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Lead Editorial: The Counterproductiveness of Smoke Free Campus Policies

February 26, 2021February 26, 2021

Beginning January 1 of this year, the Forest officially became a smoke-free campus. This policy was first announced last semester in an email to the student-body by Campus Life and Student Affairs.…

Student Life & Arts

Emma Cline Covers Questions, Answers and “White Noise”

March 5, 2021

Writers@Drew is a series of virtual events featuring various award-winning authors in courtesy of The Casement Fund and the English Department. On Feb. 24, guest author Emma Cline, who is best known…

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Student Life & Arts

Surviving Spring 2021: The Healthy Way

March 5, 2021March 5, 2021

With the ongoing pandemic, the number of total cases is approaching 30 million in America. The only way to survive spring semester is quite literally staying alive. This semester, you should take…

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Student Life & Arts

Drew Archives’ Podcast Talks Frederick Douglass for Black History Month

March 5, 2021March 5, 2021

The Drew University Participatory Archives (DUPA) has begun producing a 10 minute podcast, titled “Drew Archives in 10.” The new venture has a mission to “grow a decentralized grassroots digital collection of…

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Student Government Launches COVID Committee

March 3, 2021

As we near the halfway point of the semester, Student Government is in full swing and creating initiatives to help support the student body. On Thursday, Feb 25 at 8 p.m., the…

Opinions

The Bachelor Recap: 22 February

February 26, 2021February 26, 2021

The Bachelor this week was lackluster, to say the least. It had the least amount of drama all season. The final four women introduced Matt James to their families during their “hometown…

Lead Editorial/Opinions

Lead Editorial: Return to Normalcy?

February 20, 2021February 20, 2021

We’re now nearing a year of the COVID-19 pandemic. In a few weeks it will have been a full year since the initial lockdowns of the pandemic that were marketed as “two…

Opinions

Stop Bickering About Breastfeeding!

February 20, 2021February 20, 2021

After giving birth, a mother may return to work, but find themselves in a hostile position because of their stance on breastfeeding, “Are you breastfeeding? Wouldn’t the formula be easier? You should…

Opinions

The Bachelor Recap: 15 February

February 20, 2021February 23, 2021

This week, Matt James had to decide which four women he was going to keep for the “hometowns date”. There were two one-on-one dates and a group date this week. Despite Abigail…

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Student Life & Arts

Surviving Spring 2021: Zooming your way to an A

February 19, 2021

Without snow days or an official spring break this semester, it’s normal to feel disconnected as a student on Zoom. Work is piling up and procrastination seems more appealing than ever, but…

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Student Government Launches COVID Committee

March 3, 2021

As we near the halfway point of the semester, Student Government is in full swing and creating initiatives to help support the student body. On Thursday, Feb 25 at 8 p.m., the…
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Off-campus Students Connect with Drew

February 15, 2021February 19, 2021

Many Drewids have decided to continue their online learning from home this semester due to a variety of reasons – from not feeling comfortable with returning, to simply not wanting to pay…
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Wintry Weather Hits Campus

February 12, 2021February 12, 2021

A snowy start to the spring semester has transformed Drew University into a winter wonderland. The first storm hit campus on Sun., Jan. 31 and snowed nearly nonstop until Tues., Feb. 2,…
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Drew Student Missing, Officials Investigating

January 25, 2021January 26, 2021

Ajay Sah, a junior at Drew University, was reported missing to campus authorities the afternoon of Thursday, January 21. Friends report last seeing Sah two days prior, at approximately 8:00 p.m. on…
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Drew Gets Medieval at MedFest 2018

April 29, 2018April 29, 2018

By Ryman Curtis On Saturday, April 21, the lawn between Hoyt Hall and the Ehinger Center was transformed into a medieval fairground. MedFest, That Medieval Thing’s annual event, is one of Drew…
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Former First Lady Barbara Bush Remembered

April 29, 2018April 29, 2018

By Ben Slattery Barbara Pierce Bush was remembered Saturday, April 21, for her strong character and sharp wit which led her to become one of the most popular first ladies in U.S.…
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Romaine Responsible for E. Coli Outbreak

April 29, 2018April 29, 2018

By Colleen Dabrowski Nineteen states have been affected by an outbreak of Escherichia coli, also known as E. coli, that Center for Disease Control (CDC) officials link to romaine lettuce harvested in…
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Students Create Green Space at Drew

April 29, 2018April 29, 2018

By Anna Gombert This past week, on April 20, the new Greenery behind Brother’s College officially opened. The space includes benches, potted flowers, native plants, garden decorations, tables and chairs. The team…
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Drew Elects Student Government Senate

April 29, 2018April 29, 2018

By Michael McCurry On April 20, Drew students went to the polls to select next year’s upperclassmen Student Government Senators. Ballots were cast online by logging onto path.drew.edu from the hours of…
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DeVos, Department of Education Rolls Back Civil Rights Regulations

April 29, 2018April 29, 2018

By Michael McCurry The Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights has started rejecting hundreds of civil rights complaints that they consider burdensome to the office in accordance with a new protocol.…
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