Author: Mel

  • Mel’s Favorite Coffee Shops in Des Moines

    If you visit Des Moines or live in Des Moines, I encourage you to stop at these beautiful places. Each is unique and offers something new. As a caffeine addict and coffee lover, these places all have my vote for the best places in Des Moines. For more information on who I am or other…

  • Office Skills I Have Learned from Drake Athletics

    A Game-Day Drake Athletics’ has a marketing internship for students that I have been granted the opportunity to pursue. The internship consists of game-day operations as well as office work and more administrative and creative things. During office hours, we are expected to get game materials ready. We find different coupons from sponsors that we…

  • What To Do in Des Moines?

    I am a Des Moines native. I grew up in Urbandale, went to Johnston, and now attend Drake University. Over the past couple of years living on and near campus, I have configured a list of my favorite things to do in Des Moines. Since it is currently summer, these will be catered to nice…

  • What is it like to be a Woman working in sports?

    My experience as a Woman in Sports During my time at Drake, I was blessed with various opportunities in the athletic department especially Drake Women’s basketball. Throughout my time, I have learned so much and gained some insight into how to navigate sports as a woman. Now, nothing is perfect, and I don’t know everything,…