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On Wednesday, the Drake University Faculty Senate voted in favor of eliminating three academic programs. The three programs were the religion major, the East Asian studies minor and the graduate certificate in evidence-based health care. Faculty Senate voted in favor of keeping six of the nine programs that were recommended for elimination. The senate is […]
In February, a delegation for the Presbytery of Des Moines traveled to the West Bank and Israel. They didn’t travel to Gaza for safety reasons, but their observations shine a light on Palestinians’ day-to-day lives. During a panel this past Friday hosted by Drake’s Middle East Peace and Prosperity Alliance (MEPPA), three members of the […]
The Drake School of Journalism and Mass Communication is made up of more than 300 undergraduate students, all with different goals and aspirations for their time as a Bulldog. For numerous students, though, the school only offers some of the classes that directly correlate with their desired career path , leaving room for new programs […]
Drake’s physics and astronomy department boasts a rich history, including graduate and former president of Drake Daniel Morehouse and a 102-year-old observatory. Today, students in the department have had opportunities to work with a professor whose work was cited in a Nobel Peace Prize in Physics and join the NASA grant-funded MISSFIT research program. The […]
At a recent town hall held for students to air their grievances and concerns regarding the recommendation to eliminate 12 academic programs, students’ minds were on the future. “As students, we all have a dream that we want to fulfill. That’s why we’re here studying,” said Alejandro Lobo, an international student studying physics. “I know […]
Former Wyoming Representative Liz Cheney, most known for her speaking out against former President Donald Trump after the Jan. 6 Capitol attack, gave the Bucksbaum Lecture address at Drake University on March 27. Moderated by Lee Ann Colacioppo, editor of the Denver Post, her and Cheney’s conversation touched on the threat of a second Donald […]
Features
Rainbow Union’s semesterly drag show is returning on April 18 from a fall hiatus due to budget cuts — but this time it’s off campus. “Unfortunately, we can’t hold it on campus, but we are still going to be able to do a spring drag show at The Garden,” said Rainbow Union president Kenji Sazawa […]
On Feb. 9, 2024, President Marty Martin released the approved room, board and fee rates for the 2024–2025 academic year. Next year, on-campus students will be paying $12,155 for room and board, according to a chart provided to The Times-Delphic by Chief Student Affairs Officer Jerry Parker. In his email to all students, Martin said […]
Des Moines native Ako Abdul-Samad (D), an Iowa Representative for District 34t, which includes Drake University’s campus, is delegating his duties as a member of the House of Representatives after 18 years of service. Abdul-Samad’s term will end at the end of the year. Although Abdul-Samad is retiring from office, he plans to keep active […]
In 2015, the live mascot program was created with Erin Bell, who was named manager of the live mascot program. Drake Athletics approached Bell following her previous involvement with Drake University as the owner of Porterhouse, the winner of the 2009 Beautiful Bulldog Contest. Bell brought Porterhouse to various athletic events, and the Drake community […]
Laura Snider is similar to most politicians: background in law, past work as a public defender, a current job as a prosecutor and deep opinions. However, her differences outweigh her similarities. Snider is among a growing number of politically active individuals who are unhappy with the government who feel the only thing left to do […]
Sports
This past week, the Drake softball team hosted the Evansville Purple Aces in a three-game series. The Bulldogs played two games on Friday, April 5 and a third game on Saturday, April 6. Going into this game, the Bulldogs secured a 2-1 series win over Illinois State University that was supposed to send them confidence […]
In their home opener at Principal Park in the 2024 season, the Iowa Cubs welcomed the Toledo Mud Hens to open a six-game homestand. The starting pitchers for the game were Bryan Sammons for the Mud Hens and Walker Powell for the Cubs. The Mud Hens started the scoring in the top of the first […]
On Sunday, March 23, West Virginia University announced they had hired former Drake men’s basketball head coach Darian DeVries. After agreeing to a five-year contract with an average annual salary of $3 million, DeVries was officially introduced as their new head coach in a press conference on Thursday, March 28. “I understand the responsibility of […]
Sport Analysis Darian DeVries was hired as the head coach of Drake men’s basketball in March 2018. DeVries spent 20 years on staff with Creighton’s men’s basketball team before getting a shot at a head coaching gig. After six years as head coach, on March 24, 2024, the DeVries era officially ended in Des Moines; […]
The Drake School of Journalism and Mass Communication is made up of more than 300 undergraduate students, all with different goals and aspirations for their time as a Bulldog. For numerous students, though, the school only offers some of the classes that directly correlate with their desired career path , leaving room for new programs […]
Commentary
As we approach the end of the school year, one thing has become readily apparent to me: The mistreatment of the LGBTQ+ students this year has been rampant. In recent years, anti-LGBTQ+ laws and attitudes have been increasing in the United States, such as Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill or organizations like Moms for Liberty […]
Since my last commentary about my medical journey, a lot has happened. My frustration is no longer with how the system treats patients, but how medical personnel do. I have been disrespected and infantilized by nurses several times over the past few months, and I believe it’s due to my age. In mid-February, I was […]
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Throughout the school year, I have been the only sports photographer for The Times-Delphic. Nearly every issue of the TD this year has featured a photo captured by me. As we near the final stretch of the school year and the conclusion of the spring sports season, it has become increasingly apparent to me that […]