Almost everyone on campus is aware that Drew University holds the title of the ninth most haunted campus in the US, at least according to College Consensus. Whether or not the ghosts…
Greetings! This year, as a part of The Acorn, I am hoping to bring the rich history of Drew University to light. My research will be conducted using public resources found in…
Drew University was founded in 1867. According to an article published by the University of California Press, a building or place is considered historic if it has existed for fifty years and…
The Drew University Participatory Archives (DUPA) has begun producing a 10 minute podcast, titled “Drew Archives in 10.” The new venture has a mission to “grow a decentralized grassroots digital collection of…
By Jake Levine In understanding the complex relationship between past and present, Voltaire’s assertion that history is “nothing but a pack of lies we play upon the dead” is perhaps the most…
by Willy Nichter, Staff Writer At 4:00 on Wednesday, September 27, Drew University Archivist Matthew Beland and Professor Chris Taylor came together to discuss prominent university founder and historical figure Daniel Drew…
by Wily Nichter, Staff Writer Throughout this past year, Drew University has been celebrating its sesquicentennial anniversary, marking 150 years since its founding as a Methodist Seminary. The methods of celebration have…
It’s not everyday that an eleven-year-old kid picks up and reads an 800-page book, let alone one about a historical figure. But this is exactly the case with Ron Chernow’s book “Hamilton”.…
By David Giacomini The Department of Veterans Affairs employs over 36,000 doctors and other medical staff, making it the largest healthcare system in the country. That being said, the VA is responsible…
By David Giacomini For most people, the library provides a place for studying, doing homework, or maybe the occasional nap. Unless you’re going to specifically look for a book, most students don’t…