by ZOE TREIBITZ Why do some traditions persist while others fade away with time? Drake has quite a few traditions, from Kissing Rock to the paint fight on Painted Street. These are often pitched to po…
Students make buttons and stickers at innovation studio
by LIZZIE DEAL Students were welcomed into the Innovation Studio on Oct. 2 to make both buttons and stickers from scratch, offering students the opportunity to harness their creative energy into somet…
New Starbucks comes to Olmsted
by CAMERON BOLTON The coffee shop in in Olmsted has undergone a brand new renovation this year. The old coffee shop has been replaced by an officially licensed Starbucks. The coffee shop located…
Over-involved can mean under-committed
I have the ability to do anything I set my mind to, and to do it well. But I can’t be the best at everything when I’m doing everything at the same time.…
Students veer from the traditional college path
Unlike Drake University journalism student Brian Carlson, the average college student doesn’t have to wait over two decades to start their degree. Unlike business major Brytani Cavil, most students do…
Sleeping in costs thousands
Only cancel class when necessary…
Students manage stress, anxiety
Health Center offers mental health services…
Des Moines offers affordable attractions for student budgets
Whether you have pocket lint or a small wad of cash, it helps to have some go-to inexpensive places to take a date or a bunch of friends.…
Alternative dating methods becoming the norm for college students
Online dating sites are better than dating TV shows, but they still have their faults.…
College life eliminates regular sleeping schedule
Student finds alternative ways to catch up on sleep during week…
Pets provide comfort, companionship for students
Whatever animal it is, we all love seeing our pets.…
Students work to pay for tuition, extracurricular activities
Due to inflation and the rising costs of just about everything, students are having a harder time paying for college and finding spare spending cash for amenities.…
Exhaustion leads to cheating
The study found that afternoon fatigue makes cheating, dishonesty and immoral action more likely with those subjects who were given the tests between 8 a.m. and noon rather than those given the test b…
Students strive to balance academics, socializing
Caught in the busy throes of Drake University, students are determined to balance work, school and all things extracurricular.…
Students balance work and play
College is known for being a time of freedom.…