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Drake basketball player Trevor Berkeley stretches over a Loyola University player on Wed. Feb. 28 in the Knapp Center.

Bulldogs lost 75-80. JOEL VENZKE | PHOTO EDITOR

The weekly student newspaper of Drake University

Vol. 134 | No. 9 | March 4, 2015

FEATURES

OPINIONS Minnesota is looking at two bills that would lower the age to 18 or 19, allowing younger college students to learn safe drinking habits early on. But is learning these habits worth sacrificing the lowered number of alcoholrelated car accidents? | Read more on page 06.

SPORTS

Drake has hit the map with a new Instagram account called @onpaintedstreet. A different student is selected each week to upload pictures from around campus featuring students, organizations, or anything they find intriguing. | Read more on page 07.

Drake Women’s Basketball took two losses in conference play this season to Wichita State and Missouri State.

These losses move the Bulldogs down from their number one ranking in the MVC two weeks before the championship tournament. | Read more on page 11.

CAMPUS NEWS

Anti-Semitic posters found on campus MEPPA and Hillel both condemn #JewHaters posters at Drake Morgan Gstalter News Editor morgan.gstalter@drake.edu @morgGstalt

A number of Anti-Semitic posters with the hashtag #JewHaters were found at various locations on Wednesday, Feb. 23, citing to be from the organization Students for Justice in Palestine.

The posters were seen at a handful of other universities across the country including University of California, Los Angeles and University of Massachusetts, Amherst, creating controversy from coast to coast.

They have been taken down since the photos were taken.

Both the Jewish and Middle Eastern communities on campus condemn the act of the posters, calling it “hateful.”

A majority of the members of Drake Hillel, the Jewish organization on campus, are in Washington D.C for the American Israel Public Affairs Committee’s annual policy conference.

Former Hillel President and senior public relations student Randy Kane called the posters ‘ridiculous and extreme.’

“We understand the right to free speech and the right to form your own political views but we will not stand hating us as a people,” Kane said during a phone conversation.

The poster said “Students for Justice in Palestine” and Kane believes they may actually be from extreme supporters of Israel.

“I think, as unfortunate as it is, they were created by supporters of Israel that aren’t us (Hillel) obviously,” Kane said.

“To be blunt, you’re going to have extremes on every conflict.

You’ll have the far left and the far right. Pro or anti-Israel. Some radical people think that anyone who doesn’t support Israel is anti-Semitic. The average Jewish student at Drake is no where near that extreme.”

It is unclear where the posters came from because students that work with the National Students for Justice in Palestine (NSJP) have also condemned the posters and claim no affiliation with the “hateful propaganda.”

Ali Jandal, a representative of Middle Eastern Peace and Prosperity (MEPPA), wrote a letter to the editor, on page five of this week’s issue.

“NSJP is not anti-Israel.

It is just pro-Palestine.

People might have assumed we are automatically proPalestine just because we discuss Middle Eastern topics.”

Ali Jandal

MEPPA representative

Jandal was worried that this “national slander campaign,” as he calls it, would reflect negatively upon his organization and that an affiliation between the posters and MEPPA would be assumed.

MEPPA works closely with the National Students for Justice in Palestine (NSJP) as a taskforce that focuses on cultural education.

“Our goal with the letter was to make sure that people don’t think we did this,” Jandal said.

“We don’t discriminate. We want people to see us for what we really are. Our goal is to walk away and use this incident to our advantage and showcase MEPPA and our true colors.”

“My first reaction was initial disbelief,” Jandal said. “I don’t know who would put up such a negative thing. Why at Drake?

What group or person would do this?”

Jandal said he had two main concerns when he first discovered the posters.

#JEWHATERS poster was found taped to a trash can outside of Meredith Hall on Feb. 23. PHOTO COURSTEY OF ALI JANDAL “First, I was worried that people would believe that the poster came out of MEPPA,” Jandal said. “Secondly, I also know of the growth of islamophobia and anti-Arab thoughts, and I was worried on behalf of the safety of my members. People can be dangerous when they have that

mentality. It seemed insensitive and ill-timed.”

Jandal stressed that MEPPA and NSJP are educational groups.

“NSJP is not anti-Israel,” he said. “It is just pro-Palestine.

People might have assumed we are automatically pro-Palestine just because we discuss Middle

Eastern topics. A majority of people look for something that pins people apart and we hope to work with NSJP to rehumanize Palestinians. We care about human rights.”

CAMPUS EVENTS

Annual J-Term fair showcases potential classes, travel seminars Morgan Gstalter News Editor morgan.gstalter@drake.edu @morgGstalt The annual January-term fair which showcase three-credit winter break options will take place on Monday, March 9 from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. in Parent’s Hall of upper Olmsted.

The fair will provide an opportunity for students to see all of the available travel seminars and some of the on-campus classes that will be open for registration and offered in January 2016.

“In general, J-term travel courses are looking to attract relatively broad audiences,”

professor Arthur Sanders said.

“Some courses are targeting particular audiences.”

The fair will have a complete list of definite travel seminars and on-campus courses that have been very popular in the past and are likely to return again.

“Some faculty have time conflicts so they will send former students to sit at the table and pass out informational sheets and email sign-up sheets for more information,” Sanders said.

While January-term classes that travel outside of Iowa are often more attractive to students, especially those who cannot spend a semester abroad, Sanders said not to count out classes that are based on campus.

Some classes, such as advanced piano ensemble, are catered to specific students and majors.

Other on-campus courses, however, often spend time exploring Des Moines and some fun classes, like one about winter birds, spend a lot of time outside.

“Professor Keith Summerville has taught a course in the past on environmental biology,” Sanders said. “Some people might be a little apprehensive but it has no prerequisites. It’s open to students who happen to be interested.”

Registration for the fall 2015 semester and January 2016 courses begins on Monday, March 30.

J-TERM FAIR Monday, March 9, 2015 3:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Parent’s Hall, upper Olmsted Registration for courses begins Monday, March 30, 2015

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# 02 | news

March 04, 2015

NEWS CAMPUS EVENTS

Best Buddies brings motivational speaker Stevie Hopkins

Co-Founder of 3E Love discussses overcoming a lifelong disease Angela Ufheil Staff Writer angela.ufheil@drake.edu @AngelaUfheil On Feb. 28, Drake University students gathered in Parent’s Hall to hear Stevie Hopkins speak.

Hopkins, who was diagnosed with Type 2 Spinal Muscular Atrophy when he was a baby, is the co-founder of 3E Love, a company he started with his sister that seeks to change people’s perceptions of individuals with disabilities. He travels around the country to share his story.

“I hope that you all learn something from it, not even learn something about disabilities, but about your own life,” Hopkins

said. “You and I are more similar than we are different.”

Hopkins added humor throughout his speech. Stories about dating personal assistants while attending the University of Illinois were popular, as were images Hopkins painted of numerous wheelchairs taking up space in college bars.

“We learned that if we sat there and looked pitiful and cute enough, someone would buy us a drink,” Hopkins said.

But Hopkins struggled with feelings of worthlessness.

“At the end of the day, I wasn’t happy,” Hopkins said. “I didn’t believe in myself.”

Hopkins’ sister, Annie, who shared his disability, was a bright point in his life. “She loves life

no matter what the challenge or adversity is,” Hopkins said.

In 2009, Annie passed away due to complications with a feeding tube, so Hopkins decided to quit his job and travel the United States to spread her ashes.

“For the first time in my life, I truly lived,” Hopkins said.

Hopkins’ travels helped him find purpose in his life, and he now keeps Annie’s legacy alive through 3E Love.

“I wanted to tell the world about her,” Hopkins said. “How she wanted to spread the message that people with disabilities can achieve and be awesome.”

Drake’s Best Buddies chapter, an organization that creates friendships between individuals with and without disabilities,

brought Hopkins to campus as a pre-cursor to the Spread the Word to End the Word week, a global campaign aimed at eliminating the use of the ‘r-word.’

“We felt it was a little too easy to just sign something,” said Conor Wells, who is president of Best Buddies at Drake. “So we wanted to have a big event before Spread the Word to End the Word week to get people thinking about why saying the ‘r-word’ could be harmful. Stevie was talking about exactly what we wanted.”

Wells said that Hopkins’ story is relatable because many college students struggle with self-doubt.

“The fact that he has a disability and was still having all these experiences may have made people realize that there’s not a

whole lot of difference,” Wells said.

Sophomore Drake student Kaitlin Lacek was surprised by what she heard during the speech.

“I expected to hear him talk a little bit more about people with disabilities, as opposed to just his experiences in college,” Lacek said. “But it was really eye opening. It allowed me to see a different perspective.”

Hopkins received a lot of laughs, but ultimately left the audience more than humor.

He left students with a hopeful message.

“I found out how to love life, and how to love myself,” Hopkins said at the end of his speech. “Life is really awesome if you want it to be.”

CAMPUS EVENTS

Global citizenship group hosts “Doing Business Across Cultures” panel

Nelson Institute prepares for undergraduate global affairs conference in April Morgan Gstalter News Editor morgan.gstalter@drake.edu @morgGstalt The Principal Financial Group Center for Global Citizenship (PFGCGC) will host a panel discussion tomorrow entitled “Doing Business Across Cultures.”

The panel will focus on how to interact in the diverse professional world and deal with businesses across different cultures.

From 7 to 8:30 p.m. in room 101 of Aliber Hall, students can interact with five professional panel regarding international

business, global investments and diversity issues in this day and age.

Claudia Schabel, Matthew Mitchell, Barbara McKenzie, Renee Schaaf and Jeffrey Kappen are all either work in international business or as Drake faculty.

Professor David Skidmore said the panel, hosted in conjunction with the Principal Financial Group, will be an excellent networking tool for students with professionals in the “real world.”

“We’re asking all of the panelists to share experiences in different cultural settings and use examples from their workplaces,”

Skidmore said.

Skidmore is also the directors of the Roland and Mary Nelson Institute for Diplomacy and International Affairs.

The institute host an undergraduate conference on global affairs from April 10-11.

The purpose of the conference is to share high-quality undergraduate research.

Students are encouraged to submit papers on international or global topics for consideration and could be awarded cash prizes up to $200.

Deadline for proposing a paper is an email submission to

globalcitizenship@drake.edu by Tuesday, March, 10.

Skidmore said students from colleges and universities across the Midwest will be in attendance, both to propose research, sit on student panels and to network with their peers.

There will be several speakers attending the conference including U.S Ambassador Joseph Mussomeli will give a simulation on the processes of U.S. foreign policy.

