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The Times-Delphic Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018

Volume 138, No. 3

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Tight-knit team gains stamina, momentum for incoming soccer season Erin O’Boyle Contributing Writer erin.oboyle@drake.edu @erinoboyle14

SOPHOMORE FORWARD Ryan Johnston manoeuvred through DePaul defenders during the Drake vs. DePaul game on Sept. 7, 2018. DePaul won the game 2-1 in overtime. PHOTO BY GRACE HULIN | PHOTO EDITOR

Superdelegates restricted Rachel James Staff Writer rachel.james@drake.edu @kindisgroovy

On Aug. 25, the Democratic National Convention voted to limit the role of superdelegates within the presidential primary process. A superdelegate is an unelected delegate who is free to vote for any candidate they please, regardless of a majority opinion. There was on estimate, 700 superdelegates in 2016 and they tended to be notable party members or activists. Starting in 2020, Democratic presidential candidates will no longer be able to secure the nomination using just superdelegates. The vote to change has now made it so that superdelegates cannot vote on the first ballot of the primaries unless the candidate had already secured the majority vote from the pledged delegates. This means that the superdelegates cannot decide on a candidate and consequently, give an election to said candidate if they haven’t already secured the nomination through actual votes.

This reform came about after four hours of debate and then a vote from the Democratic National Convention. The discussion of change had been around for some

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time but came to the forefront after internal animosity during the 2016 primary election between Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders. This vote hopes to reduce the control of insider politics. Tom Perez, DNC Chair, states that the move helps “restore voters’ trust by making our 2020 nominating process the most inclusive and transparent in our history.” So, unless the democratic primary race is already decided or in a contended race, the superdelegates will no longer be playing a role in the first ballot.

This change won’t alter much in Des Moines, according to the mayor, Frank Cowie, “I don’t think it will affect Des Moines directly at all because the superdelegates are political party chairs and members of Congress, if there were any in the DNC. The rest of our delegation is in the Republican party.” The Republican party did not use superdelegates, so this change does not largely affect areas in a Republican majority, which Iowa is.

The real question is that due to the large number of democrats predicted to make a bid for the presidency in the 2020 election, what occurs if none of the candidates can secure the majority? Then, superdelegates would be able to vote on the second ballot and help decide the

nomination. The likelihood of this occurring is likely because the Democratic primaries use proportional representation which makes it ever more difficult for a candidate to win a majority.

Cowie states that the DNC change in regards to the second ballot “could be significant, and it could affect an outcome with a lot of candidates, especially if there’s not a couple that separate themselves through the process but I guess it will end up as it has in the past, down to two and I think it will be decided, quite frankly, before the

second ballot.”

Cowie stated that even if the Democratic primaries went to a second ballot and the superdelegates once again had a role in selecting the candidate that “we have to trust that even on the second ballot [the superdelegates] will hopefully represent what they feel is the best interest for the people of Iowa.” The Iowa caucuses are set to begin Feb 3, 2020 and they lead the Democratic Presidential nominating process that will now exist without the use of superdelegates.

The men’s soccer team entered the contest on Friday night to capitalize on a three-game winning streak and have defeated nationally ranked teams in the last few weeks, but Friday was different.

After defeating the University of Missouri-Kansas City in a shutout, 3-0, and the University of Illinois at Chicago, 3-1, the Bulldogs are feeling a sense of momentum.

Being that Drake has now beaten two nationally ranked teams -- Butler No. 9 and UIC No. 20 -while not being ranked themselves says something about this year’s team. Junior defensive player Scott Misselhorn says that they pushed themselves harder in the preseason workouts.

“A big thing we came into pre-season was with our fitness.

I think our mentality of always having a crazy work rate, just always working hard, and always going hard into tackles has helped.

Because all teams have that fitness, but not everyone has that crazy work rate,” Misselhorn said.

According to Misselhorn, this year’s team is closer than ever, an attribute that might have something to do with their performance this season.

“We’re all really tight knit … brothers, you’d say,” Misselhorn said.

This band of brothers is a familiar team, with only 5 firstyears joining the team and 2 transfers, Lucas Bartlett (LoyolaChicago) and Cole Poppen (University of Tulsa). The rest have already played together before.

With these 3 major wins under their belt, Misselhorn says that clenching conference is no doubt front and center in their minds, and dare they say even the NCAA tournament.

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Get hired with little more than a Handshake Anna Wondrasek News Editor anna.wondrasek@drake.edu @wondrasekanna

Starting this semester, Drake has made the transition from the CareerBlueprint platform to the Handshake platform. Handshake is a platform that was launched in 2014, and is currently based in San Francisco. It allows students to search for jobs, internships, on campus jobs, register for career events and to schedule on-campus interviews with employers and graduate programs.

“We received feedback from students that CareerBlueprint was not user friendly, and we agreed,” Chrystal Stanley, director of Professional and Career Development Services, said.

“Handshake’s novel approach to handling employers and recruiters

enables us to provide students and alumni with access to internship and employment opportunities on a scale that was simply not possible on Career bluePrint.”

“Handshake is far more user friendly than CareerBlueprint,” says Leah Berkheimer, second year. “In order to find available jobs on CareerBlueprint, I felt that I often had to know the exact employer that I was looking for, instead of just being able to search in a general category.” With Handshake, it is easy to search for on campus jobs; simply click the “Jobs” button, and then select the “On-Campus” filter.

Handshake also suggests jobs that match your preferences on your profile, tailoring their suggestions to jobs that match your major and career interests.

Furthermore, on the job page itself, the software shows you

which of your statistics (GPA, Major, Graduation year) match what the employer is looking for, and notifies you if you are not a likely interview candidate.

When asked which platform they prefered, students expressed their preference for Handshake.

“I don’t know about CareerBlueprint,” David Holmes said. “But I started Handshake yesterday and it’s already getting results.”

According to Chrystal Stanley, these speedy connections are part of the appeal of the Handshake platform.

“Handshake allows students to connect with employers in much the same way as LinkedIn,” Stanley said. “they can also connect with their fellow students and learn how to share their career goals and interests.”

“I know that I prefer Handshake

over CareerBlueprint by a large margin,” Berkheimer says. “When using CareerBlueprint, it often felt as if I would submit applications that employers never ended up reading. Handshake connects me with jobs that are recent and still active; in fact, I found my current job using the Handshake platform.”

While some students may find Handshake unfamiliar at first, and learning new software can be daunting, the benefits of this platform outweigh the inconvenience of having to familiarize yourself with new software. While yes, students will have to register again, even if they were previously registered for CareerBlueprint, the new registration process is far more comprehensive and will give students and employers more familiarity with each other.

02 | News

Sept. 12, 2018

News Professor investigates historical involuntary prostitution Kim Bates Contributing Writer kim.bates@drake.edu @kimbates

Mary McCarthy is a professor teaching World Politics and Asian Politics for the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) at Drake University. Recently she published an academic journal piece titled, Coalition Building and Mobilization: Case Studies of the Comfort Women Memorials in the United States on August 2, 2018.

The Comfort Women were women forced into sex work (prostitution) for the Japanese Imperial Army in the 1930s and 1940s. The women were mainly South Korean and Japanese, but wherever the Japanese Empire stretched there were women in sex slavery.

“My area of expertise is

Japanese foreign policy and 10 years ago I started becoming interested in why Japan had so many difficulties reconciling with some of its neighbors in East Asia...

This brought me to the issue of the Comfort Women,” McCarthy said. “Around the time I became interested in it the first Comfort Woman Memorial was erected in 2010.”

Working with Linda Hasunuma, Professor at University of Bridgeport, over the course of two and a half years, McCarthy was able to conduct interviews and research on the comfort women.

Both women visited Comfort Women museums. Hasunuma visited South Korea in 2017 and McCarthy visited South Korea in 2018.

The research needed for this academic article was conducted in the United States. The research took a year and a half to collect, with the

entire article taking two and a half years. They discussed the topic of the Comfort Women with activists, Japanese and Korean scholars, surviving Comfort Women and Museums regarding the topic.

“I’ve talked with Mary about the topic quite a lot over the last couple of years. One reason it’s an important topic is because historical history places a significant role in relations amongst countries and amongst peoples in East Asia. The Comfort Women issue has been a continuous irritation between Korea and Japan,” Gary Skidmore, a colleague and friend of McCarthy at Drake University, said.

“I think it’s an interesting and significant topic and she (McCarthy) has spent a long time on the research that went into this.

This is a piece that is based upon a lot of fact gathering... I doubt there are many political scientists that have more expertise on this than

Professor McCarthy,” Skidmore said.

The Comfort Women is a topic that goes, heavily, unbeknownst in history. This topic isn’t covered in many textbooks, yet it causes social issues between many East Asian countries. The memorial in honor of these women has acknowledged the history of this event.

