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Opinions/Volume 95 Issue 14

Drew Might as Well Paint Over My Grades, Too

March 17, 2023March 17, 2023

Drew seems to enjoy painting random rooms with the most absurd colors they can find. It almost seems as if they are being forced to refresh the spaces and are using the…

choir singing in the room
Student Life & Arts/Volume 95 Issue 14

Drew’s Unaccompanied Concert Promotes Making Music Together

March 17, 2023March 17, 2023

Drew University’s music department hosted their Unaccompanied concert—a joint performance from Drew’s Chorale and the university’s three a cappella groups. The concert was organized by Sarah Michal, Adjunct Instructor of Music and…

Student Life & Arts/Volume 95 Issue 14

United in Diversity: Perspective from Asian Professors

March 17, 2023March 17, 2023

Drew University prides itself on its diverse student body and the variety of student-led organizations that celebrate that diversity. Among those organizations is the Asian Student Union.  The club is aimed at…

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Sports/Volume 95 Issue 14

New NCAA Agreement Alters Future of College Sports

March 17, 2023March 17, 2023

Drew is seeing the effects of the National Collegiate Athletic Association deal allowing student-athletes to profit off their names and images. Students like Shiv Bhaskar, a first-year member of the Drew Rangers…

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Sports/Volume 95 Issue 14

The Transfer Athlete Experience at Drew

March 17, 2023March 17, 2023

There are many new faces around Drew University’s campus this year, and not all of these faces belong to the new class of first-years.  Drew has around 300 transfer students enrolled for…

Student Life & Arts/Volume 95 Issue 14

Fiber Arts at Drew Creates a New Tight-Knit Community

March 17, 2023March 21, 2023

During the COVID-19 pandemic, several activities and hobbies, from chess to fiber arts like crocheting and knitting, became extremely popular according to Forbes magazine. Tik Tok, Instagram and Pinterest are overflowing with…

Drew Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow/Student Life & Arts/Volume 95 Issue 14

Drew Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow: The Black Experience at Drew

March 17, 2023March 17, 2023

To close out the last week of Black History Month, this article, despite being published in March, will be dedicated to exploring the Black experience at Drew. This article will examine what…

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News/Volume 95 Issue 14

Marijuana Psychosis: The Dangers of Cannabis

March 17, 2023March 17, 2023

Cannabis, also known as marijuana, pot or weed, has a long history of human use. The use of cannabis originated in Asia around 500 BC according to The University of Sydney. In…

Opinions/Uncategorized/Volume 95 Issue 14

Objectively, These are the Best Muppet Movies

March 17, 2023March 17, 2023

The Muppets, world-renowned for their felty exteriors and absurd antics, have unsurprisingly accumulated an impressive filmography since their inception in 1955. This filmography includes not only eight movies but also a whopping…

Art and Cartoons/Volume 95 Issue 14

Pip the Squirrel

March 17, 2023March 17, 2023

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News/Volume 95 Issue 14

Dr. Kaiama Glover’s Digital Humanities Projects is Crossing Cultures and Borders

March 17, 2023March 17, 2023

A top humanities scholar visited Drew on Feb. 28, as part of Black History Month, to discuss her interactive web project ‘In The Same Boats,’ which is designed to map the international…

Opinions/Volume 95 Issue 14

Journaling is Worth It, and Not Just For Mental Health

March 17, 2023March 17, 2023

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many struggled with a decline in mental health. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 40 percent of U.S. adults reported struggling with mental health or substance…

News/Volume 95 Issue 14

Drew Students Craft the Night Away

March 17, 2023March 17, 2023

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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Opinions/Volume 95 Issue 14

Ollie’s Opinions: Airplane? More Like Air-pain

March 17, 2023March 17, 2023

I love getting high. I know what you must be thinking, but get your mind out of the gutter. Since I was a kid, my favorite place to be has always been…

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Lead Editorial/Opinions/Volume 95 Issue 14

Lead Editorial: Dining Grievances from The Drew Acorn

March 17, 2023March 17, 2023

Drew’s dining contract will be reviewed within the next year, as mentioned at the Student Government meeting on Feb. 8. This semester, there has been a significant increase in concern regarding dining…

News/Volume 95 Issue 14

A Talk with Ruha Benjamin: How Viral Justice Can Spread to Make Positive Change

March 17, 2023March 17, 2023

A Talk with Ruha Benjamin: How Viral Justice Can Spread to Make Positive Change By Annabelle Smith Drew University was visited last Thursday by Professor Ruha Benjamin, a professor of African American…

Opinions/Volume 95 Issue 13

Ollie’s Opinions: Why Cottage Cheese Should Not Exist

February 24, 2023February 24, 2023

Every morning I wake up and face the cold reality that I live in the same world as cottage cheese. I would like to open this article with the results of a…

Student Life & Arts/Volume 95 Issue 13

L’Association Francophone Hosts Mardi Gras

February 24, 2023February 24, 2023

The Pub at the Ehinger Center was host to plentiful desserts and catchy music as L’Association Francophone held their annual Mardi Gras event. Mardi Gras is a traditional event that dates back…

News/Volume 95 Issue 13

Drew Unveils Flagship Video of New Marketing Campaign

February 24, 2023February 24, 2023

Drew’s marketing team and Communications Department unveiled their flagship video for their new marketing campaign to students and staff last Friday, Feb. 17. The video, shown at The Space, offers a glimpse…