John Owen of the University of Virginia is the keynote speaker and will present on research regarding the politics of Islam.

Iowa Representative Zachary Nunn, a Drake alum and former director of cybersecurity policy on the National Security Council, will also present during a lunch session.

The keynote John Owen is open to the public, but those who wish to attend the conference without submitting a paper will be able to register until Mar. 28.

To register for the free conference visit www.drake.edu/ cgc/nelsoninstitute/.

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# 03 | news

March 04, 2015

NEWS CAMPUS EVENTS

Gender violence seminar tackles sexual assault discussion

Fifth annual Engaged Citizen Conference hosts keynote panel Grace Rogers Staff Writer grace.rogers@drake.edu @TheGraceRogers

This past Saturday, Drake University held the fifth annual Engaged Citizen conference.

This year’s topic, gender violence: analysis and action, featured local community leaders and activists, as well as Drake professors and students.

While some students attended the conference for class, sophomore Becky Backes participated out of interest for the topic.

“I’m just really interested in gender equality and gender violence and how those interact,” Backes said. “I want to learn more about that connection and the

local laws in and around Iowa.”

There is not that much awareness on campus about these issues,” Backes said. “Even today, with the turn out, it’s been kind of low. I think it’s important to raise awareness.”

Jeorgie Smith, a junior Broadcast News major, echoed the sentiment.

“I think that sexual assault has been such a huge thing in the media right now that Drake really needs to focus on that and move us forward,” Smith said. “It’s a timely topic that people need to be hearing about and learning about.”

The Engaged Citizen conference featured different ways for participants to learn about sexual assault, including a keynote panel and breakout sessions.

One session called “Campus

Policies for Student Victims” was presented by senior Sam Brenner

“This is something that could happen at anytime to anyone in Iowa, at Drake. We should have concrete ways that we can facilitate creating consequences for those accused.”

Sam Brenner Drake senior

and Tess Cody, the campus outreach coordinator for crisis intervention services.

“We’ve been looking into the Drake sexual conduct policy for awhile and comparing it to

what the best practices are and noticed there are some easy ways that we can create meaningful change on campus,” Brenner said. “We wanted to tell students and community members about that and invite students to come together and talk about those changes so we can find a way to make them happen.”

Cody said it’s important for students to have input for policy decision-makers.

“Making sure that the policies fit the need of the students is critical,” Cody said. “And they’re going to have really great insight into how things work on campus, so now is such a great time for students to be saying what they want to see on their campus.”

“My last session was led by Beth Younger, and she told us that we just need to be able to ask the tough questions,” Smith

said. “We need to have the hard conversations and just get people out and talking and starting the movement forward.”

Brenner and Cody have started a way to make change, by asking the student body what changes they would like to see in Drake University’s sexual conduct policy.

“This is something that could happen at anytime, to anyone in Iowa, at Drake,” Brenner said.

“We should have concrete ways that we can facilitate creating consequences for those accused.”

“Student voices are an important missing key at times,” Cody said. “Not just at Drake, but across different campuses.”

Students who want to provide input can attend a meeting in the Medbury Hall Honors Lounge on Mar. 10 at 7:30 p.m.

THE ENGAGED CITIZEN CONFERENCE Gender Violence: Analysis and Action took place in Parents Hall this past Saturday. The conference featured a keynote panel of Iowan professionals with experiences in the law, education and security systems. (Pictured left to right:) Bonnie Campbell, Nate Monson, Joy Moore and Binnie LeHew. Not pictured: Scott Law. JOEL VENZKE | PHOTO EDITOR

STUDENT SENATE

Senate helps fund PRSSA’s regional conference

South Asian Student Association heads to St. Louis University for spring show Beth LeValley Staff Writer beth.levalley@drake.edu @bethlevalley

The Senate designated $3,932.80 to the regional conference of the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA).

Expecting 200 attendees, the event from April 10-12 plans to host 10 nationally known speakers that will talk about public relations, marketing, advertising and other journalism topics.

PRSSA has already raised approximately $9,000 through other sponsorships and fundraisers but needed extra help to cover travel and hospitality fees for speakers.

“We’re hoping that restaurants around Des Moines will want to advertise at our event” said Taylor Rookaird, a regional conference co-coordinator and member of

PRSSA. “If they do, that will bring in more funding as well.”

“These speakers all graciously waived their speaking fees,” Rookaird said.

Registration for the event is $75 but covers the cost of three breakfasts and a networking dinner.

The conference has only been held in Iowa one other time and has never been held in Des Moines.

Kelly Tafoya, a regional conference co-coordinator and member of PRSSA, spoke about marketing Des Moines to students all around Iowa.

“We want them to see Des Moines the way that we all fell in love with Des Moines,” Tafoya said.

The Senate also approved the $2,900 funding request of the South Asian Student Association (SASA) for a trip to St. Louis University’s spring show.

The show includes a combination of folk dance, classical dance and folk song,

and it also provides a networking event for South Asian students.

SASA welcomes any student to go on this weekend trip to St. Louis.

“St. Louis University has a South Asian or Indian population of six percent,” said Nikita Khara, President of SASA. “Drake’s purely Asian population is six percent.”

With such a small population on Drake’s campus, SASA feels like they need to go to a larger university in order to reconnect with their culture.

“I speak a language that is actually common around the world,” Darpan Mehta said, SASA’s first-year representative.

“When I went home, my mom was like, ‘what happened to you? You don’t know your own language!’

You lose touch from where you came from when you’re not around your culture.”

After help from St. Louis University students and the refinancing of travel costs, the Senate distributed $3,450 to

SASA’s cause.

Senate also approved the use of $25,000 in reserve funds in order to allocate more money to future student organizations.

“This year has been a really unusual year,” Treasurer Kevin Maisto said. “One-time funding requests haven’t been necessarily one time.”

In the future, the Senate may have to re-appropriate certain funds or be more wary of the funds they have. But, for now the Senate is taking this action positively.

The next executive Senate meeting will cover finances to clarify any questions this funding allocation has brought up.

“More organizations are coming to the Senate for help,” Treasurer Maisto said. “For example, La Fuerza just got approved last week and they already want to do events and activities.”

The Drake Tennis Club requested funding for their section tournament in Overland

Park, Kansas. The tournament will host four pools of 16 teams in the Missouri Valley Conference.

The $634 request will cover hotel and vehicle costs for the weekend.

There will be a national conference in Arizona after the tournament, and the club hopes to travel there as well.

“It’s hard to say, but as long as we can pull out a win against Missouri, we have a chance (to go to Arizona),” Austin Brandes, coPresident of the tennis club, said.

The Women’s Ultimate Club is traveling to Iowa City for an indoor tournament and requested funds for travel and hospitality costs. The wins and losses will count towards their effort to go to nationals.

“Last year we were one game away from going to nationals,” Grace Boatman, a member of the Women’s Ultimate Frisbee Club said. “We feel like we have a good chance of going to nationals this year.”

# 04 | opinions

March. 04, 2015

OPINIONS IN MEMORIAM

Star Trek legend Leonard Nimoy leaves mark on industry Leonard Nimoy passed away in Los Angeles on Friday morning at the age of 83. His interests were many and his career was rich, but he is most synonymous, with Spock.

I think few people who haven’t seen Star Trek fully understand the fascination with Spock. Many peoples impressions will probably center around the logical stoic Vulcan that became the icon for the show.

But Spock’s logic, his banter with the ever impulsive captain James Tiberius Kirk, played by WIlliam Shatner, was only the surface of his character.

Nimoy always admitted that he enjoyed playing the outsider alien-human hybrid on the bridge of the U.S.S. Enterprise.

As the ships chief science officer, Spock was almost always the one

with the solution to seemingly insurmountable problems.

His unique character and the assistance it brought to challenges to the crew was immediately seized upon by fans.

Nimoy was able to speak both on camera and off in such a way that carried wisdom. This lent to his characters ability to offer guidance to the crew through logical argument.

But the most pivotal moments in Nimoy’s character are those with such profound emotion that Nimoy pulled off without violating the feel the character.

The friendship Spock developed with Captain Kirk, and Nimoy’s performance of Spock culminated in brief moments of humanity that were made all the more valuable by their rarity. My favorite would probably be in

Amok Time, Episode 5 of Season 2, after apparently killing Kirk he calmly and logically lines out his

perceived guilt to Doctor McCoy, but after being notified of Jims survival, a bright uncharacteristic smile jumps across his face with the line “Jim!” rapidly replaced with a look of horror for his

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emotional outburst in front of his rival Doctor McCoy. Nimoy himself was not always enthusiastic about the role that became the icon of his career, and how cemented it was in the minds of his fans. However, he was one of the few original actors at the conventions and meetups that seemed to respect and appreciate his fans.

Nimoy was able to prosper after his performance as Spock ended. He directed “Star Trek III: The Search for Spock” and “Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home,” and the comedy “Three Men and a Baby.”

He had appearances on shows such as “Fringe” and “Big Bang Theory,” and “Mission Impossible” and voiced characters such as such as the “science advisor” in “Civilization IV.”

Much like Spock, Nimoy was a multitalented man, who wrote two autobiographies; “I am not Spock” and “I am Spock,” and a a book of poetry, “A Lifetime of Love: Poems on the Passages of Life” and a book of photography, “Shekhina.”

Spock was a Legend. Leonard Nimoy was genuinely nice and relatable person, whom I’ve had the fortune of meeting briefly twice and a brilliant actor. The world will be less for his passing.

But to mourn his death, rather than to celebrate his life, would be most illogical.

Adam Ebel Staff Writer adam.ebel@drake.edu

ENTERTAINMENT

Reese’s peanut butter popcorn? Yes, please! Movie’s “50 Shades” of abuse College kids work on pretty much every piece chocolate and a normal Hershey hard.

Classes, homework, extracurriculars, friends, the list goes on. It’s easy to be overwhelmed with everything and start to feel absolutely gross.

Once in a while, you have to step back, acknowledge the fact that you climb 15 flights of stairs every day, and treat yourself. And when you do, it should be with something so mind-numbingly delicious that you forget how to speak. I’m proud to announce that I have found this treat, a salty, chocolatey, nutty concoction that can only be described with a single word: yes.

I was on my newly created Pinterest account, searching hungrily for something to write about this week, when I stumbled across what sounded like absolute heaven. Popcorn with Reese’s peanut butter cups, Reese’s pieces, and two different kinds of chocolate. TWO. I obviously had to make it, and was not disappointed.