“I think it’s a great idea that a memorial should be done.

Sometimes we’re so focused on the ‘bigger’ aspects of wars that we never take the time to remember people that went through the hardships,” first year Anthony Carrillo said.

“This is something that is generally not taught in American schools and it’s a period of history that we should be more aware of. It is giving voice to the previously voiceless, making the invisible, visible. But I think it is an important message about

American politics and American society... and what it means to be an American and become a part of the fabric of American Society,” McCarthy said.

MARY MCCARTHY, a professor of world politics at Drake, recently published her research in an academic journal. PHOTO COURTESY OF DRAKE UNIVERSITY

Dean Chesnut wins AACP award Rachel James Staff Writer rachel.james@drake.edu @kindisgroovy

Dean Renae Chesnut received two national awards from the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) at their annual meeting July 21—25 in Boston. As Dean of the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (CPHS), Dean Renae Chesnut received the inaugural Sustained Contribution to Administrative Practice in Pharmacy Education Award and the James Robertson, Jr. Leadership Excellence in Student Services Award.

The inaugural Sustained Contribution to Administrative Practice in Pharmacy Education Award was awarded to Dean Chesnut because of her many years of service and the creation of the Association’s Administrative Services Section, which is a forum for pharmacy education faculty and staff.

The James Robertson, Jr. Award is given to an individual who has exhibited an excellence in leadership, especially within the field of student services.

Chesnut’s efforts are not seen only on Drake’s campus. Nationally, she makes efforts to increase diversity within the profession, aims to enhance students’ success, and often assists with professional development.

Both awards she won applaud Chesnut’s commitment to pharmacy education.

Dean Chesnut has been at Drake for 25 years now and in that time has served in many positions.

She has served as director of student services, assistant dean, associate dean, and of course, is now Dean of the College of

DEAN RENAE CHESNUT poses with members of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) at her award presentation this July.

PHOTO COURTESY OF RENAE CHESNUT

Pharmacy and Health Sciences.

She has played a significant role in many initiatives in the CPHS including implementing a Master’s in Athletic Training (AT), an Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) program and the pre-professional programs for the same focuses. Chesnut has also been the inaugural chair for both the Association’s Student Affairs Committee and the Administrative Services Section.

Many of those in the CPHS say Dean Rene Chesnut is quite

deserving of the recognition.

Provost Dr. Sue Mattison, who also holds tenure as Professor in the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, has praised Chesnut.

Writing in a letter of support for the Sustained Contribution award, Mattison states that Chesnut’s “commitment has been key to the outstanding success and reputation of the Drake University PharmD program, graduating pharmacists who achieve recognition in every facet of professional practice.” Dr.

Mattison described Dean Chesnut as “an extraordinary leader” who always has a “positive outlook and genuinely kind personality, which contributes to her success as a leader”. She attributes much of the College of Pharmacy and Health Science’s success to Dean Chesnut, “[Chesnut] knows each pharmacy student personally, and through her sincere caring and interest in their academic and professional careers, has built a network of alumni whose generous support of the program

and the University is felt daily.”

When asked about her receiving this recognition, Dean Rene Chesnut said “it is a great honor to be recognized with these awards since I know many of the other pharmacy educators in the country who have received them or will be receiving them I feel humbled to have my name among theirs.” As an advocate for student services, she gives students this advice- “to step out of one’s comfort zone and take advantage of new opportunities.”

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04 | Features

Sept.12, 2018

Features

Suspicious email catches students off-guard Sam Amadeo Contributing Writer sam.amadeo@drake.edu @samamadeo

It’s a well-known fact that the internet has changed the way the universe is connected. It has done so much good for so many people.

Yet, it has also done as much bad for just as many. It has been jetfuel in an increasingly globalized world, but since most people have all their information digitized, it has opened the door for the few who carry bad intentions with them when they turn on their computer.

Drake University experienced the negative side of the internet during a phishing attack last week.

According to the Infosec Institute, phishing (a play on the word “fishing”) is an attempt by a fraudulent party to steal personal information from an innocent victim through digital means (i.e., message, email, etc.).

The fraudulent party pretends to be from a website, institution, or business the victim has most likely used before. Phishing has been around since the early 1990s when a group of hackers became the first phishers, calling themselves “the Warez community.” While their initial method of phishing was identified and shut down, the warez community moved onto new methods, and continue to phish into the present-day.

Drake University recently found themselves victimized by phishing hackers, student technician and computer science major Hannah Horowitz explained how to get a better understanding of what happened.

According to Horowitz, the incident happened around 10 p.m. and came in the form of an email to Drake account, affecting at least 300 students. The phishing email looked like it came from someone you knew and a link needed to be clicked in order to see the content,

which would then direct the person to questions where they would give out their personal information where it would inevitably be stolen by the hackers. Horowitz also had some advice for students who are worried about phishing attacks in the future.

“If you get an email you find suspicious just don’t click on the link, and never give out personal, private credentials,” Horowitz said. “If you do click the link make sure to change your password right away.”

While Horowitz said phishing attacks happen on a regular basis.

She did say Drake faculty are sent fake phishing attacks by the IT team so they can better identify it when it really happens better.

Both the FBI website and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) only described what phishing is and gave their own protection tips.

There was nothing even vaguely discussing what steps they were

A SCREENSHOT OF the phishing email sent to Drake students last week.

taking to ensure phishing remains only isolated incidents, nor did they say what policies they were taking in Congress to keep people as safe as possible when they go on the Internet. For now, it seems, all

there is to do is tread lightly when surfing around the Internet, use common sense, and be as safe as possible.

Gallery masters its fate with ‘Nothing by Chance’ Phong Ly Staff Writer phong.ly@drake.edu @phongly

The Anderson Gallery at Drake University just opened its newest exhibition, Visual Worlds: “Nothing by Chance.”, last Friday, Sept 7. The exhibition features the works of celebrated printmaker and Drake alumnus, Richard Black, a retired art professor at Drake.

“This is a retrospective exhibition,” said Robert Craig, a professor of Art Sculpture at Drake Craig was in charge of putting the show together.

“There are 100 images in the show that span 60 years of his career,” Craig said. “The work was selected by Richard and the show was originated in Blanden Art Museum of Fort Dodge, Iowa.”

The exhibit was in Fort Dodge last January. From there, Craig’s team invited Richard Black to bring his exhibit to Drake. There are a few additional works, but most of the art pieces were selected from the first show.

Black graduated from Drake in 1957 and taught there from 1960 to 1994. He is known for his skilled take on printmaking and his

colorful intaglio prints. He was at the opening on Friday.

“So many alums came because they remember Richard as being this very inspirational professor from 34 years of his career here at Drake,” Craig said.

An Iowa native, Black has been a staple of Drake’s art department for decades. The artist shared that he got most of his inspiration from his reading.

“I have always been very interested in creation stories, myths and biblical stories from Genesis, Black said. “Not for any religious interests, but the stories themselves were the interest.”

Black said the objective of most of his work is not to produce recognizable pictures to represent those things. “It’s all very abstract,” Black said.

During his time teaching at Drake, Black founded the Drake University Biennial Print Symposium, which brought nationally recognized printmakers to campus to showcase their unique creations and techniques.

“My art has no physical forms,” Black said. “They are all up in my head, ideas, thoughts. My goal is to give those thoughts a physical form. I do that through channeling abstract relationships, not by drawing objects.

ANDERSON GALLERY SHOWCASING its newest gallery, “Nothing by Chance” PHOTO BY DANIEL HELMEE

“But I always like to include at least on recognizable object in my works, because that’s what everybody is looking for,” Black said. “When they find that they are happy.”

Several national and international galleries have showcased Black’s work, including right here in Des Moines where he was the subject of a one-person exhibition at the Des Moines Art Center, According to Drake Newsroom.

He is also a member of The Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers.

Clarissa Snapper, the Gallery Coordinator at the exhibit, thought the opening reception had a great turnout.

“I think it was largely due to so many alums that remember Richard as being this very inspirational professor from 34 years of his career here at Drake,” Snapper said.

Snapper said that she liked that the exhibit was the showcase of

visual works throughout Black’s entire professional life.

“I think it’s great for students to see how they can make a lifetime career out of art making or whatever else they choose to do,” Snapper said.

The exhibition will go on until Oct. 12.

ANDERSON GALLERY SHOWCASING it’s newest exhibition, “Nothing by Chance”, featuring work by renowned print maker and Drake university alumnus Richard Black. PHOTO BY DANIEL HELMEE | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

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05 | Features

Features SAB encourages campus involvement Student Activities Board hosts general interest meeting

Phong Ly Staff Writer phongly@drake.edu @phongly

Drake University Student Senate and Student Activities Board (SAB) are hosting a General Interest Meeting on Sunday, Sept.

