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Veronica Meiss

Veronica Meiss, Multimedia Editor

Veronica Meiss (she/they) is this year’s Multimedia Editor, maintaining the website, socials and anything to do with video. They are currently studying multimedia journalism and politics. In her free time – if she has any – she spends it rewatching Supernatural or playing Stardew Valley.

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Last Thursday afternoon, Iowa residents gathered at the Capitol to protest a bill removing discrimination protections for transgender Iowans. Photo courtesy of Chris Morse.

Iowa residents react to anti-transgender legislation

Veronica Meiss, Multimedia Editor
Mar 5, 2025
Thousands of protestors entered the capitol this morning chanting "no justice, no peace," as the House and Senate voted. Photo courtesy of Leo Nash.

Bill ending discrimination protections for transgender Iowans passed

Veronica Meiss, Multimedia Editor
Feb 27, 2025
Students make meals at the UCook station on the north side of the dining hall.

Hubbell opinion has changed, majority of surveyed students say

Veronica Meiss and Aidan Quinlan
Feb 26, 2025
Residence halls are restriced access buildings, meaning law enforcement officers cannot access the hall without a search or arrest warrant.

[Photo] Drake outlines procedure for law enforcement interactions

Carmon Baker, Breaking News Manager
Feb 19, 2025
A writer shares a personal story about life after the election and moving forward, the exhaustion of talking about racism as a woman of color and a lesson that, when it comes to racism, people will receive what they want.

[Photo] Dealing with discomfort: a writer’s thoughts on the 2024 presidential election

Dashae Engler, Contributing Writer
Jan 29, 2025
Members of D+ perform onstage for an audience at one of their live events. Keep up with the Troupe’s future events by following their Instagram page, @drakeimprov. Photo courtesy of D+.

The power of improv keeps Drake students laughing

Veronica Meiss, Multimedia Editor
Jan 29, 2025
Arcane season two features a blissful soundtrack to accompany its combat sequences. Its popular characters offer a wave of entertainment for any League of Legends comrade. Photo Courtesy of Netflix

Season Two of “Arcane” maintains the legacy from its beginning

Veronica Meiss, Multimedia Editor
Dec 4, 2024
101 Drake students shared their opinions on the Hubbell Dining Hall in a survey sent out by The Times-Delphic. Many students expressed concerns about the food options and cleanliness at the facility.

Students, Sodexo staff discuss issues with Hubbell

Veronica Meiss, Multimedia Editor
Nov 20, 2024
This writer discovered a fondness for fall photography and the simple joy of easing one's mind under the autumn colors during fall break.

Dear Drake students: look at the pretty trees

Veronica Meiss, Multimedia Editor
Oct 23, 2024
Local floral designers celebrated their arrangements being displayed in combination with the “Beautiful Land” exhibit over the weekend.

‘In Full Bloom’ celebrates local florists

Veronica Meiss, Digital Editor
Sep 25, 2024
Ken Buhler, photographed by his wife, works on a painting for one of his collections in his studio at his home in New York. Photo courtesy of Ken Buhler.

His own spaceship: Anderson Gallery artist’s creative process

Veronica Meiss, Digital Editor
Sep 18, 2024
Artist Kim Uchiyama sits with her cousin, who came to support her on the opening night of her exhibit. Uchiyama's art explores the concept of time.

Anderson Gallery opening showcases natural beauty

Veronica Meiss, Digital Editor
Sep 11, 2024
Seniors Emma Garfoot and Elle Forsmark spend at least two days a week training to earn an EMT license in an off-campus program. Photo courtesy of Emma Garfoot.

Drake students participate in off-campus EMT program

Veronica Meiss
Apr 24, 2024
A photo of the writer's phone with their digital wallet open

Drake, and the world, is inaccessible to those without phones

Veronica Meiss
Apr 24, 2024
As her struggle continues, Meiss uses art as a medium to cope and understand everything.

Medical personnel need more empathy

Veronica Meiss
Apr 3, 2024
Blitz Day was held on March 19 in Parents Hall located in Upper Olmsted. Guests were given free Chick-fil-A and had the opportunity to participate in a raffle with prizes like a weighted blanket available. Speakers included the student body president, SAB Relays chairs and the newly announced Relays hosts. Photo by Veronica Meiss | Web Editor

Blitz Day releases Relays theme, hosts and musical guests

Veronica Meiss and Lily Wasserman
Mar 28, 2024
After being announced, Relays hosts Delaney Borja, Alex Chavez and Abboe Whittemore all say a few words. Photo by Veronica Meiss | Web Editor

Relays theme, musical guests and more announced

Veronica Meiss
Mar 19, 2024
Professors teaching politics and ethics classes have been teaching about the Israel-Hamas War in ways that encourage productive conversations. Photo by Veronica Meiss | Web Editor

How classrooms foster discussions about the Israel-Hamas war

Veronica Meiss and Eve Loehrer
Mar 6, 2024
A scar from a past surgery

Lack of diagnosis leads to years of pain

Veronica Meiss
Feb 9, 2024
DRAKE MAG won the Pinnacle award for Feature Magazine of the Year. Staff members Nate Eisenmann, Kylie Petty and Lily Eckenrode received the award at the Atlanta, Georgia convention. PHOTO courtesy of Nate Eisenmann

Drake publications take home 14 national awards

Veronica Meiss
Nov 15, 2023
THERE’S ALWAYS BIGGER FISH: like this nonpareil novel, this sui generis saga, this intergalactic prophylactic. One writer felt the midi-chlorians course through their veins as they viewed the latest installment to the “Star Wars” franchise. Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

“Ahsoka” is an amazing end to the character, despite popular belief

Veronica Meiss
Nov 2, 2023
LA FUERZA LATINA hosted a banquet featuring a mariachi band, folklórico dancers and food from Hispanic cultures. PHOTO BY Veronica Meiss | Contributing writer

Drake organizations celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

Eve Loehrer and Veronica Meiss
Oct 11, 2023
16 members of Congress are currently above the age of 80. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Age limit debates for Congress spark amid growing health concerns of oldest members

Veronica Meiss
Oct 1, 2023
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