Category: Parker Favorite
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Fields of Fear
Iowans speak out against immigration policy under new Trump Administration. When Shelby Schmitt woke up on the morning of Nov. 6, the first thing she did was check the election results from the night before. Instant fear washed over her as she read that Donald Trump had defeated Kamala Harris and been reelected president of…
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Logo wars continue: Court sides with DMACC in latest copyright ruling
A federal court has sided with Des Moines Area Community College in the latest ruling in the ongoing copyright dispute between DMACC and Drake University, which the lawsuit’s judge has called “heated” and “contentious.” Last July, Drake sued DMACC for copyright infringement, accusing DMACC of allegedly stealing their vintage ‘D’ logo. DMACC countersued for defamation, claiming Drake…
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Three More Accessible Adventures
A DAY ON THE SLOPESThe innovative TetraSki is a wheelchair-style device that allows people with spinal-cord injuries and other extremity impairments to ski independently. First developed at the University of Utah, the system is now available at more than a dozen resorts in Canada, France, Switzerland, and the U.S. The chairlift-friendly apparatus can be operated…
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Camera Ready
Biometric technology promises to (finally) make airport security smoother. It’s not your imagination: security lines really are getting longer. An average of 2.7 million passengers per day passed through U.S. airports in the summer of 2024, according to the Transportation Security Administration—a record figure that’s up nearly 9 percent from the same period in 2023. To help…
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Federal judge halts use of DMACC logo in Drake copyright dispute
A federal judge has ordered Des Moines Area Community College to cease the use of their new ‘D’ logo. The decision comes after Drake University requested an injunction as part of its copyright lawsuit filed in July. According to a ruling issued by U.S. Chief District Judge Stephanie Rose on Nov. 22, DMACC has until Dec.…
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Battle of the Ds: Drake sues DMACC, countersuit ignites legal firestorm
Drake University is suing Des Moines Area Community College, claiming it violated Drake’s copyright with its new ‘D’ logo. DMACC is counter suing Drake for defamation in response to claims made in Drake’s lawsuit. Drake sues DMACC Drake filed suit against DMACC in district court on July 8, claiming DMACC had infringed on Drake’s federally…
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Republican Civil War: What’s the future of the GOP?
The Grand Old Party has shifted dramatically since the days of Lincoln. What is the direction of the Republican Party going forward? On Wednesday, March 6, Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley dropped out of the race after lackluster results on Super Tuesday. Haley only won the District of Columbia and Vermont. Donald Trump won the…
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Drake alum Dan Marburger killed in school shooting
On Jan. 4, 2024, the small town of Perry, Iowa — located about 40 miles north of Des Moines — suffered a tragic school shooting. One student died, and seven other faculty and students were injured in the shooting. Among the wounded was Perry High School Principal Dan Marburger, who, according to eyewitness accounts, put…
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Confusion in Meredith raises questions about Drake’s emergency preparedness
On Monday, Oct. 9, at 7:18 p.m., students and faculty received a Bulldog Alert regarding a juvenile who had been flashing what was revealed to be a toy gun around Meredith Hall. Before the campus alert went out, some students and faculty in Meredith Hall fled to the basement for cover while others stayed put…
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Iowa Lawmakers Take Aim at the LGBTQ+ Community
In the 2000s, Iowa was seen as a safe haven for the LGBTQ+ community in the Midwest, but recent legislation looks to change that. Over 30 bills targeting the LGBTQ+ community were introduced this year between both the Iowa Senate and House. All the bills were sponsored by members of the Republican Party, who control…