9 at 7 p.m. on Pomerantz Stage in Olmsted. As SAB president, Giada Morresi said, this meeting is a chance for Bulldogs to learn more about the two largest student organizations on campus.

“This is for any Drake student who is looking to get involved, just to learn a little bit more about SAB and Students Senate,” Morresi said. “Because we do so much and impact so much of the campus that we thought it was important to do a general interest meeting this year.”

According to the Drake University website, SAB is a student-led offshoot of Student Senate, Drake’s student governing body. As a member of SAB, one has the opportunity to brainstorm, organize and set up concerts, Homecoming and Relays events as well as bring well-known and influential speakers to campus.

Their mission statement stated that SAB’s job is to serve the Drake student body by providing quality entertainment and education programs. They also strive to encourage involvement and interaction among students and student organizations within campus.

The SAB president specified that they now have three different open positions on their board.

“We have some vacancy on our board, so students can definitely fill in applications to be a chair on our board,” Morresi said. “They can also fill out applications to be our general members, or applications to be in our Relays Executive Board, which plans a lot of events for the Relays week.”

SAB’s Executive Board has multiple different positions and they oversee different things. Each position has two co-chairs. Sophia Weber, one of the newly elected Campus Impact Co-Chairs, said she is excited for this year’s events.

“We’ve got some fun and exciting acts coming,” Weber said.

She explained that although the position is still very new to her, she is looking forward to helping shape the Drake community as well as meeting people that she otherwise would not have the opportunity to do.

There are no set requirements for students to join SAB, according to its president. Morresi advocates that the most important factor to join is the desire to be involved.

“We are really just looking for passionate students who really wants to get involved with Drake and make a difference,” Morresi said. “You don’t have to have experience with planning events or with marketing or anything. We just want people who are really energetic and really want to bring fun and cool things to campus.”

Student Body President Jose Garcia-Fuerte, encouraged Drake Students, regardless of their majors or years at Drake, to be at the general interest meeting.

“This is a good way to solidify student involvement decision,” Garcia-Fuerte said. “This could really be a make or break point between “Hey I really want to be in

SAB or Student Senate” or “maybe these organizations are not for me.”

Alumna supports SJMC interships Tuma Haji Features Editor tumaorthegap.haji@drake.edu @tumahaji

Internships are regarded by many educators and employees as an essential part of the college experience. Drake University offers journalism opportunities through their Internship Coordinator office headed by Carlyn Crowe as well as Drake Media Gigs. Last year, 97 percent of the School of Journalism and Mass Communication seniors reported securing at least one internship/work experience while at Drake.

Katherine Bauer, a Drake alumni who graduated last year, has interned at four news stations

during her college career. She accepted internship positions from three Des Moines based stationsKCCI, WHO, and IPTV as well as KGAN in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Bauer credited the fliers around Meredith 120, where Crowe’s office is located, as well as her active subscription to Drake Media Gigs.

“I think from the moment that you step on campus, the J-school really pushes internships and has a lot of avenues for finding one,” Bauer said. She recalls struggling to find news-related internships among the numerous PR, magazine, or advertisement internships.

The Meredith corporation, local news stations, and Drake’s Harkin Institute of Public Policy and Citizen Engagement are among the internship opportunities available.

“My internships are the reasons I was able to land my dream job right after graduating. They helped me be ahead of the competition and I had a clearer vision for how I could continue improving even after I started a full-time job.”

Bauer, who currently works as a reporter for WQAD, attributes her success to her diligence in securing internships. “You can make mistakes without worrying about getting fired. You can ask questions and make great connections.”

Bauer said her biggest advice to students is to make calls to prospective internships and keep updated with the status of the application. She added that job shadowing is also a great experience to aid in interning as well as starting a professional

career.

“I put a face to my name so when I applied earlier this year for a full-time job, they recognized me.”

Alum Ellen Converse, who interned at Newseum, AARP and the Times-Delphic, agreed with Bauer that internships offer the exposure to professional careers.

“Internships are really beneficial because they give us real world opportunities to put what we’ve learned in the classroom to the test,” Converse said. “It has also been helpful because it made me confident in my choice of career, because I’ve loved all the work that I’ve done.”

Students interested in applying for internships can use the app Handshake to post resumes and

look through a list of available opportunities. Drake Media Gigs also offers career opportunities from Drake alumni. Journalism professors are also a source of information.

“I think that the SJMC already does a great job encouraging students to apply for scholarships,” Converse said.

She encourages students to start looking for scholarships early on in their college career and make securing an internship a priority.

“Apply for whatever you’re interested in, whether you think you’re qualified or not. Just be confident and put yourself out there.”

KATHERINE BAUER stands before a teleprompter at News 9 WAOW. She credits her success in journalism to her internships done while at Drake. PHOTO COURTESY OF KATHERINE BAUER

06 | Features

Sept. 12, 2018

Features Sophomores extend words of wisdom Tuma Haji Features Editor tumaorthegap.haji@drake.edu

Last year, Drake University enrolled 578 first-year students.

No longer new to the challenges and excitement of starting college, many sophomore students have become accustomed to college life.

Millie-Mei Brewer, a sophomore student, reflected on her misconceptions of college as an incoming freshmen.

“I expected college to be like camp, when really it’s an experience all on its own,” Brewer said. “I don’t think people expect there to be so much self-managing as there is.”

The Drake University attendance policy states that “students are expected to attend all classes and to be punctual in doing so. They are also expected to complete all assignments for classes that they miss.”

Brewer recalled the time her friend was sick for four days with the flu and how “surprisingly easy” he found it to miss classes and not be “hassled” by the professors. She pointed out the self-accountability also applies to extra-curricular activities.

“They’re almost always inviting, but it’s up to you if you want to keep attending,” Brewer said. “Point of advice: choose two or three things you really want to do. You’ll be overwhelmed

A MIXTURE OF first-year and upperclassmen watch a football game during Welcome Week. PHOTO BY NATALIE LARIMER- CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER

otherwise.”

Ashwin Raj, another sophomore student, said that he “did not have much expectations coming into Drake but thought it would be hard for me to make new friends but in reality everyone was so nice at Drake that making friends here was easy.”

Raj advised incoming first-years to not be afraid of approaching professors or faculty members for guidance.

“My favorite part about Drake is that all the professors and faculty care about you and want you to succeed,” Raj said. “I love how Drake is a small community and it’s easy to meet new friends.”

The first year of college can also bring prospective romantic relationships. Dating is common to college campuses across the nation, whether it’s a long-distance relationship with their high school sweetheart or a new connection.

Joe Gonzalez, a sophomore student, offers advice to first-year students who are considering starting or are involved in a relationship.

“Don’t rush into a relationship and take your time in getting to know the person and make sure you know who you’re hopping into a relationship with,” Gonzalez said.

Brewer advises incoming firstyears to take their first year in

university as an opportunity to learn about things they don’t know about.

“It can be a blow to your pride and potentially really depressing, but through that experience, you’ll have a better understanding of others and therefore yourself,” Brewer said.

Why Drake? Students introspect Tuma Haji Features Editor tumaorthegap.haji@drake.edu @tumahaji

The decision of which college to attend is a choice that thousands of students and parents each year must weigh. Key factors such as financial aid, scholarships and the difference between out of state versus in state tuition can strongly influence whether a prospective student will choose to go to a school. Drake admitted 758 entering first year students in 2017 from 33 states and 12 countries. The university also admitted 89 transfer students that same year from 13 states and seven countries. A family’s financial status, FAFSA awards, prospective students area of intended study, and

geographic location are all factors that student‘s and their families may consider before enrolling.

Tai Chi, a second-year exchange student from Japan, heard about Drake University through a friend’s father who was an alum. His interest in the private university was also furthered by the regular emails Drake sent inviting Chi to enroll. International students can also enroll in a work study program to help pay off tuition.

Niche rates Drake University as the third 2018 Top Private University in Iowa. US News lists Drake University as one of the top three regional universities in the midwest. Drake University also offers financial aid to over 98 percent of its’ undergraduate applicants and has a 13:1 student/ faculty ratio overall and a 12:1

ratio for undergraduate courses.

“Since I am an international student, there is no way or really, a limited chance, that I can get a scholarship from a public university,” Chi said. “Drake is the cheapest option for me and their class size is small with a few huge lecture hall classes.”

Sarah Eunice Steffen, an exchange student from Malaysia, chose Drake because it was the most convenient transfer for credits. “I did the American Degree back home, which is kinda like the American version of community college,” she said. “The biggest plus is that Drake has one of the best actuarial programs.”