This popcorn is pretty much heaven. All the flavors worked together in ways that only chocolate and peanut butter can. There was white chocolate

of popcorn, and the Pieces and Peanut Butter Cups were nice surprises. I fell in love immediately. Roommate was at a loss for words and mumbled something that sounded like a John Green quote. Yes, this is THAT good. The only issue is that it’s a bit messy and I have chocolate on my keyboard at the moment. Don’t eat this while typing a paper, in other words.

Any other time, it is highly recommended.

The recipe makes a lot, and Roommate and I were only able to finish about half before we got full. This is popcorn, after all, which contains fiber. (So it’s basically health food.) It did take about 20 minutes to make, but I did everything right from my dorm.

It should be noted that I changed a bit to make this recipe dorm-friendly. It was easier to mix everything in a gallon-sized plastic bag than in a bowl. I left out the Puffs because I just don’t like ‘em. And I didn’t have any sort of chocolate or peanut butter chips, so I melted two Cookies and Cream bars for the white

RECIPE

Repeat until melted. Drizzle the popcorn mixture with melted white chocolate and toss until everything is coated. Sprinkle with the Reese’s Pieces.

6 cups popped popcorn 1 bag unwrapped mini Reese’s cups, cut in half 1 cup Reese’s Puff cereal 1 cup Reese’s Pieces 1/2 cup white chocolate chips 2 teaspoons shortening, divided 1/4 cup peanut butter chips 1/4 cup chocolate chips

INSTRUCTIONS Mix popcorn, Reese’s cups and cereal in a large pan lined with waxed paper.

In a microwave safe bowl, combine white chocolate chips and one teaspoon shortening.

Heat for 30 seconds and stir.

bar for the chocolate chips. Not exactly classy, but it worked! I also used regular peanut butter, meaning everything I needed was available in the C-Store. However, if you have the chocolate and peanut butter chips, use those.

My other note is that shortening is important, so don’t skip it. It’s what makes the chocolates runny enough to drizzle.

If you have a microwave and no peanut allergy, you need to make this. It’s really that simple.

Shelby Jensen Staff Writer shelby.jensen@drake.edu

Place the pan in the refrigerator and let set for about five minutes. Remove from the refrigerator and break into chunks.

In another microwave safe bowl, combine the peanut butter chips and 1/2 teaspoon shortening.

Heat until melted. Do the same for the chocolate chips. Drizzle the popcorn chunks with the melted peanut butter and chocolate chips. Let it set again.

Store in an airtight container.

POPCORN is the perfect snack. PHOTO

BY SHELBY JENSEN | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

CORRECTION: In the Feb. 25 issue the article “Writing Workshop aims to improve student skill,” linked to the incorrect website.

To make a reservation with the writing workshop in advanced please visit library.drake.edu/writing-workshop

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On Feb. 13, the movie adaption of the erotic novel Fifty Shades of Grey, by E.L. James, was released in the U.S. Following the release, the movie and novel has received a public uproar of criticism due to the questionable relationship of the main characters, Anastasia Steele and Christian Grey.

Christian Grey enjoys the sexual practice BDSM which involves dominance and submission, roleplaying, restraint and other interpersonal dynamics.

Ana Steele is a recent college graduate who is sexually inexperienced but becomes Christian Grey’s “submissive.”

Many groups have negatively interpreted the dominant and submissive relationship between Ana and Christian. Domestic violence has been a prominent issue in today’s society, specifically on college campuses.

I recently finished reading the novel Fifty Shades of Grey and saw the movie version as well. I originally had no interest until several of my classmates told me how much they enjoyed the trilogy. When I was reading the book, I personally did not see the domestic violence aspect people had been talking about.

When I saw the movie, I was shocked at how violent the film actually came across. I was “Fifty Shades of irritated.” People always say “the book is better than the movie” and in this case I believe the statement to be true but in a different way.

In the print version of Fifty Shades of Grey the reader has the inner monologue of the main character Ana Steele as well as

email exchanges between her and Christian Grey. Author E.L. James uses Ana’s inner monologue and the email exchange to explain what BDSM is and the way Ana and Christian would practice it.

I interpreted the monologue and emails by James as a way to show that BDSM was not meant to actually hurt someone but as a way to build trust between two people during sexual acts.

The movie version did not have Ana’s monologue or the email exchange that goes into deeper detail of BDSM and their relationship. Without this depth, on screen, it looks like Ana is being manipulated and controlled by a billionaire psycho who wants to beat the crap out of her.

A domestic violence group called #fiftyshadesisabuse says the Fifty Shades of Grey franchise “advertises it as a love affair and erotic sex — what it’s really about is abuse and violence, and the grooming of a young girl into sadistic sex.”

Recently, a freshman at the University of Illinois-Chicago has been accused of sexually assaulting his 19-year-old female classmate during what prosecutors said Monday was a reenactment of the movie Fifty Shades of Grey without her consent.

Domestic violence and rape are serious crimes occurring far too often to people all around the world. I can see how #fiftyshadesisabuse believes the media glamorizes sex but whether BDSM is “sadistic” or not is up to an individual’s personal interpretation.

In the end, this book should not have been made into a movie.

There are so many different parts that make the whole it is hard to turn it into something a person can watch and understand in two hours.

Lauren Stanton Staff Writer lauren.stanton@drake.edu @lauren_stantonn

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March 04, 2015

OPINIONS HUMANS OF DRAKE

Humans of Drake Each week photographer Sam Fathallah will be capturing moments around campus that involve a member of the Drake community. Check back each week to read more.

OLIVIA YOUNG

First-year, Graphic Design and Advertising “What were you laughing about just now?”

“I’m on Tumblr. There was a little bird running on an escalator and it just kept running. I’m easily amused.”

“So what are you doing on the ground?”

“I love sitting on the ground, I actually sleep on the ground sometimes. See, when I’m on the ground I feel like I can’t fall.

That’s one of my biggest fears, falling. I remember when my little sister went to the edge of a bridge and that scared me to death. I guess on a deeper level, I don’t like falling in the same way I don’t like failing. I like to spend my life on level ground where I can’t hurt myself, where I have an understanding of where I am.”

ENTERTAINMENT

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Books to movies: Read it before you see it Posters not representative “Yeah, the book was way better than the movie.” Admit it, it’s usually true. When it comes down to it, most of the movies we spend our hard earned minimum wage to see are adapted from books.

Everything from “The Imitation Game” and “Monuments Men” to “Wild” and “Inherent Vice” have a literary work behind them. But is it really necessary to read the book before the movie?

First off, reading is good for you. Especially reading that you choose to do. Not the monstrously boring pile of paper and ink that you “read” for your history Area Of Inquiry credit.

Self-motivated reading is reading that you do because you’re curious about the story.

Reading engages the mind. It makes you imagine the narrative.

With a movie, the imagining is done for you. When you spend time getting involved in a story, you are more connected with it.

Next, I would say that if you read a movie’s respective book, you are actually getting a different story. Any time a book is adapted, large portions of the

plot and characters are omitted.

It’s simply impossible to fit a 300 novel into a two-and-a-half hour movie. If you take the time to read a book, you get details and facets that are never found in the movie. Yes, you’re getting a similar story, but you’re getting the light version.

On top of that, if you read the book, then in some cases, I think you’re not only getting a different story from that of the movie, you’re getting a better story. So many times a motion picture is less related to its novel than I am to Morgan Freeman. Hollywood writers often have different priorities than novelists, whether it be money or a concise story.

Because of this, sometimes the overall plot line of the movie can turn out to be substandard (and somewhat unrelated to the book).

Think of it this way: You could go to high school, or college, but you cannot claim to know what one is like by experiencing the other. The same is true for movies and the books they came from.

All movie-based books are made into movies for a reason

­someone enjoyed the book.

— If you read the book, you will have a better perspective on why someone else decided to make it into a movie. It shows that the book had a good enough story for a company to spend $100 million to bring it to life.

Yes, reading will take more time, and more effort. But to me, it’s worth it.

Hudson Webber Staff Writer hudson.webber@drake.edu

of organization’s mission Recently on campus our organization has spotted several posters depicting students who work with the National Students for Justice in Palestine (NSJP) organization as terrorists and “Jew Haters”.

MEPPA, the organization I am referring to, works closely with NSJP and we are appalled that anyone would make such a baseless and hateful claim.

This is hateful propaganda which does not reflect our views at all.

This is our official statement about the posters around campus.

“Multiple posters have been put up on Drake University’s campus by an unknown individual or group fashioning the words Students for Justice in Palestine alongside pictures of terrorism and the phrase #JewHaters.

As an organization that works with the National Students for Justice in Palestine (NSJP) movement, the Middle Eastern Peace and Prosperity Alliance

(MEPPA) strongly condemns this action. These posters are inaccurate, narrow-minded and blatantly hateful.

The goal of MEPPA is to educate individuals about Middle Eastern culture, history, and current events in the hopes of taking significant steps toward peace. Neither MEPPA nor NSJP segregates based on race, gender, physical ability, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion or mental ability.

As a group that emphasizes the necessity of action through non-violent means we take these posters very seriously.

Unwarranted, hateful statements like this one seen today can lead to nothing but increased tensions and the potential for harm upon student activists.

The incident has been reported to the university administration and we are confident the issue will be dealt with appropriately.”

- Ali Jandal, MEPPA

SOCIAL ISSUES

Classroom joke emphasizes wrongfull favoritism, larger issues At the beginning of the semester, one of my professors had us brainstorm things that professors do that we like or don’t like. She left the room while we talked so that we could come up with an honest list of what we expected out of a professor at Drake.

After all, since we’re paying upwards of $40,000, shouldn’t professors be doing what they can to make sure our expectations are met?

We started with a list of things we like about good professors – clear expectations, fair grading and willingness to meet with students were items at the top of our list. When the timer buzzed, we moved on to things professors do that we don’t like.

A girl in my group mentioned she hates when teachers are

sexist. Jokingly, I added that I don’t really mind sexism if it’s in my favor. Everyone giggled and we went back to compiling our list.

I didn’t think much of the comment until last week, when a friend was telling me about her teacher favoring men. I replied, saying all the right things: yes, it was horrible that the teacher would favor men, yes, this teacher should be fair to all students regardless of gender.

But why were my comments so drastically different? When the situation hypothetically favored women, I laughed it off with a joke and everyone laughed. But when the situation put me at a disadvantage, strictly because of my gender, that made me really mad.