News/Volume 95 Issue 13

Michael Twitty’s “Koshersoul” and Celebrating All Parts of Our Culture

February 24, 2023February 24, 2023

Renowned author, educator and historian Michael Twitty hosted a lecture centered on his latest publication “Koshersoul,” a testament to his expert combination of cuisine and ancestry, in Crawford Hall Tuesday night. Although…

News/Volume 95 Issue 13

Professor Denish Akoum Adds More Than Statistics to Teaching

February 24, 2023February 24, 2023

At the start of the Spring 2023 semester, many new faces arrived at Drew University. One of the new faces is Denish Akuom, who is teaching two sections of STAT 207: Introduction…

Sports/Volume 95 Issue 13

Drew Women’s Rugby Fundraiser Emphasizes the Importance of Diversity

February 24, 2023February 24, 2023

Though a club sport, the Drew women’s rugby team continues to establish themselves within the Drew community as much as possible. In an attempt to do so, the team continues to be…

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Lead Editorial/Opinions/Volume 95 Issue 13

Lead Editorial: Commuters Will Start Parking On Trees

February 24, 2023February 24, 2023

The commuters of Drew deserve better parking. Spaces designated to commuters should be accessible to them at all times. Commuters go through enough stress timing their arrival on campus. They should not…

Opinions/Volume 95 Issue 13

The Center for Career Development Needs to Be Used More Often

February 24, 2023February 24, 2023

Drew University provides a wealth of opportunities and resources for its students, especially when it comes to career preparation. Students, however, are missing out on these assets, even though they should be…

Sports/Volume 95 Issue 13

Hayden Koh Becomes Drew’s First Male Swimmer to Qualify for National Championship

February 24, 2023February 24, 2023

Hayden Koh (‘25) made Drew swimming & diving history this past weekend by becoming the first male swimmer to qualify for the NCAA Division III Swimming & Diving Championships, often referred to…

Sports/Volume 95 Issue 13

Drew Swimming Finds Success in the Pool at Landmark Conference Champs

February 24, 2023February 24, 2023

The men’s swimming & diving team secured second place while the women’s team took third on Sunday night after a long weekend of tough competition at the Landmark Conference Championships Feb. 17-19…

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News/Volume 95 Issue 12

Chess is Taking Drew University By Storm

February 21, 2023February 21, 2023

Chess does not seem like a popular trend to be hitting college students, especial in a period of time where technology rules all. However, if one takes a good look around Drew’s…

News/Volume 95 Issue 12

Rodney M. Gilbert Salon: After/Life Detroit ‘67

February 20, 2023February 20, 2023

Drew’s Department of Theatre and Dance put on its annual Rodney M. Gilbert Salon. The Salon occurs during Black History Month and continues the legacy of Rodney Gilbert, who was a professor…

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Sports/Volume 95 Issue 12

Drew’s Men’s Basketball Team Celebrates Graduating Students

February 17, 2023February 17, 2023

It is often said that if you love something you have to let it go. While this is a poetic sentiment, it does not detract from the affliction of having to say…

Sports/Volume 95 Issue 12

Men’s Lacrosse Topples Neumann in Season Opener

February 17, 2023February 17, 2023

The Rangers secured a crushing 14-8 victory over Neumann University in their first game of the season on Feb. 11, kicking off on a high note before they move into conference play…

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News/Volume 95 Issue 12

Drew Comes Together For Earthquake Relief In Turkey and Syria

February 17, 2023February 17, 2023

A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the southeast of Turkey and northwest of Syria on Feb. 6. More than 7 million children have been affected by this earthquake, and the death toll has…

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Opinions/Volume 95 Issue 12

Professors Should Not Be Allowed to Move Class Onto Zoom

February 17, 2023February 17, 2023

With the pandemic coming to a close, students are still feeling the effects of “Zoom university.” One of the most notable effects is the ability for professors to change in-person classes to…

Drew Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow/Student Life & Arts/Volume 95 Issue 12

Drew Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow: In Honor of Clarence E. Harrison

February 17, 2023February 17, 2023

In the fall of 1930, Brothers College, now the Undergraduate College of Liberal Arts, welcomed its first Black student after two years of being open for enrollment. This student was Clarence Harrison,…

Lead Editorial/Opinions/Volume 95 Issue 12

Lead Editorial: Carmen Ramos is the Best Part of Drew University

February 17, 2023February 17, 2023

Anyone who has ever been to the Starbucks in the Ehinger Center knows that Carmen is the best person on campus. Carmen, who works at the Starbucks every weekday, is without a…

Opinions/Volume 95 Issue 12

The Indomitable Power of the Word “Fuck”

February 17, 2023February 17, 2023

Eds: Story includes vulgarity I firmly believe that “fuck” is the greatest word in the history of the English language. “Fuck,” simply put, fucking rocks. Not a single word matches its versatility,…

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Student Life & Arts/Volume 95 Issue 12

Aca-mazing A Cappella Concert Ushers in New Semester

February 17, 2023February 17, 2023

Drew’s a capella groups greeted the new semester with a joint performance on Friday, entertaining the audience with comic skits and covers of popular songs. On a Different Note, Drew’s alto-soprano a…

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Opinions/Volume 95 Issue 12

Drew University Mixtape – from the Spotify of Gen-Z

February 17, 2023February 17, 2023

When walking around campus, it is almost a guarantee that the people you walk past are listening to music. Drew University holds a diverse cast of people, and each one of those…

