Fall 2013

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FROM THE

EDITOR I’m pretty sure my freshman-year self wouldn’t recognize me now. Which is a good thing—I had more than my fair share of embarrassing moments during my first year. Cheek-reddening events aside, I’ve changed a lot. I’m more independent, passionate, and ambitious than I was a few years ago. Some of that happened over time, but in other cases I can pinpoint the moment the transformation happened. These changes—big and small, fast and slow—make life refreshing and engaging. At the same time, they can be really hard. Change can make you question everything, and that’s why it’s so important. Without change, there’d be no growth, no improvement. At DrakeMag, we’ve made some changes, too—which is a big deal, because we can be stubborn. Last year, we surveyed our readers and asked what they wanted in this publication. We listened, and I hope we’ve met your requests. At the Associated Collegiate Press conference last year, we took inspiration from other college magazines and professional critiques, and then applied them to our own magazine. Now, we have more Des Moines-focused stories, and all our photos were taken by Drake students. It wasn’t easy: It took a ton of planning, a little bit of pulling teeth, and a lot of determination. I’m pretty damn proud that we pushed our stubbornness aside in the interest of DrakeMag and our readers. Now it’s your turn to consider a change. Our goal in this issue is to change your mind about something. It could be a major adjustment, such as taking dairy out of your diet (as suggested in “Not Milk?” pg. 23), or starting a campaign to raise awareness for a cause close to your heart (like the guys in “Road to Awareness,” pg. 42). Maybe you’ll alter your perspective on a stigmatized group of people (such as former felons, pg. 36; or those with off-the-chart IQ scores, pg. 48). In any case, I hope something on these pages inspires you to think a little more or dig a little deeper and ultimately make some kind of change—big or small.

Kristin Doherty Editor-in-Chief

DRAKE MAGAZINE Editor-in-Chief Kristin Doherty

Art Director Claire Sedovic

Managing Editor Meagan Flynn

Photo Editor Morgan Cannata

Associate Editor Linley Sanders

Assistant Editor Kendall Wenaas

Drake Magazine | Fall 2013

Drake Magazine Behind the Scenes

Advertising & PR Manager Kassy Cheshire

I went to Brrooks Brothers to research the Gatsby line— now I’m trying to get every guy in my life to channel Gatsby a little more.

Web Executive Editor Sami Smith Associate Editor Leah Walters Assistant Editor Melissa Studach Assistant Editor Zoë Ekonomou Webmaster Zach Schrom Contributors Megan Berberich Molly Lamoureux Megan Ellis Raeann Langas Courtney Fishman Molly Longman Joey Gale Jeff Nelson Taylor Hamberg Olivia O’Hea James Jolly Peter Ripple Lauren Kassien Ruth Ronnau Stephanie Kocer Brian Taylor Kayli Kunkel Rachel Ward Paige Zidek Designers Greta Gillen Kayli Kunkel Alecia McEachran Maddi Wittenberg Olivia Curti

–Leah Walters

I wanted to focus my story more on why the FDA won’t regulate protein powders, but it was impossible to get in touch with them—thanks to the government shutdown.

During my brunch, one of the Mensans showed me the group’s Facebook page. Members post about everything, from hookup stories to religious evangelism.

-Kendall Wenaas

–Lauren Kassien

While “researching” the new Up-Down barcade for my story on Des Moines nightlife, I participated in a Mario Kart tournament—and came in dead last on every race. Pretty embarassing.

Some of the stories this fall forced me to be very resourceful with photography. My roommates quickly became used to me asking to borrow random objects to photograph.

-Paige Zidek

-Claire Sedovic

When I asked Chelsea and Chantell of The Digital Wild where they see themselves in five years, they responded: “Hoverboards.” “Flying cars.” “We’re not too good at this.” –Kayli Kunkel

Photographers Cameron Johnson Alex Peterson Allison Trebacz

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I came away from one photoshoot with battle scars— the family dog apparently wanted to help me take the photos. –Alex Peterson

During the fashion shoot we were in a beautiful studio, but decided to use the grimy staircase for part of the shoot. The models had to sit on paper towels to keep their clothes clean.

When my sources were my age, they were in prison for felonies. Writing this article taught me that the people who built themselves up from rock bottom may be the strongest and most respectable among us.

I wanted to write this story because I’ve been on the dairy-free diet for a while. It’s a lifestyle I’m very passionate about, and I was excited to have more people learn about it.

-Morgan Cannata

-Linley Sanders

-Zoë Ekonomou

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