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“Sometimes you don’t know what you’re making, other than your intuition telling you to make it – telling you there’s something here.” Richard Choi’s “A Prayer in Three Acts” is an exploration…
On Jan. 12, Drew and the Borough of Madison reached an agreement intended to “permanently preserve the Drew Forest while allowing for the sale and strategic redevelopment of other university-owned land along…
Though not the most traditional place for an art exhibition, just inside Mead Hall there is a set of 14 landscape paintings from a Drew alumnus. Rick Mullin’s (C‘80) “The Landscape” is…
The South Asian Students Association and Alpha Phi Omega hosted “Rave of Pyaar” on Thursday, Feb. 12, in the Ehinger Center’s Crawford Hall and Eatery from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Students…
The Art History Club kicked off Valentine’s day weekend with a vibrant evening of crafts and community on Friday, Feb. 13. Students gathered to learn about the origins of Valentine’s day, Cupid…
Artificial intelligence is popping up everywhere we turn. It is all over social media platforms, being covered by news outlets and it is now even popping up in our schools in more…
The month of February is known for two things: leftover snow and Valentine’s Day. This Valentine’s Day, The Acorn would like to feature some very special stories of love, romance and friendship…
Drew University is known for its bustling student life and diversity, with dozens of events and club meetings occurring every week. However, one organization’s presence has been greatly missed on campus over…
CONTENT WARNING: This review contains some spoilers for the film “Anniversary” (2025), and also touches on topics such as homophobia, suicide and terrorism. Reader’s discretion may be applicable. If you have political…
More than a month after the Immigration and Customs Enforcement raid in Morristown, its aftershocks can still be felt. For a city with a high percentage of immigrants and Latino population, the…
“You really don’t need to be accurate. It’s just a book,” says Kharmel Cochrane, casting director of the new Emerald Fennell adaptation of “Wuthering Heights.” Except, it isn’t just a book. This…
Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio, the Latin trap and reggaeton singer who we all know and love as Bad Bunny, exceeded expectations with his 2026 Super Bowl halftime performance on Feb. 8. Bad…
On Sunday, Feb. 8, the Seattle Seahawks took home the coveted Lombardi trophy, beating the New England Patriots 29-13 in Super Bowl 60 in San Francisco. The resounding victory cemented the 2025…
Men’s lacrosse midfielder Gabriel Gutierrez (‘27) is no stranger to hard work. Majoring in business and psychology with a minor in philosophy, he exemplifies persistence both on the field and in the…
The Drew University men’s volleyball team delivered a commanding performance Thursday night, sweeping Neumann University in straight sets in a non-conference showdown at Baldwin Gym. With the win, the Rangers improved to…
The Winter Olympic Games in Milan, Italy started on Feb. 4, with the opening ceremony happening days later on Feb. 6. The games kicked off with curling, a sport that has recently…
That Medieval Thing’s annual Revels event this year was about two rivaling families, the Eriksons and the Danes, set in the Medieval Ages. The main conflict of the play was about an…
Students gathered to cast their votes and weigh in on an important contest in the Drew Pub, where professors of political science and international relations duked it out for the title of…
On the night of Dec. 1, students gathered in McLendon Lounge for a “Thank You for the Music” Mama Mia-themed event hosted by HerPath. The event ran from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30…
My favorite romantic comedy movies from the 80s to present day because we all need a little bit more love and laughter in our lives and in the world. Note: This is not a…
Everyone has received several emails over the past few weeks and even over the summer about parking on campus. We were asked to move our cars around so that film crews are…
Not long ago, Drew alumna Dara Laine Murray (C’09) won the annual 2026 John and Eileen Allman Prize for Poetry from the “Bellevue Literary Review” for her prose poem titled “Telling the…
What is a riot grrrl anyway? Maybe you’ve heard the term before or associated it with electric guitar-loving Kat Stratford from “10 Things I Hate About You,” but weren’t quite sure how…
On Thursday, Nov. 20, Drew University Dining Services presented their annual Friendsgiving in the Commons dining hall. Here, students could gather, dine and spend time with friends from 4 p.m. to 9…
Through Nov. 20-22, students gathered in the Thomas H. Kean Black Box Theater at the Dorothy Young Center for the Arts to watch this semester’s dance show, “Homage: Roots and Returns.” The…
If you are someone at Drew who is currently a freshman or has been here since their freshman year, you will probably be familiar with the water filling stations available both in…
Drew University’s CLA Student Government hosted a town hall attended by many senators and constituents on Wednesday, Nov. 19. At the event, President Zaire Wright (‘27) gave a presentation on StuGov’s progress…
Drew University’s winter athletic season is off to a dynamic start, with early results from men’s basketball, women’s basketball, and men’s swimming and diving suggesting that the Rangers could carry meaningful momentum…
Last month, “USA Today” published an article about the inspiring story of Cassie Sengul (‘28), a sophomore on the Drew Women’s Golf team who epitomizes what it means to be a Ranger.…
Bridging the gap between South Asian culture, sustainable gardening and organic food, the Drew Environmental Action League brought the South Asian Student Association and local nonprofit Grow It Green together to learn…
On the night of Nov. 7, the a capella groups on campus gathered in the Concert Hall in the Dorothy Young Center for the Arts for an 80s-themed show. The event was…
Drew University men’s basketball launched a new era under first-year head coach Ryan Van Zelst, carrying momentum from last season’s conference championship into an 82-78 win over No. 24 College of New…
In a stunning display of culturally rich designs, the Drew African Student Association hosted its “Across Africa” show for the 15th consecutive year. The designs reflected the theme of nuanced representation of…
Hailing from Sesto San Giovanni, Italy, Lupo Sala (’28) has quickly become a standout presence on the Drew University fencing team. Most recently, securing a victory over Stevens Institute of Technology for…
Announced last week with the intention of being launched next semester, Drew’s newest college has garnered a lot of attention in a relatively short amount of time. President Hilary Link and Interim…
Diversity, equity and inclusion are three words that carry with them much controversy in today’s political climate. Yet, they were first curated to benefit students, workers and the general population who continue…
Recently, ARIEL, Drew’s Latinx club, hosted its traditional Día de los Muertos event to honor the Día de los Muertos holiday, which was celebrated the weekend before, on Nov. 1. The event…
In collaboration with the law, justice and society and women, gender and sexuality departments, the Center for Civic Engagement and the A&S Dean’s Office hosted the third annual diversity, equity and inclusion…
A new adaptation of “Frankenstein” has recently come to Netflix. “Frankenstein” (2025) introduces a new take on the 1818 novel by Mary Shelley. This movie, which is rated R, was released on…
THIS ARTICLE CONTAINS MINOR SPOILERS FOR POPULAR FANTASY SERIES BY SARAH J. MAAS AND REBECCA YARROS! It has become apparent to me how depressing the world around us has become. From wars…
On the evening of Nov. 18, 2025, Drew University Student Government and the Drew Acorn hosted a Presidential Debate in room LC 28, below the library. Drew’s student body was also invited…
The Drew University women’s and men’s fencing teams headed to Philadelphia on Oct. 25 and Oct. 26, respectively, to compete at Temple University. As an opening to the 2025-26 season, the Rangers…
Drew University’s student media is taking it to the next level with a thrilling new endeavor—The Drew Playbook. This is a series of podcasts that takes Drew’s sports reporting into the digital…
Volunteer Without Borders held their third Vehicles Without Borders car wash fundraiser in Carriage House Circle on Oct. 20 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. This was their first car wash in…
On June 26, 2015, the United States Supreme Court made a historic decision that would come to be heralded as one of its most significant verdicts: Obergefell v. Hodges. Striking down heteronormative…
The Trump Administration has asked for the Nov. 4 general election voting to be monitored by the Department of Justice in both New Jersey and California. Many people from the Republican party…
The New Jersey Devils started the hockey season off strong with eight consecutive wins, boosting their standing up to #1 in the NHL’s Metropolitan Division and marking this as New Jersey’s longest…
Students across disciplines gathered in room LC 28 of the Drew University Library to welcome Dr. Marco Leona of the Metropolitan Museum of Art for his lecture “Between Materials and Meanings: The Art…
On the evening of Oct. 30, 172 people packed into the Ehinger Center for Planned Parenthood’s Spooky Sex Toy Bingo. Each equipped with a bingo board, they all hoped to take home…
On Halloween, as is tradition, the Drew University Dramatic Society put on their annual performance of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.” This year was extra special, however, as it was celebrating the…
If you are at all in touch with U.S. politics today, you’re probably being relentlessly bombarded by Instagram posts, protest marches and dire warnings about human rights in modern society left, right…
A “wanderer” can be defined as someone who simply wanders. But in my book, the standards for being a certified wanderer are high. To be a wanderer, one must have a strong…
Avid fans of folk music anxiously waited for the arrival of Oct. 24, which brought with it the release of Mumford & Sons new song “Rubber Band Man” featuring Hozier. The collaboration…
With Guillermo del Toro’s “Frankenstein” and Maggie Gyllenhaal’s “The Bride” battling it out for the best Frankenstein adaptation on the big screen, the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey is bringing it to…
On the evening of Oct. 22, Drew University alumni gathered in the Ehinger Center’s 1867 Lounge in order to meet with current Drew students to connect professionally and talk about possible future…
In the early hours of Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025 around 9:30 a.m. CET, a group of four thieves dressed as construction workers broke into the Louvre’s Apollo Gallery and stole some of…
On Thursday, Oct. 30, students and faculty gathered in the Founders Room in Mead Hall for the return of the famous faculty bake-off competition at the psychology department’s very own PsychToberfest. Students…
After six long years of political tension, the US National Basketball Association (NBA) has finally returned to China. The Brooklyn Nets and Phoenix Suns took the stage at the Venetian Arena in…