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Sports/Volume 95 Issue 12

Mahomes’ Heroic Efforts Give Kansas City Chiefs Their Third Super Bowl Win

February 17, 2023February 17, 2023

The whole country stopped and watched the biggest football event of the year, Super Bowl LXII, which was held in Arizona on Sunday Feb. 12. Drew University held two viewings of the…

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Student Life & Arts/Volume 95 Issue 12

Open Mic Night Brings Drew University and Madison Community Together

February 17, 2023February 17, 2023

The Madison Community Arts Center hosted a number of unexpected and exciting performers during an Open Mic Night they hosted last Wednesday. This open mic night—produced by Caroline Romanelli of Embrace DIY…

Student Life & Arts/Volume 95 Issue 12

La Casa Latina Celebrates Empowering “Valentine’s Without You”

February 17, 2023February 17, 2023

La Casa Latina created an atmosphere of love in the air at their “Valentine’s Sin Ti” event on Feb. 13, giving students the opportunity to come and go as they pleased. The…

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Opinions/Volume 95 Issue 12

Erase Valentine’s Day Off Of Your Calendar

February 17, 2023February 17, 2023

I love love. The idea of having a day dedicated to the display of love seems like a beautiful and wonderful idea. However, Valentine’s Day is actually the worst day of the…

Art and Cartoons/Volume 95 Issue 12

Pip the Squirrel

February 17, 2023February 17, 2023

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News/Volume 95 Issue 12

I-House Celebrates Lunar New Year at NYC Parade

February 17, 2023February 17, 2023

The 25th annual Lunar New Year Celebration in New York City’s Chinatown is a highly anticipated event that gathers thousands of people each year. The celebration is a two-week-long event that began…

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News/Politics/Volume 95 Issue 12

What You Need to Know: The State of the Union Address

February 17, 2023February 17, 2023

President Joe Biden delivered the annual State of the Union address to a tumultuous audience on Tuesday, Feb. 7. Despite triggering open hostility from members of Congress at moments, Biden’s unwavering optimism…

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Student Life & Arts/Volume 95 Issue 11

The Stories of How Love Blossomed in The Forest

February 10, 2023February 10, 2023

As Valentine’s Day approaches, many students and faculty members find themselves getting the opportunity to emphasize their relationships. Whether that be surprising their loved ones with flowers or chocolates or just spending…

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Opinions/Volume 95 Issue 11

Ollie’s Opinions: Am I Supposed to Eat My Cereal With A Fork?

February 10, 2023February 10, 2023

We all know about the Commons no longer providing to-go boxes, but has anyone else noticed that it’s impossible to find spoons? On Tuesday morning I was trying to eat my oatmeal…

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Lead Editorial/Opinions/Volume 95 Issue 11

Lead Editorial: This is Not the Support Club Leaders Asked For

February 10, 2023February 10, 2023

Club Leader Conferences, which are run by Student Activities, have become a common occurrence over the past year. Although these conferences serve as a great way to standardize leadership and official practices,…

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Sports/Volume 95 Issue 11

Pressure to Perform

February 10, 2023February 10, 2023

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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Opinions/Volume 95 Issue 11

Should Drew Have Language Requirements?

February 10, 2023February 10, 2023

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…

Student Life & Arts/Uncategorized/Volume 95 Issue 11

DNL Brings Out Students’ Infatuation with Bingo

February 10, 2023February 10, 2023

To kick off the Valentine’s season, Drew Night Life hosted “Bring Your Valentine to Bingo” in Crawford Hall on Friday, Feb. 3. The event officially started at 8 p.m., but students were…

Art and Cartoons/Volume 95 Issue 11

Pip The Squirrel

February 10, 2023February 10, 2023

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Sports/Volume 95 Issue 11

Drew SAAC Spreads Love By Selling Roses

February 10, 2023February 10, 2023

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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Opinions/Volume 95 Issue 11

Hadestown: Movement, Metaphors and Redefining Both the Old and the New

February 10, 2023February 10, 2023

Inventive retellings of classic myths––particularly Greek myths––are not uncommon. For example, take the movie “O Brother Where Art Thou,” the popular webcomic “Lore Olympus,” the acclaimed video game “Hades” or any book…

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News/Volume 95 Issue 11

How to Manage Safety as Incidents of Campus Violence Increase Across the Country

February 10, 2023February 10, 2023

In the context of the ongoing reports of mass shootings nationwide and the four students killed at the University of Idaho in November, students should know how to protect themselves in dangerous…

Sports/Volume 95 Issue 11

Drew Men’s Volleyball Falls to St. Joseph’s College

February 10, 2023February 10, 2023

The Rangers faced St. Joseph’s College Long Island in the Baldwin Gym on Feb. 3 in what started out as a close matchup, only to end in a crushing defeat for Drew…

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News/Volume 95 Issue 11

What Happened to All the New York City Snow?

