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Cultural Appropriation at New York Fashion Week

September 23, 2016September 23, 2016

By Bethania Viana When you think about controversy and the fashion industry, perhaps what immediately comes to mind are skinny models with eating disorders and ridiculously high heels. However, the problematic nature…

A Case Against the Minimum Wage

September 23, 2016September 23, 2016

By T.J. Chiang I am making the case against the minimum wage in the United States. It should not exist whatsoever, but to be replaced with a living wage, which could be…

Student Life & Arts

To go or not to go: with First Folio to come shows, programs

September 23, 2016September 23, 2016

The Folio includes panels and First Folios from Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington D.C., home of the largest collection of the folios. The folio will be showcased on the ground floor of…

MLB Commissioner and Times columnist discuss bringing a younger audience to ‘The Game’

September 23, 2016September 30, 2016

By Shaylyn MacKinnon Throughout the past few semesters Drew University has hosted a steady stream of well-spoken, nationally known leaders ranging from politicians to historians to NBL athletes. Bill O’Reilly, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar…

Opinions

Going Vegan on a College Campus

September 23, 2016September 23, 2016

By Zoey Maleekah LaChance “Are you crazy? You’re going to die!” These were the words my best friend told me when I first announced that I was going to attempt to be…

The Case For Freedom of Speech

September 23, 2016September 23, 2016

By Sebastian Godinez Welcome back to Drew. It’s sure to be another great year in the forest. And to be sure, that means another great year for the Acorn. It’s been one…

ShortTrec’s come in strong thanks to the Center for Global Education

September 23, 2016February 3, 2017

By Dalton Valette One of the many adventures that college offers to its students is studying abroad. Drew is no different and through the Center for Global Education, students have a plethora…

A More Moderate Republican Party

September 23, 2016September 23, 2016

By William Andrews The Eisenhower Republican platform is now nothing but a footnote in GOP history. This moderate platform was most dominant during his Presidency from 1953-1961 and ended when Nixon resigned…

Student Life & Arts

Last year of grant off to a promising start

September 22, 2016September 23, 2016

By Caitlin Shannon For the past three years, the Mellon Arts and the Common Good Grant has funded a variety of interdisciplinary projects and performances. For its last year, the Mellon Arts…

Lead Editorial/Opinions

Let’s Talk About Trigger Warnings

September 22, 2016February 3, 2017

The University of Chicago recently received a lot of criticism for a letter they sent out to incoming freshman about their belief against “trigger warnings” and “safe spaces.” The University took this…

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Campus Life

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

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…

CWK Plans to Connect With Community Post-COVID

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…

Drew Duo Makes History at Annual English Convention

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…

Drewids Shine at DOYO Dance Show

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…

Campus News

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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Opinion

LEAD EDITORIAL: Be Considerate as Campus COVID Cases Rise

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 many have enjoyed the removal of the mandate,…