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Five Study Spots for Finals

With finals just around the corner, we all know our favorite study spot in the library will be taken. No need to worry, DAC has scoured Des Moines and talked to Drake students. We discovered five places to take refuge when the herd has taken over your space.

Study Places – Slideshow Maker

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Holiday Sweets and Treats

 
Edible Cookie Ornaments
Ingredients: 
1/4 cup vanilla frosting

9 ring-shaped butter flavored cookies or any ring-shaped cookies 

1 roll (9 count) ring-shaped fruit flavored Life Savers

1 1/2 to 2 yards red string licorice or ribbon
For more info on how to make these cookies click here

Ho-Ho Snowballs
2 6-ounce packages white chocolate chips

1/4 cup heavy cream

2 tablespoons bourbon or heavy [...]

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Brighten Your Day

Right next to the Starbucks in Drake West Village is Sunsation Spa, owned and operated by two Drake Business students. Sunsation Spa boasts to have the latest tanning technology available.
Their lineup of beds include Sunstar 20 minute bed, Solaris 15 minute bed, Sundome 10 minute standup bed, and the Solar Force 12 minute bed. They [...]

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Taxi Cab Etiquette

Learn from Drake After Class the 9 questions to ask when taking the cab.
By Kuebari Lemea
1. Q: What happens if I pass out in your cab?
A: I’d call a police officer to wake you up.
2. Q: Do cab drivers accept credit cards?
A: Yes. We do accept credit cards, but you have to [...]

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Our Top Picks For The Week

Sledding!  Get outside and go sledding!  The snow has finally reached Des Moines, and don’t stay inside, get out and enjoy it!  Our two favorites are at the Capitol Hill area, and Waveland Park.
Ice Skating! Brenton Skating Plaza.  The Brenton Skating Plaza is open all winter long, and is a great place to enjoy [...]

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Winter Fun In Des Moines

The Drakeafterclass.com Video Crew hit the slopes to preview some sledding, but found that there is a better winter activity when there is no snow!

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Open Studio Night

Located in the center of downtown is Fitch Building home to Fitch Studios where collective group of artists work. This Friday they will be holding their annual Open Studio night. Students will have the opportunity to see work from two Graphic Design Professors Rebecca Eckstrand and Catherine Dreiss. On the first floor works on display [...]

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THiNK BLUE Bar Crawl

With Drake Bulldog basketball season underway, we want to encourage Drake area fans to “THiNK BLUE!” Follow my directions for a great night out on the town, or add and create your own experience!
List of drinks to make sure you purchase!
UV Blue and lemonade
Blue lagoon
-blue Curacao, vodka, and lemonade
Blue Hawaiian
-Blue Curacao, dark rum, orange schnapps, [...]

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