I have no problem declaring

myself a feminist, but I’m a little exasperated that I even have to make the distinction. Instead of having feminists and nonfeminists, shouldn’t we be able

to just agree that everyone likes equality and call it good? You would think this would be a great idea, but not everyone sees it that

way.

I just told you that we should all want equality, but here I am sitting in class joking that as long as they’re favoring my side, a sexist professor is just fine by me.

What’s worse is that I thought nothing of this, and neither did any of my classmates (even the males). And that is exactly the problem. Even those of us who say we stand for gender equality could be doing a little bit more to make sure it actually happens.

If we really expect to accomplish equality anytime soon, we need to make a conscious effort to do so.

This doesn’t mean sharing “Ten Times Emma Watson Was the Most Badass Feminist on The Planet” to your Facebook wall.

This doesn’t mean agreeing in your head and thinking “yeah,

that makes sense,” while you read this article.

We need to realize where the problem lies. Yes, women make less money than men who do the exact same job. Yes, men are more likely to be hired than a woman applying for the same job who has the exact same qualifications.

Yes, men are assumed to go to work while the woman stays home from work to take care of the kids.

And no, none of these are fair.

But if we want to change the big things, we have to start with the small things.

Emily VanSchmus Opinions Editor emily.vanschmus@drake.edu @vansmooches

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March 04, 2015

OPINIONS NEWS

Lowering the drinking age would create higher risk for teens Two Minnesota bills propose dropping the drinking age to 18 or 19

Sydney Watson Staff Writer sydney.watson@drake.edu @sydwats The nationwide drinking age used to be 18, but then the country decided to change the age to 21. This resulted in a 78 percent decrease in deaths of people younger than 21 in drunken car crashes.

The number of those under 21 dying in alcohol-related crashes declined 46 percent in the past decade as well. Minnesota has recently resurfaced the issue by proposing the lowering the drinking age back down to 18.

State Representative Phyllis Kahn is the chief advocate. She has tried in the past to lower the drinking age without success. She now has two new bills she will present, both of which advocate

for persons under 21 to be allowed to drink in restaurants and bars.

One bill proposes that those 18 and up can drink, but only with their parents, guardian or a person of age (like the Wisconsin law).

The other bill, which Kahn favors, proposes that those 18 and up would be able to drink without a parent, guardian or person of age present.

Neither bill allows anyone under 21 to purchase alcohol from a store. Kahn’s main reasoning behind lowering the drinking age is to teach young adults how to drink responsibly in public settings, so they are not stocking up on alcohol and binge drinking behind closed doors.

House Commerce Chairman Joe Hoppe said college faculty and administrators have reported that since the drinking age was raised to 21 their “binge drinking in college (is) as much or more than ever.”

He says he is on board of lowering to 19, but not 18. This distinction would ensure that the new law only affects college students and not high school students.

Over 130 university presidents and chancellors from across the nation have signed a statement that is part of the Amethyst Initiative. The initiative states

that the current drinking law is not working as well as it could, and that the legal drinking age should be reconsidered.

State Representative Erik Simonson of Duluth, Minnesota is the co-sponsor of the bill.

Simonson does not, however, necessarily advocate for the bill.

“The only reason I signed on to it — and I did two years ago, too — was (because) it does prompt a lot of calls and emails and questions, and those are great conversations we need to be having,” Simonson explained this on Feb. 22 in a meeting with News Tribune board members.

Governor Dayton, as well as the Department of Public Safety, are not advocating for the proposition to lower the drinking age. “I think we are better off staying where we are,” the governor said to Doug Beldon, of TwinCities.com on Feb. 5.

“I haven’t talked to any of the legislators about it, I don’t have an etched-in-concrete position, but this debate has been going on appropriately for many years now, and the middle ground comes down to: It should be 21, where it is now.”

Teaching young adults how to act in a public setting with alcohol and working to decrease the college binge-drinking problem are great ideas that Representative

Kahn has brought to the table.

However, being a 19 year old college female myself, I see these issues and hear what she is proposing, but I would have to side with the governor of Minnesota on this one.

The statistics are there. Drinking and driving and drunken car crash death rates have tumbled since the legal age has been raised to 21.

I agree that young people do not know how to drink casually in a public setting, but simply changing the age does not get rid of the problem.

I fear the bill will advocate the start of unhealthy drinking patterns for even younger people. Right now the average teenage boy starts drinking at the age of 11, and teen girls begin trying alcohol at the young age of 13. I am worried that if this law is passed, these ages will sink even lower as time progresses.

NEWS

Over-sexualization of women is fault of the media and societal norms Catcalling and sexual harassment has always been a problem for women. However, within the past decade, both of these have become much more prominent and much more common. In today’s society, women, as a whole, are overly sexualized in the media; this is why women are getting objectified and sexually harassed in their day-to-day lives.

The abundance of magazines, commercials, most media actually, is harmful to our communities.

For example, the beautiful women on Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition wearing revealing bikinis: they most likely do not have immense swimming abilities.

Real swimmers have broad shoulders, thick thighs, and a small amount of cleavage due to the harsh training, but these female

swimmers are not on the covers.

The covers of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition display models - women with large breasts, a tiny waist and round rump. The models are dainty, sexualized women for men to lust over.

These women aren’t representing a sport. There’s no reason for them to be on Sports Illustrated.

Regardless, this version of Sports Illustrated is 10 to 15 times more popular than a regular copy of Sports Illustrated. “[The swimsuit edition] sells more than 1 million copies on the newsstands,” said Business Insider. The amplitude of male demand for sexy and objectified women is ridiculous.

America also has Ultimate Fighting Championship Octagon girls wearing bikini tops and shorts that are smaller than your grandmother’s drawers. They strut around the ring: “It’s the eye

candy,” said Danny O’Sullivan in his article Rockin’ Rio: Meet The UFC’s Brazilian Octagon Girls.

But these women do absolutely nothing for a UFC fight. They are strictly hired to be sexually appealing.

I’m sure the male population appreciates the day-to-day “eye candy” that women serve as. The industry seems to be making more than enough money in revenue. But this is not ethical.

This cultural norm is altering male minds of reality. Little boys and girls are growing up seeing sexy, passive women and strong men on magazine covers. Children grow up seeing women with big boobs and thick butts on TV, in magazines, posters, calendars and online. They don’t see strong women that take a stand and make a difference in this world.

This sense of male dominance

and the norm of lusting over essentially naked women is the culture these children are raised in.

It’s no wonder some men don’t think catcalling is sexual harassment.

They’ve grown up with women being seen as something for their pleasure.

People can no longer tell the difference between being friendly and sexually harassing a woman through catcalling. I firmly believe this is the main reason that women have experienced an increase of sexual harassment.

No genuine human wants to use or objectify people. However, society is telling people that it’s the norm, so people have become gradually susceptible and less aware of sexual harassment and what it really is. Sexualized media and the display of primarily naked women in everyday life are

not only hurtful to women, but also one of the causes of sexual harassment in today’s society.

Women of all ages need to look up to strong, independent women, not thoughtless, passive Barbies.

Victoria Tramp Staff Writer victoria.tramp@drake.edu

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Community member responds to article about new pharmacy law Questions raised about student stance in pharmacy legislation change My husband and I, both semi-retired, live in the Drake neighborhood. We spend a lot of time on the campus, at the library and attending the music recitals.

We also read the TimesDelphic.

I wanted to respond to your recent opinion piece. in the Feb. 18 edition titled “Restrictions on Hydrocodone worth the extra effort I could not tell what the thrust of your discussion was.

Are you supportive of the new law? Or are you just in a quandary as you anticipate the added challenges resulting from this law, problems you soon will face?

At this point in history, only a pathological Pollyanna would believe a law could change anything in our culture for the better.

Beyond the problems the law may cause pharmacy workers, you might consider this sideeffect to the opiate addiction problem: I have a 94-year-old aunt in the Chicago area.

She resides in a retirement housing community. Her vision and hearing are excellent. She still drives.

But she is also in continual pain because of a spinal condition. For that, she relies on hydrocodone.

She can only tolerate a minimal amount – an amount that barely controls the pain.

With a higher dosage, one that would alleviate the pain she becomes vulnerable to bowel blockages, something that nearly killed her a few weeks ago.

Her other problem? She used to be able to call in refills and have a friend pick it up. Now, thanks to this lovely law, she cannot.

Every time the scrip runs out, she must drive to the doctor’s office, and then to the pharmacy – every month.

Doesn’t matter what the weather is like or how ill she is.

This law that you’ve put so much faith in sure doesn’t do much for folks like her.

A doctor she’s had for many years, who clearly knows what is appropriate for her and a pharmacy that also knows her and her circumstances can do nothing.

All because of a single law that upholds the charade of “helping” addicts by making it harder for

them to get their fix.

All because of scoundrels like Bauder’s pharmacist, who will serve time in a country-club prison for what he’s done to the addicts themselves and to people who are most vulnerable, those who need the drug. Like my aunt.

All because of people who do not believe in holding others accountable for their actions or insisting that people take responsibility for themselves.

You are too young to understand this, but our society has chosen to deal with the “elderly issue” by herding the old folks into health-care warehouses.

Their medical issues are dealt with, to the point of beating those issues into the ground.

All other elements of the seniors’ lives and souls are little more than ignored. And that’s if they are blessed enough to live in a quality nursing home. On their own or in a retirement community it is a different matter.

Here’s something else I’ve encountered the past few years.

Big Pharma can always be relied on to market the same ol’ meds for new conditions. Hot flashes,

smoking cessation, shyness, etc.

What their glam-ads don’t mention is that these drugs are just repackaged psychiatric meds.

So, the ignorant patient fills a script, having no idea that they are about to embark on a course – one unlikely to ever end, (though they don’t know that yet) – of antidepressants or anti-psychotics.

People are enthralled with the ads. They promise so much.

And whether or not the presenting problem ever resolves, they can’t figure out where the akithesia or tardive dyskinesia, or other side effects are coming from, or why they are unable to even titrate and get off the junk.

They are stuck (read: dependent) and don’t understand.

NO ONE has told them they are taking psych meds – not their doctor and not the pharmacist.

The responsible buck will continually be passed back and forth and the poor patient, who probably won’t be helped by the med anyways, is stuck in the middle. This is not right.

Only the med companies win – as usual – though plenty of others get a piece of the pie (read: docs

and pharmacists and lawyers).

I’d be curious to know if pharmacists-in-training are given any training in ethics.

Do you feel any obligation to tell a customer what’s really going on? Do you actually believe their doctors are in a full-disclosure mode at all times?