On the weekend of Oct. 16-18, the Theatre & Dance Department presented the Fall 2025 Debut Set. The set featured three plays directed by students in the Advanced Directing class, THEA 345.…
On the weekend of Oct. 11, the Drew athletics alumni returned to campus to revisit their talent on the field and court. Our current athletics teams shot them down in a clean…
The “Boys of Tommen” (“BOT”) series by Chloe Walsh contains several topics that may be triggering to people. I want to preface this by saying: Although the series does deal with a…
Last year, Drew University made a preliminary update to the policy on freedom of expression, with the preface that the copy would be revised later in the school year. It has been…
On Thursday, Oct. 9, New York State Attorney General Letitia James was formally indicted for bank fraud in Virginia. The charges come as Vox Media reports that James had been subject to…
CONTENT WARNING: Mentions of depression and suicide Is 40 years old too late to start your life over? This is the question that Phoebe Stone, the protagonist of the novel “The Wedding…
In theory, diversity training and workshops are meant to foster a sense of community and promote empathy amongst a student body. In practice, many students walk away from them feeling drained and…
On Oct. 17, the Asian Student Union invited the Drew Community to “get hands-on with Japanese culture” during their Sushi Social, hosted in Crawford Hall. Students and faculty had the opportunity to…
In a collaborative effort to end Hispanic Heritage Month with a bang, ARIEL and La Casa Latina hosted Carnaval de la Latinidad, closing out Hispanic Heritage Month on Drew’s campus in one…
The Art History Club hosted its first event of the semester in celebration of the Halloween season. On Oct. 16, students gathered in The Space in the Ehinger Center to watch part…
On a beautiful and sunny day, student vendors gathered outside of the Ehinger Center on Oct. 17 for the Drew Environmental Action League’s second annual Ecofest. Student vendors sold handmade items, and…
The First Amendment is very important to citizens of the United States, no matter what side of the political spectrum one may lean towards. It is a deeply innate American concept, stemming…
With the second semester quickly approaching and course registration on the horizon, students are finding themselves having to make decisions and pick classes relevant to their chosen area of focus. Some students…
Aspiring English majors had the opportunity to attend a panel of current seniors in the subject. This event took place in Brothers College 120 last Monday, Oct. 20 from 4:15 to 5:15…
The Drew Student Government has been considering a number of hotly debated topics lately, including an initiative by a group of students who have approached StuGov with the goal of providing women’s…
On Oct. 8, 2025, Drew students received an email from Campus Life and Student Affairs alerting them of the removal of the blue light emergency phones. The department only mentioned one reason…
On the afternoon of Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025, several reporters from the Pentagon press office walked out of the Pentagon carrying boxes of files, chairs and even an entire copying machine. Fox…
On Oct. 10, the Drew DSEM program had the pleasure of inviting speaker and poet Carlos Andrés Gómez to speak to the class of 2029. Gómez led the workshop “Toward a Culturally-Affirming…
Marking the completion of the first month of this fall semester, on the weekend of Sept. 26-28, families and friends of Drew students were invited to the campus to celebrate the annual…
The Drew Environmental Action League, the Center for Academic Excellence and DrewFIRST collaborated to help students plant their seeds for success in Crawford Hall on Sept. 29. Students were welcomed by leaders…
There is a great number of wonderful clubs students can join here at Drew University. While this is a great thing, it also means some clubs will fly a little under the…
This past Wednesday, Oct. 8, the Drew Office of Student Engagement kicked off its three-day-long “Queering the Forest” event series, setting up a table in the Ehinger Center lobby to promote their…
On Saturday, Oct. 4, the men’s and women’s tennis teams traveled to Harrison, N.Y., to take on the Manhattanville Valiants from Manhattanville University in their final matches of the fall season. The…
Coach Joseph Zanko III is entering his fourth season as the head coach of Drew University’s men’s and women’s fencing team in the 2025-2026 season. From the start, Zanko has dedicated himself…
Around 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025, a shooter opened fire on people at a federal Immigration & Customs Enforcement facility in Dallas, killing three (including himself) and injuring one. The…
The 2025 New Jersey Governor’s race is gearing up to be a hotly contested one, with Democratic candidate and current Congressional Representative Mikie Sherrill facing off against Republican candidate and former state…
With so many opportunities to study education at Drew University, dozens of students gathered in the Kean Reading Room on Sept. 26 to learn about the institution’s different pathways. This information session…
Doing laundry is one of the most unreasonably difficult tasks to complete in college. At Drew, this could not be closer to the truth. In the residence hall that I live in,…
The government has officially been shut down after the House and Senate failed to pass a crucial funding bill. According to NBC News, Speaker Mike Johnson canceled the votes for next week…
Is the newest movie from Monkeypaw Productions really as bad as people say it is? As of Sept. 19, Monkeypaw Productions’ first film this year, “Him” (2025), saw its theatrical debut. Monkeypaw…
This past Wednesday, Oct. 8, the Drew Office of Student Engagement kicked off its three-day-long “Queering the Forest” event series, setting up a table in the Ehinger Center lobby to promote their…
What can bring happiness to Drew students? Other than fun games, cool prizes and awesome events, good food can bring a smile to any student’s face. In a collaboration with Student Government…
The Office of Student Engagement recently held its annual Club Leadership Conference to kick off the 2025-26 academic year. Over 40 club leaders and representatives from a variety of Drew organizations were…
If you have walked into a bookstore within the past five years, chances are you have seen a table labeled ‘As Seen on BookTok!’ smack-dab in the middle, a beacon to all…
Public libraries are places where anyone can go to check out books, from adult fiction to picture books for kids. It is a space where people go to read in peace and…
Much has happened and changed within Drew University’s Student Government since the start of this semester in August. Here are some of the most important and major updates. Some Members Transferred Out…
“Do you know how many mass shooters there have been in America over the last 10 years?” an attendee asked. “Counting or not counting gang violence?” answered Charlie Kirk. These were Kirk’s…
As Drew University welcomes a new academic year, it also opens its doors to 640 first-year and transfer students. With a massive influx of new students who may not be familiar with…
ARIEL, Drew University’s Latinx cultural society, hosted its annual Café Con Leche event on Sept. 16 to welcome students back to school and to start off Hispanic Heritage Month on a positive…
If you’ve ever been to Washington, D.C., you’ve likely noticed the all-caps slogan emblazoned in a stark, striking blue on each of the city’s license plates: “END TAXATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION.” I’ve seen…
With the recent assassination of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University on Sept. 10, 2025, concerns regarding the dramatic uprising in politically motivated violence have been increasing. Kirk was a right-wing speaker…
Hispanic Heritage Month on Drew’s campus was kicked off early this September with dancing, raffles and prizes. The Ranger Programming Board hosted an event on Friday, Sept. 12, encouraging students to shake…
It is officially the two-year anniversary since I first joined The Acorn and wrote my first article ever, “Proof That Life is A Movie.” After being a transfer student for over two…
Jack McCormick joined the Rangers over the summer as the new strength and conditioning coordinator. Previously, he worked at Stevenson University for two years and at Susquehanna University for a year and…
Over the course of the past two weeks, Nepal has become the third South Asian government in recent years to fall to a youth-driven revolt. Sept. 8 saw thousands of Gen-Z Nepalese…
On Sept. 6 at 4 p.m., Molly Clinton (‘29) hosted a “performative male contest” in the Welch-Holloway courtyard. Eight students competed to win a $13.27 Chipotle gift card. Contestants were judged by…
In this article, I will be exploring one of the most debated and controversial topics at Drew University: the Commons Dining Hall. With so many differing views among students, loving or hating,…
The former Prime Minister of France, François Bayrou, has resigned after a devastating loss in the confidence vote on Sept. 8. 364 out of 573 lawmakers voted against his government, forcing him…
Last Friday, the Theme Houses hosted a “Patio Party,” an event new to Drew’s campus life. This event brought the members of Drew’s various Theme Houses outside to the stone patio surrounding…
At 2:17 a.m., 17 children vanish and from that moment on, “Weapons” establishes itself as a horror film defined by dread and precision. Unlike my “Nosferatu” review, the director Zach Cregger has…
As the crisp air of fall settles in, a new wave of athletic talent is already making its mark at Drew University. From thrilling overtime victories to breakout performances from new Rangers,…
The world has come to know that the Epstein Files, or the Epstein List, is a thousand-page document that consists of sex crime-related investigations of Jeffrey Epstein. After the death of Epstein…
Each year, The Acorn traditionally shines a spotlight on the graduating senior members of the editorial board. This year, our newspaper must unfortunately say farewell to four fabulous editors, and we invited…
The Drew University men’s tennis team held its Senior Day on April 18, where they faced The College of New Jersey. This event was the team’s last regular-season home match, which resulted…
As the semester winds down, it’s the perfect time to shine a spotlight on one of The Acorn’s own: Devan Sutaria (‘26). Sutaria embodies what it means to be a student-athlete with…
Nearly 80 students were honored for their leadership, scholarship and service at the annual College of Liberal Arts Awards Ceremony, held Thursday, April 24, in the Concert Hall at the Dorothy Young…
As the spring semester comes to a close, students are encouraged to explore the diverse and expanding Fall 2025 course offerings from the Department of Business. The department continues to offer courses…
As my time as an undergraduate student is coming to a close, I am naturally thinking back on everything I have done and my ears are ringing from all the questions about…
In an email sent late Friday night, April 25, Drew University business students were informed that they were eligible to join Sigma Iota Epsilon, the national honorary and professional management fraternity, following…
