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Dear Readers, This is the last issue of the Times-Delphic for the 07-08 academic year. There will be no more new stories posted until next August. The strike system will remain in place and the website will be checked from time to time, but the slate will be wiped clean when the new semester starts in August.…

Sports

Mark Phelps to take over as new men's basketball head coach

The spotlight of Drake University Athletics shone on Mark Phelps as he was introduced to a packed Levitt Hall as the new men's head basketball coach. At last Monday's press conference, Athletic Director Sandy Hatfield Clubb made it clear that Phelps was the man for the job and that he fit all the requirements that the Drake administration was looking for in the person to lead the program.… Post the First Comment

Features

Sign language courses offer unique knowledge to students

Have you ever been in a situation where people were signing and you did not know what to do? Do you need an extra class for next semester or are interested in learning something new? Then "Introduction to American Sign Language" is for you. This three-credit course is offered during fall semesters and is taught by Janice Hawkins, an adjunct instructor in the school of education.… Post the First Comment

News

Law students push children's bill

Five Drake University law students prepared for futures as lobbyists and legislators as they lobbied for children's rights in the Iowa Legislature this session. The students drafted five bills, recruited sponsors, attended subcommittee meetings, secured constituent support and lobbied legislators as they shepherded the measures through the Legislature.… Post the First Comment

Sports

Bulldogs dominate conference tournament third year in a row

As they did all season, the Drake men's tennis team dominated the Missouri Valley Conference, this time in the conference tournament, taking the finals from the Wichita State Shockers in a 4-0 win. In Omaha, Neb., last weekend, the Bulldogs used an opening round bye to get to Southern Illinois, who they defeated 4-2 in the semifinals of the tournament, leading to finals.… Post the First Comment

Opinion

Letter to the Editor

On Israel's Birthday, the Middle East

With the 60th anniversary of the State of Israel's founding coming on May 14, it is essential to remind ourselves of the situation in the Middle East, which seems to ebb and flow toward peaceful resolution every day. Our consciences - collective and individual - demand that we pay attention to the world around us and demand action for change.… Post the First Comment

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