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Bruno Mars Album Review: The Timeless Artist Does It Again

March 20, 2026March 19, 2026

In January 2018, Bruno Mars resided alone atop the mountaintop of music. Fresh off bringing home six Grammy awards for his retro-sounding R&B masterpiece “24K Magic” and a world tour spanning six…

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Lead Editorial/Volume 98 Issue 9

Lead Ed: Drew Wants a Better Commencement Speaker for the Class of ‘26

March 20, 2026April 2, 2026

Drew announced Marc Freedman, founder and co-CEO of the nonprofit organization CoGenerate (formerly Encore.org), as its speaker for its 158th commencement ceremony. CoGenerate works to reduce what Freedman called in a 2024…

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Opinions/Volume 98 Issue 9

The Latest Hip-Hop and Rap Releases of 2026

March 20, 2026March 19, 2026

It can be difficult to stay on top of the newest releases within the music industry, especially when there are tons of genres, albums, playlists and songs to sift through. This can…

Student Life & Arts/Volume 98/Volume 98 Issue 9

Celebrating Black and Brown Women at Drew

March 20, 2026March 19, 2026

Since March is Women’s History Month, there have been many events across campus that have been devoted to honoring and supporting women at Drew. One example of this was the “Black and…

News/Volume 98/Volume 98 Issue 9

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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Opinions/Volume 98 Issue 9

Turning Point USA Presence Sparks Concerns On Campus

March 20, 2026March 19, 2026

Recent news regarding a new chapter of well-known right-wing political group Turning Point USA, founded by the late conservative podcaster Charlie Kirk, has sent Drew students into furious debate. Many members of…

Opinions/Volume 98 Issue 9

Twenty One Pilots in Theaters: An Experience That Was More Than I Ever Imagined

March 20, 2026March 20, 2026

For a limited time only, a movie was shown to a set amount of theaters across the United States and Canada that has so far made $4.3 million in the box office…

News/Volume 98/Volume 98 Issue 9

What Does Having an AI Policy Mean for Drew?

March 20, 2026March 19, 2026

With the creation of the new college, implemented fall of 2025, and the uproar of AI usage all across the country, many students and faculty have been wondering when Drew University will…

Sports/Volume 98/Volume 98 Issue 9

Rangers Power Past Catholic to Claim Landmark Series

March 20, 2026April 16, 2026

Pitcher Jayce Thoroughman (‘29) delivered a standout performance on the mound in his first season as a Ranger, while Nick Bisaccia (‘26) powered the offense as Drew University defeated Catholic University of…

Sports/Volume 98/Volume 98 Issue 9

Getting to Know Women’s Tennis’ Natalia Zamora

March 20, 2026March 19, 2026

Natalia Zamora (‘26) from Gurnee, Ill. has made the most of her time at Drew, building a reputation as both a dependable tennis competitor and a dedicated scholar. As a member of…

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Student Government Goes Rogue

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…

Campus Publication Descends Into Chaos as Editors Allegedly Battle for the Soul of “The Acorn”

In what experts are already calling “a dramatic institutional meltdown, powered by suggestion mode” tensions between current Acorn Editor-in-Chief Eva and incoming Editor-in-Chief Allie reportedly escalated…

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The Acorn Debuts New “Digital Squirrel” Column; Readers Suspect a Toaster is the Author

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…

Anti-Commuter Movement Secures Huge Victory

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…

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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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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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

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New Construction Plans for Maximum Wind on Campus

Drew University is currently in talks of redeveloping some of the buildings on campus in order to maximize the amount of wind flow delivered across the entire forest. The construction aims to start in the winter of 2026, where most…