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Lead Ed: Embrace Your Inner Squirrel: Jump Out of Trash Cans at People

April 3, 2026April 17, 2026

There is nothing better than spending time outdoors, especially as the weather gets nicer. You might notice that as spring begins to be sprung, more and more people will start to venture…

majestic black bear in natural habitat outdoors

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It’s Time for Drew University to Invest in a Second Ranger Bear

April 3, 2026April 2, 2026

I never thought I would have to write something like this, but here we are. Being Ranger Bear is an honor. It is a privilege. It is also, increasingly, a logistical impossibility. …

whimsical tree with googly eyes in garden

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If Drew Is a Forest, I Will Simply Park in a Tree

April 3, 2026April 2, 2026

Parking Enforcement’s Worst Enemy is a super senior majoring in Not Caring, minoring in Creative Sports (Laser Tag concentration), and actively parking in places that should not be parked in. It has…

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Hazing SHOULD be Allowed at Drew University

April 3, 2026April 2, 2026

In a terrible turn for Drew University, a newly published article by the Princeton Review has dubbed the school No. 1 on the list of “Best Northeastern Schools for Losers and Squares.”…

tornado on body of water during golden hour

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New Construction Plans for Maximum Wind on Campus

April 3, 2026April 2, 2026

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…

selective focus close up photo of brown wilson pigskin football on green grass

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Football Team Limps Through First Game

April 3, 2026April 3, 2026

When the Drew administration found out that there was a student-formed football team on campus, they eagerly signed them up for an exhibition match against FDU-Florham, apparently attempting to kickstart a football…

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Getting to Know Acorn Editor Gillian Sampson

April 3, 2026April 2, 2026

Drew’s student-athletes embody a dedicated commitment to both academic excellence and athletic prowess. These students navigate the most demanding schedules to excel in the classroom while representing their school on the field,…

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Volume 98 Issue 9- DIGITAL EDITION

March 20, 2026March 19, 2026

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The Acorn Editorial Board’s Spring Break! – Photo Story

March 20, 2026March 19, 2026

Featuring Editor-in-chief Eva Esqueda (’26), News editor Allison Cannon (’28) and Opinions editor Katie Germinder (’27).…

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Volunteer Without Borders’ West Virginia Trip – Photo Story

March 20, 2026March 19, 2026

Jaden Finn is a sophomore majoring in environmental science and minoring in theatre.…

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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

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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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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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…