MAJOR TRIGGER WARNING! THIS ARTICLE MENTIONS SCHOOL SHOOTING! BE ADVISED! On April 17, 2025, a tragedy struck the Florida State University campus, one that unfortunately is not a new occurrence in the…
My Thursday nights are about to become a lot more boring. I have been a member of The Acorn since my very first semester of college in 2021. This makes me the…
Written by the creators of the television series South Park, “The Book of Mormon” is a musical satire in which two Mormon missionaries are sent to Uganda, Africa, to take on the…
Recently, tensions between college administrations and the Trump administrations have been at an all time high. Tensions that were exacerbated when the Trump administration threatened to stop all federal grant funding to…
As the academic year winds down, we’re wrapping up one of the final installments of our Ranger Spotlight series. It’s only fitting that we close out the year by highlighting one of…
On April 25, dozens of teams from the Drew University Action Scholars program presented their year-long presentations, from environmental justice and first-generation college experiences to mental health awareness. The Ehinger Center was…
People ranging from students and staff to parents and grandparents gathered in the Dorothy Young Center for the Arts concert hall last Tuesday to recognize members of the Drew community for their…
Every spring semester, That Medieval Thing puts on a renaissance-faire type event known as Medfest. This year, the event was held on Saturday, April 26, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on…
Over Easter weekend, the Outdoor Club put on its first camping trip at Jenny Jump State Park, and it was a huge success. It had an amazing turnout of 26 people. The…
There was a time when WMNJ Radio broadcast live from a corner of the Tolley Hall basement—a small, makeshift studio where students played records, shared stories and made their voices heard across…
Drew University’s Summit Ceremony, held this year on Monday, April 28, was heralded on the Path as a celebration to “[honor] achievement, resilience, and community.” Its organizers at Drew’s Department of Student…
This past Friday, April 25, Drew University students had the opportunity to vote for their new class senators going into the next academic year. This year’s election was a diverse one, with…
Two years ago, I made the decision to transfer to Drew University after completing two years at Union County College. When I first began the transfer process in spring 2023, I didn’t…
The Budgets and Organizations Board (BOB) of Student Government recently concluded its annual budget interviews process. Held in person on March 21 in EC 145 and March 24 and April 4 in…
Drew University’s student-managed investment group, The Fund, has claimed first place in the Small Fund category at the 14th Annual Global Asset Management Education Forum hosted by Quinnipiac University in New York…
Students in Marketing 205, Principles of Marketing, taught by Maggie Wells, are developing marketing plans for a wide range of businesses. Two of these groups are learning how to market with on…
You don’t have to be a huge fan of Harry Potter to understand “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child,” even if you haven’t watched any of the movies or read any of…
Disclaimer: Mika Bidiak serves as the co-Vice President of Volunteer Without Borders. All views expressed herein are her own. After club budgets were cut, the fate of Volunteer Without Borders’ annual spring…
America, one of the world’s most powerful nations, is also known for its status as a global melting pot where everyone comes to find a better life. It seems as if no…
On Monday, April 7, Drew’s Pre-Health Society partnered with the campus Feminist Intersection club to hold a Minority Health Awareness event in the Ehinger Center from 6 to 7 p.m. The event…
As many of you are aware, most news outlets have been reporting on very scary recent events happening across the globe. Everything seems to be crumbling around us, especially in the United…
On March 12, Kilmar Abrego García, a nearly 15-year resident of Maryland’s Prince George’s County with legal protected status, was detained and arrested by Immigration & Customs Enforcement after completing a construction…
THIS ARTICLE CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR “A MINECRAFT MOVIE”, SO PLEASE BE ADVISED! Most of us are aware of the “A Minecraft Movie”’s existence from several internet memes, thanks to Jack Black in…
On April 4, Asian Student Union hosted an APIDA Heritage Month mixer in collaboration with BIPOC Peer Mentoring Club and South Asian Student Association. APIDA Heritage Month, which stands for Asian Pacific…
This edition of our Ranger Spotlight highlights the achievements of Delaney O’Donoghue (‘25), a standout student-athlete who balances the demands of rigorous academics and high-level collegiate athletics. A double major in marketing…
Democratic Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey gave a record-breaking 25-hour-long speech to the U.S. starting on March 31, 2025, and ending on April 1, 2025. Senator Booker was criticizing the Trump…
TikTok is one of the most popular social media platforms in the United States, which is owned by the Chinese company, ByteDance. The app is currently being used by over 170 million…
Drew’s student-athletes showcase remarkable dedication and time management, especially those balancing multiple sports and transitioning between them during the academic year. This adaptability, along with their commitment to both athletics and academics,…
A series of multi-day storms has affected the Midwest and Southern states of America, causing over 100 tornadoes and life-threatening flash floods. Over nine million people were under tornado and storm watches…
The Drew University men’s lacrosse team delivered a commanding 20-8 victory over Lycoming College in Landmark Conference play last Saturday, marking a major step toward postseason contention. Eight Rangers found the back…
On April 2, a day he called “Liberation Day,” President Donald Trump signed an executive order imposing a minimum 10% tariff on all U.S. imports. During his “Liberation Day Speech,” he called…
The Teaching Kitchen and LIFE Station have been among some of the few changes Gourmet Dining has made this year, but the best addition of all has been the new smoothie station…
In a shocking turn of events, Drew University’s residence halls have devolved into a full-scale survival battle, reminiscent of “The Hunger Games.” What began as a minor dispute over laundry machine availability…
An administrative leak has finally uncovered the real cause of all of those budget cuts and cost rises that students are up in arms about, and it is not actually what many…
MADISON, N.J. — In a recent (literally) earth-shattering revelation to the Drew community, it has been discovered that the recent spate of power and Wi-Fi issues on campus have not merely been…
In a surprising and unprecedented move, Drew University’s Department of Business has announced a complete overhaul of its curriculum, introducing a new foundational approach that merges artistic expression with corporate strategy. Effective…
All is fair in love and smoothies, except when we make too many and explode the teaching kitchen, which occurred shortly after the grand opening on March 24. With the grand opening…
MADISON, N.J. — An anonymous reporter from the Acorn who sat in on a top-secret Admissions training this past week has finally revealed what they learned about the secretive, hush-hush department previously…
Drew’s student-athletes are known for their dedication, resilience and competitive spirit. They demonstrate remarkable discipline and a relentless work ethic both in competition and the classroom. This edition of our Ranger Spotlight…
BREAKING NEWS! The members of the Acron Newspaper Cult have recently robbed multiple Student Engagement officials! Multiple seniors from the club planned a month-long heist where they would break into the homes…
It is almost going to be a full academic year since the dining services have changed providers on campus. But what hasn’t changed is how incredible the new flavored Yella’s milkshake is.…
A handful of outsiders to the Society, including an Acron reporter and a photographer, were invited to a private meeting and sermon for Society of the Old Ones congregants in the Drew…
At this year’s Medfest, there will be a duel between Kevin Feinstein (‘28) and Vinny McIlvaine (‘28). As per tradition, That Medieval Thing is hosting its annual renfaire, Medfest. Over the course…
Last week, Drew University introduced its newest club, the Drew Student Pokemon League. At first, the club appeared to be like any other student organization and was committed to building a space…
Tired of all those nights where all you hear is nothing but the white noise of your fan or air filter? Wish you could be lulled to bed by your neighbors’ loud…
Is that a bird? A plane? A UFO? No, it’s a zeppelin! Over the weekend there was an unwelcome visitor to campus. If you happened to look up to the sky over…
Ahoy Rangers! In one of the most bizarre sports stories in Drew University history, an unexpected athlete has emerged from the shadows, or rather, the sea. A pirate, complete with a tricorn…
Movies based on video games have never been bigger—just look at “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” (2023), “A Minecraft Movie” (tbr. 2025) and the “Sonic the Hedgehog” movie series, for a start.…
Everybody loves the gym, right? It’s full of kindhearted people who are definitely not judging you, the loudest, strangest music you’ve ever heard and absolutely no air conditioning. What’s not to love…
If you live on campus, you’re well aware of the multiple smells pervading our halls. The mold, the cannabis, smoke, fire, body odor. I could go on forever with this list. These…
The New Jersey Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services visited Drew on Monday, Feb. 24, and tabled in the Ehinger Center for most of the day. DMHAS staff members were stationed…
The Borough of Madison appealed a ruling from the superior court of New Jersey stating it must amend its Housing Element and Fair Share Plan to accommodate an additional 77 units of…
The Drew men’s basketball team’s record-breaking season came to a close following their NCAA Championship debut on Friday, March 7. The team lost 73-58 to the University of Mary Washington during the…
To promote self care and student civic engagement, Jodi Velez (‘27) brought Sol De Janeiro fragrance samples and the Center for Civic Engagement together at the Sunset Social on March 4. In…
One of the biggest contemporary debates in higher education is whether a liberal arts or a traditional university education will better prepare students to enter the workforce. Princeton University, a liberal arts…
The purpose of “Blind Date With a Book” was to introduce students to works of literature that they otherwise would not have read. Sigma Tau Delta hosted the event on Feb. 28…
Like most humans on the planet Earth, I pee every single day. Unlike most American men, I cannot stand up while doing it. This would not be much of an inconvenience, but…
Content Warning: This article focuses on topics of suicide & self-harm. Reader discretion is advised — if you feel overwhelmed, please prioritize your mental health. According to the National Library of Medicine,…