Sophomore Crew Scholar Eugene Hardison says the Crew Scholar program makes it possible for him and other African

American students to attend Drake University. The program describes itself as a group that “supports the recruitment and retention of a diverse undergraduate student body and helps ensure a welcoming and supportive environment for all students.”

“I’m only at Drake because of the Crew Scholar Program,” Hardison said.

Senior Brianne Nicole Messer also listed the small student to teacher ratio as a determining factor in her choice to enroll at Drake.

“I wanted to be a pharmacist and looked for good schools. I came here because I knew it has a good pharmacy school and it was closer to home,” Messer said. It was small and I knew it would give me a better student teacher ratio so

I could work more closely with my professors,” Messer said.

Private universities like Drake usually have a more concentrated and smaller student population because they are generally more exclusive than public universities.

However, private universities tend to be more geographically diverse because private universities do not assess tuition based off of in-state residency, according to College Raptor.

“Drake offers a safe campus and close relationships with the students, professors and staff,” said Messer. “There’s so many things you can become a part of (such as clubs and organizations). It’s a very close and personal school.”

OLD MAIN BUILDING, a part of Drake campus facing University Avenue, is one of the oldest buildings on campus. PHOTO FROM THE TIMES-DELPHIC ARCHIVES

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07 | Sports

Sports

Men’s soccer falls to 3-3 losing last two games Depaul and Western Michigan defeat Drake 2-1 in each game

SENIOR MIDFIELDER/FORWARD Nic Jaimes tries to steal the ball from a DePaul defender during the Drake vs. DePaul game on Sept. 7, 2018. DePaul won the game 2-1 in overtime. PHOTO

BY GRACE HULIN | PHOTO EDITOR >> CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1

A big thing that the team is focusing on this year is not so much looking at their own weaknesses, but rather looking at where their opponents struggle most, a practice they call scripting or “punishing.”

This strategy was a major asset in their game last week against UMKS. UMKS never seemed to be able to gain enough momentum to slow the Drake Bulldogs down. The Bulldogs kept pushing the ball up to their forwards, giving UMKS’s defense no time to recover.

The first goal was courtesy of midfielder Alex Peterson, who headed the ball in at the 54th minute after a free kick. Soon after, forward Leroy Enzugusi slid past UMKC’s goalkeeper

to make the score 2-0. About 10 minutes later, the Bulldogs did it again and claimed the victory, making the final score 3-0. Even after a rain delay, Drake kept up their momentum which led them to

I think our mentality of always having a razy work rate­ — just always working hard, and going hard into tackles— has helped.

claim a shutout victory on the road.

On Friday night, the Bulldogs played DePaul at the Cownie Soccer Complex. The Bulldogs scored at the 46th minute to make the score 1-0 going into the second half. It was not until the 84th minute that the DePaul Blue Demons struck back making the score 1-1 and launching the game into overtime. Four minutes into overtime, the Blue Demons scored and clenched their win. After a hard-fought battle, the Bulldogs lost the game and their winning streak.

Although their winning streak may have ended, the three backto-back wins have given the team a new sense of confidence that Misselhorn says has been lacking for the past two seasons. With five regular season home games left,

Misselhorn encourages the Drake community to “come support us and check us out on social media.”

The Bulldogs’ next home game is Wednesday, Sept. 26 at 7 p.m. against Western Illinois University.

How the rest of the MVC is doing: 1. Bradley

4-0-2

2. Missouri St

2-0-2

3. Central Arkansas

2-1-1

Coming Up Drake Men’s Soccer Sept. 15 Drake at Tulsa 1 p.m.

Sept. 22 Drake at Loyola 7 p.m.

4. Drake 3-3 5. Valparaiso

2-3

6. Evansville

1-2-2

7. Loyola

1-3

Sept. 26

Drake vs. Western Illinois 7 p.m.

Elbow injuries through the MLB and how to repair them Josh Cook Staff Writer josh.cook@drake.edu @jcook_25

Two big UCL tears (baseball elbow injury) – how will they be handled?

As the season heats up -- or cools down, for some teams -career longevity becomes a point of concern. Over the last week, it was revealed that two young pitching prospects, Shohei Ohtani and Michael Kopeck of the Angels and White Sox, have substantial UCL tears that will require surgical repair.

The UCL is the ulnar collateral ligament in the elbow. The UCL is responsible for stabilizing the elbow, which is especially important when throwing 90+ mph or throwing 90 or more pitches every five days. Fortunately for pitchers, there is a operation named “Tommy John” that has seemed to be a miracle surgery of sorts, as many pitchers have done the surgery and never had a UCL issue again in their careers.

Ohtani has been playing at the major league all-season, pitching and hitting for the Angels. It was thought earlier in the season that Ohtani would have to have Tommy John to repair his tear, but he rehabbed and came back to play

some more.

Last week, Ohtani’s tear was diagnosed again and Tommy John was recommended by doctors to repair it. So, naturally, the Angels shut him down for the season­ — right? Wrong. He played in their game just a couple hours later and hit two home runs.

Ohtani’s hitting prowess may be the biggest roadblock to his pitching career. If he continues to hit at the caliber he has this season, the Angels may move to make him their long-term DH or an outfielder.

Ohtani is hitting .287 this year with 19 HR and 50 RBI, which would be a great line for a rookie fielder, especially when considering that Ohtani will only have played in a little over half of this season’s games.

It will be interesting what the Angels decide to do.

They are out of the playoff race for this year, so on the surface, shutting Ohtani down seems like it would be the smart thing to do, unless you’re going to change his career projection and just make him a hitter.

The White Sox also have a young stud pitcher and a big decision to make. Michael Kopech, their No. 1 prospect, was also diagnosed with a UCL tear last week. Kopech is a very young guy who throws very hard. He has regularly ticked 100 mph in his journey to the MLB and

CHICAGO CUBS first baseman Anthony Rizzo cheers during the world series in 2016. PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA COMMONS | PHOTO BY ARTURO PARDAVILA III has said in interviews that his goal is to throw 110 in an MLB start.

That’s a lot of force to exert on an elbow. It makes sense that he’s already done the damage.

The initial projection is that Kopech will have Tommy John and be out the remainder of this season as well as all of the next. It will be interesting to see how the White Sox handle this given their “rebuilding” effort. With their number one player down, will

they change the plan? I guess that depends on if they even have a plan in the first place. Unfortunately, for the other half of Chicago baseball fans, no one is sure what that plan looks like.

Injuries are part of the game.

Kopech will be back in the bigs pitching, and it remains to be seen how well he’ll come back and if he’ll ever reach his potential.

Ohtani has put the Angels in a very different boat. They already

have a player they know can hit very well. Does fixing his elbow so he can pitch potentially hurt his hitting abilities?

Only time will tell how both sides will handle it. Either way, these guys should be top-shelf stars in the MLB in a few seasons due to their performances, when healthy.

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Sports Bulldogs start the season 0-1 in tough loss to Montana JD Pelegrino Sports Editor john.pelegrino@drake.edu @jddontdrop

It was a tough game for Drake in their season opener against Montana. After the cancellation of their original season opener against William Jewell, the Bulldogs headed to practice for another week to prepare as much as possible for the journey to Missoula, Montana.

During week one, while all other teams besides Drake were playing their first game of the season, the Grizzlies beat PFL rival Valparaiso 45-23. The Bulldogs practiced all week to prepare as much as possible to avoid the week one loss and start the season off with momentum. The Montana offense was too much for Drake’s defense and was hard to stop.

The loss came down to a few things: Montana posed more yards per game (only 36 more), QB Grant Kraemer threw two interceptions and back-up QB Alex Bray threw one, Drake averaged 2.1 yardsper-rush, and lost two fumbles.

Turnovers plagued the Drake offense were a key part in the loss on Saturday.

Kraemer threw for 281 yards in the game and one touchdown that went to junior wide receiver Will Purdom. Kraemer’s longest

rush of the day went for 16 yards.

However, with the sacks included, he was marked 11 carries losing 18 yards.

In the third quarter, junior DB Will Warner had a 49-yard rushing touchdown. This put the Bulldogs down 17-10. It was the next two drives that hurt the Bulldogs the most.

Montana marched down the field on the following drive and Montana QB Dalton Sneed completed a 13-yard pass to receiver Jerry Louie-McGee for a touchdown. After the kickoff, the Bulldogs began their drive on their own 19 yard-line. The next play Kraemer’s first pass was intercepted and returned 25 yards by safety Reid Miller to the Drake 10 yard-line.

Montana QB Sneed, threw a 10yard touchdown pass on the next play, and just like that the Bulldogs were down 31-10. Through the rest of the game, offensive success was hard to come by as there was either an interception, fumble, punt or turnover on the next four out of five drives.

