Category: Times-Delphic
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Drake Hockey looks to build club program
What started as an idea between a group of five incoming first-years has grown into a major sports team at Drake University in just four years. On Feb. 21, Drake Club Hockey held its Senior Night, where four seniors were honored. One of those seniors, Paxton Reading, was a founding member of the group as…
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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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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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Students discuss campus safety in prep for relays
Recent violence around Drake University’s campus has made some students feel uneasy about the neighborhood. However, there is no evidence to suggest there’s a substantial rise in violent crime around Drake. On Feb. 18, a campus-wide alert was sent out to all students and faculty at Drake that shots were fired from vehicles traveling southbound…
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Voters react to Biden vs. Trump rematch
President Joe Biden will take on former president Donald Trump in this year’s general election in a repeat of 2020. On March 6, Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley dropped out of the race after a lackluster performance during Super Tuesday. Haley only won the District of Columbia and Vermont while Trump won the other 15…
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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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Nikki Haley rises in polls, voters react
Former South Carolina governor and current Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley continues to gain support among the Republican Party, especially those labeling themselves anti-Trump Republicans. According to Project FiveThirtyEight, a national bipartisan polling system owned by ABC News, Haley gained about three points after her performance in the third Republican primary debate held on Nov. 8.…
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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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Young conservative voters split on Ron DeSantis as the Republican presidential nominee
The 2024 presidential election is ramping up, and all eyes are on the Republican Party as 12 candidates have officially thrown their hats into the ring to be the face of the party and challenge President Joe Biden for a spot in the Oval Office. A notable front runner is Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who…