BY Tuma Haji Last year, 758 first-year students enrolled at Drake University. No longer new to the challenges and excitement of starting college, many sophomore students have become accustomed to coll…
He Said vs. She Said: Living with roommates
Last year, I decided to room with some random person, and it was one of the most interesting experiences of my life. The dynamic you have with your roommate can be the most unique relationship you’ll …
Dear Brandi: How can I survive the rest of school?
Fortunately, sophomore year is just that: one year. Only one year in the grand scheme of things. That’s less than two percent of your life. Power through it!…
Dear Brandi: Why won’t he leave me alone?
OPINION BY BRANDI DYE If you would like your question included in future Dear Brandi columns, email her or DM her on Twitter (@14bad01). Q: How do I get a guy to leave me alone if he doesn’t get the …
Dear Brandi: How do I avoid getting sick this year?
Q: What do I do when I feel utterly useless to my field (theater) and like I have no talent to offer? –M.…
Professors, counselors share study tips for students
With midterms just around the corner, stress levels are increasing. The Drake University Counseling Center sees the most students starting at this time of year for all kinds of issues such as anxiety,…
Dear Brandi: How do I have peace during my nap?
COLUMN BY BRANDI DYE If you would like your question included in future Dear Brandi columns, email her or DM her on Twitter (@14bad01) Q: I am really into this guy and a friend of mine says he is inte…
How to be successful in your fantasy football team
STORY BY JACOB MCKAY Why do we want what we can’t have? Why are we so fascinated with what is just out of our reach? These are the types of deep existential questions that you will be asking after you…
Advice to freshman self: step out of your comfort zone, Des Moines has so much to offer
STORY BY MARISSA DEPINO I felt surreal as my parents left me standing in my dorm at the beginning of my freshman year. Only hours before, I had been in the car lugging all my belongings with me to sch…
Survive the first year in 10 simple steps
Opinion by Sarah Grossman Photo by Baron Cao Ok So you’re a freshman, or politically correct, a “first-year.” Welcome to the land of freedom and adventure where suddenly, everything becomes one big s…