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LEAD EDITORIAL: Be Considerate as Campus COVID Cases Rise

April 29, 2022April 29, 2022

On March 8, Drew announced that they would lift the mask mandate. From then on, masks have no longer been required on campus, including classrooms, unless professors requested students wear them. Although…

Fern Fest Returns After Two-Year Hiatus

April 29, 2022April 29, 2022

On Saturday, April 23, the Drew Environmental Action League, also known as DEAL, held their annual Earth Week celebration and gardening event at Drew, after a two-year hiatus. Students were able to…

Golf Teams Medal at Landmark

April 29, 2022April 29, 2022

Led by a tremendous performance from Kayla Diaz (‘24), the Drew University women’s golf team won its third Landmark Conference title in team history on Sunday, April 24 at Northwest Golf Course.…

Men’s and Women’s Tennis Onto Landmark Semis

April 29, 2022April 29, 2022

The Drew University women’s tennis team clinched a home playoff match for the first time since 2016-17 with a 6-3 victory over Goucher College in a showdown between the top-two teams in…

Men’s Lacrosse Rallies for Conference Game Victory

April 29, 2022April 29, 2022

Down 5-2 at halftime, the Drew University men’s lacrosse team rallied to tie their game with two minutes left in regulation before Brian Windisch (‘25) scored the golden goal in overtime to…

Student Life & Arts

Drewids Shine at DOYO Dance Show

April 29, 2022April 29, 2022

On Friday, April 22 and Saturday, April 23, the dance department held the Spring Dance show, “Journey into the DOYO.” Both performances had a remarkable turnout of students, families and dance enthusiasts. …

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Drew Duo Makes History at Annual English Convention

April 29, 2022April 29, 2022

For the first time in a long time, Drew University had two students attend the Sigma Tau Delta 2022 Convention. Emma-Li Downer (‘23) and Hannah Paczkowski (‘22) participated in the convention, making…

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CWK Plans to Connect With Community Post-COVID

April 29, 2022April 29, 2022

Assisting at Acorn Academy, coloring in children’s books and making makeshift paper pumpkins are just a few perks of becoming a member of Drew University’s Connect with Kids (CWK). This student organization…

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‘As It Was’ Makes Me Want to Wait On the Doorstep of ‘Harry’s House’

April 29, 2022April 29, 2022

After an almost three year hiatus, Harry Styles made his comeback at Love on Tour, his global concert tour following the 2019 release of his second studio album, “Fine Line.” Tour tickets…

Staff Statements: Favorite Acorn Memories

April 29, 2022April 29, 2022

As this school year comes to a close and things begin to get hectic with finals, it is important to take a pause and reflect on everything that has happened in the…

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No One Should Be Excluded: A Student’s Experience With the NJ Excluded Worker’s Coalition

April 29, 2022April 29, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has been devastating to the livelihoods of many who have looked to the governments for aid to appease their suffering. The US government gave out stimulus checks to all…

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Bring the bubly Back

April 29, 2022April 29, 2022

Imagine: You are at The Commons trying to find some decent food you can enjoy. Maybe nothing looks appealing, and you go for the pizza; or maybe there’s stir-fry, and you decide…
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The Center for Civic Engagement Highlights Student Success in Awards Ceremony

April 22, 2022April 22, 2022

On April 19, 2022, The Center for Civic Engagement held its annual Civic Engagement Showcase and Awards Ceremony. The event began with the audience getting the opportunity to walk around and interact…
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Drew Hosts Alumni Week to Honor Former Drewids and Their Success

April 22, 2022April 22, 2022

From June 2-4, the Alumni Communities Office will be hosting an Alumni Week, encouraging Drewids to come back and enjoy festivities for free. The scheduled events include the Alumni Achievement Awards, Hall…
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Don’t Throw Syrup at the Windows

April 15, 2022April 15, 2022

Sometime about three weeks ago I overheard a conversation between students. “We’re making it our mission to abuse every window on this side of the building,” the speaker said. Sure enough, those…
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Mask Mandate Moves Away from Drew

April 8, 2022April 8, 2022

On March 8, 2022, Drew University announced that all individuals, regardless of vaccination status, would no longer be required to wear masks in most on-campus locations. This announcement followed a similar statement…
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Visit The CAE for Academic Assistance

March 25, 2022March 25, 2022

The Center for Academic Excellence (CAE) is a free resource for academic and administrative support with offices located in the library and Brothers College. The CAE provides peer tutoring, writing support and…
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President Schwartz Discusses Land Sale Plans

March 25, 2022March 25, 2022

On Wednesday, March 16, President Schwartz agreed to speak with students in the Dorothy Young Concert Hall to offer information about the University’s potential land sale. Students had the option to attend…
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Students Venture Back to Summer Study Abroad Programs

March 4, 2022March 4, 2022

Drew students have the opportunity to spend summer, winter or spring break studying internationally through a shortTREC. Although many students missed out on studying abroad over the past few semesters due to…
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Students Plead Community to Save the Forest

March 4, 2022March 4, 2022

Drew University is currently facing financial issues stemming from the pandemic, which has put the beloved “school in the forest” at risk for a potential land sale of 53 acres for residential…
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LEAD EDITORIAL: Keep Up Drew’s Historical Campus

February 25, 2022March 4, 2022

Drew University was founded in 1867. According to an article published by the University of California Press, a building or place is considered historic if it has existed for fifty years and…
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