This week, the Bulldogs are looking to turn things around in their first home game of the season against the Missouri S&T Miners.

The Miners are 2-0 so far this season, picking up wins against Eastern New Mexico (0-2) and Northwood (0-2) by favorable

SOPHOMORE RB Braeden Hartwig rushed behind blockers in a 2018 preseason game. PHOTO COURTESY OF DRAKE ATHETICS | PHOTO BY CHRIS DONAHUE

margins. This is Drake’s game to win, and with the support of the fans at home, the Bulldogs could bounce right back.

Drake will host Missouri S&T this Saturday, Sept. 9 at Drake Stadium. The game begins at 1 p.m. This season so far, receivers Devin Cates and Steven Doran have been significant help to the

Drake offense and should be large contributors to the team’s offense this week against the Miners.

Come out and support the Bulldogs as they look to collect their first win of the season.

Catch their game Saturday, Sept. 9 against Missouri S&T 1 p.m.

Drake Stadium

Opinion: Major storylines from across the NFL Kalle Sorbo Staff Writer kalle.sorbo@drake.edu

*Note: This article was written on Sept. 5, before week one action.

WHAT IS HAPPENING IN OAKLAND? Jon Gruden is the head coach of the Oakland Raiders, who was signed to a deal during the offseason. Gruden made one of the most questionable moves this season so far, by letting Khalil Mack sign with another team.

Gruden has not coached in the NFL in the last 10 years, but the trade of a hall of fame caliber player in the prime of his career came as a shock to football fans.

Khalil Mack made first team All Pro in TWO positions. That cannot be overstated. He was undoubtedly the best player on the Raiders.

I know they got two first-round picks, but what they’re hoping those picks turn into is Khalil Mack.

The move is just straight up confusing to me unless the team is short on cash. If that’s the case, Oakland has more problems than we even think. It seems like Gruden is looking to rebuild his vision of the team over the long-term, and he’s not worried about winning right now. I expect Oakland to be closer to competing for the first overall pick than a playoff spot.

As far as the Bear’s side of the trade is concerned there is no world where they don’t win this trade, unless Oakland somehow ends up with two hall of famers from those picks, which won’t happen. This trade shows a HUGE amount of faith in Mitch Trubisky. The Bears are spending like they’re all in right now. I expect Khalil Mack to make an immediate impact. Chicago could be in the playoff conversation as early as next season.

THE EAGLES “QUARTERBACK CONTROVERSY“ Why is this even a question?

Carson Wentz is a once-a-decade type of talent. Nick Foles was good in the Super Bowl, and he will always have that. But he caught lightning in a bottle. The roster is so stacked that they’ll win games without Wentz, but expect him to start as soon as he is healthy

enough.

The Eagles have the best Quarterback situation in football.

But the gap between Wentz and Foles is massive.

HOW DID THE NFC END UP SO STRONG? The NFL power balance is starting to look like the NBA. The NFC might as well be the western conference. The Khalil Mack trade really highlights it.

Almost all the Superstar players (especially quarterbacks) are all in one conference.

The AFC is wide open, and almost all teams that are perceived favorites have massive question marks. The Chargers are already littered with injuries. The Texans don’t know how Deshaun Watson is going to respond to injury. Can the Jags do it again in a tougher division with Blake Bortles at QB? Even the Patriots and the Steelers are not sure teams. Who knows when Le’Veon Bell is going to show up, and Tom Brady basically has no one to throw to.

Compare that to the NFC who has 10 or more teams that can be serious contenders this year. If Mitch Trubisky is good every single NFC team has their franchise quarterback. That has never happened in history.

It’s especially crazy when you look back just a few years ago and the AFC was the stronger quarterback conference with Brady and Manning in their primes. It’s unclear what’s going to happen in either conference. For the AFC it’s because It’s unclear who the contenders will be. For the NFC it’s because there are so many of them. This power disparity is unprecedented in the NFL.

think he’s out of the race. Tom Brady should be a favorite again with his supporting cast. He shows no signs of slowing down yet.

Deshaun Watson and Jared Goff are sleeper picks. It won’t be surprising if they pilot two of the most explosive offenses in football this year. That could lead them to significant MVP votes.

If any non quarterback is a pick this year, I would put my money on Todd Gurley. The man is a beast, and could have a second straight year with 2000 yards or more from scrimmage.

WHEN WILL THE ROOKIE QUARTERBACKS START? Sam Darnold: The Jets named him the starting quarterback and traded Teddy Bridgewater to the Saints, so Week one.

Baker Mayfield: Week 5. The start of the Browns schedule is brutal. They could easily go 0-4 or 1-3 to start the season. With pressure from the fan base and ownership, Hue Jackson will have no choice but to start the number one overall pick.

Josh Rosen: Unsure. Rosen will start when (not if) Sam Bradford gets hurt. Arizona is in a transition year. My best guess is week seven.

Josh Allen: Week three. Nathan Peterman is going to throw five or more interceptions in two weeks.

While he may not be ready, it will be far preferable to get the future franchise QB reps than suffer through any more of Peterman’s play.

Lamar Jackson: Next season.

Lamar Jackson will see play as early as week one in special packages built for him, but as far as starting goes, unless Flacco is injured, Jackson won’t start this season.

MVP FAVORITES My pick for MVP this year is Aaron Rodgers. He’s coming off of a season ruined by an injury and he is out for blood. Aaron Rodgers has proven he can single handedly carry a team, and I expect it’s possible he’ll do so again this year.

If the Packers win 10 or 11 games this year with a roster that was unable to yield the same success last year without Rodgers, he should run away with the award. With Carson Wentz missing significant time due to injury I

MINNESOTA VIKINGS receiver Adam Thielen stands during a game versus the Washington Redskins on Nov. 12, 2017 PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA COMMONS | PHOTO BY KEITH ALLISON

Looking ahead at the NFL schedule Sept. 13

Baltimore Ravens at Cincinnati Bengals 7:20 p.m.

Calling all sports writers: have an opinion about how the NFL is doing? Want to cover a Dake sports beat? Contact the Sports section editor JD Pelegrino to get involved.

Sept. 16

Kansas City Chiefs at Pittsburgh Steelers 12 p.m.

Sept. 16

Carolina Panthers at Atlanta Falcons 12 p.m.

Sept. 16

New England Patriots at Jacksonville Jaguars 3:25 p.m.

Sept. 16

New York Giants at Dallas Cowboys 7:20 p.m.

Sept. 17

Seattle Seahawks at Chicago Bears 7:15 p.m.

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Drake volleyball improves to 9-1 Hannah Cohen Staff Writer hannah.cohen@drake.edu @seamammals

After dominating each match this season, Drake women’s volleyball falls in an intense match against the University of Iowa in their final game in the 2018 Hotel Renovo-Wildwood Lodge Invitational, 0-3. Even though this broke their 9-0 season record, spirits among the team remain high.

“I am very proud of how the team did,” Gillian Gergen, right side blocker, said. “I think this match showed how much growth we’ve made since pre-season. We can only go up from here.”

Gergen had a successful match with a total of nine kills and one block, second overall behind Cathryn Cheek. Middle blocker Natalie Fry came in fourth with eight kills and three blocks. The team started off behind Iowa, who got the first point each set. Drake won the coin toss, but dragged 3-0.

After the first three points, it was a constant back and forth between the teams past 25 points and all the way up to 34-32 for the Hawkeye’s set win.

“The most tense moment was the first set when it was 30-all,” Fry said. “You could just tell the intensity on the court was just crazy.”

Drake had another close run with Iowa in the second set, but again failed to succeed. After a hard-fought second set Iowa takes it 25-23.

I wasn’t nervous. I felt like our team on the court, as a whole, was calm although it was intense.

DRAKE VOLLEYBALL celebrated after scoring a point during the 2018 Hotel Renovo-Wildwood Lodge Invitational . Throughout the weekend, the team went 3-1, improving their record to 9-1. PHOTO BY HANNAH COHEN | STAFF WRITER

“I’m pretty proud of our team tonight,” Darrin McBroom, head coach, said. “As we’re playing a big 10 team we played exceptionally well in the first set, we had two set points but we just couldn’t close the door in the first set. The second set we were down, but [the team] never gave up they fought back and tied it up in the end, putting them in a position to win there. We’re trying to get an upset we’re trying to stay close in the match and have a shot in it. We did that the first two sets.”

McBroom noted that they ran out of gas in the third set and Iowa capitalized on that. However, Gergen said the team didn’t panic

on the court.

“I wasn’t nervous” Gergen said.

“I felt like our team on the court as a whole was calm although it was intense.”

