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The Government Shutdown: How Long Will it be?

October 10, 2025October 9, 2025

The government has officially been shut down after the House and Senate failed to pass a crucial funding bill. According to NBC News, Speaker Mike Johnson canceled the votes for next week…

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Playing Devil’s Advocate: A Review and Analysis of “Him” (2025)

October 10, 2025October 9, 2025

Is the newest movie from Monkeypaw Productions really as bad as people say it is? As of Sept. 19, Monkeypaw Productions’ first film this year, “Him” (2025), saw its theatrical debut. Monkeypaw…

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Student Engagement Kicks Off “Queering the Forest” Tabling in the E.C.

October 10, 2025October 10, 2025

This past Wednesday, Oct. 8, the Drew Office of Student Engagement kicked off its three-day-long “Queering the Forest” event series, setting up a table in the Ehinger Center lobby to promote their…

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Games and Prizes Galore at the States Fair

October 10, 2025October 9, 2025

What can bring happiness to Drew students? Other than fun games, cool prizes and awesome events, good food can bring a smile to any student’s face. In a collaboration with Student Government…

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Club Leaders Unite for Annual Club Leadership Conference and Announcements

October 10, 2025October 9, 2025

The Office of Student Engagement recently held its annual Club Leadership Conference to kick off the 2025-26 academic year. Over 40 club leaders and representatives from a variety of Drew organizations were…

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The TikTok-ification of Literature and Original Thought

October 10, 2025October 9, 2025

If you have walked into a bookstore within the past five years, chances are you have seen a table labeled ‘As Seen on BookTok!’ smack-dab in the middle, a beacon to all…

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Lead Ed: A Love Letter to Libraries & Their Resources

October 10, 2025October 9, 2025

Public libraries are places where anyone can go to check out books, from adult fiction to picture books for kids. It is a space where people go to read in peace and…

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Volume 98 Issue 1- DIGITAL EDITION

September 26, 2025September 25, 2025

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STATE OF STUGOV – New Senators Elected, Dining Concerns, Revamps

September 26, 2025January 13, 2026

Much has happened and changed within Drew University’s Student Government since the start of this semester in August. Here are some of the most important and major updates. Some Members Transferred Out…

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STATE OF STUGOV – New Senators Elected, Dining Concerns, Revamps

September 26, 2025September 25, 2025

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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

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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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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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…