Your kids will be running the show one day. And one day, you too, will be elderly and at the mercy of the younger crowd.

Now, you have the vitality of youth that largely precludes an understanding and appreciation of the challenges people face later in life.

But you’ll see, as they say.

Much of life is learning who not to put your faith in. I come from the 60s generation. We questioned everything.

I am amazed at how sadly and ridiculously all those urgent causes succumbed to greed. And why subsequent generations chose to follow suit.

Thanks for your attention.

Desiree Effner

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March. 04, 2015

FEATURES CAMPUS LIFE

Students take advantage of international travel opportunities Adam Rogan Sports Editor adam.rogan@drake.edu @Adam_Rogan

Drake University’s study abroad program impacts many students as they travel the world, see exotic sights and immerse themselves into a new culture.

The motivations for students’ traveling abroad varies but almost always students look forward o the adventure ahead.

“All of the students really seem to enjoy it,” professor Elizabeth Robertson said.

Robertson led a January Term last month to India, where she, Professor Tim Knepper and a group of students traveled across India in the hopes of gaining a greater understanding of Indian culture.

“We’re trying to give students a first-hand exposure to some of the complexities of Indian society, the complications of the colonial history that lead to some issues in the present, the very rich fabric of religions that exist sideby-side, not always comfortably in India,” Robertson said.

The course, entitled “Developing Democracy: Critical Political, Social and Religious Issues: India on the Eve of Independence, 1945-47: Reacting to the Past,” focuses on teaching students about the distinct cultural differences between the two countries.

Senior biochemistry, cell and molecular biology major McKenzie Leier studied abroad in Uganda during the summer of 2013, a trip that challenged her comfort level.

Still, her decision to go abroad and the revelations after she returned reflect those of Robertson.

“I wanted to go abroad to get

more international exposure and understand how (learning works) in an international context,” Leier said.

“I chose the Ugandan program because it was a lot more immersive and you spend the whole program with Ugandan students so you get to hear their perspective on everything and you also get to make friendships that have sustained over a couple years.”

The Ugandan program itself focused on fostering sustainable development, which doesn’t necessarily align with Leier’s BCMB major, but she felt that much of what she learned came outside of the traditional learning environment and through experiencing Uganda as a whole.

“It helps you look at American culture through a different lens and you can kind of have an introspective (look at) certain cultural practices that you do,” Leier said.

This is a concept that Robertson agrees with, as she has seen it first-hand in her travels.

“To know that there are ways of living and ways of thinking and being in the world that are other than what we have here, to get a sense of a wider world.

That’s a large part of it, I think,” Robertson said.

“You not only come to understand, perhaps, another country or other peoples a little bit better, but I think you also get a perspective on your own country.”

This change in setting should be beneficial to junior Rebecca Brown as well, as she travels to Paris, France for a May-Term at the end of this school year.

Brown, a public relations major, said she is looking forward to experiencing a country and a city with such a rich history.

“I’m just kind of glad to see the

QUTB MINAR is located in New Delhi, India and is the secondest tallest minar in India. It is surrounded by a many historic and ancient ruins. Toogether this collection of artifacts is known as the Qutb complex. COURTESY OF TIM KNEPPER world. I’ve never been to Europe before, so that’s really exciting,” Brown said.

The history and portrayal of Paris in the media has given ‘The City of Love’ a mystified image around the world.

However the class hopes to illuminate and refine the arnished depiction.

“It’s an English course, so we’re going to read certain passages and then go to those

places where they were written and how that portrays certain sights,” Brown said.

All three of these Drake women have gone, or will go, to vastly different countries with diverse purposes, but they look to their experiences as formative in their lives.

“I think you learn a lot more about yourself from studying abroad as well as the other culture,” Leier said.

Becoming a part of another culture, even if only for a short time, is what those who study abroad feel is most beneficial.

There are still May-Terms classes open for enrollment.

More information can be found at www.drake.edu/ studyabroad and www.drakehorizons.symplicity.com should be used when signing up for a trip.

STUDENT LIFE

New social media account sheds light into student life, involvement Zachary Blevins Staff Writer zachary.blevins@drake.edu @ZDBlev

As if students aren’t already electronically active enough, Drake University’s Office of University Communications is encouraging students to bring campus life to Instagram.

Each week, a Drake student controls the university’s Instagram account, @onpaintedstreet, and has the opportunity to showcase his or her everyday life.

Drake Digital Media Specialist Niki Smith coordinates this project and hopes that it will reach a wide audience including Drake alumni and prospective students. “[We] wanted to see what the student of today looks like and what campus looks like through the lens of the student. We thought this was the best way to tell that story,” Smith said.

Katie Ramsey, a junior public relations and LPS double major, was the first student to use the account. Ramsey returned to Drake this semester after studying abroad and wanted to show her excitement for returning to campus.

“I was able to channel a lot of excitement into something useful,” Ramsey said. “I think it’s a great recruitment tool for the school.”

Alumni and prospective students are taking notice. In one photo of a wintry Helmick Commons, prospective students thought Drake looked beautiful and commented that they are excited to come for a visit.

Sophomore biology major Emily Anderson had control of the account for the second week, posting pictures about her labs and time with friends. One of Anderson’s photos in Morehouse Hall brought back memories for an alumnus from 1982.

“I couldn’t have made quotes up like that myself. It was great to see that happen organically without any prompting,” Smith said in regards to alumni and perspective student comments.

Adam Graves, a junior public relations major, feels that the new project has been successful so far.

Graves believes that the Drake account is doing a lot better than other universities that have similar accounts and attributes this to the “organic” nature of the photographs.

The @onpaintedstreet account has nearly 700 followers so far.

“We’ve been watching another school that started it a year ago... they only have 200,” Smith said.

Smith has lined up students for each week of the spring semester and is pleased with the built in diversity of topics. Drake Student Body President Joey Gale will control the account during the Drake Relays, a member of the men’s basketball team will take it during a tournament, and a study abroad student will share life as a Drake student studying in another country.

“Everything started to fall into place and make sense,” Smith said.

Thanks to early success, Drake plans to extend this project into the fall semester and will include some students during the summer as well. Smith hopes to tap unused applicants from this semester to start planning the next stage.

Originally there were not plans to include the summer, however, Smith found a student who will be a marketing intern at the Iowa State Fair and has added them to the line-up.

Interested students can apply for one of the open weeks by emailing niki.smith@drake. edu for more information. All students are encouraged to follow @onpaintedstreet to see what life is like for other students on campus.

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March. 04, 2015

FEATURES CAMPUS LIFE

Harkin Institute creates a presence on campus for students Tim Webber Multimedia Editor timothy.webber@drake.edu @HelloTimWebber

For many Drake University students, Vice President Joe Biden’s visit to campus was a unique opportunity to see a world leader speak in person.

For the Harkin Institute, it was a landmark achievement, the culmination of months of progress and the beginning of the next challenge.

Founded nearly two years ago after Sen. Tom Harkin announced his retirement, the Harkin Institute has slowly built itself into a presence on Drake’s campus and in Des Moines.

The institute intends to become a hub of public policy research and a link between Drake students and leaders from around the world.

While the Harkin Institute has hosted speakers on campus before, Biden’s speech was a showcase for the fledgling foundation.

“It’s exactly what I think we envisioned as the Harkin Institute was being set up,” said Dr. Rachel Paine Caufield, associate director for citizen engagement at the Harkin Institute.

“I think it’s a great opportunity for the Harkin Institute to connect to the campus community and let them see our presence.”

Caufield acknowledged that some students on campus might not grasp the role of the Harkin Institute in the Drake community, but stressed the importance of making sure the Harkin Institute was introduced correctly.

“It’s fair that not all students have a firm idea of what we’re doing,” Caufield said. “Instead of immediately setting out and just

doing things, we wanted to make sure we were setting up the right things and doing them well.”

Located off 25th Street on University Avenue, and wedged between a hair salon and craft store, the Harkin Institute is easy to miss. Inside, the plain white walls don’t conjure images of a stately legislative chamber where policy work is typically perceived to occur.

But even without such grandeur, the Institute is working hard to assume a major role in policy research.

One big step towards making this goal a reality was taken earlier this year.

In January, Drake University received 800 boxes of files relating to Sen. Harkin’s career. Those files will be stored in Cowles Library as they are gradually archived and released to the public.

Claudia Frazer, who works in Drake’s archives, expressed the magnitude of that delivery.

“It’s huge,” Frazer said. “The name alone is going to bring in researchers. There are going to be people from all over the world interested in doing research. The papers came in early January and already we’re getting requests.”

Frazer is hopeful the archives will be able to release the first wave of documents to the public in July, in conjunction with the 25th anniversary of the American Disabilities Act. In the meantime, the Harkin Institute will be hard at work on their next big project: the Iowa caucuses.

“My goal is to make Drake the hub of the Iowa caucus,” Caufield said. “You don’t come to Iowa, as a candidate, without coming through Drake University.”

In addition to bringing candidates to campus, the Harkin Institute hopes to partner

with ABC, Iowa Public Radio, The Des Moines Register and a documentary crew for various projects throughout the election cycle.

“We’ve got a lot going on,” Caufield said. “But for each and every project, we’re making sure there are ways for students to be engaged.”

But before the caucus season kicks into full throttle, one more

important person will join the Harkin Institute: Former Sen. Tom Harkin.

“He won’t be here everyday, but he will have an office,” Caufield said. “It’s a big milestone for the Institute, to have him more fully engaged in the work that we’re doing.”

Harkin worked closely with Biden in Washington, and Biden acknowledged Harkin in his

speech to Drake University.

“No one has more certitude about why he ran for office in the first place than Tom Harkin,” Biden said in his speech.

Through the Harkin Institute, Harkin and the institute’s staff will aim to carry that certitude forward into the next stage of the former senator’s career.

IN OUR COMMUNITY

Bringing life to the club Sarah Mattes Features Editor sarah.mattes@drake.edu @so_sarah31 Art. Food. Drinks. Music. All under the same roof. There’s only one place in central Iowa that caters to all of these different interests: the Des Moines Social Club (DSMSC).

“Our goal is to take two different people that would never otherwise socialize together and put them in the same room at the same time … help stir the cultural pot,” Zachary Mannheimer, executive director of the club, said.

The DSMSC has been stirring this pot for over seven years.

At the corner of Mulberry and 9th Street sits the old Des Moines fire station, as of May 2014, it is now a place of community and fine arts.