The team heads to Mizzou for the Mizzou Invitational this Thursday. Their next match is against Mizzou Saturday Sept. 15 at 2:30 p.m. McBroom said this will be the hardest tournament of their pre-conference phase as a team but this doesn’t set the girls back.

“Our team chemistry is amazing,” Gergen said. “I love working with all of the girls on the court and all of the girls work so well together and I think that

showed tonight.”

McBroom also wanted to thank the member crowd that was comprised of more than 600 people. He said it was great having the enthusiastic and encouraging environment to cheer the team along. The team agrees and is ready to move forward.

“Next game we have to keep our heads up,” Fry said. “[We won’t let this one] loss affect us. We have to keep fighting and playing our game.”

How the rest of the MVC is doing: 1. Drake 9-1 2. Valparaiso

9-2

3. Bradley

7-2

4. Illinois St.

7-2

5. Loyola

7-2

6. Indiana St.

6-3

7. Evansville

5-4

8. UNI

5-4

9. Missouri St.

5-5

10. Southern Illinois

3-7

Fantasy: who to start and sit in NFL week one Andy Orton Staff Writer andrew.orton@drake.edu @Andy_Orton96

This column kicks off weekly articles about who you should start and sit for each week’s NFL games.

START: Phillip Rivers vs. KC

Rivers and the Chargers face a weak Chiefs defense to begin their season. The Chiefs gave up the 24th most fantasy points to quarterbacks a year ago. Rivers and his weapons (Keenan Allen, Melvin Gordon, Mike Williams and Antonio Gates) shouldn’t have any problem putting up big numbers in week one.

Royce Freeman vs. SEA

The Seahawks lost Michael Bennett in the offseason and their run defense has gotten worse. This will be a statement game for the rookie to prove that he should be the undisputed starter.

Alex Collins vs. BUF

Collins enters the season as the Ravens work-horse back. He should be on the field for all three downs meaning he will get early down work between the tackles as well as work on passing downs. He will be going up against a weak Buffalo run defense in week one.

According to NFL.com, the Bills had 28.16 PPR points per game to running backs last year. With little improvement on their defense, we should expect similar numbers this season.

Nelson Agholor vs. ATL

Alshon Jeffery isn’t expected to be healthy until week three after undergoing shoulder surgery. This means that Agholor will be the goto receiver for Nick Foles and a talented offense.

SIT: Jimmy Garoppolo vs. MIN

The 49ers begin their season against the Vikings at US Bank Stadium. This is not a favorable matchup for the team, especially after losing their starting running back, Jerick McKinnon, for the season due to a torn ACL. There will be opportunities to start him this season, but Sunday is not one of them.

Rex Burkhead vs. HOU

When owning any Patriots running back, it’s important to observe how they utilize each running back’s strengths in week one. It’s difficult to predict their usage, but with Burkhead and Michel coming off of injuries, it could be James White who sees the majority of snaps, especially on passing downs. Even if Burkhead

isn’t playing much in week one, it’ll be too early to label him as a bust.

Carlos Hyde vs. PIT

Hyde enters week one as the starting running back for the Browns; that doesn’t mean much. Nick Chubb, the Cleveland Browns’ second round pick in the 2018 draft, will most likely steal goal-line snaps. Duke Johnson Jr. will also be in the mix as a passing option out of the backfield. If you own Hyde, it’s best to avoid starting him until we know how this crowded backfield will play out.

Matt Breida vs. MIN

With McKinnon out, the starting running back spot for the 49ers is up for grabs. Expect Alfred Morris to be heavily involved. Breida might be one of the fantasy gems of this season but he doesn’t go against a favorable defense in week one, when he faces the Minnesota Vikings who gave up the fewest PPR points to opposing running backs last season.

Kelvin Benjamin vs. BAL

Benjamin will be the go-to guy on the Bills’ offense this season, but that’s not saying much. Expect the Bills to lean heavily on running back LeSean McCoy due to Nathan Peterman’s below average quarterback play.

ATLANTA FALCONS wide receiver Julio Jones catching a pass from quarterback Matt Ryan during their home game against the Seattle Seahawks on Jan. 13, 2013. PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA COMMONS | PHOTO BY GEORGIA NATIONAL GUARD

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Commentary

Why do we write?

A look into the reasoning behind the journalistic desire to write Hallie Keiper Contributing Writer hallie.keiper@drake.edu @hallie.keiper

Jacob Reynolds Contributing Writer jacob.reynolds@drake.edu @jreydewsox96

I write because I have an extra rib and seven wisdom teeth.

I write because I constantly stare out windows of buildings, cars and planes, wondering what the life of that stranger with the maroon sweater is like.

I write because I procrastinate by nature. I write because sometimes I glance into the mirror and don’t understand the reflection staring back at me.

I write because sometimes I sit around and wonder what I am doing. I write because the fact that the color white is the presence of all colors rather than the absence of colors astonishes me.

I write because I will never be able to mow the lawn.

I write because I’m scared of the world, of the hate, of the fighting.

Okay, woah there, slow down, you say. That doesn’t make any sense. You should actually stop writing because that there is just

“Why do you write?” This was a question the Times-Delphic Opinions Editor Lexi Mueller put in her weekly budget to the rest of the opinions writers. As someone who has written about literature and writes articles frequently for my majors, I can think of one particular reason why – I’ll fail college if I don’t.

All kidding aside, I write because it satisfies something deep within me. I write because it makes me feel something more strongly.

I write because it connects me somehow to people who don’t even know me.

If you happen to be a frequent reader of the TD going back to last year, you may happen to recognize me as last year’s news editor, and it may not surprise you that I happen to write non-fiction journalism. I also write fiction and poetry sometimes when I feel like it and when studying doesn’t keep me too busy. I think one thing that connects all of these different types of writing is the fact that they tell

But writing is like a handprint; everyone’s writing differs. plain dreadful. Put your pen down and retire, please and thank you.

Retire? In this economy? I think I’ll pass.

Look at that list again. Make any more sense? No, of course not.

I write because I have an extra rib and seven wisdom teeth. Yes, that is true. But what on earth does this random fact have to do with why you write? I think it’s safe to consider this a unique fact about me, yes? In my relatively short lifetime, I have found that many, many people write. In fact, most people need to write for specific reasons at random times. They may not want to, they may not like it, but they write regardless.

But writing is like a handprint; everyone’s writing differs. If you asked everyone at Drake to write a story about coffee, imagine the differences. Even within the same majors, or the same friend groups and clubs, everyone would have a different story to tell.

Some people would explain the way coffee is made, with hard, analytical facts and proof to back it up. Others, like me, would probably go in a different direction, creating a story with characters and plots that stem back in some way to coffee.

And then, even if two people told the same story, and somehow magically invented the same characters and same plotline, these two people would have contrasting diction, different sentence flow, various vocabulary preferences, etc. The list goes on for hours.

Writing doesn’t make me unique because I do it, but because of how I do it.

I write because I constantly stare out windows of buildings, cars and planes, wondering what the life of that stranger with the maroon sweater is like. Woah, dramatic. Yet, it’s a true thing that I catch myself doing on a daily basis.

I don’t want to follow these people to actually discover what their lives are like, I merely want to take in what I can see in a 30-second moment and invent their lives in my head. Writing is a place to use these invented lives for a purpose, so that they do not just float around in my head and disappear forever.

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Sam Amadeo Staff Writer sam.amadeo@drake.edu @Sam_Amadeo

Writing. Since humanity has learned the skill it has been a pastime to tell tall tales, detail events, or simply something to do when one was bored. It is something we all encounter everyday, whether that is something we have written ourselves or reading something someone else has written.

Yet, rarely do we ask ourselves why personally we enjoy writing.

This article will first examine a few famous writers and why they chose to pursue a life in writing; and finish with a personal examination of why I write, which has most recently directed me into pursuing a career in journalism.

There are countless wonderful examples of great artists having beautiful, inspiring reasons for choosing to write and it is a difficult task to only be able to pull three names from such an impressive list; yet, here we are.

First is famous film director and screenwriter, Alfred Hitchcock, whose films changed the way modern thriller and horror movies are made. When asked why he writes and directs films, he responded, “Drama is life with the dull bits cut out.”

Second is infamous poet Allen Ginsberg, a follower and albeit leader of the Beat Generation in the United States in the 1950s.

Although he was never directly asked why he wrote poetry, it became increasingly obvious in his works. Ginsberg saw a world losing touch with itself and becoming numb to both the good and bad of itself. He believed only through poetry could the world become aware of itself again.

Last is one of the greatest musicians to ever live, Bob Dylan.

Dylan felt that many of his creative counterparts spent too much time inside trying to write; however, Dylan said he always felt isolation made his music worse. It wasn’t until he would be in his twenties did he realize if he wanted his music to improve he needed to get out and experience the world. This is a decision he’s said he has never looked back on.

