Phantom Paint: the ghosts of Painted Streets past
BY MADDIE TOPLIFF When prospective students receive informational brochures from Drake University, one of the most promoted aspects of campus is the lively and colorful Painted Street, which dawns on …
Define Griff: why Drake’s beloved bulldog mascot is such a marketing success
Photos by Lórien MacEnulty BY LÓRIEN MACENULTY Griff seemed euphoric that a member of the Times-Delphic was at his house for an interview. He pranced vivaciously around his house, a mutilated, stuffed…
Behind the scenes of Drake’s famous Painted Street
BY ELLIE DETWEILER Drake University is well-known for its Painted Street, but what does it take for the people behind the scenes to pull off one of the extravagant highlights of the school? The Studen…
Admissions faculty member’s “all-American” journey to Drake
The story of the man admitted to Drake, the United States, the Army and now the office of admissions: but not in that order. BY KATHERINE BAUER On any given day on Drake University’s campus, the assis…
Drake: I got more than a job out of this
BY JAKE BULLINGTON Get in. Get out. Get a job.…
Humans of Drake: Relays edition
Highlighting the stories of Drake students and faculty BY HALLIE O’NEILL…
Most Beautiful Bulldog to be named on Relays Sunday
BY CAITLIN CLEMENT Drake University students show their passion and enthusiasm for Drake’s proud mascot, the bulldog, through their excitement in the days leading up to the annual Beautiful Bulldog Co…
Trafficked in plain sight
Photo courtesy of World IA Day 2017. BY KATHERINE BAUER…
Millennial v. Gen Z
BY PHONG LY With the last of the previous generation, the millennials, entering the workforce, it is Generation Z’s turn to enter the workplace. According to the Pew Research Center, millennials were …
Iowa Senate approves “fetal heartbeat” legislation, sends bill to Iowa House
BY PHONG LY The Iowa Senate approved legislation on Feb. 28 that would prevent physicians from performing abortions after a fetal heartbeat is detected. The measure was approved 30-20 and then headed …
Des Moines craft beer scene growing by the barrel
Photo by Iowa Foodie. BY SHANNON RABOTSKI In recent years, craft beer has been gaining popularity throughout the United States. An American craft brewery is any brewery that is small, independent and …
Drake journalism professor runs for seat in Iowa House of Representatives
BY MADDIE TOPLIFF Drake University Assistant Professor of Journalism Jennifer Konfrst’s passion for education extends far beyond her classes in Meredith Hall. In addition to teaching at Drake, Konfrst…