February 10, 2023February 10, 2023

When one thinks of New York City in the wintertime, pictures of a white Christmas and snow covering Central Park come into one’s mind. There is no question that snow is associated…

Student Life & Arts/Volume 95 Issue 11

Insanity’s Horse Prose Contest Celebrates Creative Writing

February 10, 2023February 17, 2023

Insanity’s Horse—Drew University’s art and literature magazine—announced the winners for their annual prose contest on Tuesday, Jan. 30. From Nov. 7 to Dec. 20, Drew students had the opportunity to submit fiction…

Art and Cartoons/Volume 95 Issue 10

Photo Story: The Scariest Elevators at Drew

February 3, 2023February 3, 2023

Dee Cohen is a first-year majoring in English and potentially minoring in French.…

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Student Life & Arts/Volume 95 Issue 10

Meet the Acorn Staff: Editor-in-Chief

February 3, 2023February 3, 2023

As the spring semester comes into full swing, The Drew Acorn wanted to take a moment to highlight our Editor-In-Chief, Nicole Sydor (‘25). Sydor is a sophomore majoring in English and French…

Student Life & Arts/Volume 95 Issue 10

Meet the New Student Government President and Vice President

February 3, 2023February 3, 2023

Last semester, Drew’s student body elected the new Student Government President Ashley Kibel (‘25) and Vice President Jocelyn Freeman (‘25). Prepared with solid goals and a united vision, the duo have taken…

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Opinions/Volume 95 Issue 10

Metropolis, a Movie 95 Years Young

February 3, 2023February 3, 2023

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…

News/Volume 95 Issue 10

Free to Pee: Drew Creates Gender Inclusive Bathroom

February 3, 2023February 3, 2023

It is no secret that Drew is big on inclusion, especially in regards to the queer community. With LGBTQ+ resource pages on the Drew website, multiple clubs dedicated to safe queer spaces…

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News/Volume 95 Issue 10

The World at Large: Comet Comes to Visit

February 3, 2023February 3, 2023

Discovered last March, special comet C/2022 E3 (nicknamed the green comet) will be visible for the first time in 50,000 years. That means the last time the green comet was observable from…

Student Life & Arts/Volume 95 Issue 10

Lunar New Year Creates Community and a Sense of Home at Drew

February 3, 2023February 3, 2023

On Friday, Jan. 27 at 6 p.m., a sizable and excited crowd of Drew students and faculty packed into Crawford Hall to enjoy the festivities of Drew’s Lunar New Year Celebration. Organized…

Lead Editorial/Opinions/Volume 95 Issue 10

Lead Editorial: Changes in Campus Rock Salting Habits

February 3, 2023February 3, 2023

In the Spring 2022 semester, an Acorn article demanded change in the rock salting habits on campus. The plea for change was answered this semester with the trial of a new method…

Drew Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow/Student Life & Arts/Uncategorized/Volume 95 Issue 10

Drew Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow: Martin Luther King Jr. Speaks at Drew

February 3, 2023February 3, 2023

Welcome back Drewids! A new semester means more historical spotlights of Drew’s rich past. This semester things will be functioning a little differently. Drew Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow will become a bi-weekly…

Sports/Volume 95 Issue 10

Drew Swimming Battles Scranton Royals in Final Dual-Meet

February 3, 2023February 3, 2023

Drew University’s men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams suffered a disappointing loss to the University of Scranton on Saturday, Jan. 28 in their last dual-meet of the season. It was a…

News/Volume 95 Issue 10

Drew Night Life Hosts “Your Choice” Movie Night

February 3, 2023February 3, 2023

On Tuesday, Jan. 31, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Student Activities held Your Choice Movie Night in Crawford Hall. The event was part of Drew’s Spirit Week, and attendees were encouraged…

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Opinions/Volume 95 Issue 10

BookTok Review: “Babel” by R.F. Kuang

February 3, 2023February 3, 2023

With BookTok still booming on TikTok, creators spent the end of 2022 raving about their favorite reads of the year. Not only did my book list grow exponentially because of this, but…

News/Volume 95 Issue 10

Art History 219 Takes Trip to Delaware Art Museum

February 3, 2023February 3, 2023

On Jan. 28, at 10 a.m., students who are a part of the ARTH 219: Medievalism and Pre-Raphaelitism in Art and Literature class had the opportunity to visit the Delaware Art Museum.…

News/Politics/Volume 95 Issue 10

Drew University Hosts Middle School Model UN Conference

February 3, 2023February 3, 2023

On Jan. 27, Drew University hosted its 10th annual Model UN Conference. The event was designed for middle school students selected by the Northern NJ Gifted and Talented Student Consortium. The conference…

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Opinions/Volume 95 Issue 10

Let the Graduate Study Room be a Public Space

February 3, 2023February 3, 2023

Drew University’s campus is home to an array of beautiful spots hidden within each and every building’s walls. Whether it be tucked away in a corner of the library or on a…

Art and Cartoons/Volume 95 Issue 10

Pip The Squirrel

February 3, 2023February 3, 2023

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University Writing Center Now In Pilling Room

January 28, 2023January 30, 2023

This semester, the University Writing Center is getting a bit of an upgrade, thanks to the center’s director Erika Maikish and Library director Elizabeth Leonard. Since the Writing Center has been long…

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Opinions/Volume 95 Issue 9

Saving Silent Study Spaces

January 27, 2023January 30, 2023

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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Lead Editorial/Opinions/Volume 95 Issue 9

Lead Editorial: To-Go Boxes, More Like To-No Boxes

January 27, 2023January 30, 2023

In an email from Reslife sent to students on Jan. 10, there was a small section dedicated to some devastating news: from now on, The Commons is “an eat-in dining location only.”…

