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Portfolio Starting in the fall semester Drake University will open sits campus to the first class of Bright College students. The estimated 25 to 35 students will be working towards obtaining a two-year associate degree. The John Dee Bright College will offer associate degrees in integrated arts, sciences, and humanities, as well as business, organization,… Continue reading Bright College, Drake’s mission for better access to higher education

Iowa recently made national news as students returning to campus transformed their cities into COVID hotspots. Every university is handling the novel coronavirus with their own policies and practices. Higher education institutions are tracking COVID cases, yet only public institutions are required to disclose its results. In an effort to comfort and inform Iowa residents… Continue reading Iowa Colleges Combatting COVID, University policies for handling COVID

On August 5 Drake University changed the wireless network on campus from DUStudent and DUFacStaff to eduroam. Eduroam is a global wireless roaming service that allows students to connect to Wi-Fi at any school that uses it. “By switching to eduroam, Drake students, faculty, and staff can connect to a global Wi- Fi service that… Continue reading New WIFI connects Drake students to other campuses

Situated behind a basket filled with questions, a panel of eight students eagerly sat at the front of Meredith 104 waiting to help their peers learn more about internships. At 7 p.m. on September 23 the panelists began the discussion by talking about their personal experiences to the student filled room. The Magazine Center hosts… Continue reading Magazine department hosts annual internship panel for students

Reasons to Thrift As a broke college student and advocate for environmental protection I have always thrifted my clothing. Not only does it keep waste out of landfills, but it also allows you to have a unique wardrobe. The fast fashion industry is exploitative and recreates massive amounts of waste every year. Popular clothing sites… Continue reading Switch to Thrifting: Reasons to Ditch Fast Fashion

My Mental Health Journey As someone who has struggled with anxiety among other mental illnesses for as long as I can remember, the following tips and tricks are some that i’ve actually found helpful. It can be daunting to hear suggestions that seem to make little improvements while you’re struggling. Tips & Tricks Because therapy… Continue reading Tips for Improving Your Mental Health

For the past four years I have been a devote vegetarian. Well, maybe devote isn’t the right word. I’ve had my share of mistakes and mishaps. In fact, recently I learned that imitation crab, which is often found in crab rangoons, is still made of meat, just not crab meat. My point is, you can… Continue reading Becoming a Vegetarian

As queer people around the US celebrate Pride Month and remember its true origins, I am thankful to finally be in a place where I can fully embrace my sexuality. As a bisexual woman in a committed relationship to a man, my sexuality has often been invalidated. I didn’t come to terms with my sexuality… Continue reading Being Bisexual