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 ...

Have you ever wondered what happens behind the scenes in a lawmaker’s office? What do individuals experience right in the heart of policymaking? Across all 50 states at the start of each January, 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 ...

People across the Des Moines Metro area may have differing ideas of how they view Drake. How people in the local community see the University varies widely, shaped by their own unique experiences and ...

Sports Analysis Many U.S. cities of comparable size and prestige have obtained a professional sports team — why not Des Moines? I mean, it’s perfectly fair to assume that if cities like Green Bay and ...

Most of us had a lot of hobbies before we came to college. I know I used to cook and bake quite a bit before I moved here. However, some old hobbies just aren’t sustainable on campus, especially when ...

In a joint project, DEV Partners and Neighborhood Development Corporation are building new row houses on Forest Ave. The 18-unit property, designed and contracted by SHYFT Collective, will feature six ...

Covering premier sporting events is a goal for many sports journalists. This writer details his experience covering Arch Madness in St. Louis.

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 ...