Sports/Volume 95 Issue 9

Men’s Volleyball Falls Short in Season Opener

January 27, 2023January 30, 2023

Drew University’s men’s volleyball team kicked off their second season with a tough game against Misericordia University in the Baldwin Gym on Jan. 17. The game did not start out in the…

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Sports/Volume 95 Issue 9

Tragedy to Triumph: How Damar Hamlin’s Injury Impacts Drew Athletes

January 27, 2023January 30, 2023

How a terrifying injury on national television holds a lasting legacy on sports and safety, and how its impact extends to the Drew community. During prime time on Jan. 2, the matchup…

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Opinions/Volume 95 Issue 9

Monopoly: Capitalism Is So Fun

January 27, 2023January 30, 2023

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.…

people sitting on red chairs
Opinions/Volume 95 Issue 9

The Quiet Beauty of “Aftersun”

January 27, 2023January 30, 2023

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…

Sports/Volume 95 Issue 9

Rangers Best Elizabethtown Blue Jays in Substantial Win 

January 27, 2023January 30, 2023

On Wednesday, Jan. 25, the men’s basketball team posted a decisive win against conference rival Elizabethtown, following a disappointing loss to Catholic University last weekend. The Rangers’ win against E-Town raises their…

Student Life & Arts/Volume 95 Issue 9

Rangercon Unites Comic Enthusiasts at Drew

January 27, 2023January 30, 2023

This past Friday, Drew Night Life — a student-run and university-assisted organization which provides night and weekend events for the Drew community — kicked off the Spring 2023 semester with a diverse…

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Opinions/Volume 95 Issue 9

Make Drew More Weird

January 27, 2023January 30, 2023

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…

Art and Cartoons/Volume 95 Issue 9

Pip The Squirrel

January 27, 2023January 30, 2023

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Sports/Volume 96 Issue 8

Drew Swimming’s Ranger Invitational

December 9, 2022December 9, 2022

Energy was high in the F.M. Kirby Pool this past weekend as Drew Swim hosted its annual Ranger Invitational. Having occurred across four different sessions on Dec. 2nd and Dec. 3rd, the…

Student Life & Arts/Volume 96 Issue 8

Students Have a Ball at Winter Ball

December 9, 2022December 9, 2022

Now that the holiday season is finally upon us, the time has now come to deck the halls with boughs of holly and make our festive wishes come true. For many, the…

Art and Cartoons/Volume 95 Issue 9

Pip the Squirrel

December 9, 2022January 30, 2023

Annabelle Smith is a first year currently exploring her major.…

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Lead Editorial/Opinions/Volume 96 Issue 8

Lead Editorial: Professors, One Final is Enough

December 9, 2022December 9, 2022

Finals season is finally upon us, and the endless stream of final papers, presentations, portfolios, lab reports and exams has been assigned. This may sound like a manageable list until one considers…

News/Volume 96 Issue 8

2022 Student Government Presidential Debate

December 9, 2022December 9, 2022

On Dec. 7, 2022, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., The Drew Acorn and WMNJ hosted the presidential debate for student government. Current student government president Nate Roark (’23) started off the…

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News/Volume 96 Issue 8

Flute Ensemble’s “A December to Remember”

December 9, 2022December 9, 2022

On Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, Drew’s Flute Ensemble held their “A December to Remember” concert directed by Professor Diana Charos-Reilly. The ensemble consists of Drew students as well as Drew alumni and…

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Student Life & Arts/Volume 96 Issue 8

Mental Health Resources During This Dark and Stressful Season

December 9, 2022December 9, 2022

It’s that time of year again! When it gets pitch black at 4:30 p.m. and the chilling dry air causes skin inflammation and naked vegetation. The sun has decided it will only…

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Opinions/Volume 96 Issue 8

Ollie’s Opinions: Say “No” to Babies

December 9, 2022December 9, 2022

Some things should just be illegal. Fruit-at-the-bottom yogurt. Kraft Singles. Pens that don’t click. But the thing I want banned the most is the one thing I can never conceivably eliminate. I…

News/Volume 96 Issue 8

Drew Choirs Offer Comfort and Joy at Christmas Concert

December 9, 2022December 9, 2022

On Dec. 3, a cool Saturday night, Drew University’s Chorale and Choral Union presented their 2022 Christmas concert titled “Comfort & Joy!”, conducted by Professor Sarah A. Michal and accompanied by Robert…

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News/Volume 96 Issue 8

Last Music @ Noon of the Semester

December 9, 2022December 9, 2022

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…

Student Life & Arts/Volume 96 Issue 8

Senior Spotlight: Lauren Reduzzi

December 9, 2022December 9, 2022

As this semester comes to a close, The Drew Acorn wanted to take a moment to highlight the work of Lauren Reduzzi (‘23), a senior majoring in English: Writing and Communications and…

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Sports/Volume 96 Issue 8

Women’s Basketball Dismantle Brooklyn College in Deserved Win

December 9, 2022December 9, 2022

On Tuesday, Dec. 6, the Drew Rangers faced off in what would prove to be an invigorating game against the Brooklyn College Bulldogs. The Rangers came into the game with sturdy momentum…

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Opinions/Volume 96 Issue 8

A Guide to Surviving Final Exams

December 9, 2022December 9, 2022

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 Life & Arts/Volume 96 Issue 8

’Tis the Season for Holiday Event in the EC

December 9, 2022December 9, 2022

On Dec. 5, 2022, a holiday party was hosted in the Ehinger Center. This returning Drew tradition got people into the holiday spirit and was co-hosted by CHOICE, Drew German Club, Black…

