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Are You Using Inclusive Language for Transgender and Non-Binary Individuals?

Jan 15, 2025 | theodysseyonline.com | Lily Wasserman

With more people becoming aware of transgender and non-binary people, there have been a lot of questions circulating online and elsewhere about how to be more inclusive. Language is very important in making a space safer for trans and non-binary individuals. With language, there is an established and built-in measure of whether a place could be safe or unsafe. If the wrong language is used, the place is unsafe and shows a lack of education on trans and non-binary issues.
Breaking down a Drake area ballot: the candidates

Oct 25, 2024 | timesdelphic.com | Lily Wasserman

Below is a mock ballot explanation for a Drake-area voter. The Times-Delphic reached out to every candidate for each position through press inquiries or contact pages found online, asking every candidate the same questions by email. Participants who did not respond to questions prior to publication have been noted, and the TD will update information online as candidates respond.
From ‘Seabiscuit’ to ‘Heartstopper’: one writer’s favorite sports books

Oct 10, 2024 | timesdelphic.com | Lily Wasserman

What makes a good sports novel? What even counts as a sports book? These are questions that listicle writers such as myself have tried to answer for decades on end. Opinions vary almost as much as novels featuring sports do. Some novels focus more on the lives of players than the games, and bringing in sports romance (which obviously would focus on romance over playing) complicates this further.
Sensory boxes at Cowles Library enhance student learning

Oct 10, 2024 | timesdelphic.com | Lily Wasserman

On the shelves of Cowles Library’s first floor, near the DVDs and records, sit items with no pages and no words, intended not to be studied but to improve the student studying experience. Eight sensory tool kits — with materials ranging from wobble cushions to fidget spinners to weighted lap pads — and two balance boards are ready for check out. In her final semester pursuing an Occupational Therapy Doctorate, Sarah Hulstein began her OTD capstone — a self-paced, self-created project.
Ruth Harkin releases treasure trove of tales

Oct 9, 2024 | timesdelphic.com | Lily Wasserman

Around a month ago, I had the pleasure of covering Ruth Harkin’s book launch for The Times-Delphic. During that launch, Ruth Harkin read excerpts of her short story collection – titled “When My Husband Ran for President and Other Short Stories” – answered questions and signed copies of the book. Thanks to her excerpts, I grew intrigued and purchased a signed copy — something I, a used book purchaser till the end, hardly do. Well, I am glad to say that I do not regret it.
Black mold spores found in Howard Hall

Oct 9, 2024 | timesdelphic.com | Lily Wasserman

Approximately two weeks ago, for unknown reasons, the cabinets in the mail room in Howard Hall fell off the wall. The disturbance revealed the presence of mold spores. There are thousands of types of mold spores. According to United Water Restoration, a normal spore count for any given indoor space is 200-500, but as long as there isn’t water damage or visible mold colonies, anywhere up to 1,500 spores is normal.
Drake partners with DMPS for new teacher intern program

Sep 18, 2024 | timesdelphic.com | Lily Wasserman

This fall, the first class of teacher interns at the Drake School of Education began their first semester of classes. Under the new program, students with bachelor’s degrees not in education are able to spend a year taking core education classes before interning as teachers for a second year. After the two years, the students will graduate with Master’s of Arts in Teaching. Ryan Wise, dean of the Drake School of Education, said that the idea for the program began a year and a half ago.
Ruth Harkin publishes memoir, holds book launch at Drake

Sep 11, 2024 | timesdelphic.com | Lily Wasserman

Ruth Harkin, wife of former Iowa senator Tom Harkin and one of the namesakes of the Harkin Institute at Drake, has been compiling her life stories for years, from being an early female county attorney in Iowa to agreeing to move to Korea before she knew where it was.
Backcountry magazine: Backcountry belongings to have in the bag

Aug 30, 2024 | thesheridanpress.com | Lily Wasserman

Whether camping, hunting, hiking or fly-fishing in the backcountry, it’s important to be prepared. Local store owners shared products they see as useful for outdoor adventures. Sellers noted there have been trends among people interested in the outdoors toward lighter products, products that take up less room in bags and colorful and unique designs. Para’kito mosquito repellentkAm%96 $96C:52?
Backcountry magazine: Learning on the fly

Aug 30, 2024 | thesheridanpress.com | Lily Wasserman

Fly-fishing as a sport isn’t as simple as casting and catching. Fly-fishers devote time to studying rivers, entomology and fish behavior to perfect their craft. While it takes time to learn, fly-fishers say the closeness they feel to nature and the feeling with catching the fish their skills are the endless reward. Fly-fishing is a type of fishing that uses an imitation of a fly to attract fish. Unlike spin fishing, the line and fly are the weight.