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Riker Hall Explodes

The years-long battle between Riker Hall residents and the vents in their rooms reached a violent conclusion early this morning. For decades, the building has been notorious for a heating system that…

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Mystery Solved: Lost “DOYOer” Recovered

In the fall semester of 2011, a bright and ambitious first-year art student, Jean Tuttle (C ’15), mysteriously disappeared. The official police report from the time of her disappearance included a statement…

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Pentagon Press Walkout

On the afternoon of Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025, several reporters from the Pentagon press office walked out of the Pentagon carrying boxes of files, chairs and even an entire copying machine. Fox…

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Guide to Boba Tea

In such dark times (namely the age of soda overconsumption), we need a savior. Someone big, strong and capable. That being? Boba tea. Boba tea can solve any problem, and this is…

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Does Drew Recycle?

Our institution cites sustainability as one of its core values. In October 2024, The Princeton Review named Drew University to its annual Guide to Green Colleges List for its sustainability-conscious programs and…

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Where’s the Food?

With students already struggling with hectic schedules, a clear understanding of when meals are available is essential. Unfortunately, the Grubhub system is not very reliable when it comes to when meals are…

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The Power of Personal Branding

In the fast-paced, digital world of today, having a strong personal brand is both a necessity and an advantage. Whether you are applying for internships, preparing for job interviews or building a…

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Dancing Through the Decades with DUDS!

The Drew University Theater and Dance Department, in partnership with the Drew University Dramatic Society, put on a stellar dance show showcasing different decades that highlighted the choreographers’ passions.  This semester’s dance…

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Why Food Choices Matter

Back in my younger days, dairy was something to behold. Bagels, ice cream, pizza, milkshakes — you name it. However, like most older people, my body hated me so terribly that I…

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Give Our Admissions Staff a Break!

As the annual fall/winter college admissions season ramps up, Drew’s Admissions department is fully in gear, holding open houses and admitted students days galore in order to attract as many prospective Rangers…

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Spring Course Consideration: DREW 110

With the opening of registration this week, now is the perfect time for students to consider enrolling in DREW 110, also known as the Launch Workshop: Preparation for Career and Academic Success. …

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Why is the EC Closed?

The Ehinger Center being closed on the weekend diminishes the quality of campus life for the entire student body. This semester, the Ehinger Center has become the go-to place to eat on…

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The Upside of the Athletic Transfer Process

The process of transferring schools takes a hefty psychological toll on students, especially athletes. However, Joseph Larmore (’25) thinks otherwise. Larmore is part of the men’s lacrosse team here at Drew University…

The Beauty of the Forest

There was a small rock on the path in front of me as I traipsed around the back of Hurst. I aimed a kick at it. My foot caught the concrete, taking…

In Defense of the Furby

Everyone seems to have a story. A haunting. A terrible wailing creature whose howlings wouldn’t cease even after being shoved into the darkest pits of the closet or basement. A hammer held…

Aurora Borealis Catches Drew by Surprise

People across the northeast and on Drew’s campus gathered outside to witness the spectacle of the northern lights Thursday night, Oct. 10.  During the particularly bright atmospheric event, people as far south…

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Beetlejuice Review

The classic film “Beetlejuice” is recognized for its charming characters, amazing visuals and unique take on dark humor. In contrast to modern films that mostly rely on computer-generated imagery, “Beetlejuice” is famous…

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The Swiftie Script

“So make the friendship bracelets, take the moment and taste it, you’ve got no reason to be afraid.” – Taylor Swift, You’re on Your Own Kid Taylor Swift has earned $13.5 million…

Milkshake Madness

Since the campus switched to Gourmet Dining for food services, a lot of changes have been made. There is, for example, the addition of Grubhub and the removal of Peet’s, but the…

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Carmichael Conveys Commuter Concerns

Drew makes being a commuter harder than it needs to be. Some challenges are expected in being a commuter; for example, dealing with traffic or transit delays, attending extracurricular and social gatherings…

Softball Splits Double Header

The Drew Rangers softball team suffered a crushing loss to Moravian University before rallying back for a win in the second game of a doubleheader on Sunday, April 9. After losing 0-11,…

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Stir Fry Again?

