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From Strings to the Strip: Getting to know Men’s Fencer Lupo Sala

November 21, 2025November 20, 2025

Hailing from Sesto San Giovanni, Italy, Lupo Sala (’28) has quickly become a standout presence on the Drew University fencing team. Most recently, securing a victory over Stevens Institute of Technology for…

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Drew’s Next Chapter: Plans for New College Unveiled

November 21, 2025November 25, 2025

Announced last week with the intention of being launched next semester, Drew’s newest college has garnered a lot of attention in a relatively short amount of time. President Hilary Link and Interim…

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Lead Ed: What Drew is Doing to Promote DEI in Harsh Times

November 21, 2025November 20, 2025

Diversity, equity and inclusion are three words that carry with them much controversy in today’s political climate. Yet, they were first curated to benefit students, workers and the general population who continue…

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ARIEL Honors Dia De Los Muertos with a Festive Celebration

November 21, 2025November 20, 2025

Recently, ARIEL, Drew’s Latinx club, hosted its traditional Día de los Muertos event to honor the Día de los Muertos holiday, which was celebrated the weekend before, on Nov. 1. The event…

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Drew Offers the Third Annual DEI Lecture Presented by Dr. Anansi Wilson

November 21, 2025November 20, 2025

In collaboration with the law, justice and society and women, gender and sexuality departments, the Center for Civic Engagement and the A&S Dean’s Office hosted the third annual diversity, equity and inclusion…

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Opinions/Volume 98 Issue 5

New Adaptation Brings Love for “Frankenstein” Back to Life

November 21, 2025November 20, 2025

A new adaptation of “Frankenstein” has recently come to Netflix. “Frankenstein” (2025) introduces a new take on the 1818 novel by Mary Shelley. This movie, which is rated R, was released on…

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The Realm of Fantasy Books: A Pleasant Escape from the World

November 21, 2025November 20, 2025

THIS ARTICLE CONTAINS MINOR SPOILERS FOR POPULAR FANTASY SERIES BY SARAH J. MAAS AND REBECCA YARROS! It has become apparent to me how depressing the world around us has become. From wars…

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The Acorn and StuGov Host Presidential Debate

November 21, 2025November 20, 2025

On the evening of Nov. 18, 2025, Drew University Student Government and the Drew Acorn hosted a Presidential Debate in room LC 28, below the library. Drew’s student body was also invited…

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Volume 98 Issue 4- DIGITAL EDITION

November 7, 2025November 6, 2025

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SCOTUS May Revisit Obergefell v. Hodges

November 7, 2025April 19, 2026

On June 26, 2015, the United States Supreme Court made a historic decision that would come to be heralded as one of its most significant verdicts: Obergefell v. Hodges. Striking down heteronormative…

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Campus Life

Esperanza Gathers Drew Community to Fight for Immigrant Rights

Drew saw one of the largest political events held in years at Esperanza’s peaceful protest from 12-3 p.m. on Thursday, April 23, 2026. With approximately 200…

The Last Dance: Class of 2026 at Freeform: The Architecture of Movement

On a sold-out third show, dancers from the Class of 2026 came together for a bittersweet final piece of this semester’s dance show, “Freeform: The Architecture…

That Medieval Thing Hosts MedFest 2026

On an overcast morning, prop weapons and set pieces were hurriedly rushed inside the Great Hall from Hoyt Lawn while rain poured down. Despite the weather,…

Art History Adventure: A Day at the Whitney

Drew happily witnessed the revamping of the art history club earlier this year. Under the direction of the new club president Madeline Koory (‘27), the art…

Campus News

Meet the Director: “Twenty” Documentary to Release May 13

May 1, 2026April 30, 2026

Alex J. Bernstein (27’) is a dedicated media and communications student, David Lynch enjoyer and the director of the upcoming MCOM 373 documentary, “Twenty.” A “hodgepodge” of childhood stories from 20 to…
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Meet the New Faces of Student Engagement

May 1, 2026April 30, 2026

The Office of Drew University Student Life has welcomed three new officers onto the student engagement team: Cassandra (Casey) Gonzalez, Justin Otero and Abigail Haven. Gonzalez was welcomed in August of last…
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Journalist Neha Dixit Visits Campus, Gives Book Talk

May 1, 2026April 30, 2026

On Thursday, April 16, professors in the political science department brought in well-known Indian journalist Neha Dixit to give a talk to Professor Sangay Mishra’s Cultural Diversity and the Law class. Dixit…
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Students Launch Survey on GenAI Use at Drew

May 1, 2026April 30, 2026

Within the past four years, at Drew University and educational institutions across the country, a growing conversation has emerged around the use of Generative Artificial Intelligence in the classroom. GenAI is an…
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The Acorn Debuts New “Digital Squirrel” Column; Readers Suspect a Toaster is the Author

April 3, 2026April 2, 2026

Sure! Here’s an article about the Drew University Acorn newspaper implementing an AI section: In a bold move to prove it is “future-proof,” The Acorn officially launched its AI-generated opinion section, “The…
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Anti-Commuter Movement Secures Huge Victory

April 3, 2026April 2, 2026

During increasingly tumultuous times at Drew University, some students have found a group to blame for the college’s ills: Commuters. These concerned citizens have formed a people’s movement dedicated to taking down…
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Student Government Goes Rogue

April 3, 2026April 2, 2026

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 itself into a sovereign dictatorship this…
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Drew Students Tune In to 98th Academy Awards

March 20, 2026March 19, 2026

The entertainment industry’s most anticipated event of the year was greeted by Drew students with watch parties and stunned reactions Sunday, March 15 2026. Tuning in from their dorms or homes, students…
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Snowstorm Blankets Drew Campus with Layer of Snow

March 6, 2026March 5, 2026

As a blizzard battered many parts of the Northeast, the snowfall hit Drew University’s campus, cancelling classes for Monday, Feb. 23. While roughly a foot and a half of snow covered campus…
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CCE and MCOM Department Cohost “Sinners” Screening & Talkback

March 6, 2026March 20, 2026

Thanks to the Center for Civic Engagement, students came together in the Kean Room of the Drew University Library on the evening of Feb. 26 to not only watch the 2025 “Sinners”…
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Opinion

My 21st Birthday: How I Spent It and How I Feel About the Milestone

Someone’s 21st birthday is a pretty big deal, at least according to most people. It is when you are allowed to legally drink and sit at the bar at a restaurant. There is so much freedom and joy that comes…