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A Wanderer’s Wonderful, Whimsical Bookstore Guide

November 7, 2025November 6, 2025

A “wanderer” can be defined as someone who simply wanders. But in my book, the standards for being a certified wanderer are high. To be a wanderer, one must have a strong…

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Mumford & Sons and Hozier Collaborate on New Song

November 7, 2025November 6, 2025

Avid fans of folk music anxiously waited for the arrival of Oct. 24, which brought with it the release of Mumford & Sons new song “Rubber Band Man” featuring Hozier. The collaboration…

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Shakespeare Theatre Gives Life to “Frankenstein”

November 7, 2025November 6, 2025

With Guillermo del Toro’s “Frankenstein” and Maggie Gyllenhaal’s “The Bride” battling it out for the best Frankenstein adaptation on the big screen, the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey is bringing it to…

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Alumni & Student Networking Mixer

November 7, 2025November 6, 2025

On the evening of Oct. 22, Drew University alumni gathered in the Ehinger Center’s 1867 Lounge in order to meet with current Drew students to connect professionally and talk about possible future…

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The Louvre Heist: Crown Jewel Theft in Broad Daylight

November 7, 2025November 5, 2025

In the early hours of Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025 around 9:30 a.m. CET, a group of four thieves dressed as construction workers broke into the Louvre’s Apollo Gallery and stole some of…

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The Return of the Bake-Off: The Psychology Department Brings Back Annual Competition at PsychToberfest

November 7, 2025November 5, 2025

On Thursday, Oct. 30, students and faculty gathered in the Founders Room in Mead Hall for the return of the famous faculty bake-off competition at the psychology department’s very own PsychToberfest. Students…

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Volume 98 Issue 3- DIGITAL EDITION

October 24, 2025March 4, 2026

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Student Government Debates Concerns Over Initiative to Provide Period Products

October 24, 2025January 13, 2026

The Drew Student Government has been considering a number of hotly debated topics lately, including an initiative by a group of students who have approached StuGov with the goal of providing women’s…

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NBA’s Return to China Brings Both Excitement and Questions

October 24, 2025October 23, 2025

After six long years of political tension, the US National Basketball Association (NBA) has finally returned to China. The Brooklyn Nets and Phoenix Suns took the stage at the Venetian Arena in…

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Theatre & Dance Department Presents the Fall 2025 Debut Set

October 24, 2025October 23, 2025

On the weekend of Oct. 16-18, the Theatre & Dance Department presented the Fall 2025 Debut Set. The set featured three plays directed by students in the Advanced Directing class, THEA 345.…

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Campus Life

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…

Steps Toward Sustainability: Drew’s 26th Annual Fern Fest

Drew has long been known for its lush grounds, exhibiting a wide variety of flora and fauna to create its beautiful atmosphere. But there’s a reason…

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…

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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HOTLINE BLING: Sen. Jenkins Unveils Student Concerns Hotline

March 6, 2026March 5, 2026

Drew students and community members have a new outlet for their concerns about campus this week in the form of a brand-new Student Complaints and Concerns hotline devised by Commuter Senator Thomas…
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ICE Scare Rattles Drew Community

March 6, 2026March 5, 2026

In the early afternoon of Thursday, Feb. 15, an unmarked black SUV pulled into Drew, simply to be used by the staff of the Shakespeare Theatre for a campus activity. Around the…
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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…