DSMSC renovated the station to preserve its history and create a better environment for their community programs.

Keeping the original brick structure intact, the Social Club merely added more character to the existing relic.

Sitting at the back of the old fire station embodying the ‘Old Hollywood’ style sits the Kum&Go Theater.

Draped in the classic Hollywood bulb lighting, the neon Kum&Go sign welcomes newcomers to the stage. A place where music, entertainment and fine art can call home.

Connecting the theater and the main building into one lies what use to be the firefighters’ parking lot. Now it is a wideopen courtyard where weddings, concerts and community events are held year-round.

Standing in the center of the open lot your attention is taken, not by the buzz of the downtown traffic around you, but by the striking and breathtaking graffiti art sprawled across the back wall of the courtyard.

One portraying a downtown

Des Moines set in a dark and apocalyptic world, another contrasting by using at least seven bright and light colors.

The graffiti art continues from the courtyard along the back of a highway bridge wall until reaching the front door of the main building. Scenes depicting space and the universe a woman becoming one with the sea welcome you to the Des Moines Social Club.

With its dark maroon brick, rounded edges and large windows, you can’t help but stop and take a look at the stunningly unique building.

Hanging in the entryway is a grand chandelier that immediately differs with the brightly colored and striped octagon pattern that cover the walls, this sets the tone for rest of the Social Club’s quirky and welcoming atmosphere.

Malo, a restaurant and the most popular feature of the DSMSC, is one of the first parts of the club you see.

“We worked with Orchestrate Hospitality, which does a lot of restaurants in town, to open up our own,” the club’s program manager Mickey Davis explains.

“People kind of come just for dinner, because they hear about this restaurant, and then accidentally stumble into an art gallery,” Mickey said.

“After that, the one thing people like most about the Social Club is that our beer is always cheap,” Mickey said.

DSMSC focuses on bringing different people with varying personalities and interests together in one place.

They do this by offering programs and events in almost every interest possible. There is an art gallery, culinary classes, exercise classes, a basement bar— an activity for everyone.

They strive each and every day to “inspire other people to do artistic ventures … (by being) just one piece of the puzzle to move Des Moines forward!”

Mannheimer said.

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# 09 | features

March. 04, 2015

FEATURES COMMUNITY AWARENESS

BEHIND THE CARDBOARD SIGN Regional initiatives aim to combat homelessness in Des Moines Giovanna Zavell Staff Writer giovanna.zavell@drake.edu

There is no one reason as to why people end up homeless, but many factors may contribute to how people end up living on the streets and in shelters.

For instance, the economy plays a huge role in people’s ability to find work.

If people lose their jobs, it may cause a domino effect in which they lose their house and belongings as well.

Others may be fleeing domestic violence and have money, just not enough to support themselves or their family.

“There is no easy way to determine why someone becomes homeless,” said sociology professor and director of research for The Institute of Community Alliances Ehren Stover-Wright.

“Some people just become poor and have no other way to handle the situation other than becoming homeless. Many like to say they chose to be homeless, but deep down we know this isn’t’ true.”

The Institute of Community Alliance is a non-profit organization that works in Iowa, Wisconsin, Nebraska and Missouri to provide data for the Homeless Management Information System.

The organization strives to bring awareness regionally and nationally about homelessness and the fight to end it.

The Institute of Community Alliance works alongside state and federal agencies to produce reports on homelessness and share them with the world.

Stover-Wright and his team work with every homeless food pantry, shelter and service center for the homeless in Iowa and manage their data analytics throughout each year.

Since winter is coming to an end, more homeless people are visible.

During the winter months, many who are homeless camp somewhere with a space heater and normally don’t move very much from that place.

Also, many stay in the various shelters scattered around the Des Moines area that offer a roof over their heads and a bed to sleep in.

Everyone is not guaranteed a bed, but the shelters use every square inch of their buildings to make sure people are not sleeping in the cold and have a roof over their head.

The fire marshall in Des Moines has even allowed for overflow in some of

these shelters.

When it becomes warmer, people get restless and want to move around, which is why we see more homeless individuals on the streets.

“We (the staff of Institute of Community Alliance) walk around Des Moines in the winter and summer and count how many homeless people we see,” Stover-Wright said.

“Many of the homeless you see this year will not be next year. It’s a constant cycle of people who are homeless and we work to bring them back on their feet and move them into housing.”

Many homeless like to hang out around the sculpture park downtown because of its vicinity to The Iowa Homeless Youth Center and other downtown shelters.

The Iowa Homeless Youth Center houses Reggie’s Place, a dining hall that serves meals to anyone who may need it, and a new shelter that was built offers a day program in which homeless can stay not only at night.

“Anyone can become homeless, there is no one stereotype that is only homeless,” Stover-Wright said.

“The cause is not always a substance dependence or a mental disability, it can be everyone. But they all have a chance to make things better for themselves and the city has many services to offer help,” StoverWright said.

578,424 886 TOTAL HOMELESS PEOPLE NATIONALLY

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A voice for the children: Court Appointed Special Advocates Sarah Mattes Features Editor sarah.mattes@drake.edu @so_sarah31

Adonna Stueckradt sits in the corner of a small, warm living room. A smile lights up her face from ear-to-ear as she reminices about stories of her past.

The clinking of her bracelets is the only sound in the room as she wipes the tears from her eyes while discussing one of her most touching cases.

She pulls out her iPhone and scrolls through pictures upon pictures of the families she has helped and stayed in touch with over the years.

After a 40-hour work week and taking care of her own family, Stueckradt finds six or seven free hours in her schedule and

dedicates them to volunteering for the Iowa CASA program.

CASA, Court Appointed Special Advocate, is a program that supplies children in the court system from abusive or neglectful families a volunteer who speaks on the child’s behalf in the court proceedings.

Between the lawyers, parents and social workers all involved in the hearings, a CASA is there to be the voice of children who cannot speak for themselves.

CASAs are involved in every aspect of the court hearings. They are in charge of visiting, observing and recording interactions between the child, the parents, friends, school officials, extended family members and anyone apart of the child’s life and involved in the case.

They then present their findings to the judge in charge of the case and can report on any

more information that the court may need.

Stueckradt explained that being a CASA is just as rewarding for the volunteers as it is for the children.

She explains that CASA allows kids to start anew and create their own path to follow, not just follow in their family’s footsteps.

Stueckradt has been with the Iowa CASA program for seven years handling over 20 cases. Being an experienced and seasoned CASA, Stueckradt recently became a ‘coach’ for new incoming CASAs. In this role she helps new volunteers with their cases.

“If they need me to go on a visit with them … if they need help writing a report if they have any questions about what would do I do in this situation, what do I say, what are the expectations?

I answer all those questions for

them.”

Her sense of joy and compassion fills the room as soon as she walks in.

Stueckradt brings a positive attitude toward each of her cases, doing all that she can to give these children a better home and a chance at a happier life.

Regardless of how much sunshine Adonna brings to her cases, a shadow of doubt and regret stays with her after her visits with the kids.

“Ten or 15 times I have left a visit and I had to pull over in a Kum&Go parking lot and cry.

I can be strong for them (the families) while I’m there, but then as I tear up now, when I leave it, sometimes especially if there’s still a little angst about the situation it can be difficult.”

Working with these families takes a toll on CASA volunteers.

Luckily, not all cases have to

involve doubt or regret.

“My second case, there was an older boy, 10, and a little girl that was just 11-months old when I started on the case. I was with them for a couple of years … to watch her go from just starting to stand up and start walking to three years old and just a cute little sassy thing (was awesome),” Stueckradt said.

This case touched Stueckradt’s heart the most out of all her cases.

“It was a dream case; mom picked herself back up, was able to take her kids back and raise them in a better light and situation.”

Adonna explains that this case reaffirmed her belief in the good work that CASA can do for families and because of it she has gotten more involved to help out more families.

# 10 | sports

March 04, 2015

SPORTS MEN’S TENNIS

Moving on up! Bulldogs now ranked 24th in the nation Intensity powers team to victory, taking down two ranked opponents

DRAKE TENNIS players’ intensity on the court transfers into their celebrations earning taking big points. (Top Left) Ben Mullis cheers in victory after scoring against Louisiana. (Bottom Left) Matt Frost pumps his arm and yells on Sunday morning. (Right) Bayo Phillips stands in triumph. He went on to win his doubles match 8-7 (7-4) alongside Ben Lott against Illinois State. JOEL VENZKE | PHOTO EDITOR Adam Rogan Sports Editor adam.rogan@drake.edu @Adam_Rogan

The Bulldogs earned three big wins this past week, taking down two top-100 opponents and starting the conference season off with a win.

Drake trounced in-state rivals University of Iowa for the fourth consecutive year on Feb. 27. “(I’m) really pleased with the way the guys came out. Again, dominated doubles, got us off to an early lead which has been really helpful,” head coach Davidson Kozlowski said.

Senior Ravi Patel did not play

due to an illness, but freshman Calum MacGeoch filled the role and took away a win on the way to a 5-2 Bulldogs victory.

Drake entered March ranked 29th in the nation and only improved that standing with their performances on Sunday.

Facing off with Louisiana in the early afternoon and then Illinois State at 5 p.m., the Bulldogs won every match of the day.

Louisiana was ranked 75th entering Sunday, the fourth straight matchup for Drake against ranked competitors.

However, Drake dispatched their opponents handily by a final score of 4-0, winning three matches over the tough stretch that included an upset of North

Carolina State.

Alen Salibasic and Ben Mullis won their doubles match 6-4, improving to 5-0 on the season as a doubles team. Ravi Patel and Matt Frost won 6-3, the duo now touts an 11-2 record.

The Bulldogs sealed their victory with three straight set matches from Ben Lott, Salibasic and Frost.

Stride, Patel and Bayo Phillips were all leading in their matches, although they did not finish.

This win improves Drake’s record to 4-1 against ranked opponents in the regular season and 6-2 if tournaments are included.

The same lineup was used for the Bulldogs in the evening,

WOMEN’S TENNIS

leading to a similar outcome against Illinois State in the first conference matchup of the season.

Mullis and Salibasic easily won their doubles match by a score of 8-1, soon followed by Frost and Patel with an 8-5 victory.

Lott and Phillips were pushed into a tiebreaker, but completed the doubles sweep to take the point with an 8-7 (7-4) win.

All six singles matches finished in straight sets, extending the Bulldogs winning streak to three and tying their longest streak of the season.

“This weekend was really good, especially coming off of (a loss to) Denver the weekend before. It was good to get back out there,

especially playing Iowa,” senior Matt Frost said.