Stir fry being served at Commons three days out of the week is a lot more stir fry than anyone should ever have. Options are very important when it comes to food.…

Student Senate Impeaches President Over Controversy

President Brazil Brown was impeached at the end of the last Student Government meeting amid continuing deliberation about her various social media presences, including the official student government instagram, duclasga. Senator Kathleen…

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Peer Career Coaches Come to Drew

Drew launched its Peer Career Coach program at the beginning of this semester to increase students’ engagement with the Center for Career Development.  According to a survey conducted by Inside Higher Ed…

Navigating the Fall 2024 nycTRECs

Applications for fall 2024 nycTRECs are due Sunday, March 10. The four nycTRECs include Contemporary Art, New York Theatre, United Nations and Communications & Media.  These courses all require frequent travel to…

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Budget Cuts Eliminate Student Jobs

Drew University recently made major budget cuts that affected student employment. The school changed student work schedules, and some students lost their jobs entirely. The budget cuts affected positions in the Center…

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Sports Highlight Reel: Feb. 2 – Feb. 15

Landmark MBB Athlete of the Week (Feb. 12): Pat Higgins (‘25) Landmark Field Athlete of the Week (Feb. 5): Melina Christodoulou (‘24)  Rangers of the Week (Feb. 5 – Feb. 11): Bella…

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In the Mind of the Injured Athlete

From the core of the team to a spectator on the sidelines, athletes struggle through massive transitions when injury strikes. Despite the loss of a key player, the team is forced to…

99 Nights is Back

Seniors came together for 99 Nights in the Ehinger Center to celebrate the beginning of the double-digit countdown until commencement. Drew Night Life hosted the annual 99 Nights event on Feb. 2,…

Senior Day Closes Out Dual-Meet Swim Schedule

The stands were overflowing at the F.M. Kirby Pool as Drew’s swim and dive team honored 13 seniors for their tenure before they competed against the University of Scranton in their final…

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NJ Transit Plans to Increase Fares

NJ Transit announced a proposal to increase fares by 15 percent to meet their budget deficit.  According to a press release on Wednesday, Jan. 24, the ticket price adjustments would begin on…

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Music at Drew: The Rhythm of a Community

The music department has always been a place of acceptance, inclusion and inspiration for musicians of all ages. Closing out the fall term, the music department ended another successful semester showcasing musical…

Basketball Reaches Triple Digits Against Centenary University

Drew men’s basketball opened their home campaign against Centenary University on Tuesday night with the Rangers coming away victorious with an eye-watering score of 100-74.  Though the game started out in Centenary’s…

Swim and Dive Teams Battle Susquehanna University

Drew’s men’s and women’s swim and dive teams ventured to Pennsylvania to take on the River Hawks in their home pool last weekend.  The men’s team soared past Susquehanna, taking first in…

Student Government Meeting Recap Oct. 25

President Ashley Kibel (‘25) let Senate members know that she had spoken with Vice President Frank Merckx, who had mentioned that he needed Student Representatives to assume future roles to manage laundry…

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Five Nights at Failures: Film Review

The world of franchise-based movies is a harsh mistress. Icons of the genre, such as the 1993 live-action “Super Mario Bros.” or 1994’s “Street Fighter,” are notorious for being intensely flawed, lackluster…

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SAAC Hosts First Annual Pep Rally

Drew University’s Student Athlete Advisory Committee hosted the first annual Athletes Pep Rally for all of Ranger athletics on Oct. 19.  The event took place in the Baldwin Gym, with appearances from…

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Men’s ITA Regional Championship at Drew

Drew University hosted the ITA Division III North Regionals Men’s Tennis Championship from Sept. 28-Oct. 1, with many of Drew’s own athletes competing. The championship consisted of the Singles/Doubles Main Draw, Singles/Doubles…

