CyberNews at Drake University

Samplings from Reporting by Journalism 54 Students
Spring Semester 2002


E-books Are Ready for Cowles Library Users

Elizabeth Owens describes the digital resources that are available to Drake students. See another story by Liz Owens.

Residence Hall Blaze Causes Concern on Campus

Julie Collins reports on the situation in Goodwin-Kirk Residence Hall in the wake of fire and flood. See another story by Julie Collins.

Drake Students Help Community Children With Their Reading

Andrea Schmidt tells how students reach out to help those who need to learn about reading and writing. See another story by Andrea Schmidt.

First-Year Students Seeking Spots in Student Senate

Anthony Perrozi provides a political report on elections at Drake University.

News Article Leads to Change for Vegetarians

Shannon Tharp recounts how her original article in student newspaper brought new offerings at dining hall. See another story by Shannon Tharp.

Speaker Tells "Hidden History" of UFOs

Kristen Vandenberg reports on presentation of slide show and talk at Olmsted Center. See another story by Kristen Vandenberg.

Summer Course Centers on Visit to Nation's Capital

Kelsey Rahn describes planned trip to Washington, D.C., in June for 12 Srake students. See another story by Kelsey Rahn.

Bell Center Stirs Competitive Fires for Intramural Athletes

Jeff Klein captures the mood of students who take to the courts to relive some earlier athletic days. See another story by Jeff Klein.

Musical Took Lots of Work Behind the Scenes

Erin Tylski describes those individuals who helped bring "Two Gentlemen of Verona" to the stage.

Resident Assistant Tells What It's Like to Be One

Abby Buell visits with Liz Cashman for the inside word on the work of an RA on campus.

Students Express Concerns on Safety

Beth Wobschall finds students feel safe on campus but nor in some surrounding areas..

 


BIG NEWS EVENTS ALONG THE WAY

Looking for snow on campus. See student reporters hard at work.

Journalism dean faces class interviewers.


Students Use Their Spring Break to Help Others in Need

Chris Parrish reports on trips to Missouri and Tennessee by groups providing aid to less fortunate. See another story by Chris Parrish.

Drake Teacher Spends Time at Winter Olympics

Stessie Bill recounts the excitement felt by David Wright during his stay in Salt Lake City. See another story by Stessie Bill.

Class in Arabic Language Draws 14 Drake Students

Sara Bouska tells of an experimental course that seeks to teach a new language. See another story by Sara Bouska.

Campus Speaker Recounts Stories of Domestic Violence

Lindsay Carlson captures the words of author who has studied women who dealt with hardships of abuse. See another story by Lindsay Carlson.

Vera Anderson Brings Stories to Drake Campus

Caroline Pakenham reports author wrote her book as "an act of love not financial gain."

Yoga, Better Foods on the Agenda for Students

David Zawilinski tells how residence hall program aims for healtheir individuals. See another story by David Zawilinski.

Drake Sources React to Olympics Skating Dispute

Laura Hanson finds the judging at Salt Lake city stirs passions on the Drake campus.

Drake Senior Falls in Love with Austria

Laura Micheli tells how Summer Zwanziger was drawn to people and places. See another story by Laura Micheli.

Study Abroad Program Attracts Many Students

Elissa Koc talks to student who loves to travel and to learn about other societies.