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Volume 97 Issue 3

The Beauty of the Forest

October 18, 2024October 18, 2024

There was a small rock on the path in front of me as I traipsed around the back of Hurst. I aimed a kick at it. My foot caught the concrete, taking…

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Lead Editorial/Volume 96 Issue 5

Lead Ed: All the Reasons to Leave the Leaves Be

November 10, 2023September 26, 2024

Before the leaves at Drew get taken away, let us talk about the benefits of leaving leaves on the ground. According to The National Wildlife Federation, the leaves are a vital wildlife…

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Volume 96 Issue 4

Student Government Meeting Focuses on the Drew Forest

October 27, 2023August 7, 2024

During the Oct. 11 Senate Meeting, President Ashley Kibel (‘25) discussed the Morris County Open Space Trust Fund Committee Meeting, which was hosted the following day. The meeting concerned the vote on…

Volume 96 Issue 4

County Committee to Vote on Whether to Save Drew Forest

October 27, 2023August 7, 2024

The fate of the Drew Forest is once again in question. The Morris County Open Space Trust Fund Committee held a public meeting to vote on whether to accept the $10 million…

Science & Technology

Killer Whales Speak

February 10, 2018February 16, 2018

by Violet Wallerstein Killer whales have been recorded imitating human speech. According to the Chicago Tribune, this breakthrough occurred at the Marineland Aquarium in Antibes, France. Wikie, a 14 year old killer…

Student Life & Arts

Indexing the Leaves

February 9, 2018February 9, 2018

By: Laura Archer, Staff Writer Photographer: Laura Archer To all lovers of nature and aesthetics, the newest exhibit at the Methodist Archives, titled Indexing the Leaves, showcases some of the highlights from…

Science & Technology

Forest Findings: Groundhog

February 2, 2018February 2, 2018

by Colleen Dabrowski Groundhogs, called Marmota monax, are often also known as woodchucks. Groundhogs are large rodents known for their burrowing behaviors and destructive tendencies. They are about 20 inches long with…

Science & Technology

National Parks: Sequoia National Park

November 17, 2017November 17, 2017

by Maïmouna Kante   In the next series, the Acorn will highlight some of the most beautiful preserved jewels in the U.S. Beautiful sceneries that get an annual visit of 1.2 million. In…

Science & Technology

Forest Finding: White-Tailed Deer

November 10, 2017November 10, 2017

by Colleen Dabrowski Odocoileus virginianus, commonly known as the white-tailed deer, is a medium-sized deer that is native to the United States, Mexico, Canada, Central America and South America. It has also…

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