Crystals are my very soul. I always have some sort of crystal piece of jewelry on. If you listen closely, you’ll hear my crystal bracelets clack around campus. So obviously, I needed…
Drew Night Life collaborated with Student Engagement to finish off Black History Month on a positive note with their event titled “A Touch of Soul” on Feb. 28. Students and family members…
Drew’s student-athletes exemplify dedication, resilience and a relentless work ethic, both in competition and the classroom. Balancing rigorous academic commitments with the demands of collegiate athletics requires discipline, time management and an…
In such dark times (namely the age of soda overconsumption), we need a savior. Someone big, strong and capable. That being? Boba tea. Boba tea can solve any problem, and this is…
Earlier this month, the Trump administration announced that they would be firing federal workers from a number of federal agencies. These firings may have come as a surprise from the public, but…
One of the key questions that has been on my mind lately and one that I am sure many other fellow college students have asked is, “What is the best bag for…
Last weekend, Drew men’s lacrosse hosted the second annual Leanos Cup, originally created to honor the outstanding legacy of longtime head coach Tom Leanos. The tournament meant even more to the team…
After he vowed to crack down on illegal immigration, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to send illegal citizens to a detention camp in Guantánamo Bay. While signing the Laken Riley…
Monday night was highlighted by a lively atmosphere and stylish outfits at the annual SheLeads fashion show in S.W. Bowne Hall. The club’s members took turns strutting across the stage in demonstration…
I have been a big fan of the Marvel Studios movies since I was in middle school. All of the Infinity Saga movies were masterpieces and classics for the Marvel Cinematic Universe.…
To read this article translated into English visit: https://thedrewacorn.com/?p=16187 Cada día, Drew depende del esfuerzo de un sinnúmero de miembros del personal que trabajan para mantener nuestro campus funcionando sin problemas. Estos…
On Feb. 21, ARIEL hosted Celebración de Afro-Latinidad in collaboration with Drew African Students Association, La Casa Latina and Caribso. Students from all over the Drew community were able to gather together…
Campus organization Writers@Drew held a panel on queer literature this past Wednesday, Feb. 19 in Mead Hall’s Founders Room. The event was cosponsored by the Casement Fund, the English department and the…
Para leer este artículo en la original español visita: https://thedrewacorn.com/?p=16215 Every day, Drew relies on the effort of countless staff members who work to keep our campus running smoothly. These staff members…
The Philadelphia Eagles took on the Kansas City Chiefs in the highly anticipated Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans. As the clear-cut best teams in the National Football League all year, the…
Our institution cites sustainability as one of its core values. In October 2024, The Princeton Review named Drew University to its annual Guide to Green Colleges List for its sustainability-conscious programs and…
This edition of our Ranger spotlight highlights the achievements of undergraduate student Ben Cacoilo (‘26), a standout hardworking student-athlete in his third year with the baseball team. An exceptional catcher on the…
The Student Government hosted a Black in Politics Forum in partnership with the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion program at Drew in honor of Black History Month on Feb. 17. The officials answered…
The 2025 Super Bowl halftime show performed by Kendrick Lamar told an intense story which many failed to comprehend. The viewers were ultimately divided — while one side grasped its artistry, others…
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children is a U.S. child safety and rights nonprofit that works closely with the federal government to report on and highlight cases of missing children…
Jhumpa Lahiri’s novel “Unaccustomed Earth” is not so much about the physical spaces that we inhabit that are foreign to us. Although she takes us all over the world with her characters…
With students already struggling with hectic schedules, a clear understanding of when meals are available is essential. Unfortunately, the Grubhub system is not very reliable when it comes to when meals are…
The Rangers men’s lacrosse team secured a decisive victory against Marywood University with a final score of 11-3. Being the second game of the 2025 season, the Rangers were ready for redemption…
The Center for Career Development hosted a career and internship fair on Wednesday, Feb. 19, in the Simon Forum. The fair featured 29 employers representing a diverse array of industries, including health…
Commons has completely cut its allergen breakfast spread. For someone like me who is lactose intolerant and is falling apart like a stand-up skeleton, accessible food options are what keep me running.…
As the fall and winter sports seasons are winding down, the spring sports look to take their respective places, whether it may be in the Simon Forum, Baldwin Gym or Ranger Stadium.…
In collaboration with Gourmet Dining, Drew NightLife and the Asian Student Union hosted a celebration of the Lunar New Year on Friday, Jan. 31, with trivia, activities and cultural foods. Tables lining…
Balancing academics and athletics is no easy feat, yet Drew’s student-athletes continue to rise to the challenge. This edition of our Ranger spotlight highlights the achievements of undergraduate student Lauren Cagliostro (‘25),…
After officially taking office earlier this month, the Trump administration issued an executive order on Monday, Jan. 27, calling for a temporary pause in government funding to federal aid and programs, including…
Deadly wildfires have recently continued to tear through the northern Los Angeles, California, region with alarming frequency, with the latest blazes this past month burning nearly 60 thousand combined acres. The Palisades…
A joyous, lively energy met Crawford Hall on Monday, Feb. 3 when SheLeads hosted their annual Jeopardy event. With creative questions and an infectious energy from the hosts, the participants exited the…
The South Asian Student Association hosted an event in Crawford Hall on Wednesday, Feb. 6. It was primarily a group discussion on the current conflicts happening in South Asia and everyone in…
In light of Drew’s recent budget cuts and added expenses, many students are urging administration to be more transparent about budgeting. Already, students have been voicing dissent in regard to student life…
Drew’s Office of Campus Life & Student Affairs released an updated version of their “Protocol for Responding to Requests for Information About Members of the University Community” in an email blast to…
With this publication coming out on Valentine’s Day, it is more than necessary to talk about why love is great and the advancements the world has made in the category of love. …
In the fast-paced, digital world of today, having a strong personal brand is both a necessity and an advantage. Whether you are applying for internships, preparing for job interviews or building a…
The Ranger’s men’s volleyball team entered conference play for the first time in team history last Friday as they took on Southern Virginia University, who are currently ranked second in the Continental…
For Amélie Nothomb in “The Character of Rain,” life begins with nothing until we have the ability to claim our identity. Translated from its original and more compelling French title “Métaphysique des…
Drew’s Student Engagement Diversity Department and Drew NightLife hosted a Black History Month-themed bingo event on Feb. 7. When entering Crawford Hall at the Ehinger Center for this event, participants were given…
University administrators announced that they cut all club budgets in half, in addition to other significant policy changes, Monday, Feb. 3. Effective immediately, Student Engagement is cutting club budgets in half, purchase…
Note from the Author: This article contains slight spoilers for “Nosferatu” (2024) The original “Nosferatu” (1922) film was very popular, with Rotten Tomatoes ranking it a 97%. In comparison, the recent remake…
The Drew University Theater and Dance Department, in partnership with the Drew University Dramatic Society, put on a stellar dance show showcasing different decades that highlighted the choreographers’ passions. This semester’s dance…
The northeast of America has been experiencing a drought for the past three months, leading to devastating wildfires in New Jersey’s tri-state area. As of Nov. 20, 49.8% of New Jersey has…
This edition of our Ranger spotlight focuses on the achievements of undergraduate student Tristan Santulli (‘25), a student in the midst of his fourth and final season on the men’s fencing team.…
The women’s basketball team rallied from 18 points down in the second half to beat the Raritan Valley Community College Lions 75-71 on Sunday in Baldwin Gym, their third straight victory. Guard…
Back in my younger days, dairy was something to behold. Bagels, ice cream, pizza, milkshakes — you name it. However, like most older people, my body hated me so terribly that I…
The staff and administration of our school, Drew University, spent the summer reviewing and making changes to the policy on freedom of expression, which went into effect on Aug. 27. An email…
As the fall semester comes to a close, students are encouraged to explore the diverse and expanding Spring 2025 course offerings from the Department of Business. With a range of options spanning…
For my whole life, I have been a staunch backpack supporter. The backpack is the superior form of bag, with its spacious interior and weight-distributing pair of shoulder straps placing it far…
Gathering within one of the art studios in the Dorothy Young Center for the Arts on Nov. 19, the Feminist Intersection Club held their final event of the Fall 2024 semester, a…
Not a single member of the Drew community is a stranger to living through a pandemic. COVID-19 swept through all of our lives and gave us all food for thought. The Drew…
As the annual fall/winter college admissions season ramps up, Drew’s Admissions department is fully in gear, holding open houses and admitted students days galore in order to attract as many prospective Rangers…
Students unaware of funding and the club creation requests should be aware of the Budgets and Organizations Board, the student-led organization in charge of handling these requests. Composed of senators from the…
Protesting is an integral part of university life. The source of conflict may change, but the messaging stays the same: students have real political power, and through community action, we can make…
Trigger Warning: this article discusses extreme gender-based violence and death. Reader’s discretion is advised. Drew University’s Sexuality and Gender Alliance and Women’s Concerns theme house, came together to hold a vigil in…
One of my favorite parts about Drew are the small and vibrant pockets of community that make up Drew’s larger campus culture. One opportunity for such pockets to exist is within the…
The Borough of Madison and Drew University reached an agreement to preserve Drew Forest and Zuck Arboretum, Drew University President Hillary Link announced Friday afternoon. In an email to students and faculty,…