The three wins helped Drake move up in the national rankings, now in 24th according to the Intercollegiate Tennis Association.

“It was a good confidence booster going into this week and we’re getting ready to match up with nationally ranked Washington and nationally ranked Minnesota (next weekend),” Kozlowski said.

The Bulldogs next competitions will take place in Minneapolis on Saturday and Sunday, facing off with the University of Washington and the University of Minnesota wTwin Cities.

COLUMN

Women’s Tennis battles for two victories Bulldog Club continues to make a positive impact on student athlete community

Adam Rogan Sports Editor adam.rogan@drake.edu @Adam_Rogan

The Women’s Tennis team came away with two wins at home last weekend against St. John’s University and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM).

Drake and UWM, two very high-energy teams, faced off at the Knapp Tennis Center at noon on Friday in front of one of the biggest crowds of the season. The fans were treated to hard-fought competition right from the start.

Drake took the doubles point in two matches. Nell Boyd and Maddie Johnson dominated in their match, taking an 8-2 win, which was paralleled by close battles on the other two courts.

The word “grind” adorned the back of the Bulldogs’ jerseys, a term that would define every match on the day.

Boyd played in one of the closest, most intense matches of the season against UWM’s Zofia Stanisz. The first set went into a tiebreaker in which Boyd lost 8-10, neither Boyd nor Stanisz leading by more than one game through the whole set. The second set was just as close, but Boyd again was defeated as she dropped the last two games on the way to a 4-6 loss.

Freshman Summer Brills was saddled with the third Bulldog loss, losing 2-6 in both sets.

However, the rest of the team picked up the slack.

Adrienne Jensen rolled over her opponent in straight sets, 6-0, 6-2, followed by a 6-2, 6-2 win from Johnson.

Junior Lea Kozulic finished off the Red Storm with a 6-4, 6-2 win, giving the Bulldogs a 4-3 win.

“I didn’t play my best, but I

tried to compete as much as I could,” Kozulic said. “I was just thinking positive in my head, thinking ‘I still got this.’ Even if I don’t have my A game I just try to fight for and hustle for every point.”

Junior Mariel Ante, a highenergy player, came out sluggish in singles and lost 2-6, 3-6, dropping to 6-5 on the season.

“I just have to work on working the point, basically, to get in the match,” Ante said after the loss.

Ante looked to improve for her match the next day, using Friday’s mistakes as motivation.

“Basically I’m happy for my team, but I’m pissed for my match. I already talked to my coach and I know that I have to do better,” Ante said.

That anger turned into a passion for victory on Saturday, a passion that would pay off.

UWM defeated Drake last year 2-5, but Saturday spelled a different story. The Bulldogs swept the Panthers in a 7-0 win, even though the matchup was much closer than it appeared on the scoreboard.

The Panthers came out aggressively in the doubles matches, attacking the net, but the Bulldogs responded quickly.

Boyd and Johnson won all six games in their match, followed by a 6-3 win from Ante and Tess Herder.

Jensen and Eggelston fell behind 2-4 early, but bounced back and came away with a 7-5 win featuring several smashes from Eggelston against the net.

That comeback demoralized the Panthers, paving the way for Drake in the singles matches.

Jensen took home her second win of the weekend with a 6-3, 6-1 victory, as did Johnson, who won 6-3 in each set.

Ante’s energy stayed high through the whole match, grinding her way to a 6-2, 7-5 win.

“I just didn’t think about my match yesterday,” Ante said. “Everything is a learning experience, so I just got to learn from what happened yesterday and move forward.”

Boyd was frustrated early on in the first set, but was still able to come away with a 6-4 win.

“She just was making a lot of balls and it was a really slow pace,” Boyd said. “I focused more on my feet and just making balls and waiting for the right ball to come in off the net, and that’s how I just kind of ran with it after the first set.”

This change in strategy helped her cruise to a 6-1 victory in set two.

Head coach Sadhaf Pervez echoed Boyd’s reaction as well.

“I think that we did well in making balls today, but staying aggressive. University of Wisconsin Milwaukee makes a ton of balls. They don’t give you free points and you got to really work for staying aggressive,” Pervez said. “I kept telling (the team), it’s like chopping the tree down. It’s going to take like five, six, seven, eight chops, and not just trying to blast in the first one or two.”

“I think that we played really well,” Boyd said. “They are a really good team. They’re dangerous.

They can grind and they can get so many balls back.”

“We’re lucky we won 7-0,” Pervez said.

The Bulldogs continue their home stretch next weekend, facing Iowa State and the University of Missouri-Kansas City on Friday.

They will conclude their weekend with a match against Wyoming on Sunday.

I still remember the day I came to Drake University’s campus for the very first time nearly five years ago. Even as someone who was new to the recruiting process, everything about my experience told me this place was different from the rest. The campus, the academics, the facilities, the athletics and the people truly stuck with me from that point forward.

Quite frankly, at age 18, my expectations were minimal. I wanted to go somewhere not far from home, to get a good education and to fit in with my new teammates and the coaching staff. Drake University went above and beyond that, exceeding my expectations in so many ways.

It is remarkable to think the game of basketball, of all things, has led me to a place that continues to bring me tremendous joy day-in-and-day-out.

I believe that many other student athletes at Drake would say the same thing.

I can promise you that not one of us walked into our respective sport expecting people who we have never met to donate money that would enhance our athletic experiences.

The teams’ charter buses and charter flights are made possible through Bulldog Club donations.

It sounds so simple, yet it is an incredibly big deal, that we don’t have to miss class because we can fly to and from away games.

It is a big deal that we can bus safely and comfortably. It is a big deal that we can sleep in our own beds after an away game. It is a big deal that we are rested for

upcoming practices. However, even though these perks are indispensible student athletes in more ways than I can name, our joy is not necessarily derived from all things tangible.

It is your acts of generosity – your relentless belief in everything Drake athletics stands for – which truly blow us away.

It is not so much an expectation to be flown or bused to and from games as it is a privilege. The Bulldog Club contributions are invaluable to each and every student athlete. Every win, every practice and every achievement in the classroom: the Bulldog Club has had something to do with it.

I think I can I speak on behalf of the entire student athlete body when I say that we are lucky to have become part of Drake University , a place where we are valued as students, as athletes and as people. Your donations truly do matter. And for that, we thank you.

Carly Grenfell

Columnist carly.grenfell@drake.edu @Car1y_g

# 11 | sports

March 04, 2015

SPORTS MEN’S BASKETBALL

Bulldogs focus on MVC Tournament after losing on road Men’s Basketball concludes regular season with tough loss at Illinois State

SENIOR TREVOR BERKELEY (Left) played his final game in the Knapp Center and his collegiate basketball career will end at the MVC Tournament, starting tomorrow. (Right) Freshman Reed Timmer will have a chance at glory as he enters the tournament for the first time. The Bulldogs will face Bradley in the first round and can be viewed on MVC TV and 1350 KRNT. JOEL VENZKE | PHOTO EDITOR Michael Wendlandt Staff Writer michael.wendlandt@drake.edu @shaus_6

Drake ended up on the losing end in their final regular season game, falling to Southern Illinois in Carbondale 63-57.

Despite a strong performance from freshman Reed Timmer, Drake struggled on the defensive end, allowing the Salukis to shoot over 60 percent in the first half on their way to a 37-25 lead.

“We just couldn’t get stops,” head coach Ray Giacoletti said.

“This was third consecutive half in which our opponent shot 60 percent from the field.”

The game started with Drake getting the first basket from senior Trevor Berkeley, but Southern Illinois came back behind Anthony Beane, who scored five quick points to pace the Salukis early on. Gary Ricks Jr. hit a big three early and Timmer hit back-to-back jumpers to keep the game close in the early minutes, but Southern Illinois continued to shoot well from the field, matching each Drake basket

with two of their own, building a 12 point lead at the 8:38 mark of the half.

Drake fought back for the rest of the half, using big shots from Ricks and Chris Caird to chip the lead back down to six, but the Salukis continued to pull ahead ever so slightly, getting some big points from the free throw line, a key problem for the Bulldogs who only shot four during the entire regulation.

“It’s tough to win when you don’t get to the line,” Giacoletti said. “We needed to make some adjustments, drive to the lane a little more, and we didn’t do that as well as we would’ve liked.”

The second half started much like the first half ended, with both teams shooting at a high percentage.

The main difference was that Drake was hitting from three, chipping away at the lead. Three consecutive three pointers started the half for the Bulldogs between Saluki baskets, carving the lead down to five. The final three was from Timmer, who had a game and career high 25 points.

“That was as good of a performance by a freshman I’ve

seen in a while,” Giacoletti said.

“The future is very bright for him.”

However, Drake embarked on a scoring drought that would last four minutes as Southern Illinois regained a double digit lead, extending it to 14 with 11:09 left.

The game was never in doubt after that, as Drake couldn’t get on a run or get a defensive stop until

MEN’S BASKETBALL

Drake slips out of first place after two losses

In a premier matchup of the top two teams in the Missouri Valley Conference, Drake Women’s Basketball fell to Wichita State on the road 80-59 Friday night.

Falling to 13-2 in conference play, Drake relinquished first place for the first time since Feb. 1 when they defeated the Shockers in Des Moines on Feb. 1.

Freshman Maddy Dean led the way for the Bulldogs with 23 points, while Becca Jonas picked up another double-double with 10 points and 13 rebounds.

After the opening tip, Drake moved ahead quickly behind free throws from Lizzy Wendell and Caitlin Ingle and a three from Dean to take a 7-2 lead, but soon began to struggle against one of the top defenses in the country.

Forcing 14 turnovers in the first half, the Shockers started to take control. Wichita State used a 9-0 run to stretch the game out and went into halftime with a 3927 lead behind Alex Harden, who went on to score 23 points in the game.

The second half started the same way the first ended as Drake fell behind by over 20 points.

The Bulldogs began chipping away at the deficit behind some quality shooting from Dean, going on an 11-3 run. The Bulldogs were able to close the lead to 15 points, but were unable to get any closer than that as the Shockers

to get better every day,” Giacoletti said. “Now it’s time to step up.”

With the regular season over the Bulldogs now turn toward the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament in St. Louis.

The seventh seed Bulldogs will face tenth seed Bradley on Thursday, against whom Drake is 2-0 this season.

Tip off is at 8:30 p.m.

