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Opinions/Volume 95 Issue 9

Monopoly: Capitalism Is So Fun

January 27, 2023January 30, 2023

As a professional cynic, I disagree with plenty of things that others find “fun.” Examples include: hip-hop music, fruit-at-the-bottom yogurt, guacamole, any sport with a ball and the works of Ray Bradbury.…

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Opinions/Volume 96 Issue 8

Ollie’s Opinions: Say “No” to Babies

December 9, 2022December 9, 2022

Some things should just be illegal. Fruit-at-the-bottom yogurt. Kraft Singles. Pens that don’t click. But the thing I want banned the most is the one thing I can never conceivably eliminate. I…

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Opinions/Volume 95 Issue 7

Ollie’s Opinions: Horses Are An Evolutionary Mistake

December 2, 2022December 2, 2022

You may not believe it, since I’m such a big strong man now, but I was a little girl once. As a little girl, I went through all of the standard phases:…

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Opinions/Volume 95 Issue 6

Ollie’s Opinions: Hey! Bus Your Dishes

November 18, 2022November 18, 2022

Public service announcement: the Commons has a machine for you to put your dirty dishes in. When you are done eating, that is where your dishes go. This may seem unworthy of…

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Opinions/Volume 95 Issue 5

Ollie’s Opinions: I Hate Soup-rises

November 11, 2022November 11, 2022

This may come as a shock, but this week, rather than share my complaints on a subject, I’d like to argue in favor of an opinion of my own. Fear not, dear…

Opinions/Volume 95 Issue 3

Ollie’s Opinions: Let’s Be Honest, Bassoons Blow

October 28, 2022October 28, 2022

If I were to ask a group of people which musical instrument they hate the most, I have a pretty good idea what the answers would be. Many would probably say the…

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Opinions/Volume 95 Issue 2

Ollie’s Opinions: Turtlenecks Are Strangulation Death Traps

October 21, 2022October 21, 2022

Every day, my outfit must abide by a set of very important rules. There must be no mid-length sleeves, no long pants without socks and absolutely no velvet. The most important rule…

Opinions/Volume 95 Issue 1

Ollie’s Opinions: The Beach is a Beach

October 14, 2022October 14, 2022

Every year I await the day when my favorite season finally arrives. Unfortunately, as a New Englander, I’m only allowed to experience it for three days per year. Every year is a…

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Ollie’s Opinions: Nobody Likes Great Aunt Eater (She’s a Giant Anteater)

March 4, 2022March 4, 2022

If there is one animal I hope to never come across, it is the giant anteater. In this world, there exist two creatures that fill me with emotions I do not understand.…

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The Drew Acorn is Drew University’s student-run newspaper. Established in 1928, the Acorn covers campus life and news, as well as events in Madison and the surrounding area that are of interest to our student body. If you’re interested in writing for the Acorn, get in touch at thedrewacorn@gmail.com, or join on path.drew.edu.

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