If I may briefly look at myself for a moment, I see someone who has been writing their entire life. Whether it is in the form of a screenplay, novel, poem or simply jotting random thoughts down. There was once a time I had burdened myself with writing a

a story. Whether the story comes from another person, or people, or whether it comes from within my soul does not matter. With each new story I produce, a person has the potential to learn something new, either in the world or about the human condition.

Telling stories has been around since cavepeople wanted to tell of the conquests they made over animals through the paintings they made, and the eventual literacy of our species has made us tell those stories in more depth. To tell the stories of other people or that reside in me is something that I don’t take lightly, especially when it has the potential to influence other people about a topic. By expressing this story to something outside of myself, I create a sort of spiritual connection between myself and the audience I’m writing for; explaining what I already know and hopefully expanding their knowledge about a topic, even if we don’t know each other and live hundreds of miles away or even are reading what I write years and years from now. This connection to people who don’t know me gives me satisfaction in making a (very) small influence in their thinking.

Another reason why I write is

because it allows me to express myself and give more depth to something that I find interesting.

While I wrote many news articles last year (and occasionally was forced to by lack of writers available), I never once wrote about something that I was completely disinterested in. I get to express my interests through a mode that allows me to investigate and explore my interests more and even become more questioning when I decide to write about them.

“Why is this?” I ask, and even, “What made me interested in this in the first place?”

Writing about topics I find interesting allows me to find out why I am the way I am and makes me sure of myself and the life I’m living. At the end of my time writing about something, I feel more strongly on a subject I find interesting.

The final reason why I write is because it gives me an outlet to express my feelings. Writing can act as a catharsis to me and can express intense emotions. I write when I feel extremely happy and when I feel guilty or ashamed.

I write when I’m crushing on someone (which explains the several poems I’ve written about

Taylor Swift). I write when I feel angry and confused. And I write when I feel like I want to cry or am crying.

Just this past week, I was looking at an article about Mollie Tibbetts; murder, and I saw a gallery of pictures her family sent in from when she was growing up, which really touched me.

After that I wrote in my journal about the sadness in my heart in seeing that gallery and her family’s grief. I needed a way to explain the emotions I was feeling at the moment. Writing allows me to express both exhilarating thoughts and my reflections when I’m down in the dumps. In the end I feel much better, whether or not I’m writing for an audience or just myself.

While my ideas about writing are (admittedly) romantic, there are several different and conflicting ideas about why writing is important. Maybe you agree with some of what I have to say and maybe you don’t. However, the best way to create ideas about why you like writing is to just write, write and write. At some point the ideas about why you like writing will come to you as quickly as they did to me for this article.

full-length novel, but knew it would never be completed if I could be distracted by the TV, so for an entire month I would get myself in trouble so I would be grounded at home and all I’d be

able to do is write.

I’m getting off topic though, so back to the question of why I write.

I’m sure I could think of more, but quickly here are three.

First is because life doesn’t always have a happy ending, but through storytelling I am able to give my characters whatever ending I want to. Writing gives me a sense of control.

Second, as ike with everybody, I have had my share of personal struggles and had little idea how to cope; however, when I could write all of them down in some format I found myself feeling better. Writing is my personal form of therapy.

My third and final reason is simple: I write because I love to write. While some see that statement as straightforward and others see it as vague, I write because I don’t know what I would do if I couldn’t.

Writing is a wonderful skill many people can do but that many choose not to. It is not for everyone, but for those who love writing, it is a part of their life that they hold close to their heart. It is where wonderful stories are told, beautiful language is heard, where journalists break stories wide open, or a way to pass the time. Why write? Why not?

Drama is life with the dull bits cut out.

-Alfred Hitchcock

STUDENTS at Drake are asked to reflect on their writing experience and explain their perspective and thoughts on writing. PHOTO BY SHREEYA ? | CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER

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The Nun

Holy Terror Movie Review Cameron Bolton Contributing Writer cameron.bolton@drake.edu @cameronbolton

First and foremost, I would like to say congratulations to the filmmakers for succeeding where Universal and Tom Cruise failed.

They managed to create a modern, shared universe of horror films that was for the most part successful, bar a couple of exceptions. The Nun (2018) is the fifth installment of The Conjuring franchise, not counting the “My Annabelle Creation” winner The Nurse (2017).

The film follows the ordeal set at a Romania monastery where one of the sisters has recently committed suicide. In response, the Vatican sends in Father Burke (Demán Bichir) and Sister Irene (Taissa Farminga) to investigate.

Once they get there, bad things start to happen. Which is courtesy of the titular nun (Bonnie Aarons), who is actually a demon (in case you couldn’t figure that out just by looking at her).

Going into the film, I had one big question about the general premise: why was the whole movie about the Demon Nun in the first place, as the scariest part of The Conjuring 2 was the Crooked Man (Javier Botet). Though another spin-off with him is apparently in the works, so I suppose it all works out.

The biggest question with any new horror movie is whether or not it’s frightening. So, is the movie scary? Oh yes. Farmiga’s uncanny resemble to her older sister and Conjuring star Vera Farmiga was kind of creepy, though that might just be me.

Being serious now, I did find this

movie to be frightening. Aarons, who you might recognize from her brief, but memorable scene in Mulholland Dr. (2001) as the bum behind Winkie’s, was terrifying.

This movie also had exactly what I was looking for when watching a horror movie.

It had mood and atmosphere.

The set pieces in particular were nicely done. The film also wasn’t just a never-ending series of jump scares, which I consider to be the cheapest form of horror. Don’t get me wrong, there are plenty of jump scares in the film, but they’re always preceded by a buildup of suspense, which I consider to be jumpscares done right.

Another thing that I enjoyed about this movie is that I would describe it as a throwback to old school horror, like the other films in the franchise, except Annabelle (2014). Similar to The Nun, Annabelle was a Conjuring spinoff focused on a scary but scarcely used character. Though I would describe Annabelle as less of a throwback and more of a rip-off of several better horror movies.

Ironically, both The Nun and Annabelle unnecessarily show old footage at the start of their movies.

The characters in the film were fine. What I mean by fine is that perhaps there could have been a bit more characterization and character development, but I didn’t feel like that was something that totally ruined the movie for me.

I didn’t find myself muttering “I don’t care what happens to these people.”

Despite having receiving mixed reviews from other critics, I for one thought that this movie was well done. If you are someone who enjoys these types of movies, then I highly recommend checking this one out.

THE NUN is the fifth installment of The Conjuring franchise and features actress Tassia Farmiga, who also played the leading role in American Horror Story and Higher Ground. POSTER COURTESY OF IMDB

Why do we write? Kaepernick’s new brand >> CONTINUED FROM PAGE 10

I write because I procrastinate by nature. That extends to my writing assignments too, I’ll admit it. But because I know this trait about myself, I’ve learned to fight against it in the only way I know how; by writing. When I write, not for assigned papers or work emails, but for fun, I gift myself with more determination and motivation. I find myself on top of my game, sharp and ready to go, even the minute after I’ve finished writing a story or a narrative. I’m ready to conquer the world, and where is the use in procrastinating for that?

I write because sometimes I glance into the mirror and don’t understand the reflection staring back at me. We’ve all been here, even the most confident of us. We see ourselves looking warily back at us and wonder who that person truly is, and, I can’t lie, it’s troubling and a little terrifying. Now and then, all you need is a good cry or a night out with your best friends or a big slice of chocolate cake so that the next day will feel natural again. That works sometimes. But other times, you need something

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more substantial, more long-term.

My personal coping mechanism in this situation is writing. It helps me recover my self-worth in a way that is unmatched by any of the other activities I can engage in.

I write because sometimes I sit around and wonder what I am doing. Simply, I often grow bored, and nothing cures my boredom like writing.

I write because the fact that the color white is the presence of all colors rather than the absence of colors astonishes me. There are a excess of facts I have learned such as this one that simply amaze me and will never leave my brain.

Through writing, I can share compelling information to others and spread the word on what leaves me speechless.

I write because I will never be able to mow the lawn. You could argue that this is the weirdest item on my list. I might agree with you.

Some backstory: I am allergic to grass and being within about a block of someone mowing the lawn leaves me trying to remember what breathing feels like.

So, alas, I will never be able to mow the lawn. It’s on my bucket list, though, and I may kick the bucket if I complete it, but we’ll see.

As I write, I can create a character who can mow the lawn (an incredible character trait, no doubt). In all seriousness, though, writing allows me to experience circumstances that I will never have the chance to encounter, to be in situations I will never find myself in. I can live vicariously through characters’ and actual people’s stories without experiencing those stories in my own reality.