The women’s soccer season came to an end in their semifinal Landmark Conference Championship game against No. 14 ranked Scranton on Nov. 7. The loss came after the team was able to…
Coming off a 10-16 record last season, the women’s basketball team looked to make a statement coming into their 2024 campaign, highlighted by their 62-55 victory over local rival Saint Elizabeth University…
The Drew men’s basketball team opened its 2024-2025 season in the FDU-Florham Tournament, emerging 1-1 with two outstanding and record-breaking offensive performances. The first game, Drew’s first of the season, took place…
Drew’s Sexuality and Gender Alliance collaborated with campus asexual community group, The Ace Space, to hold a “Post-Election Talk & Support Group” discussion on Monday, Oct. 11, in the Rose Library’s Kean…
There is a misconception that combating climate change requires some act of extreme eco-passion: tie yourself to a tree marked for demolition or spend a summer planting thousands to reverse rising carbon…
After months of anticipation by the commuter student community, Drew University has officially reopened the Commuters Lounge in the Ehinger Center. During the recent summer break, a storm caused unexpected damage to…
Dee Cohen is a junior double-majoring in French and English with a concentration in literature.…
The University Pub, like all of the best social spaces, both past and present, is the product of Drewids’ commitment to crafting the campus culture they want to see. Today, the Pub…
There’s no better way to start off your academic day than with a cuddle from some therapy dogs. Students flocked to the Ehinger Center to play with some very happy therapy dogs…
We like trees! We Drew students have our very own forest in our backyard, so why are we disrupting this natural environment? Leaf-blowing is an everyday offense on our campus life—it disrupts…
You probably have heard at this point that a settlement has been reached to sell the Drew Forest to the Township of Madison; what you may not know is that this land…
The last Writers@Drew event for the semester was hosted by one of Drew’s very own professors Wednesday, Nov. 13. Kannan Mahadevan, an English professor best known for his Short Fiction workshop class,…
In the dead of night, unbeknownst to the Riker Hall residents, there was a massacre. On the morning of Oct. 21, the scent of pumpkin filled the hallway and pieces lay scattered…
Drew University marked a historic moment with the inaugural induction ceremony of the Theta Mu Chapter of Tri-Alpha Honor Society, the evening of Nov. 7. Held in Crawford Hall, the ceremony recognized…
Imagine you are locked out of a building and cannot get inside because the key never fits in the lock. That is how I feel being one of the only wheelchair users…
Voters elected former President Donald Trump as the 47th president of the United States, Wednesday, Nov. 6, leaving Drew’s largely liberal campus reeling. Associated Press News said his election was “an extraordinary…
I recently had the privilege of visiting the Angelika Film Center and Café in East Village, New York, with my English class, Thinking About Genre Through Film. My professor, Jacob Soule, took…
With the opening of registration this week, now is the perfect time for students to consider enrolling in DREW 110, also known as the Launch Workshop: Preparation for Career and Academic Success. …
Written by Jenny George, “After Image” is a compact poetry collection that was released on Oct. 8 by Copper Canyon Press. At 67 pages of poetry, “After Image” centers around the theme…
The Ehinger Center being closed on the weekend diminishes the quality of campus life for the entire student body. This semester, the Ehinger Center has become the go-to place to eat on…
La Casa Latina hosted an art show titled “Colores y Versos,” Oct. 18, 2024. The room was filled with vibrant artistic talents on canvas under the dim lights of the Great Hall.…
Drew University’s Student Government for the College of Liberal Arts hosted a bingo night for students in the Ehinger Center, providing pizza and snacks for those who attended the event, Oct. 16.…
Student vendors and clubs lined the Ehinger Center patio with tables as the Drew Environmental Action League hosted its first annual Ecofest on Oct. 23. Bringing together clubs, student creators and environmental…
As New Jersey remains under a statewide “very high” fire risk warning due to dry weather conditions, state and township crews from across Morris County wrangled a large brush fire in the…
Drew’s parking policy opens with the following declaration: “Parking and operating a motor vehicle on campus is a privilege and rules and regulations are established to ensure an environment that supports the…
The process of transferring schools takes a hefty psychological toll on students, especially athletes. However, Joseph Larmore (’25) thinks otherwise. Larmore is part of the men’s lacrosse team here at Drew University…
The Drew Hall of Fame added four new members Friday, Oct. 1. Brent Archer (C’04), Stacie Brown (C’11), Jack Rivetti (C’92) and Raul Smego (C’13) took the stage to receive the ultimate…
Energy from first-year students and writing fellows buzzed more than the supposed bees in the historic Pilling Room on Drew’s Day of Writing. 131 first-year students met to work on their first…
As the fall sports season winds down, winter sports athletes are gearing up to enter the 2024-2025 season. Whether they are coming off a successful season or looking for redemption, our Drew…
Ranger Weekend kicked off its alumni games across campus on Saturday, Oct. 19, starting bright and early with the Women’s Lacrosse game at 9 a.m. The team welcomed back an energetic group…
For 46 years, legally sanctioned apartheid gripped South Africa and laid the groundwork for political unrest. The story of state-sanctioned racial segregation would become global news and spark an international movement that…
Following a successful introduction in the spring of 2024, Drew University will continue to participate in the Council of Independent Colleges’ Work-Based Learning Consortium. As one of 25 institutions selected for this…
The Drew University Women’s Volleyball team dominated their homecourt 3-0 against the Goucher College Gophers in a tri-match on Saturday, Oct. 12. Drew took advantage of their opponent’s weaknesses, targeting overlooked areas…
As a student-athlete, academics come first. The skills gained from playing sports at a collegiate level help foster academic strengths that enhance student performance in the classroom. While being an athlete adds…
The Drew men’s soccer team recorded a 2-1 comeback victory over the Wilkes University Colonels during a fantastic Landmark Conference matchup on Wednesday, Oct. 9, in Ranger Stadium. Coming off a 2-0…
Both men and women’s golf have taken their place upon the season’s leaderboard. The Rangers have secured multiple spots at the top, with Roxy Riles (‘26) of the women’s team and Avery…
I never stopped trick-or-treating. I’ve missed a year or two, but I generally get out to the streets of a suburb to knock on strangers’ doors. In the process, I’ve received surprisingly…
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…
There are still two months left in hurricane season, but the damage and death toll along the southeast coast has already escalated to record-breaking highs. Two hurricanes have recently barreled over the…
The presidential election in the U.S.—held every four years—is often a high-stakes and heavily contested one, with campaign teams working furtively round-the-clock to rally support for their candidates and their beliefs. Debates…
Everyone seems to have a story. A haunting. A terrible wailing creature whose howlings wouldn’t cease even after being shoved into the darkest pits of the closet or basement. A hammer held…
As anyone who has ever met me knows, I am a math major. Due to this, I spend a great deal of class time in the Hall of Sciences and Brothers College.…
People across the northeast and on Drew’s campus gathered outside to witness the spectacle of the northern lights Thursday night, Oct. 10. During the particularly bright atmospheric event, people as far south…
Volunteer Without Borders hosted a car wash fundraiser dubbed “Vehicles Without Borders” Oct. 12. At the circle in front of Carriage House (the small building behind the Tilghman House parking lot), cars…
New and returning transfer students were treated to a special luncheon organized by Katie Murray, the Transfer Student Services coordinator and one of the primary representatives of transfer students at Drew Oct.…
The weather is getting colder and the bees on campus are looking for a warm place to settle down for the winter, and it just so happens that the library is their…
36 Madison Avenue, Drew’s tenor-bass acapella group, hosted the “Back to Classes” acapella concert on Oct.15 in the Dorothy Young Center for the Arts. In the Concert Hall, the audience watched as…
Dee Cohen is a junior double-majoring in French and English with a concentration in literature.…
Underneath Sitterly on the far side of campus, behind a door that has been locked for years, there is a secret coffee house that has sat defunct for 19 years. The dusty…
Matched up against the Fairleigh Dickinson University Devils, the Drew University Women’s soccer team managed a 1-0 victory over their Madison Avenue rival for the second consecutive year on Sept. 24. Drew’s…
The Drew University Women’s Field Hockey team hosted the Western Connecticut Wolves on Wednesday, Sept. 25. The Rangers excelled on both ends of the field, notching in a final score of 3-0.…
Drew’s South Asian Student Association hosted a movie night in Mead Hall’s Founders Room last Friday, Sept. 20, screening the movie “Fast X” (the tenth movie of the famous “Fast & Furious”…
The German Club celebrated Oktoberfest and hosted their first event of the school year Sept. 26. According to Ashley Kibel, the Vice President of the German Club, Oktoberfest is a celebration, mostly…
A cozy and inviting atmosphere welcomed both old faces and new at the Book Club’s first meeting of the year on Sept. 24 in the Ehinger Center. With free soda and snacks…
Students put on their dancing shoes at the salsa dancing event held in the Commons on Sept. 24. The event started with Michael Rojas, Director of Residential Dining at the Commons, calling…
Armed with handmade signs and their voices, the Drew Environmental Action League took part in an environmental walkout in New York City among 1,000 other students, calling for a focus on ending…
On “Tanya,” Writing about Art and Full-Length Poetry Collections After the panel for Writers@Drew on Sept. 25 in Mead Hall, Brenda Shaughnessy sat for an interview about her poetry and her writing…
Students filled the Founders room in Mead Hall for the first Writers@Drew event of the semester to hear readings and writerly insights from authors Cleyvis Natera and Brenda Shaughnessy on Sept. 25. …
Drew Night Life hosted a petting zoo event outside of the Ehinger Center Friday, Sept. 20, featuring an array of friendly animals and a stuff-a-plush activity. Crowds of students hurried to connect…
Drew University announced the formation of the Theta Mu Chapter of Alpha Alpha Alpha (Tri-Alpha), an honors society dedicated to recognizing the academic achievements and excellence of first-generation college students, in an…
