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An Eyewitness’ Approach to Charlottesville

September 10, 2017

By Matthew Ludak The sun had not yet fully risen when I arrived at Emancipation Park in Charlottesville, Virginia. It was barely 6:30 in the morning, but there was a…

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Things to Remember about the Repeal of DACA

September 10, 2017

The past couple of months have been rough for the United States and the people living in it. Regardless of nationality, country of origin or even legal status, recent events have led…

The Acorn goes Abroad!

September 10, 2017September 10, 2017

By Shaylyn MacKinnon The Drew Acorn staff has gone abroad! Okay, only three of us have, but when you have a staff of 12, three people feels like a lot. Throughout the…

Lead Editorial

Apologizing for the unapologetic

May 8, 2017May 8, 2017

Earlier on in this semester it came to our attention that some students who have contributed articles to The Drew Acorn have received messages that can only be described as hate mail.…

Dealing with a drug overdose

May 8, 2017May 8, 2017

By Jennifer Rose When I used to read stories about people who overdosed on their medications, I never thought it would happen to me. However, just before Christmas, when we usually feel…

Be gone beanies: A plea for sanity

May 8, 2017May 8, 2017

By Cranjus McBasketball I have tried to be silent on the matter, but I feel that I can no longer sit passively and allow this to continue. I can…

By Violet Wallerstein At least once a day I hear someone, sometimes a friend, use the phrase “I’m triggered” in reference to something funny/annoying/upsetting that just happened. Sometimes they go further and…

Softball celebrates senior day

May 7, 2017

Over the weekend, the university’s softball team celebrated three members of the class of 2017 against Scranton University in the Landmark Conference doubleheader. The doubleheader ended in a split with the Rangers…

End of an era for Coach T

May 7, 2017

By Kathryn Swenor On April 21, the Drew University Athletic Department announced that head men’s lacrosse coach Thomas Leanos would retire after the 2017 season. Known by his players and other student…

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Women’s tennis to host playoffs

April 28, 2017April 28, 2017

By Josie Emanuelli The Drew University men’s and women’s tennis teams combined for a complete victory over Susquehanna University on Sunday, April 23. The men defeated the River Hawks with a score…

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Campus Life

Drew University Students Took to the Streets to Fight Climate Change

The bustling streets of New York City saw a different kind of traffic on Sunday, Sept. 17, as thousands of climate change activists marched to make…

Drew Students Fill September Night with DUMS Karaoke

Do you remember the 21st night of September? The Drew Music Society sure did, as they kicked off another music-filled year by hosting a fan favorite…

An Interview With MedFest Guest, Jacques Ze Whipper

When Jack Lepiarz performed at Drew’s annual MedFest for the first time in 2009, the thought that he might one day be internet famous never crossed…

Drew Students Get Immersed in A Night in Asia

Without the need to get on a flight across the globe, the Drew community was invited to attend A Night in Asia last Friday. The expert…

Campus News

Drew’s Haunted History Comes to Life at Family Weekend Ghost Tours

September 29, 2023September 29, 2023

Student Activities’ annual Family Weekend ghost “tour,” an event typically involving a tour of Drew University’s haunted history, was confined to the Methodist archives this year due to the rain. To accommodate…
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Families and Friends Fall in Love with Fall Festival

September 29, 2023September 29, 2023

Despite the incessant rain, the turnout for Drew University’s Fall Festival this past Saturday was not dampened in the least. Attendees, insulated by ponchos provided at the door, moseyed from indoor activities…
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Drew Announces New Environmental Justice Minor

April 21, 2023April 21, 2023

Drew University last week announced a new minor in Environmental Justice, focusing on environmental activism and problem-solving, effective in Fall 2023. The new program that deals with the social issues of environmentalism…
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Day of Scholars: A Showcase of Undergraduate Research at Drew

April 21, 2023April 21, 2023

Over 50 student presenters shared their research projects from every corner of the curriculum at Drew’s annual Day of Scholars event last Friday. The Ehinger Center was packed with viewers celebrating presenters’…
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What is going on in Nashville, Tenn.?

April 21, 2023April 21, 2023

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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Drew is Epic: Admissions and Communications Department are Making it Known

April 14, 2023April 14, 2023

Drew University is refreshing its marketing on campus with Epic, resulting in several new marketing materials that are meant to express what the essence of Drew is. The Communications Department and Drew…
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Reptiles Slither into the Hearts of Drew Students at DNL Event

April 14, 2023April 14, 2023

In honor of National Velociraptor Awareness Day, Drew Night Life brought the Herps Alive Foundation to Drew to give students a fun, educational and hands-on experience with reptiles last Friday night in…
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Worldwide Climate Teach In At Drew University

April 7, 2023April 7, 2023

Professors and students gathered to learn a wealth of information and engage in conversations that promote effective solutions to environmental issues at the World-Wide Climate Teach-In hosted at Drew University in the…
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Drew Students Widen Their Professional Network At Networking Reception

April 7, 2023April 7, 2023

The bi-annual Drew Community Networking Reception, hosted by the Center for Mentoring and Professional Networks, gave students an opportunity to mingle with faculty and alumni in Mead Hall and obtain valuable career…
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Drew Community Questions Safety Protocols After Shelter-In-Place

April 7, 2023April 10, 2023

In light of the shelter-in-place at Rider University on Apr. 3rd and the Convent School Shooting in Nashville, TN, Drew University was on high alert and was put in a shelter-in-place protocol…
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Opinion

Wait, Isn’t Drew a Non-Smoking Campus?

Courteous is an English adjective meaning respectful or polite in manner. It comes from the Old French corteis, which itself was based on the Latin cohors. A synonym for courteous is considerate. An antonym for courteous is the Drew students…