Tag: Drake University
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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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A Decade of Talking Politics
Drake Political Review is celebrating its 10th birthday; take a look back at where it all began. “Let’s Talk Politics!” Those words marked the start of Drake Political Review. Those words — first written in the letter from the editor by co-founders and then co-editors-in-chief Brianna Steirer and Susanna Hayward — have marked what DPR…
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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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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.…