I visited Drake as a sophomore in high school. My parents and I disagree on who thought it was too early, but hindsight revealed that it was for the best. The COVID-19 pandemic hit my junior year, and ...

“Shucked,” is the newest corniest corn musical on tour. It boasts strong vocals and strong themes of family, loyalty and love. As a lifelong Iowan, I was thrilled to see a musical that represented my ...

Imagine the impossible: walkable cities and robust public transportation in America — especially here in Des Moines. For a brief moment this January, we saw what might be possible in the land of the ...

Drake printing services have seen recent changes in ownership that may lead to paper and ink shortages in the near future. Drake printing was run through Xerox until 2017, when administrators decided ...

So you came to college wanting to “get involved” and accidentally became Drake Busy? Don’t be ashamed! We’ve all been there. Drake often attracts the high-achieving academic superstar who fills their ...

When I interview faculty or administrators for the newspaper, I hear a recurring theme when I ask about different initiatives or changes to the University as a whole: ‘We want to make these changes to ...

In the hours after Drake’s second-round loss to Texas Tech in the NCAA Tournament, fans of the Bulldogs were anxious. Just last year, after a first-round exit at the hands of the Washington State ...

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After Faculty Senate voted to retain a majority of the programs recommended for elimination, Drake sought alternate solutions to balancing the University’s budget — which include decreasing retirement ...

While other people find comfort in going to church every week, I seek out religious experiences at the movies — specifically the Varsity Cinema. It’s where I saw Paul Atredies ascend to power of ...

With prices on the rise across the country for groceries, rent, tuition and more, simply getting by can be a challenge for young adults. Some recent Drake University graduates, as well as current ...

Dogtown, situated in the heart of the Drake Neighborhood, is constantly growing. New developments and marketing strategies are transforming the district, attracting locals, visitors, college students ...