar, spend time with friends and write poetry!

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Though the college experience oftentimes includes the experience of living on one’s own for the first time, this writer reflects on the importance of family connection during this intricate and complicated period for university students.

[Photo] Reflecting on life away from parents and navigating independence

Abbie Carroll, Staff Writer
Apr 9, 2025
All college athletes question if being an athlete at the next level is something they want and if it is worth it to them. Considering which school and programs fit them the best, along with price, work load and other factors, can take days to months.

[Photo] To become an athlete or to not: perks of becoming a collegiate athlete

Serena Thiede, Sports Editor
Apr 9, 2025
The NCAA Transfer Portal gives athletes multiple chances of playing for their dream schools, but issues around loyalty and name, image and likeness deals have led to confused and angry fans.

[Photo] The athletic transfer portal: How far will athletes go for money and fame?

Maria Heath, Staff Writer
Apr 9, 2025
In the U.S., while we were once eager to learn, the transition from ‘Magic Treehouse’ books to an animosity for learning as adults has grown apparent for this writer.

[Photo] Transitioning from curiosity to anti-intellectualism

Lily Fleming, Staff Writer
Apr 2, 2025
House File 440 would limit annual tuition increases, as well as require universities to implement work-study programs and three-year bachelor’s programs. The bill passed the Iowa House 64-33 along party lines.

[Photo] Iowa House Bill would address the cost of college

Aidan Quinlan, Student Senate Beat Writer
Apr 2, 2025
The Iowa Firearms Coalition has worked to introduce bills that oppose gun restrictions.

[Photo] Bill that would allow 18-year-olds to purchase handguns passes House

Olivia Kuffel, Staff Writer
Apr 2, 2025
Drake hired former South Dakota State University men’s basketball coach Eric Henderson to replace Ben McCollum, who is parting with Drake to take the head coaching position at the University of Iowa.

[Photo] Drake men’s basketball hires Eric Henderson as program’s new head coach

Will Baumgartner, Staff Writer
Apr 2, 2025
The trials of online job hunting are perilous for new employment seekers, but this writer argues a few internet standards could be a quick fix.

[Photo] LinkedIn or Tinder? Either way, you’re getting ghosted

Morgen Neuhauser, Faculty Senate Beat Writer
Mar 26, 2025
Despite the theory of American Exceptionalism, this writer argues that the individualist mindset has hurt rather than helped Americans.

[Photo] America’s individualist tendencies ruined what’s left of our empathy

Veronica Meiss, Multimedia Editor
Mar 26, 2025
Reposting and activism aren’t synonymous, this writer argues. Can Gen Z learn to care about issues when they’re not trending?

[Photo] For Gen Z, political activism is just another trend

Norah Judson, Features Editor
Mar 12, 2025
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