Opinion

Policies differ when it comes to phones in class

April 27, 2016 at 10:58 am 0 comments

Story by Mia Wang Cell phones are everywhere and have undeniably become an integral part of everyday life. And, of course, schools question the benefits of having a cell phone in class, particularly when they can be a distraction from instruction. Should cell phones be allowed at school? Can theyRead More

The $100,000 Decision

The $100,000 Decision

April 20, 2016 at 11:51 am 0 comments

To my friends attending Iowa State University, University of Iowa, University of Northern Iowa, and any other accredited university: I hope you wake up for class today. I hope your failed alarm clock doesn’t cost your parents an extra ten grand in dropped classes by the end of the semester.Read More

How to rock your own DJ party from a pro

How to rock your own DJ party from a pro

April 15, 2016 at 11:22 am 0 comments

If you follow my columns, you know I have a career outside of being a student at DMACC.  I have been a DJ for the last 25 years entertaining at approximately a thousand weddings, and probably another 500 parties/dances.  I also publish a trade magazine for such DJs (Mobile BeatRead More

Professor’s rules override weather policy on late assignments

Professor’s rules override weather policy on late assignments

February 26, 2016 at 9:04 am 0 comments

Most policies on absences that professors implement in their courses are reasonable. For example, if you don’t show up to class because you slept late, or any other reason that was in your control, the point deduction on the assignments/exams are necessary. I bring this issue up because recently DMACCRead More

Ryan Burger

Professor’s choice determines book costs for classes

February 26, 2016 at 9:03 am 0 comments

In my professional life I’m a publisher, I’ve published about 15 books in the DJ industry (mobile DJs that do private parties, weddings, school dances, etc) and publish a magazine for DJs every other month.  During that time I have seen the cost of printing books come down dramatically, butRead More

Caucus underwhelms first-timer

Caucus underwhelms first-timer

February 24, 2016 at 10:46 am 0 comments

The usual cacophony of hungry teenagers talking over each other, trying to squeeze a full day’s events into their 30-minute lunch break was gone. Replacing it was the calm rumble of politically-inclined, aging middle-class voters. Scanning the room, I looked for familiar faces, but I only recognized a few people.Read More

The Fear of Failure

February 17, 2016 at 12:02 pm 0 comments

How many of us can admit we live with some type of fear, be it completely irrational or somewhat justifiable? Most people know exactly what they fear in this life and can spot it from a mile away. Typically, fears are tangible objects or ideas. Take the phobia of heightsRead More

Live from Des Moines, it's the second Democratic Debate

Live from Des Moines, it’s the second Democratic Debate

December 2, 2015 at 12:35 pm 0 comments

Many historical events have taken place at Drake University. They include the annual Drake Relays, which launched the careers of many famous runners, and the campus paper starting the infamous “Paul is Dead” hoax. Drake recently added a new accomplishment to their roster: the site of the second Democratic DebateRead More