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Student Athlete Mental Health Week at Drew

The week of Sept. 30-Oct.7 is Student Athlete Mental Health Week, an initiative created by Hilinski’s Hope Foundation that encourages collective action from colleges and universities to eliminate stigmas and increase mental…

Student Government Meeting Recap Sept. 27

Student Government discussed housing and dining issues, especially those that concern commuters during their Sept. 27 Senate Meeting. Despite the original announcement in the “Meet the Senate” Instagram post, Drew University President,…

How to Make the Most of Handshake

Handshake is a deeply flawed system, but there is hope. For those who do not know, Handshake is a platform that Drew faculty and students use to advertise jobs and different opportunities…

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Are Music Lessons Worth It?

You just bought your first instrument and are anxiously wondering where to start learning. Each day, you stare at the case and dream of playing virtuosic solos, but you are engulfed by…

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What is going on in Nashville, Tenn.?

Tennessee garnered national attention as two state representatives were reinstated after a week of expulsion following their involvement in protests against gun violence. Three Democratic representatives took to the podium between bills…

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Photo Story: Eco Dyeing

The students used dried bandanas that they bound with string to make tie-dye patterns. They, then, soaked the bandanas in a jar of chemically-activated water (containing salt and an aluminum compound) before…

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Book Review: “The Code Breaker”

The discovery that CRISPR, a bacterial defense mechanism against viruses, could be used to edit human genes is one of the most significant scientific advancements of the last half-century. This breakthrough in…

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Drew Needs a Sustainability Coordinator (Again)

Over the past year, Drew University students have increasingly engaged with sustainability issues on campus. The undergraduate Student Government Roark-Lora administration created a Sustainability Committee to address sustainability issues according to a…

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I Hate Hating Nicole

Nicole Sydor (‘25), editor-in-chief of The Drew Acorn, is not the worst person in the world. She always avoids not being the best person I know. In my humble opinion, she is…

Drew Students Craft the Night Away

Drew students unleashed their inner artist at Drew Night Life’s Craft the Night Away event on Friday, Feb. 24. An array of craft options was provided to students, including mosaics, wire-wrapping gems,…

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Pressure to Perform

How first-year student-athletes at Drew face the stresses and responsibilities of being a college athlete. The beauty of sports, particularly at the high school level, lies in the wide variety of reasons…

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Should Drew Have Language Requirements?

Should Drew University have language requirements? Intuitively, I would say “yes.” However, the topic can be a contentious one. Many students argue that foreign language classes are a waste of their time…

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Drew SAAC Spreads Love By Selling Roses

Drew’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee got into the Valentine’s Day spirit this past week by selling roses for Drew students to give to their friends as a means of fundraising for the Student-Athlete…

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Metropolis, a Movie 95 Years Young

It is difficult to understate the cinematic importance of a movie such as “Metropolis.” Originally released in the Weimar Republic (a.k.a. post-World War I Germany) in 1927, “Metropolis” paved the way for…

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Saving Silent Study Spaces

The library at Drew is one of the most widely used student resources on campus. Built in the 1930s, the library has been serving students for decades and contains enough books to…

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Monopoly: Capitalism Is So Fun

As a professional cynic, I disagree with plenty of things that others find “fun.” Examples include: hip-hop music, fruit-at-the-bottom yogurt, guacamole, any sport with a ball and the works of Ray Bradbury.…

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The Quiet Beauty of “Aftersun”

As I sat down in the theater to watch “Aftersun,” I wasn’t sure what to expect. Directed by Charlotte Wells, the movie conveys the concept of blurred memory and the ambiguous feelings…

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Make Drew More Weird

Recently, I returned from a trip to Berlin, Germany with a very important realization—Drew University is not nearly weird enough. Berlin is not the only unique place in the world, and it…

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Last Music @ Noon of the Semester

On Friday, Dec. 2, Drew’s music department held their final Music at Noon event of the semester. While the Music @ Noon concerts are departmental events, they are a chance for students…

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A Guide to Surviving Final Exams

