Drake Relays Postponed Amid COVID-19 Fears
COVID-19, the name for novel coronavirus disease, is a form of the SARS virus that caused international fears of a pandemic in the early 2000’s. While SARS turned out to be containable, COVID-19 was...
View ArticleStudents and Faculty adapt to Remote Learning as COVID-19 complicates
by TRISH RICHARDS On March 25 President Marty Martin confirmed via email that Drake would be finishing the rest of the semester online due to the unprecedented spread of COVID-19, presenting students...
View ArticleRemaining students on campus relocate to Morehouse Residence Hall
All students remaining on the Drake campus have been consolidated into Morehouse and Jewett residence halls for the remainder of the semester. The move was the result of an email students received...
View ArticleDrake Students experience doubts for summer employment amidst of a pandemic
“Alternative workspace” is a catchphrase of the coronavirus pandemic. Employers and workers alike are confronting change, and student interns are no exception. The present level of uncertainty...
View ArticleCandidates experience virtual Student Senate Election
by OLIVIA HECKER The recent closure of campus has affected the operation of many on-campus organizations. One such organization that has a large impact on Drake’s student body is the Student Senate....
View ArticlePost-#PaintItBlack, pandemic is a chance to refresh equity efforts
by SARAH BOGAARDS With Drake Relays cancelled due to COVID-19, students will not gather this year to paint Painted Street, nor for the new tradition of repainting the black circle honoring The...
View ArticleThe importance of solidarity between multicultural student groups
Painted Street: important representation for multicultural groups by MADELEINE LEIGH Painted Street, one of the biggest annual events at Drake University, was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic....
View ArticleDrake Relays’ staple Painted Street cancelled due to COVID-19
Painted Street, a staple tradition of the Drake Relays, was cancelled following the decision for students to remain engaged in remote classes for the rest of the semester. No plans have been...
View ArticleBoard of Regents declares tuition freeze for public universities
by EMMA BRUSTKERN On May 4, the Iowa Board of Regents did a first reading of the proposed tuition rates for the 2020-21 academic year, recommending no increases in tuition or fees due to the impact of...
View ArticleSeveral students test positive for COVID-19 in Goodwin-Kirk Residence Hall
Recent posts on social media regarding a potential COVID-19 outbreak in Goodwin-Kirk Residence Hall have sparked fear and outrage amongst Drake University students. In response, the Drake University...
View ArticleDrake frats respond to Iowa State sexual assault protests
Last week, a student-led protest at the University of Iowa became the latest in a series of protests against sexual assaults committed by fraternity members. Students organized the protest after...
View ArticleCampus Safety Email Reports Attempted Armed Robberies at Drake
Editor’s Note: Updated on Sep. 8 A campus safety email sent out Friday, Sept. 2 reported two attempted armed robberies at Drake University late Thursday night. The email did not elaborate on details of...
View ArticleDrake students discuss feelings on gun violence and safety
Gun violence is the leading cause of death for American children, teenagers and students according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Wonder database. According to an online interest...
View ArticleAge limit debates for Congress spark amid growing health concerns of oldest...
An age limit conversation sparked across the country after Sen. Mitch McConnell froze in front of reporters, calling his age and health into question. On Aug. 30, McConnell froze for over 7 seconds...
View ArticleControversy sparked after response to death of beloved professor
Emails from senior administration honoring the deaths of business professor Deb Bishop and donor Jim Collier remind theater students of the lack of response regarding theater professor John Graham, who...
View ArticleWorlds in Collision: the state of Latino politics
By KENDALL HUNT The Latino population in America is under attack, and some are “attempting to rid the nation of it.” This was the warning of David Ayón, senior strategist at Latino Decisions, during...
View ArticleDrake hosts CNN Republican Presidential Debate
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley competed in the CNN Republican presidential debate at Drake University on Jan. 10, the final debate before the Iowa Caucuses. Haley...
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