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Getting to Know Women’s Track and Field’s Emily Camlet

April 17, 2026April 16, 2026

For Emily Camlet (‘26), being a student-athlete isn’t just about competition—it’s about community, connection and finding balance across every part of campus life. A member of the Class of 2026, Camlet competes…

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Laughs, Tears and Music to your Ears: Jamfest 2026

April 17, 2026April 16, 2026

The concert hall at the Dorothy Young Center for the Arts was full of applause on Apr. 9, with fans coming from near and far to watch Drew University’s own trio of…

Sports/Volume 98/Volume 98 Issue 11

Rangers Sweep Rival FDU-Florham as Mehalick Reaches 300 Win

April 17, 2026April 16, 2026

It was a day to remember for Drew University softball, as head coach Erica Mehalick (C’03) notched her 300th career victory in a dominant doubleheader sweep of cross-town rival, FDU-Florham, on April…

Sports/Volume 98/Volume 98 Issue 11

Student-Athlete Spotlight: Cieran Plancer-Murphy ’26

April 17, 2026April 16, 2026

Cieran Plancer-Murphy’s journey is one defined not just by achievement, but by resilience, adaptability and an unwavering commitment to his passions. A member of the Class of 2026, Plancer-Murphy was recruited to…

News/Volume 98/Volume 98 Issue 11

Breaking Barriers in Dance: Jennifer Jones and Sheila Rohan Inspire at Drew University’s Women’s History Month Celebration

April 17, 2026April 16, 2026

The Drew University community celebrated Women’s History Month on March 19 with an evening of dance history and lived experience that brought two powerful voices to the stage: Jennifer Jones and Sheila…

News/Volume 98/Volume 98 Issue 11

FOCC Hosts Intergenerational Discussion Between Students and Faculty

April 17, 2026April 16, 2026

On April 2 in Crawford Hall, students and faculty members alike gathered to have an open discussion and reflection on their experiences. Hosted by the Faculty/Staff of Color Caucus, or FOCC, and…

News/Volume 98/Volume 98 Issue 11

Artemis II Launch: The Space Venture of the Century

April 17, 2026April 16, 2026

The latest spacecraft that was sent off into space on April 1, 2026, was the Artemis II. It carried four astronauts and orbited the moon for 10 days. On April 10, 2026…

Student Life & Arts/Volume 98

Cultural Clubs Organize Night in Asia

April 17, 2026April 16, 2026

On Thursday, April 9, Drew cultural clubs representing countries throughout Asia held a Night in Asia event in the Ehinger Center’s Crawford Hall. The event was organized by the International Students Association,…

Digital Editions/Volume 98/Volume 98 Issue 10

Volume 98 Issue 10- DIGITAL EDITION

April 3, 2026April 3, 2026

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News/The Acron

Drew Enters Bidding War to Take Over Warner Bros.

April 3, 2026April 2, 2026

After a months-long battle between Netflix, Paramount and other media giants, Drew University has decided to cast their hat into the ring in an effort to buy Warner Bros. Discovery. Despite having…

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Campus Life

Cultural Clubs Organize Night in Asia

On Thursday, April 9, Drew cultural clubs representing countries throughout Asia held a Night in Asia event in the Ehinger Center’s Crawford Hall. The event was…

Laughs, Tears and Music to your Ears: Jamfest 2026

The concert hall at the Dorothy Young Center for the Arts was full of applause on Apr. 9, with fans coming from near and far to…

Students for Justice in Palestine Unveil “Apartheid Wall”

On Monday, March 30, Drew’s chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine unveiled the “Israeli Apartheid Wall,” a set of panels painted with statistics about what…

There’s a New Publication in Town; The Deal Magazine

Hold on to your horses, there is a brand new publication coming to Drew University. The Drew Environmental Action League is launching their very first student…

Campus News

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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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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The U.S. and Israel Have Bombed Iran; What Happens Now?

March 6, 2026March 5, 2026

Early in the morning on Feb. 28, the United States joined Israel in a massive and on-going attack on Iran in an effort to “crush its military, eliminate its nuclear program and…
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A Day With the Bushwick Starr in the Theatre & Dance Department

March 6, 2026March 5, 2026

The Drew theatre and dance department hosted the Bushwick Starr, a non-profit theatre company based in Brooklyn, N.Y. on Friday, Feb. 6. Students participated in Q&A sessions with Co-Founder/Artistic Director Noel Allain…
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Opinion

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Lead Ed: How Does The Community See Drew?

When you’re at school, the word community has a different meaning than when you are not in school. To college students, our community is made up of our peers, our teammates and coaches, our professors and those we choose to…