I write because I’m scared of the world, of the hatred, of the

fighting. This one seems slightly dark, vaguely morbid, but overall, it’s true. As much good as I know there is in this world, there is too much hate and evil, and I am scared of it constantly.

Writing about these macabre, unnerving situations that occur around us and within us makes them seem more manageable and less frightening. And although stories don’t always deserve or warrant a happy ending, as a writer, you forever obtain the power to fashion a happily ever after if you decide to. You can escape the suffering of reality for a short time and it comes with renewed hope when you return to the real world.

To spare you from throwing this newspaper in the trash (recycle, people, c’mon!), I will not continue any longer, though this list could no doubt be as long as an encyclopedia set. If you do not enjoy writing, or find it strenuous and punishing, I beg you to give it another try.

Write on your own terms, in your own grammatical style, with your own versions of spellings and punctuation rules. Don’t share it with anyone, unless you want to.

Don’t judge yourself ever. Just grab a pen and notebook or your laptop and jot down anything that comes to your mind: facts about World War II, a poem about a stream, a technical piece about washing machines, a romantic vignette spun with flowery language, a list of your favorite sounds.

Anything.

Writing provides us with freedom and with opportunity and with understanding. How could anyone stay away from that?

– Roald Dahl

Thoughts on Nike’s newest controversial advertising campaign Natalie Larimer Contributing Writer natalie.larimer@drake.edu @nat_larimer

Since I assume that the majority of Drake students do not live under a rock, I’m going to make the broad claim that we’ve all seen the new Nike ad featuring Colin Kaepernick; the NFL quarterback who kneeled during the national anthem to protest racial injustice in America. You may have also seen the tweets and posts about some people burning their Nike shoes and cutting the swoosh off of their apparel, claiming that they are boycotting Nike as a response to this ad.

The ad states, “Believe in something. Even if it means sacrificing everything,” which is printed over a close-up shot of Kaepernick. The Nike swoosh logo with their slogan “just do it” are printed below. A lot of the complaints about this ad are based upon the fact that Kaepernick didn’t “sacrifice everything” as the ad states, but rather American veterans are the ones sacrificing everything. The thing is, the two are not mutually exclusive.

Kaepernick is now a free agent after starting his protests, so he technically sacrificed his career with the NFL. That doesn’t mean

that veterans don’t sacrifice themselves when they go off to war. Nobody said that.

To be clear, burning or destroying products that you already own is not a boycott. You are literally just destroying your own personal property and will not gain anything from it. A true boycott is preventing yourself and others from purchasing anything from that brand ever again, but to be honest, Nike is a big enough company with enough sponsorships and brand recognition, you will not be able to escape the swoosh. I am the least athletic person ever and even I own Nike apparel.

I have also seen more people wearing Nike shoes this past week than I remember throughout my career at Drake (though I may not have been paying enough attention before).

Regardless if you decide to burn your Nikes or buy some new ones, just remind yourself that the whole reason for the ad and Kaepernick’s protest is because America is still a racially unjust nation. We have the right to peaceful protests and those who use their national stage (or football field) to engage in those protests should be regarded as leaders similarly to the leaders of the civil rights movement. I hope actual change comes of these ads and protests other than a bunch of people burning their shoes.

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Colton’s time to shine An in-depth review of the newest bachelor

Ivy Beckenholdt Managing Editor ivy.beckenholdt@drake.edu @ivybeckenholdt

The Bachelor Nation, the devoted viewers of the Bachelor and all of the series spin offs, has had mixed reactions to the newest bachelor announcement.

Last Tuesday, it was revealed that Colton Underwood will be the next bachelor.

Colton is a former NFL player who was first introduced to fans on Becca Kufrin’s season of the Bachelorette. During his time on the Bachelorette, he revealed that he had previously dated Becca’s close friend Tia, which caused a lot of drama. On the next series he starred on, he began dating Tia, but ultimately broke up with her.

Many Bachelor fans are opposed to Colton being the next bachelor because of his indecisiveness.

Personally, I am excited for Colton to be the next bachelor. I watch the Bachelor for all the great drama it holds,so I hope Colton proves to be even more indecisive this season.

The last thing I want to be while watching the show is bored, and so I think Colton is a great choice for entertainment. My true dream is for Colton to realize that he is in love with Tia at the end of the season in order to have the most drama-filled season finale yet.

Other Bachelor fans wanted the next bachelor to be Jason.

Jason is a corporate banker from Buffalo, New York. While I think he is a great guy, I feel like he is too perfect. When Becca broke up with Jacon last season, he wished her nothing but happiness. Talk about a snooze fest. There was nothing to make fun of him for, which made it difficult to watch.

Others wanted Blake, last season’s runner up, to be the next bachelor. Blake seemed to be respectful towards Becca and continually spoke on how he wanted to find his equal partner.

While he probably would make a great bachelor, I’m not sure he would be the best choice. Blake was always kind -- but in my opinion, too kind. I feel like he would feel bad having to choose people to send home, that he would pick the names from a hat.

Now, if I could pick a bachelor, I would choose Jordan. Jordan was arguably last season’s most entertaining contestant. He is a professional model who let the other men know that he is unapologetically confident.

Many remember him for walking around a dinner party in a pair of golden underwear, his modeling techniques and his memorable quotes. My favorite Jordan moment was when he was upset with a fellow contestant for giving

THE NEWEST BACHELOR will be Colton Underwood on Season 23. Roses are handed out to the contestants each week to symbolized who gets to stay and who has to leave the show. COURTESY OF CREATIVE COMMONS

a stuffed animal to the woman he liked, and so he threw the huge stuffed animal into the ocean. It was perfect. Seeing this grown man be compared to a toddler on Twitter

was some of the best entertainment I have seen in a long time.

All in all, I am happy with Colton as the choice for the bachelor.

He has always seemed kind and

has even started a foundation to help empower people with cystic fibrosis. Even if Colton does not create drama, I have faith in the producers to conjure something up!

“Tag!” You’re It! A Free Movie Friday Review Savannah Kluesner Contributing Writer savannah.kluesner@drake.edu @savannahkluesner

TAG is a movie about five friends that are playing tag in their adult life and are on a desperate mission to catch Jerry, the last of their group that has yet to be “it.” POSTER COURTESY OF AMAZON

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Have you ever reminisced about the good old days, when your largest problem in life was the fact that you would, inevitably, end up being “it”? “Tag,” released this summer, explores the true story of a group of adults playing the classic game long after their peers have traded their teddy bears and Saturday morning cartoons for a pay raise.

In a last-ditch effort to catch Jerry, the only member of this wily cast of characters who has never been “it,” Hogan, gathering up a gang of childhood companions, heads out on a cross-country mission to catch Jerry when he least expects it: on his wedding day. When Hogan, along with his friends Chili, Callahan and Sable arrive, however, they soon learn that they are in over their heads.

Full of hair-raising adventure and laughs, this movie makes audiences laugh out loud.

“Tag” reaches a variety of

audiences. Based on a childhood game, it is not the kind of movie that is “super dude funny,” said first-year Clara Rush. Although definitely tinged with adult humor, the movie was “not dependent on beer and women,” like many comedies of its kind, and contained an even mix of heartfelt moments and comedy, such as when the friends catch up after tagging one another. Although at some points it could be described as “morbidly funny,” said first-year Miranda Fickbohm, it was overall a humorous movie with plenty to love, including its zany, largerthan-life cast.

“I really liked Sable’s character,” said first-year Elyse Kalber. “He’s a really laid back guy and he zones out a lot.”

However, “Tag” gave viewers a lot more than just a comedic aspect.

“Tag” captured a lot of hearts when the Student Activities Board premiered it for Free Movie Friday.

When asked about the emotional parts, Kalber described the movie as “heartwarming.” The lessons to be gained from this movie, however, were just as powerful as

they were heartfelt. From scheming in bars to reliving childhood memories, Hogan and his friends continue to reinforce an important concept: “You don’t stop playing because you grow old; you grow old because you stop playing.”

Drake Bulldogs responded largely positively to the movie.

“I’ve been wanting to see it, and it was just in theaters,” comments first-year Becca Thrasher.

However, it wasn’t just the movie itself that was a hit. Speaking of another student, Fickbohm stated, “He made me laugh every time he laughed.”

So, should you go to the next Free Movie Friday?

“I love movies,” Rush said in response to Free Movie Friday, It’s“the opportunity to have a movie that’s current and relevant.”

Beginning at 9 p.m. each Friday night, SAB will premier such titles as “Incredibles 2” and “Skyscraper” next month. Free Movie Friday is, in the words of Thrasher, is an opportunity to get “free popcorn, free candy” and is one event you won’t want to miss!

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