The Atlantic experienced its second annual Lunar Eclipse Wednesday, Sept. 17, at approximately 10:40 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. From beginning to end, the partial lunar eclipse lasted around 4 hours and 6…
Drew’s Theological School has a special program that has been around for many years, but that you may not know about. The Theo School community garden is a program on campus that…
The classic film “Beetlejuice” is recognized for its charming characters, amazing visuals and unique take on dark humor. In contrast to modern films that mostly rely on computer-generated imagery, “Beetlejuice” is famous…
For almost a month, I have been mildly obsessed with “The Elder Scrolls: Castles,” a new mobile game about running a medieval fantasy kingdom, where a day playing in real life is…
“So make the friendship bracelets, take the moment and taste it, you’ve got no reason to be afraid.” – Taylor Swift, You’re on Your Own Kid Taylor Swift has earned $13.5 million…
In my time here at Drew, I have felt safe and welcomed existing as my authentic self. I found Queer peers, courses that incorporate the voices of Queer authors and celebration of…
The Drew facilities department is facing a slew of issues that need to be solved. Most students and faculty on campus are familiar with the facilities department and, consequently, its problems. Though…
This semester, the Drew campus has been buzzing with complaints and praises alike for the new dining system — namely Drew’s newfound collaboration with Grubhub. If you are like most of us…
On Sept. 13, Drew Student Activities prepared the Ehinger Center for a night filled with traditional scouting activities, such as friendship bracelet making, cookie box decorating and creating your own fire, as…
Dressed in matching red T-shirts, the Drew University Football Team performed for the first time this semester, drawing in new and old audiences to witness their shenanigans. Holding their performance in The…
Moving away from home to a new town, state or country to a small plot of land hidden in the woods is quite the transition. Collectively, we all get caught up in…
At any moment, anywhere in the world, a viewer will stare, rapt in contemplation, at a piece – but only in the Korn Gallery will the art be daring enough to stare…
During the first student senate meeting of the fall semester two new freshman senators, Senator Ann De Jesus (‘28) and Senator Ashish Gupta (‘28) were sworn in. A new senator at large…
The Borough of Madison presented a final offer of $65.1 million in July of 2024 to acquire the Drew forest. Madison asks that Drew, which has not yet accepted the proposition, make…
Drew University’s Department of Business continues to grow with several additions and changes announced over the last few months. One of the most notable developments has been the addition of three new…
If you have ever spoken to me, you know that the list of things that I despise is a long one. The subsection devoted to foods I hate is at least half…
Since the campus switched to Gourmet Dining for food services, a lot of changes have been made. There is, for example, the addition of Grubhub and the removal of Peet’s, but the…
Drew makes being a commuter harder than it needs to be. Some challenges are expected in being a commuter; for example, dealing with traffic or transit delays, attending extracurricular and social gatherings…
The Drew Women’s Field Hockey team saw the offseason following one of their most successful seasons in recent memory encapsulated by one underlying theme: Change. While alterations both on the field and…
A highly competitive game between the Drew University Women’s Soccer team and the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Engineers ended in a tie with a final score of 1-1 Saturday, Sept. 14 at Ranger…
Drew’s women’s volleyball team saw mixed results in a home tri-match, hosting Hunter College and Manhattanville University Saturday, Sept. 14. After a rough first game against Hunter College earlier that day, which…
“Twice Alive” is an 83 page poetry collection written by Forrest Gander and released in 2021. Considering Gander is a Pulitzer Prize winning poet, it is no surprise that “Twice Alive” wields…
This article has only been edited to comply with journalistic style and reflects the opinions of its authors. The aftermath of Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack claimed the lives of approximately 1200 individuals, predominantly…
This year, our newspaper is saying goodbye to three amazing editors as they graduate from Drew. As is tradition at the Acorn, we invited the seniors to share their experiences and wisdom…
Although this is a rather unconventional lead editorial, I wanted to take the time to impress upon all of you how one decision, regardless of how unsure you are about it, can…
An exciting new event has been added to Drew’s Earth Week this year. Partnering with Drew Environmental Action League, a group of four first-year action scholars are organizing a sustainable fashion show,…
Nicole Sydor (‘24) is stepping down as editor-in-chief of The Drew Acorn and turning the position over to Sierra Walker (‘25). Sydor has held the role for the last two years, overseeing…
Drew students witnessed the first total solar eclipse visible in the United States since 2017 on April 8 from around 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. A solar eclipse occurs when the moon…
The Drew Rangers softball team suffered a crushing loss to Moravian University before rallying back for a win in the second game of a doubleheader on Sunday, April 9. After losing 0-11,…
In the wake of March Madness, women’s basketball is receiving more attention than ever. The championship final between the University of Iowa and the University of South Carolina drew in an average…
The Center for Civic Engagement and Student Activities hosted the Community Leader Awards at the Drew University Concert Hall on April 16. As golden hour approached and the warm rays slipped through…
Drew University offers a wide variety of foreign language classes including Spanish, Chinese, French and Italian. The school also used to offer Russian and Arabic, but in recent years, they have been…
The art history department at Drew, dedicated to educating students on an incredibly important and interesting field, is underappreciated. I chose art history as my major because as a kid, I loved…
Drew’s women’s lacrosse team exhibited their strengths in a decisive victory over Lycoming College during their senior day this past Saturday, April 13. Drew beat Lycoming 19-5 in a Landmark Conference game…
When I first thought of the idea for this column following my freshman year, I anticipated reporting on small stories about quirky Drew history. I did a fair bit of reporting on…
This Sunday, Drew University’s choirs will be performing a joint concert at the Presbyterian Church of Morristown at 3 p.m., singing the same pieces that will be featured on their upcoming summer…
Alpha Phi Omega’s Pi Upsilon chapter Drew University’s only coeducational service fraternity, hosted their sectional conference for the first time since 2007. This event, held on April 13, was a great opportunity…
Eggshell walls and concrete floors are all that adorn the Korn Gallery when it is caught in between exhibitions. Gabriela Salazar, its most recent resident, decided to not just bring pieces to…
It is impossible to learn when birds are beckoning me to enjoy the world with them outside. I must join them. For this, Drew needs an outdoor classroom. Around this time in…
Stir fry being served at Commons three days out of the week is a lot more stir fry than anyone should ever have. Options are very important when it comes to food.…
Drew University’s baseball team has played a perfect season so far and is on track to post their first undefeated season in program history. The Rangers currently boast an overall win record…
Drew University Athletics has announced plans to implement a new sporting event during the fall 2024 season: obstacle course racing. The department shared on Tuesday that the course will be run on…
Former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce will be taking the helm of Drew University’s inaugural football team as head coach next fall. The sudden career move comes not long after Kelce announced…
Almost a dozen students crowded around outside the Ehinger Center late last Sunday, eagerly anticipating the Drew University philosophy department’s delivery of this year’s “Greatest Philosopher Award.” The department holds their “Philosophy…
Head of Janitorial Staff Fred E. Fazbear announced yesterday that Drew will officially be retiring the popular Ranger Bear mascot in favor of a Disk Style Model 1712 Carlton Woodchipper. “Our shareholders…
My editors typically get on my ass about word count, so for their sake, this week’s article will be shorter. Teddy told me I could make it longer, but it’s not too…
The Stargazing Club, Drew’s premier student-led astronomical studies group, has long held what many thought was a far-fetched dream for a college-aged group of astronomy enthusiasts: to build their own rocket and…
Jukebox musicals are a scourge on humanity, and nothing displays this better than recent release “Hills Under Michigan,” directed by Neil Breen. The story follows a trio of young adults who, while…
Do you ever think you are hearing sounds coming from the infamous little critters that constantly lurk around campus? As it turns out, the squirrels have not only been speaking, but they…
After a discovery, it is hard to look back and comprehend the inability of our previous selves to understand. Once something seems obvious, it takes a lot of effort to not see…
In the world of culinary delights, few dishes are as comforting and controversial as chicken noodle soup. But what if I told you that the very chickens that inspire this beloved broth…
In honor of the 25-year anniversary of recorded time anomalies, let’s take a look into the history of how we have come to understand time as we do today. The time equation…
Drew’s squirrel population has recently become bolder than ever. Students have reported seeing squirrels wielding various weapons, from knives stolen from The Commons to heavy-duty pens, acorn slingshots and lighters. Squirrels on…
Drew’s campus Pub was officially named the “Hottest Queer Bar in Northern New Jersey” by the official LGBTQ+ Bar Association of America last Wednesday. The C’80 Pub, located in the Ehinger Center,…
Baby raccoons, a host of squirrels, red-tailed hawks and pileated woodpeckers have taken up residence in Sitterly. The animals, with whom we share our forest, have moved into the ceiling, cozied up…
President Brazil Brown was impeached at the end of the last Student Government meeting amid continuing deliberation about her various social media presences, including the official student government instagram, duclasga. Senator Kathleen…
Blame for the disarray of the undergraduate Student Government cannot solely be placed on Student Government members. Apathetic constituents—that is, students who never engage with Student Government—must also be held accountable. The…
BookTok’s recommendation, “Powerless” by Lauren Roberts is not worth the read. How could over half of people on Goodreads have rated this book five stars? The only thing that this book has…
Yik Yak is taking over Drew University, and the effects are detrimental to everyone. Students need to be more mindful of the information they are posting and consuming on the anonymous social…