Monday, Dec. 12 marks the start of finals week. For many Drew students, this means high stress levels, 3 a.m. study sessions and the overwhelming ordeal of relearning a semester’s worth of…

Student Government Meeting Recap Nov. 30

For their post-Thanksgiving break meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 30, Drew’s Student Government offered Morristown Diner food to anyone who stopped by. The meeting was an opportunity for the council to wrap up…

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“She Said” Movie Review

On Oct. 5, 2017, investigative journalists Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey changed the course of American history with their bombshell New York Times article “Harvey Weinstein Paid off Sexual Harassment Accusers for…

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One Saturday Night

One Saturday night, Africa at Drew Shined through Runway In the building  Called EC. The eyes of   Usual lunch crowd Sparkled When  Jubilant group  Of all nations Strutting down the autumn evening…

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Drew Bathrooms are a Health Hazard

 Let’s talk about the bathroom problems at Drew. Instead of the usual cleanliness and hygiene issues, this time we’ll discuss a more pressing matter —mold in the bathroom.  Mold is becoming a…

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Who’s Older Than The Acorn?

You might not know this, but “The Drew Acorn” is old. Really old, actually. In fact, “The Drew Acorn” was founded in 1928, which means that it turns 94 this year! In…

Student STEM Research Expo

On Thursday, Nov. 17, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Gamma Sigma Epsilon—Drew University’s chemistry honor society—hosted a STEM Research Expo in HS4 in the Hall of Sciences. Intended primarily for freshmen…

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The Great Turkey Debate

Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and with it comes long overdue family visits, uncomfortable political debates and, most importantly, bountiful piles of food. Indeed, it’s the latter aspect of the holiday…

Student Government Meeting Recap Nov. 9

On Wednesday, Nov. 9 at 8 p.m., Drew’s Student Government conducted their bi-weekly meeting. To encourage public engagement from the student body, Student Government served Domino’s pizza at 7 p.m., an hour…

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“Enola Holmes 2” Movie Review

This past weekend, “Enola Holmes 2” came out on Netflix. As someone who was thrilled with the first movie and highly excited for the sequal, I thought this movie was terrific. Set…

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SLOW THE *BEEP* DOWN

Every time I have the misfortune of being out on a New Jersey road, I pray that my life will be spared by the bloodthirsty Jersey drivers. I already despised driving, and…

De-Stress Day at Drew

On Wednesday, Nov. 9, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Drew’s Counseling Center, the ABC Health theme house and the Active Minds club collaborated on a De-Stress Day event held in the…

Sustainability Committee Meeting Recap

The Sustainability Committee met on Thursday, Nov. 3 at 5 p.m. Its first order of business was the upcoming Civic Engagement Environmental Sustainability Workshop that will be held in the 1867 Lounge…

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“House of the Dragon” Review

Considered to be one of HBO’s most popular franchises, as well as holding the number 13 spot on IMDb’s Top 250 rated TV Shows, “Game of Thrones” is a recognizable political fantasy…

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Ollie’s Opinions: GORP Needs to Go

This week, I’d like to ask you, dear readers, a question: what’s worse than raisins? The answer is, of course, when raisins are combined with other foods to distract from their scatological…

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So, What is the College Relief Program?

Recently, media outlets across the U.S. have discussed President Biden’s recent college loan relief plan. Now that a federal appeals court has indefinitely paused the program, the general public now has a…

Writers@Drew Invites Cara Blue Adams

On Oct. 18, 2022, multi-award winning author Cara Blue Adams joined the Drew English Department to present her new book, “You Never Get It Back,” at the first in-person Writers@Drew event since…

Stop Wearing AirPods on The Path

I understand that what I am about to say may be  controversial to most.I also understand that there might only be a small portion of our generation that will identify with my…

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Fern Fest Returns After Two-Year Hiatus

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…

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Student Government Goes Rogue

The idyllic peace of The Forest is quickly becoming a nightmare. In a move that gobsmacked the campus community, the Drew University Student Government officially fashioned…

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