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Student Government Meeting Recap Nov. 30

December 9, 2022December 9, 2022

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

December 9, 2022December 9, 2022

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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Drew Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow: A Comprehensive History of “Winter Ball”

December 9, 2022December 9, 2022

Last weekend Drew Night Life hosted the annual Winter Ball, colloquially known as the “Ho Ball,” short for Holiday Ball, to the present-day students of Drew. Nearly 700 students attended the event…

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Landmark Conference Fall All-Sportsmanship Team

December 2, 2022December 2, 2022

On Nov. 11, 2022, the Landmark Conference announced their Fall All-Sportsmanship Team. The team consists of one student athlete, nominated by their teammates and coaching staff, for each fall sport from each…

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One Saturday Night

December 2, 2022December 2, 2022

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

December 2, 2022December 2, 2022

 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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The UnbeLEAFable Benefits of Fallen Leaves

December 2, 2022December 2, 2022

Imagine you are walking to your 9 a.m. class, and all you hear, see and smell are leaf blowers. The landscapers are hard at work removing the leaves-but have you ever stopped…

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Who’s Older Than The Acorn?

December 2, 2022December 2, 2022

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…

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Red Blanket Singers Perform At Pow-wow

December 2, 2022December 2, 2022

On Friday, Nov. 18, Drew Night Life, in partnership with Drew’s Racial Justice Committee and DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) Programming Director, hosted a pow-wow in honor of Native American Heritage Month.…

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Drew’s Feminist Intersection Hosts Feminist Trivia 

December 2, 2022December 2, 2022

Last Friday on Nov. 18, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Drew’s Feminist Intersection student organization hosted their Feminist Trivia Event in the Ehinger Center’s 1867 Lounge. Feminist Intersection Vice President Hailey…

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Why The World Cup in Qatar is a Bad Idea

December 2, 2022December 2, 2022

The World Cup kicked off its first game on Sunday, Nov. 20 in Qatar. This country is located in the Middle East with a population of over 2.9 million citizens. As I…

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Ollie’s Opinions: Horses Are An Evolutionary Mistake

December 2, 2022December 2, 2022

You may not believe it, since I’m such a big strong man now, but I was a little girl once. As a little girl, I went through all of the standard phases:…

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Students Make CHOICE at Fall Dance Show

December 2, 2022December 2, 2022

From Thursday, Nov. 17 to Saturday, Nov. 18, The Department of Theatre and Dance and Drew University Dramatic Society presented Choice, the Fall Dance Show. Performances happened in the Thomas H. Kean…

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Drew Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow: The Revolutionary History Of Commons

December 2, 2022December 2, 2022

In 2012, Drew University was featured on a short list of “The Top Ten Worst Campus Dining Halls” published by Medical Daily. Unfortunately, the ten-year-old list still comes up in conversation among…

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Return of the DASA Fashion Show 

December 2, 2022December 2, 2022

On the evening of Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, Drew University’s African Student Association (DASA) brought back their annual fashion show for the first time since 2020. DASA spent the months leading up…

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Lead Editorial: Announce Events on The Path Not Instagram

December 2, 2022December 2, 2022

Instagram is a space cluttered with posts from friends, family, celebrities, businesses, fake accounts and more. People share pictures and videos from their camera rolls in order to show off or express…

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Pip the Squirrel

December 2, 2022December 2, 2022

Annabelle Smith is an undecided first-year student.…

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Operation Christmas Child Bringing Joy to Children in Need

December 2, 2022December 2, 2022

On Thursday, Nov. 17, Drew’s Intervarsity Christian Fellowship hosted an event in conjunction with Operation Christmas Child, a yearly donation drive run by humanitarian organization Samaritan’s Purse. According to the organization’s official…

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The Hurdles Impeding Sustainability on Campus: A Committee’s Perspective

December 2, 2022December 2, 2022

When you think of the future, what world do you see? Do you see a world surrounded with green technology that works to meet the needs of an ever growing population while…

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Student STEM Research Expo

December 2, 2022December 2, 2022

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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How Mid-Season Breaks Affect Athletes’ Performances

December 2, 2022December 2, 2022

It is generally safe to assume that college students everywhere are counting down the days until the next school break, the moment when they can get away from campus and stop worrying…

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DEAL’s Annual Sustainable Food Fest

November 18, 2022November 18, 2022

Drew Environmental Action League (DEAL) held their annual Sustainable Food Fest—or DEALfest, as many call it—on Nov. 16 in Crawford Hall. The exciting event consisted of food, people and an intense game…

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Thanksgiving Photo Story

November 18, 2022November 21, 2022

Dee Cohen is a freshman majoring in photography.…

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Pip the Squirrel

November 18, 2022November 21, 2022

Annabelle Smith is a freshman minoring in studio art.…

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The Great Turkey Debate

November 18, 2022November 21, 2022

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…

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Ollie’s Opinions: Hey! Bus Your Dishes

November 18, 2022November 18, 2022

Public service announcement: the Commons has a machine for you to put your dirty dishes in. When you are done eating, that is where your dishes go. This may seem unworthy of…

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Lead Editorial: Students Need to Engage With Stu Gov

November 18, 2022November 21, 2022

Drewids love complaining about their circumstances at Drew. These range from complaints about the cleanliness of the bathrooms to the limited dining choices. Some students jokingly complain about the smallest things, such…

