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Democrats Keep NJ-11 with Mejia’s Win

May 1, 2026April 30, 2026

After a vacancy caused by former Representative Mikie Sherrill’s gubernatorial election victory, New Jersey’s 11th congressional district has a new Representative: Analilia Mejia, a progressive Democrat from Glen Ridge. She defeated Joe…

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Presenting Their Final Projects, A Look Into The Day of Scholars

May 1, 2026April 30, 2026

Surrounded by friends, family and professors, the senior students, graduate students and first-year Action Scholars held their final presentations at the Ehinger Center on April 17. At the end of the school…

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Celebrating the Achievements of Leaders and Active Members of our Community

May 1, 2026April 30, 2026

On April 21, students, faculty and loved ones gathered in the Concert Hall of the Dorothy Young Center for the Arts to celebrate the Community Leader Awards. The awards ceremony aimed to…

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Volume 98 Issue 11- DIGITAL EDITION

April 17, 2026April 16, 2026

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Lead Ed: How Does The Community See Drew?

April 17, 2026April 17, 2026

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…

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When “One Ceremony Fits All” Misses the Mark

April 17, 2026April 17, 2026

Graduation is supposed to be a moment of recognition, reflection and celebration, a carefully structured event that honors years of work and marks the transition into a new chapter. That’s why Drew…

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A Message From Drew TPUSA

April 17, 2026April 17, 2026

This upcoming July 4, we will celebrate 250 years of America’s independence. While we have come a long way, there is definitely room for improvement. In the past few years, it seems…

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Crowns & Chaos: The Henry IV Review

April 17, 2026April 17, 2026

The Drew Theatre department celebrated its inaugural joint production with the Shakespeare Theatre on campus the weekend of April 26 to 28, 2026. With shows spanning up to 200 attendees in the…

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A Trip to Spain… & A Deep Dive Into Catalonia

April 17, 2026April 17, 2026

Spain. A nation of rich history and an empire with influence around the globe. When I said “Spain,” what did you think of? For most, it’s the cities of Madrid, Zaragoza and…

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The Drama Review: A Must Watch

April 17, 2026April 17, 2026

After months of anticipation, A24’s “The Drama” finally hit theaters the weekend of April 3, 2026. Starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson, the new flick follows a happy couple as they learn of…

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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

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…