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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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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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On A Different Note Welcomes Students “Back to Classes” at Their Spring Concert

March 6, 2026March 5, 2026

On a Different Note, Drew’s soprano-alto a capella group, hosted “Back to Classes” on Feb. 20 featuring All of The Above, the all-voices group and 36 Madison Avenue, the tenor-bass group. This…

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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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The Final Touch: Celebrating Drew Fencing’s Senior Class

March 6, 2026March 5, 2026

During the MACFA “A” Round Robin meet on Feb. 21 inside the Simon Forum, the men’s and women’s fencing teams celebrated Senior Day in memorable fashion. The Rangers defeated Rutgers University, Lafayette…

Lead Editorial/Volume 98 Issue 8

Lead Ed: How “Henry VI: The Rise of Richard” Is Helping Drew Students

March 6, 2026March 5, 2026

The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey is one of the leading Shakespeare Theatres in the nation. As a company, they are dedicated to bringing new life to the classics and performing for…

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Opinions/Volume 98 Issue 8

A Language Learner’s Guide to Language Learning

March 6, 2026March 5, 2026

Languages are a very hard but important thing everyone has both already learned and should learn more of in life. Even though you may only speak your mother language, you still had…

Opinions/Volume 98 Issue 8

Get A Clue: My Top 5 TV Detectives Because I Love a Good Whodunnit

March 6, 2026March 5, 2026

5. Dr.Temperance “Bones” Brennan TV Show: “Bones” Number of Seasons: 12 Actor: Emily Deschanel Where to Watch: Hulu, Disney+ and Peacock Description of Character/Show: In the show “Bones,” Dr. Temperance Brennan is…

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If We Can Forget The Source, How is “Wuthering Heights” As A Movie?

March 6, 2026March 5, 2026

Emerald Fennell’s movie begins by establishing the world of the film as one centered around sex. As a man hangs from the gallows, young observers take notice of his “stiffy.” This is…

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Divididas nos sentamos: A Political Cartoon

February 20, 2026February 20, 2026

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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

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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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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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…