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Drew Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow: A History of “The Acorn”

November 18, 2022November 18, 2022

“The beginning of any enterprise is in the nature of an adventure.” These were the first words to grace the pages of “The Acorn” in a letter to the editor published in…

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Rhythm of Nations Immerse Students in International Cultures

November 18, 2022November 18, 2022

This Tuesday, Nov. 15, Drew’s International Students Association (ISA), in conjunction with several other student groups, held Rhythm of Nations in Crawford Hall. This event brought a multicultural experience to Drew as…

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Jamnations Brings the Music to Drew

November 18, 2022November 18, 2022

It was Friday night, Nov. 11, and a crowd of Drew students, parents, alumni, staff and community members packed into the Doyo’s Concert Hall to eagerly witness Jamnation 2022. Hosted by Drew’s…

Sports/Volume 95 Issue 6

Drew Hosts Rose City Classic for Women’s Basketball

November 18, 2022November 21, 2022

This past Friday and Saturday, Oct. 11 and Oct. 12, Drew University hosted the Rose City Classic for Women’s Basketball. Drew welcomed Western New England University, Penn State, Lehigh Valley and Widener…

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Drew Men’s & Women’s Swim Teams Race Susquehanna

November 18, 2022November 21, 2022

On Saturday, Nov. 12, Drew’s Men’s and Women’s Swim and Dive teams took on the Susquehanna River Hawks for their first home swim meet of the season. The Rangers took home two…

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Is it Too Soon for Holiday Drinks at Starbucks?

November 18, 2022November 21, 2022

A few days after Halloween, the leaves were still crisply falling, and the remnants of caramel apples and pumpkin lingered in the air. I had just walked through campus enjoying the orange…

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Why the Oxford Comma is Objectively Correct

November 18, 2022November 21, 2022

The Oxford comma, sometimes called the serial comma, is one of the most important pieces of punctuation in the English language. For those who don’t know, the Oxford comma is a comma…

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Music Department’s Master Class with Dr. Don Simonson 

November 18, 2022November 21, 2022

On Friday, Nov. 11, Drew students were treated to an exclusive music masterclass experience with acclaimed professor of music Dr. Don Simonson. The event was sponsored by the Drew Music Department. Vocal…

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How to “Successfully” Dye Your Hair at Drew University

November 18, 2022November 18, 2022

For most, college is the prime time for experimentation and exploration of one’s style. Who wouldn’t want to change their hair color every once in a while? The only problem is that…

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DUMS Hosts Drew U Got Talent

November 18, 2022November 21, 2022

On Saturday, Nov. 12, from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., the Drew University Music Society held their Drew U Got Talent event in the Concert Hall in the Dorothy Young Center for…

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Student Government Meeting Recap Nov. 9

November 18, 2022November 19, 2022

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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Pip the Squirrel

November 11, 2022November 11, 2022

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“Enola Holmes 2” Movie Review

November 11, 2022November 11, 2022

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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The Hunt for Drew’s Most Tranquil Bathroom

November 11, 2022November 11, 2022

Drew University is a college with a lot of restrooms. With so many restrooms to choose from, you may ask yourself, “Out of all of them, which rest-room is the best-room? Where…

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Dive Into Reading With The Drew University Bookworms

November 11, 2022November 11, 2022

On Nov. 8 at 8:15 p.m., the board of The Bookworms, Drew University’s new book club, hosted their first meeting in the Drew University Library. The board consists of President Lauren Cagliostro…

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SLOW THE *BEEP* DOWN

November 11, 2022November 11, 2022

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…

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Drew Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow: Native American Heritage Month

November 11, 2022November 11, 2022

November has been National Native American Heritage Month in the United States since 1990, and this year is no different. To celebrate the occasion, this week’s article will be dedicated to the…

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De-Stress Day at Drew

November 11, 2022November 11, 2022

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…

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Ollie’s Opinions: I Hate Soup-rises

November 11, 2022November 11, 2022

This may come as a shock, but this week, rather than share my complaints on a subject, I’d like to argue in favor of an opinion of my own. Fear not, dear…

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Night Market Brings the Spirit of Magic to Drew

November 11, 2022November 11, 2022

           On Friday, Nov. 4, Student Activities hosted a Night Market located between the EC and Hoyt. From 8 p.m. to midnight, Drew students participated in a variety of fun activities centered…

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Lead Editorial: Benefits of Common Hour

November 11, 2022November 11, 2022

Student government is looking to create a unified break time for all students called the “common hour.” This would be a period of time every day that no classes are scheduled. Implementing…

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Dress for Success Hosts Boutique at Drew

November 11, 2022November 11, 2022

On  Tuesday, Nov.1 and Wednesday, Nov. 2, Dress for Success hosted a pop-up boutique in the Ehinger Center. This event had various affordable options for everyone.  The sale was held in collaboration…

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Drew Library Welcomes New Director Elizabeth Leonard

November 11, 2022November 11, 2022

Elizabeth Leonard, the new director of the Drew University Library, found her love of libraries when she received her first library card at five years old. Now, she hopes to translate her…

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Women’s Soccer Narrowly Miss Championship Victory

November 11, 2022November 11, 2022

On Saturday, Nov. 5, Drew’s Women’s Soccer Team traveled to Scranton, P.A. to battle out a gritty Landmark Conference Championship Final against the University of Scranton Royals. The first half was marked…