This article was submitted to The Acorn by SJP and contains opinions and perspectives by that group. Starting last Monday, March 18, Drew Students for Justice in Palestine hosted their third annual…
Drew students across campus are raising concerns over a lack of proper lighting, impacting their feelings of safety on campus. Most notably, the lighting is scarce towards the front of campus, where…
World War II had an unintended consequence for those on the homefront—an uprooting of traditional gender roles. Drew was not left untouched by such dramatic change. In 1943, the first female students…
The baseball team dominated a string of games at the RussMatt Central Florida Invitational over spring break, leading to Aiden Mitchell (‘27) being named to the All-Division III Team of the Week.…
Campus events are vital when it comes to fostering community among students, but despite their importance, attendance at these activities at Drew appears to be on the decline. One driving factor behind…
With high spirited Drew fans energizing the team, the Rangers posted a resounding victory over Bard College to celebrate their senior day, defeating the Raptors three sets to zero in an electric…
For the second year in a row, the Drew University swimming and diving program swept the Landmark Conference Senior Scholar-Athlete awards post-competition season. Each year, the Landmark Conference selects 22 senior scholar-athletes,…
Drew’s WMNJ radio station was back in action on Wednesday, Feb. 28, when multiple performers took to the Ehinger Center stage for the station’s Starry Night concert. The radio concert provided a…
Drew launched its Peer Career Coach program at the beginning of this semester to increase students’ engagement with the Center for Career Development. According to a survey conducted by Inside Higher Ed…
Lately, school has been consuming my life. Classes, homework, preparation and extracurriculars leave me drained. When I spend time alone, I am reading or writing something for class. When I make time…
A quick Google search into Drew’s visiting professor Doris Kearns Goodwin reveals something frightening: several accusations of plagiarism. Why is Drew placing someone with scandals involving a lack of honesty and academic…
In 1968, a group of Drew undergraduates started the long process of bringing diverse educational experiences into the university. These students, gathered under the group Hyera, sought to bring classes on Black…
To commemorate the creation of Drew University’s very own chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People on Tuesday, Rev. Dr. Jamin Powell called upon students to take action…
This article was submitted to The Drew Acorn by Students for Justice in Palestine. This article contains perspectives and opinions of Students for Justice in Palestine. Drew University’s Students for Justice in…
Applications for fall 2024 nycTRECs are due Sunday, March 10. The four nycTRECs include Contemporary Art, New York Theatre, United Nations and Communications & Media. These courses all require frequent travel to…
When Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs tossed a game-winning three-yard touchdown pass to Mecole Hardman in the last seconds of overtime during Super Bowl LVIII, he topped off on one…
Students and the senate criticized Student Body President Brazil Brown’s (‘26) public social media presence in last week’s student government meeting. Brown’s public TikTok account was a main focus of the meeting…
Drew University recently made major budget cuts that affected student employment. The school changed student work schedules, and some students lost their jobs entirely. The budget cuts affected positions in the Center…
Women’s fencing fought till the bitter end in the Eastern Women’s Fencing Conference Championship and took home multiple awards, including individual, squad and team awards. With a 3-3 overall finish at Simon…
The Art & Cultures of the Mediterranean in Southern France and Morocco shortTREC was scheduled from June 5 to June 23, 2024, but on Feb. 9, students were abruptly informed that the…
The men’s swimming and diving team took second place at the Landmark Conference Championships in Baltimore, while the women’s team placed third for the second year in a row. After a close…
Drew’s men’s basketball team saw their hopes for a Landmark Championship title crumble with a 68-66 loss to Susquehanna in the Landmark Conference Semifinal last week. The Rangers battled the River Hawks…
Have you been on TikTok recently? Well, it is no longer any fun. TikTok implemented a new feature into its app as of Sept. 12, 2023, and it has changed the scenery…
In the realm of literary masterpieces, the psychological thriller “If We Were Villains,” a novel by M.L. Rio, is the most well-crafted story about college theater students I have ever read. It…
In the wake of Black History Month, the French film “Athena” by Romain Gavras uses the representation of marginalized groups to bring a new perspective to the discussion regarding police brutality. Amidst…
The Drew Bookworms’ Book Matchmaking event drew in many book lovers with the lure of free novels and tasty wings. The book club hosted the Valentine’s Day themed event in McClendon Lounge…
To kick off Black History Month, the Center for Civic and Student Engagement and Africana Studies sponsored the first Black History Month Flag Raising, which will hopefully become a foreseeable tradition here…
Landmark MBB Athlete of the Week (Feb. 12): Pat Higgins (‘25) Landmark Field Athlete of the Week (Feb. 5): Melina Christodoulou (‘24) Rangers of the Week (Feb. 5 – Feb. 11): Bella…
Drew’s men’s volleyball team saw mixed results in a home tri-match on Saturday. The Rangers toppled Cairn University 3-0 in the first game of the day, only to suffer the same loss…
From the core of the team to a spectator on the sidelines, athletes struggle through massive transitions when injury strikes. Despite the loss of a key player, the team is forced to…
The “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” series recently wrapped up its first season on Disney+. The series excited new and old fans alike for various reasons, with one of the most notable…
“Aquaman” (2018) was an all around hit. It grossed over a billion dollars in the box office and was an overall well-liked movie that broke DC’s bad movie streak. What was there…
Drew students should get more time off during the spring semester in addition to the spring break in March. The spring semester is a challenging time. Although called the “spring” semester, the…
Murphy Fonseca is a first-year majoring in English with a concentration in creative writing.…
Dee Cohen is a sophomore majoring in English and minoring in French. All images courtesy of Dee Cohen.…
In a Dec. 12, 1968 edition of The Acorn, a Hyera member was quoted as saying: “For three hundred years black people have been enslaved and will continue to be enslaved…until people…
Seniors came together for 99 Nights in the Ehinger Center to celebrate the beginning of the double-digit countdown until commencement. Drew Night Life hosted the annual 99 Nights event on Feb. 2,…
This winter break, the traveling volunteer organization at Drew University, Volunteer Without Borders, partnered with Common Grounds Relief to help restore New Orleans’ wetlands. Through this partnership, the 16 participants planted an…
The Korn Gallery is hosting “Nightcrawlers,” a sculptural exhibition by visiting artist Andrew Brehm. Through the double doors of the Dorothy Young Center for the Arts and straight back into its art…
In a collaborative event between Africana Studies and the English Department, Drew hosted fiction writer, poet and essayist Tiphanie Yanique at the first Writer’s at Drew event of the year. This past…
The Center for Mentoring and Professional Networks is offering a program that connects students with alumni. Alumni at Drew are offering their time and resources to help current Drew students with career…
Groundhog Day is underappreciated by the Drew community and by society at large. If you do not believe Groundhog Day is the best holiday of the year then we are sorry, but…
Drew Night Life hit it out of the park with their makeshift Roller Rink in the Ehinger Center. Students had the opportunity to try a new activity and connect with others, making…
The stands were overflowing at the F.M. Kirby Pool as Drew’s swim and dive team honored 13 seniors for their tenure before they competed against the University of Scranton in their final…
What comes to your mind when you hear the words “Christian nationalism?” If it’s anything positive, James Carville, a famous political commentator, would strongly suggest otherwise. During his Drew forum that took…
NJ Transit announced a proposal to increase fares by 15 percent to meet their budget deficit. According to a press release on Wednesday, Jan. 24, the ticket price adjustments would begin on…
On December 8, 1941, in response to the attack on Pearl Harbor, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt addressed the American public, famously declaring the day as “a date that will live in infamy.”…
In the intricate tapestry of university life, the Commons emerges not merely as a dining hall but also as a vital hub for social connections. However, the current constraints of the commuter…
The last two weeks of the semester are filled with strenuous projects, papers, presentations and exams. As if that was not enough, University Technology planned an internet outage in the second-to-last week…
Although President Hilary Link only joined the Drew community this past July, she has made it abundantly clear just how invested she is in fully integrating herself. Students have not only seen,…
The music department has always been a place of acceptance, inclusion and inspiration for musicians of all ages. Closing out the fall term, the music department ended another successful semester showcasing musical…
Nov. 29 marked the last Senate meeting for the fall semester. As a result, the Senate prefaced their typical meeting schedule to express appreciation for the contributions each member has made to…
Drew University’s A.P.O. chapter was nearly disbanded after most members graduated during the COVID-19 pandemic, but has held steadfast and continued to operate on Drew’s campus. Luckily a graduate student had enough…
The Political Science/International Relations annual bake-off invited political science, international relations and law, justice and society majors and minors to the pub this past Wednesday for a department-wide competition to determine which…
The men’s and women’s swim & dive teams threw down tremendous showings in the pool during the 12th annual Ranger Invitational on the way to each team clinching its seventh straight title. …
The Drew Rangers took on the Scranton Royals in the Baldwin Gym on Wednesday in what proved to be a crushing loss for the Rangers. The game ended in a decisive 87-…
Fiber Arts at Drew has ventured into a diverse array of crafting throughout their events this semester, with crocheting, embroidery, sewing and knitting all being part of the group’s activities. It is…
Come learn about the candidates running for Student Government President for 2024 in Mead Hall from 6:30-8:30pm tonight! Students are welcome to submit questions online or ask them in person. If you…