SPIKE’S ARMY cheers on the Bulldogs in their final home game of the season. Their enthusiasm was not enough to spur Drake on to victory, but the nearly 3,300 fans were treated to an overtime thriller. JOEL VENZKE | PHOTO EDITOR

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Michael Wendlandt Staff Writer michael.wendlandt@drake.edu @shaus_6

the final minute. After shifting to a full-court press. Drake generated a little momentum with a steal, but they unable to convert enough on the offensive end to finish the comeback.

Ricks poured in 11 of his own, while Jacob Enevold Jensen scored six and pulled down eight rebounds.

“We have a simple philosophy,

clamped down and held Drake’s high-powered offense in check.

Coach Baranczyk and the Drake team were unavailable for comment after the loss.

The Bulldogs fell to the Missouri State Bears on Sunday, 86-57, Drake being plagued with turnovers for the second consecutive game. These losses mark Drake’s only losing streak since the first three games of the season.

Coughing the ball up 29 times and only shooting 38 percent from the field doomed the Bulldogs as they dropped their second straight road game, both against MVC opponents.

Ingle scored 14 points on five of nine shooting while also pulling down six rebounds and dishing out six assists. The only other Bulldog in double figures was Wendell with 12.

Drake scored the first bucket of the game after Wendell hit a three, but this was one of the two leads the Bulldogs would hold in the game.

Drake surrendered an 8-0 run and along with a three-minute scoring drought midway through the first half, allowing the Bears to build a 19 point lead on a series.

Drake trailed 47-28 at halftime.

Ingle led the way at half with nine points while Jonas had seven and Dean added five. 14 of the Bulldog’s turnovers came in the first half.

The second half started with a Missouri State 8-0 run, sparked by a three from Bears leading scorer Kenzie Williams.

Coach Jennie Baranczyk

did everything she could to stem the tide, using different lineup combinations to stop the momentum, but they were only short term fixes, as Missouri State continued to play sound defense, forcing a series of turnovers, including three in-a-row halfway through the second period.

Missouri State continued to balance their defense with consistent shooting, ending the game with a 43 percent shooting percentage. As a team, the Bears connected on 13 three pointers compared to Drake’s nine.

Coach Baranczyk and the Bulldogs again refused to make any post-game comments.

At 18-9 overall and 13-3 in the conference Drake will need one more win to clinch the number two spot in the MVC. The Bulldogs return home to end the regular season with games against Bradley and Loyola on Thursday and Saturday.

Current MVC Standings: 1. Wichita State

15-1

2. Drake 13-3 3. Missouri State

11-5

4. Northern Iowa

10-6

5. Southern Illinois

10-7

6. Indiana State

7-9

7. Evansville

6-10

8. Bradley

5-11

9. Loyola

3-13

10. Illinois State

1-15

Seniors reflect on their four years as Bulldogs Michael Wendlandt Staff Writer michael.wendlandt@drake.edu @shaus_6 As the Drake Men’s Basketball season wraps up, there are five men who will soon be donning the Bulldogs uniform for the last time.

“I have a great amount of pride for these guys,” head coach Ray Giacoletti said. “They’ve been catalysts for this team, and I’ve never seen a team improve over two months as much as these guys have. It’s a testament to their attitude and work ethic.”

The players will each take something personal with them as they leave Drake. For Jordan Daniels, the camaraderie with his teammates feels most significant.

“I’m really going to miss spending time with these guys.

We’ll still stay in contact, but the time we’ve had here is something I won’t forget,” Daniels said.

For Gary Ricks Jr. it is how his team has rallied in the face of adversity including several injuries and a coaching change.

“We’ve stayed together through everything that has happened here since I’ve been here,” Ricks said. “I’m extremely proud of that.”

Madison has been a key member of the team this season, starting as a point guard and using his work ethic and intelligence to control the offense and shut down

the opponent defensively. His efforts have not gone unnoticed.

“I would hire him in a minute,” Giacoletti said. “He’s the one guy who will always talk in the huddles, give his observations.

Simply put, he’s a leader.”

Each player has also developed on the court. Madison has become a true point guard and Ricks has become more of a vocal leader.

Daniels has been an explosive scorer while Caird has been clutch, playing his best on the biggest stages. But it’s been Trevor Berkeley who has made the biggest jump over his career.

“He’s come so far in his two years. He has stepped in, listened and worked, and has taken care of business,” Giacoletti said.

Each player has their memories, but Caird’s is clearly his game-winner on Feb. 4.

“On the court, I’ll remember that game-winner a couple of weeks ago against Southern Illinois,” Caird said. “That was an amazing moment.”

Ricks has set tangible goals for a future in sports even after his playing career concludes.

“I’m getting a degree in English, but I want to see if I can play professionally,” Ricks said.

“But after that, I want to use my degree and be a sports writer.”

All five men hope that they have left behind a legacy for the future of Drake basketball as they leave the team to the underclassmen and newcomers.

# 12 | sports

March 04, 2015

SPORTS SOFTBALL

New pitcher takes the mound, Softball 1-2 in tournament

Bulldogs outscore opponents 16-12 total on weekend, still drop two games Adam Rogan Sports Editor adam.rogan@drake.edu @Adam_Rogan Drake Softball traveled to Saint Charles, Louisiana to compete in the Cowgirl Classic this past weekend. They lost two of their three games, even though they outscored opponents 16 to 12 total.

The Bulldogs kicked off the tournament facing their hosts, the McNeese State Cowgirls on Friday evening.

McNeese State got off to an early lead, scoring one run off of senior Rebekah Schmidt in the bottom of the first inning, a deficit the Bulldogs would never overcome.

Schmidt struggled against the Cowgirls, surrendering six runs on six hits and walking five, a season high, along with seven

strikeouts. Freshman Kailee Smith made her first appearance of the year on the mound as well, relieving Schmidt for the last two outs of the game.

The Bulldogs’ only run came in the top of the seventh and final inning, with senior Sarah Ryan plating sophomore Kaitlyn Finneran who had recorded a triple on the previous at-bat.

Drake rebounded quickly from the 6-1 loss, shutting out 12-0 Texas Tech, a Big-12 team, the following morning.

Two early runs got the Bulldogs off to a quick start.

Sophomore Megan Sowa picked up an RBI after freshman designated hitter Kelsey Wright led the game off with a double., followed by a solo home run for Senior Laura Brewer her first of the season.

The Bulldogs would go on to score another 10 runs on the day,

including two runs from Tasha Alexander, another run from Wright, a second RBI by Brewer and a two-run single from senior third baseman Hayley Nybo, bringing her total RBIs on the season to 13.

Brewer spoke to what she thinks the team needs to do, in order to keep getting big wins.

“I think just attacking every game and playing to our full potential,” Brewer said.

Freshman Nicole Newman, an early standout, took the mound with the early lead and kept it that way, not giving up a single run in 4 1/3 innings of work. She walked a career high six batters, but made up for it with a careerhigh nine strikeouts, a milestone that would last into the afternoon.

Smith came in as relief again, retiring the last two batters in succession to seal the mercy rule victory, the Bulldogs trouncing

the Red Raiders 12-0 in five innings.

However, the momentum from the victory was not enough to begin a streak for Drake as they took on the University of Memphis Tigers for the final game of the tournament.

This last game was the most closely fought of the three, neither team scoring until the bottom of the fourth, Drake taking a 1-0 lead.

That lead didn’t last long, as Memphis scored three in the top of the fifth inning. The Tigers scored another three in the top of the sixth to take a commanding 6-1 lead.

Newman gave up five of those runs, but still managed to strike out 11. Even this early in her freshman campaign, Newman has seen the difference in competition as compared to high school softball.

“Being able to hit spots more now is a lot bigger than it was (in high school) so just working on that more,” Newman said.

Smith gave up the sixth run in relief, her first run of the season after appearing in three consecutive games, although it was unearned.

Smith felt similarly to Newman, both pitchers in their first seasons of collegiate play.

“It’s actually a lot different.

The hitters have way better plate coverage so it’s way harder to pitch to them,” Smith said.

A two-run double from Ashlie Chambers gave the Bulldogs hope for a comeback, but no other runs would be scored in the game, Drake falling to 6-3 with a record of 7-7 one month into the season.

Their next competition will be the Colorado State University Spring Tournament next weekend in Fort Collins, Colorado.

TRACK AND FIELD

Indoor Track and Field season ends with four new personal bests set Emily Lambie Staff Writer emily.lambie@drake.edu @EmilyLambie Over this past weekend the Drake University Track and Field team competed in the Missouri Valley Conference Indoor Championship at the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, one of the last competitions of the indoor season.

The Bulldogs competed against nine of the 10 schools in the MVC, only Creighton not making an appearance.

The men’s team as a whole took seventh place, the women’s team falling right behind in eighth overall.

Several Drake standouts also had a pretty good weekend, setting several personal bests.

In the field events, Kayla Bell leaped into a new school record in the triple jump. She had a distance of 40-9.75, setting her own PR by almost 17 inches. She landed at fifth place overall.

Emma Huston was another Bulldog to beat her personal best in the mile. Huston came in with a time of 9:48.42, which placed her in fifth.

Samantha Nielsen had a new personal best in the 800 meter event with a time of 2:12.96, also finishing in fifth place.

Mary Young set a person best in the 60 meter hurdles with a time of 8.49, placing third.

“I feel like it’s hard work paid off. That was the time I wanted to hit by the end of the indoor season so I was really happy at the end of the day,” Young said.

Rob McCann placed third with a time of 4:14.05 in a four-way photo finish in the mile.

McCann also earned the MVC Elite 18 Award for the second time. The award is given

to the athlete with the highest grade-point average who also is competing in the finals at the MVC’s 18 team championships.

In the 400-and-800-meter races, the Bulldogs brought in some points, with Steven Jordan following up his fifth place finish on Saturday in the 200-meter race. Jordan placed sixth in the 400-meter race with a time of 49.92. He was also part of the sixth place 4x400 Relay team alongside Kai Asberry, Pierce Vincent and Hudson Priebe.

Freshman Rai Ahmed-Green finished seventh in the women’s 400-meter dash with a time of

56.64. Ahmed-Green also ran in the 4x400 meter with Danyelle Cole, Mary Young and Virginia Cole, taking seventh place.

Head coach Natasha Brown was proud of her team, even if they may not have ranked highly overall.

“That was a tough one for us because we’re always that David and Goliath story,” Brown said.

“It was good to see our kids being aggressive and assertive and really going after it.”

The Track and Field team’s next competition is at the NCAA Indoor Championships on March 12-14.

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