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Sustainability Committee Meeting Recap

November 11, 2022November 13, 2022

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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Drew University Field Hockey Coming to an End

November 4, 2022November 4, 2022

On Saturday, Oct. 29, the Drew field hockey team traveled to Susquehanna for the last game of the season. The team achieved multiple historical landmarks this season, including two Landmark conference wins…

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Mens Soccer Conquer Susquehanna at Landmark Conference

November 4, 2022November 4, 2022

On Saturday, Oct. 29, after a ceremonial recognition of the team’s senior players, the Drew Rangers kicked off against the Susquehanna Riverhawks in a riveting Landmark Conference Game. The first minutes of…

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Drew Women’s Volleyball Finish the Season On A High Note

November 4, 2022November 4, 2022

In its first two years, the Drew’s Women’s Volleyball team has already seen two players reach career landmarks. During their match against Moravian on Oct. 26, Lauren Gaza (‘25) hit 1,000 career…

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SAAC Unites Drew Athletes and the Madison Community

November 4, 2022November 4, 2022

On Saturday, Oct. 29, Drew University’s Student Athlete Advisory Committee, otherwise known as SAAC, hosted a trick or treat event for the families of Madison, encouraging them to come out and celebrate…

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Want to Take Better Notes? Drop the Laptop

November 4, 2022November 4, 2022

Taking notes in class can be a struggle. Too often, the professor clicks through the slideshow at lightning speed, and with each click, a new impenetrable wall of text is revealed. As…

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Drew’s Moodle Page Needs a Revamp

November 4, 2022November 4, 2022

Drew’s Moodle page is unequivocally awful. I believe in this statement so strongly that I hesitate to even call it an opinion; it is more of an absolute fact. The fundamentals of…

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“House of the Dragon” Review

November 4, 2022November 4, 2022

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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Lead Editorial: Put Down Tik Tok and Pick Up a Book

November 4, 2022November 4, 2022

Whether we are using a computer to do work, watching a show on a television or our phones, we are almost constantly staring at a screen. Scrolling mindlessly for hours on TikTok…

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Ollie’s Opinions: GORP Needs to Go

November 4, 2022November 4, 2022

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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“The Rocky Horror Picture Show” at Drew University

November 4, 2022November 4, 2022

At 7 p.m., a line had already begun to form outside of Crawford Hall in anticipation of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” and Drew Students were dressed to impress. It was Halloween…

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The German Club’s Oktoberfest Comes to Drew

November 4, 2022November 4, 2022

This past Friday, Oct. 28, the German Club hosted an Oktoberfest for Drew’s students. Held in Brother’s College, those interested in learning more about Germany and its culture could sit and discuss…

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Ariel and Casa Latina’s Día De Los Muertos

November 4, 2022November 4, 2022

What a way to celebrate Halloween! Ariel and Casa Latina hosted a Dia de los Muertos no one would want to miss. Ariel is a student-led organization established in 1983. They foster…

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Pip the Squirrel

November 4, 2022November 4, 2022

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Egg Drop Brings Out Inner Mad Scientist

November 4, 2022November 4, 2022

On Friday, Oct. 28, the Empowerment in STEM club hosted an egg drop competition. Participants competed in teams of 3-4 people, and each team was tasked with designing a contraption to prevent…

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Being Politically Engaged at Drew—Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow

November 4, 2022November 4, 2022

With Midterm Elections coming up on the 8th of November, today’s article will be dedicated to what being politically engaged has looked like throughout Drew’s history as a reminder to go vote! …

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Student Government Meeting Recap Oct. 26

November 4, 2022November 4, 2022

For the Student Government’s Oct. 26 meeting, the senate discussed plans for the coming weeks before students leave for winter break. The senate took the time to look at options going forward…

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So, What is the College Relief Program?

November 4, 2022November 4, 2022

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…

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Spanish Department Hosts Día de los Muertos

November 4, 2022November 4, 2022

On Monday Oct. 31, Drew’s Spanish department held a combination class registration open house and Día de los Muertos celebration in Brothers College Room 103. Día de los Muertos is often conflated…

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Fall Photo Story

October 28, 2022October 28, 2022

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Students Get Freaky at Sex Toy Bingo

October 28, 2022October 28, 2022

The night of Oct. 21 saw Drew University’s Sex Toy Bingo, co-hosted by Planned Parenthood and held at the center of the roundabout by McClendon and Tolley-Brown. Contestants filled the lawn, seated…

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Haunted History Comes to Life on Archives’ Ghost Tour 

October 28, 2022October 28, 2022

Just before Halloween, on Oct. 26 at 5:30 p.m., The Special Collections and University Archives hosted a walking ghost tour on campus. Drew was ranked the ninth most haunted campus in The…

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District 11 Congressional Debate Hosted in Concert Hall

October 28, 2022October 28, 2022

Rates of civic engagement among students continue to rapidly rise nationwide. According to the Institute of Politics at Harvard, an expanding 36% of young Americans consider themselves politically active. Drew University is…

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Theater & Dance Department and DUDS Present Debut Set

October 28, 2022October 28, 2022

The Department of Theatre & Dance and Drew University Dramatic Society presented The Debut Set Oct. 20-22, 2022. Three shows were presented: “Night Vision” by Dominique Morisseau directed by Medina Purefoy-Craig (‘24),…

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Pip the Squirrel

October 28, 2022October 28, 2022

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