White House Correspondents’ Dinner comedy justifiable
Photo by Vulture BY NATALIE LARIMER Michelle Wolf hosted the White House Correspondents’ Dinner this year and some people found her jokes offensive and unnecessary. She specifically roasted Sara…
That which cannot be named: philosophy, religion professors publish book about ineffability
BY CAMERON BOLTON Two professors at Drake University, Leah Kalmanson and Timothy Knepper, have collaborated on a book together called “Ineffability: An Exercise in Comparative Philosophy of Religion.”…
International students comment on life in the Midwest
Photo from Drake Law School BY TUMA HAJI When senior Mio Mukaiyama first got accepted into Drake University and received her student visa, she expected the Americans she met to be stereotypically happ…
On best friends and brain waves
BY CAITLIN CLEMENT Have you ever wondered why best friends shares similar thoughts, ideas and all the other “freaky” telepathic powers that seem to come with it? Some may think it’s the amount of time…
Editor-in-Chief’s farewell: Take a chance and become a leader at Drake
Photo by Juna Schmitt BY JESSIE SPANGLER Around March last year, I was agonizing over whether I should apply to be Editor-in-Chief of the Times-Delphic. I was filled with doubt. I was halfway convince…
Ramadan away from home
BY TUMA HAJI Back home in Ghana, Braimah Tayo Lawal, Jr. remembers the joy of celebrating Ramadan surrounded by his family. He recalls waking up before sunrise to pray the first of the five Islamic ma…
Pamphlet not “right way” to start dialogue
BY KATIE MOON All forms of violence, including sexual violence, must be a topic of discussion in today’s society. I do not believe anyone is really arguing against that. Things do happen on Drake’s ca…
The human behind Humans of Drake
BY ANNA JENSEN A common answer to the question “what are you passionate about?” is “people.” It makes you seem likeable, genuine, outgoing. Hallie O’Neill recognized that cliché right away, but she’s …
Pamphlet shows disappointing need for anonymous reporting
BY MELODY DEROGATIS The pamphlet heard ‘round the world.…
Letter to the Editor: Marsy’s Law for Iowa
Letter to the Editor Katie Tallett 2842 Forest Avenue Des Moines, IA 50311…
Student thinks administrators need to win back students’ trust
BY ANNA WONDRASEK The story detailing the sexual harassment experienced by a Drake alumna by former Middle Eastern studies professor Mahmoud Hamad broke my heart.…
Student Activities Board changes leadership in last spring meeting
BY HALLIE KEIPER Spring is a season of change, and that tradition holds true for Drake’s Student Activities Board. As the academic year draws to a close, SAB hosted its final meeting of the spring sem…
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An interview with @DrakeUGriff! bit.ly/2HKGvcJ https://t.co/CLKVoIqc61
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Come grab the Relays edition of the TD, and a doughnut this morning on your way to class! https://t.co/m80EZj6lsd
