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Drew Men’s Volleyball Team Celebrates Seniors and Perez with Astounding Win

April 7, 2023April 7, 2023

The Drew men’s volleyball team celebrated graduating seniors No. 11 Matt Burke (‘23) and No. 27 Furat Alhayek (‘23) on Tuesday, March 28. In a 3-0 victory over SUNY Old Westbury, the…

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Sports/Volume 95 Issue 17

Injury Prevention Should Be A Top Priority for Student-Athletes

April 7, 2023April 7, 2023

Many student-athletes who have been involved in sports for an extended period of time have experienced a sports-related injury at some point in their athletic career, or have friends and teammates who…

Sports/The Acron/Volume 95 Issue 16

Photo Story: Squirrel Yoga

March 31, 2023April 7, 2023

Elizabeth_ is sophomore majoring in deforestation.…

Sports/The Acron/Volume 95 Issue 16

New Pool, New Sports: Curling and Water Polo Come to Drew

March 31, 2023April 7, 2023

As students know, Drew University recently completed construction of the new Olympic-sized swimming pool on top of Brothers College. During the grand opening of the pool, Drew announced the addition of two…

Opinions/The Acron/Uncategorized/Volume 95 Issue 16

Reasons Why My Ex-Squirrband is the WORSE

March 31, 2023April 7, 2023

Ex-husband squirrels are the worst. I am not sure why I married this squirrel. He is a no-good lying son of an owl. I, Hercules Axel, have compiled a list of reasons…

Drew Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow/Student Life & Arts/The Acron/Volume 95 Issue 16

Drew Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow: Drew’s Mascot Used To Be A Squirrel

March 31, 2023April 7, 2023

A new and improved Ranger Bear mascot was revealed, as most Drewids (hopefully) saw upon returning from spring break. The new bear is complete with cartoonish eyes, a cooling fan inside and…

Student Life & Arts/Volume 95 Issue 16

Student Spotlight: Fergus We Love You and Miss You

March 31, 2023March 31, 2023

On this wonderful website, filled with pointless photos and other useless information, some of The Drew Acron Staff would like to commemorate a very important person: Fergus. Fergus is the light post…

Sports/The Acron/Volume 95 Issue 16

Squirrels Celebrate Spring With Spoon-And-Egg Race

March 31, 2023April 7, 2023

Drew University’s squirrels held their bi-annual Equinox Games last Monday, March 20, in celebration of the arrival of spring. The Equinox Games are perhaps the most highly anticipated event of the equinox…

Opinions/The Acron/Volume 95 Issue 16

Reasons Why My Ex-Squirrband is the WORSE

March 31, 2023April 7, 2023

Ex-husband squirrels are the worst. I am not sure why I married this squirrel. He is a no-good lying son of an owl. I, Hercules Axel, have compiled a list of reasons…

News/The Acron/Volume 95 Issue 16

ScienceGPT Wreaks Havoc on Drew University

March 31, 2023April 7, 2023

A new technology has corrupted Drew University, with catastrophic repercussions for students, professors and the university’s national reputation. ScienceGPT, an AI tool designed to help students cheat their way through science classes,…

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Campus Life

An Interview With MedFest Guest, Jacques Ze Whipper

When Jack Lepiarz performed at Drew’s annual MedFest for the first time in 2009, the thought that he might one day be internet famous never crossed…

Drew Students Get Immersed in A Night in Asia

Without the need to get on a flight across the globe, the Drew community was invited to attend A Night in Asia last Friday. The expert…

Senior Spotlight: Emma-Li Downer

It is about that time of year when the Drew community begins to say goodbye to current seniors. The Drew Acorn wants to highlight the important…

ARIEL Celebrates Diversity With Annual Fiesta Del Barrio

ARIEL, Drew’s Latinx cultural society, hosted their annual Fiesta Del Barrio event in collaboration with Drew African Student Association, South Asian Student Association, Black Student Union…

Campus News

Drew Announces New Environmental Justice Minor

April 21, 2023April 21, 2023

Drew University last week announced a new minor in Environmental Justice, focusing on environmental activism and problem-solving, effective in Fall 2023. The new program that deals with the social issues of environmentalism…
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Day of Scholars: A Showcase of Undergraduate Research at Drew

April 21, 2023April 21, 2023

Over 50 student presenters shared their research projects from every corner of the curriculum at Drew’s annual Day of Scholars event last Friday. The Ehinger Center was packed with viewers celebrating presenters’…
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What is going on in Nashville, Tenn.?

April 21, 2023April 21, 2023

Tennessee garnered national attention as two state representatives were reinstated after a week of expulsion following their involvement in protests against gun violence. Three Democratic representatives took to the podium between bills…
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Drew is Epic: Admissions and Communications Department are Making it Known

April 14, 2023April 14, 2023

Drew University is refreshing its marketing on campus with Epic, resulting in several new marketing materials that are meant to express what the essence of Drew is. The Communications Department and Drew…
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Reptiles Slither into the Hearts of Drew Students at DNL Event

April 14, 2023April 14, 2023

In honor of National Velociraptor Awareness Day, Drew Night Life brought the Herps Alive Foundation to Drew to give students a fun, educational and hands-on experience with reptiles last Friday night in…
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Worldwide Climate Teach In At Drew University

April 7, 2023April 7, 2023

Professors and students gathered to learn a wealth of information and engage in conversations that promote effective solutions to environmental issues at the World-Wide Climate Teach-In hosted at Drew University in the…
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Drew Students Widen Their Professional Network At Networking Reception

April 7, 2023April 7, 2023

The bi-annual Drew Community Networking Reception, hosted by the Center for Mentoring and Professional Networks, gave students an opportunity to mingle with faculty and alumni in Mead Hall and obtain valuable career…
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Drew Community Questions Safety Protocols After Shelter-In-Place

April 7, 2023April 10, 2023

In light of the shelter-in-place at Rider University on Apr. 3rd and the Convent School Shooting in Nashville, TN, Drew University was on high alert and was put in a shelter-in-place protocol…
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Ad for a New Squirrband

March 31, 2023April 7, 2023

Hi there! My name is Carl Mustard. Are you a gay squirrel looking for a new squirrband? Well, you are in luck because I am available and looking for a new relationship. …
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The Laundry Situation Needs to Be Fixed

March 24, 2023March 24, 2023

Quite frankly, the laundry situation at Drew is horrible. Every time students need to do laundry, the process becomes a multi-hour struggle against the laundry machines and other students’ poor time management…
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Opinion

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The Original Harry Potter Films Should Be the End of the Series Adaptations

The Harry Potter show should not happen. At the very least, the cast and crew need to be extremely careful about how they execute such a big project. The series was rumored to be in the works on April 3…