BY ADDI WEAKLEY Governor Robert D. Ray, the 11th president of Drake University, passed away on July 8 at the age of 89.…
Students see debate from the inside
“Whether or not it was just because I was there, I felt like candidates were going much more at each other and also going more directly at the issues that were being asked,” said sophomore Eddie Muell…
Caucus wall provides political information, interactivity
If you have not seen the candidates yet and don’t know how to get involved, a wall all about politics-specifically, the caucuses-has gone up in Olmsted to the right of the coffee shop, just past the S…
Senate explores technology committee, approves new student organization
STORY BY BETH LEVALLEY Student Senate approved Drake Court Appointed Special Advocates as a new student organization Thursday. The group plans to merge the Iowa CASA Program’s goals with the goals of …
Caucus Roundup: Jeb Bush’s Gaffe-tastrophes
ONLINE EXCLUSIVE BY JOHN WINGERT Although many thought Jeb Bush would have a difficult time proceeding to his dynasty’s coronation, the current state of the GOP instead indicates that he may be usurpe…
Kanye West, Kim Kardashian for president, first lady in 2020
STORY BY COOPER WARNER “I’m not no politician, bro,” rapper Kanye West exclaimed nearly halfway through his 13-minute acceptance speech for the ‘Video Vanguard’ Award at the 2015 MTV VMA Awards. Taylo…
Obama Acts on Immigration Unilaterally
STORY BY KATE HAVENS Washington D.C. is heating up with President Barack Obama’s announcement of his executive action on illegal immigration. On Nov. 20, Obama outlined his plan to deal with the U.S.…
Committees, Board of Trustees to Decide on Replacement
Lack of open forum concerns students, staff and faculty…
Vilsack fit to lead Drake
Vilsack has all the necessary qualifications to continue carving the trail of success President Maxwell has initiated.…
FOUR MORE YEARS
Obama re-election not a surprise to students at election party…