Drew men’s basketball opened their home campaign against Centenary University on Tuesday night with the Rangers coming away victorious with an eye-watering score of 100-74. Though the game started out in Centenary’s…
Drew’s men’s and women’s swim and dive teams ventured to Pennsylvania to take on the River Hawks in their home pool last weekend. The men’s team soared past Susquehanna, taking first in…
Senator Faith Ansah (‘25) joined the Senate meeting virtually as a representative of the board of Drew’s InterVarsity Christian Fellowship to request the Senate’s aid in co-sponsoring InterVarsity Christian Fellowship’s annual “Operation…
As someone who reinstalled social media out of curiosity to see what apps like Instagram and Snapchat look like now, I can personally attest to the evidence that the world needs to…
Every student at Drew came to campus following some period of extended isolation from the rest of the world. Some students were unable to finish high school in the presence of their…
During the pandemic, Drew University’s radio station, WMNJ, suffered a great fall, much like many other sacred things—Humpty Dumpty, the Roman Empire or my sanity after listening to eight hours’ worth of…
Levi Cain and Laura Kolbe brought a plethora of creative insights to Drew students at the second Writers at Drew event of the semester. Hosted in Mead Hall on Nov. 13, the…
Weighing in at 709 pages, “House of Leaves” is no joke. Mark Danielewski’s massive debut novel, published in March 2000 by Pantheon Books, is barely a novel, and that is precisely why…
Drew University’s Commons was the place to be on Thursday, Nov. 2 at 11:30 a.m. At this time, Treeline Dining’s On the Road Culinary Showdown was offering hungry students the opportunity to…
Drew University is home to over 400 international students, with an undergraduate student body representing over 50 countries from around the globe. These students of diverse cultural backgrounds have immeasurably added to…
In the world of short films, “Il Moro” has made its way to Drew alongside people’s perspective in film. The movie itself stands out as a mind-stimulating work of art with themes…
The sixth seed Drew Rangers women’s volleyball team lost 3-0 to the third-seed Elizabethtown Blue Jays on Tuesday, Nov. 7 in their first-ever Landmark Conference Championship tournament. The women’s team fought hard…
Drew’s men’s rugby team wrapped up their fall season by winning the title of Tri-State champions, beating out five other teams in the Tri-State Conference tournament held on Sunday, Oct. 29 at…
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…
If I had a nickel for every time during my tenure at Drew University that I was almost run over by a madman on a bicycle, I would have enough money for…
President Ashley Kibel (‘25) let Senate members know that she had spoken with Vice President Frank Merckx, who had mentioned that he needed Student Representatives to assume future roles to manage laundry…
A rapidly growing club on campus, The Fund at Drew University offers students the chance to gain practical knowledge and experience in the world of finance. The student-led organization manages an equities…
President Ashley Kibel (‘25) let Senate members know that she had spoken with Vice President Frank Merckx, who had mentioned that he needed Student Representatives to assume future roles to manage laundry…
Half of the requested amount given in the Borough of Madison’s open space grant application was recommended for approval by the Morris County Open Space Trust Fund Committee. The Morris County Board…
Drew celebrated the achievements of its first-generation students through First-Gen Day, an event that filled Brothers College Lobby with resources, treats and balloons. DrewFIRST and the Center for Mentoring and Professional Networks…
The world of franchise-based movies is a harsh mistress. Icons of the genre, such as the 1993 live-action “Super Mario Bros.” or 1994’s “Street Fighter,” are notorious for being intensely flawed, lackluster…
Halloween might only happen one day a year, but the Drew community makes sure festivities begin well before the 31st. Spanning across October’s final week, costumed students paraded around campus and participated…
Stress relief is a much-needed commodity as we toil through the middle of the semester and approach the final third. As such, Drew Fiber Arts and Drew Bookworms collaborated on an arts…
The fresh buttery aroma of pan de bono — a traditional Colombian cheese bread — and the melodies of Spanish music enticed students to attend ARIEL’s Cafe Con Leche: Latinos in Hollywood…
Images courtesy of Dee Cohen. Dee Cohen is a sophomore majoring in English.…
Drew University’s Student Athlete Advisory Committee hosted the first annual Athletes Pep Rally for all of Ranger athletics on Oct. 19. The event took place in the Baldwin Gym, with appearances from…
Many sports warmly welcomed their alumni back to Drew within the Simon Forum, F.M. Kirby Pool and Ranger Stadium on Oct. 14. Throughout the day, several alumni shared what it meant to…
The induction of the 32nd Drew University Athletics Hall of Fame class took place on Oct. 13, welcoming four individuals who demonstrated the highest level of excellence both on and off the…
Drew students had a lot more fun in the eighties. But they also had more resources and spaces—like basement cafés—in order to do so. Now, students are lacking a space to hang…
In the digital age, the pursuit of knowledge has transformed, and students are now turning to social media sites to help aid their learning. Among these websites, Pinterest, a platform primarily known…
Drew University’s residence halls have a plethora of issues, as I think many will agree. As the colder seasons approach, Drew has now turned on the heat, and it is creating massive…
The 2022 horror film “Skinamarink,” directed by Kyle Edward Ball, had my bones quaking in a way I had not experienced since my first chilling encounter with “The Blair Witch Project.” For…
As children of the 2000s, “Adventure Time” was a crucial part of many current Drew students’ childhoods. If you have never heard of “Adventure Time,” your first step is to stop living…
Drew University’s National Transfer Student Week made a comeback this year, but with a plethora of new initiatives and a greater sense of passion for the students. From Oct. 16 to Oct.…
Droplets of rainwater splattered the pavement of Drew University on Oct. 14, but they did not arrive as hastily as the families that joined Drew’s Open House. Despite the gray clouds, staff…
College Consensus ranked Drew the 9th most haunted college in the United States. Drew received this ranking in 2018, but obviously ghost infestations do not develop overnight. Drew University has a long…
It’s no secret that the 2020 COVID pandemic put immense pressure on Drew and its students, abruptly forcing both to an online-only curriculum for a few years. While all aspects of school…
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…
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…
The Princeton Review included Drew University on its list of the best 389 colleges. Drew’s accolades also increased with the releases of Washington Monthly, U.S. News and World Reports college rankings. In…
The course schedule for the Spring 2024 semester is live for viewing as registration season approaches. The Office of the Registrar released the schedule on Monday, Oct. 23 and emailed students with…
Drew’s field hockey team suffered a 2-0 loss to the Catholic University Cardinals in their fourth Landmark Conference face-off of the season on Saturday, Oct. 7. The result dropped the Rangers’ season…
The Drew women’s volleyball team faced off against the Susquehanna River Hawks in their fourth Landmark Conference game of the season. Drew suffered a narrow defeat in two of the sets, leading…
The Drew women’s soccer team posted a narrow win over the Moravian Greyhounds during a nail-biting Landmark Conference game on Tuesday, Oct. 10. The 1-0 victory for the Rangers made them the…
As WMNJ experiences a resurgence in activity, its new shows promise a newfound enthusiasm for participating students. “Frightful Frequencies” and “Playlist of Our Lives” serve as examples of ways students can share…
There are 50 states in this country, and I do not care about 49 of them. If you know me, you know I’m from Massachusetts, and I’m very proud of that. I…
In comparing the newspapers of today to newspapers of the past, it seems that a vital part of the school paper is missing. The “Letter to the Editor” section has provided a…
Though many clubs and activities have struggled recently to hold large events, Drew’s a cappella groups were back in aca-action after 36 Madison Avenue hosted their Back to Classes concert, managing to…
Drew University hosted the ITA Division III North Regionals Men’s Tennis Championship from Sept. 28-Oct. 1, with many of Drew’s own athletes competing. The championship consisted of the Singles/Doubles Main Draw, Singles/Doubles…
The week of Sept. 30-Oct.7 is Student Athlete Mental Health Week, an initiative created by Hilinski’s Hope Foundation that encourages collective action from colleges and universities to eliminate stigmas and increase mental…
This year, the Center for Holocaust/Genocide Studies at Drew University is celebrating its 30th anniversary. At the time of its founding in the 1990s, there was a rising trend of Holocaust denial…
As autumn slowly encroaches upon us and the days begin to darken, the Drew University Football Team decided to embrace the darkness for their first game of the semester. Basing their show…
Music and the sounds of jangling, tintinnabulating trinkets tiptoed outside Crawford Hall, inviting students to gather around circular wooden tables and create pieces of gold and silver jewelry. These included earrings, bangles,…
The aroma of coffee and rhapsody of music filled the air of The Ehinger Center as students indulged in boisterous singing and their coffeebean concoctions. The Coffee House event opened the door…
The Drew community is lacking an accessible and practical digital space for announcements. Although student leaders technically have The Path to use for announcements, this does not reach everyone. Students need to…
Shy and introverted students should never think their lives can’t feel like a movie. Anyone can make friends through the mindset of an adventurous character! Take me for instance, a shy, geeky…
“The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar” is a truly delightful short film. Adapted from Roald Dahl’s short story collection of the same title, the movie runs for only 41 minutes, yet it…
With the start of the new semester, we’ve seen a shift in the atmosphere at The Commons. Although the usual controversies of monotonous food and questionable feng shui are still present, there…
Student Government discussed housing and dining issues, especially those that concern commuters during their Sept. 27 Senate Meeting. Despite the original announcement in the “Meet the Senate” Instagram post, Drew University President,…
President Hilary Link, a Yale and Stanford alumnus, met about 100 students at an event at Hilltop House, her residence on Drew’s Campus. While enjoying an assortment of unlimited mini donuts and…
Emily Cookson is a sophomore double-majoring in English and philosophy.…
An object inherently rife with the larcenous ideals of the capitalist structure, the Drew parking pass seeks to milk more money out of commuter students who already pay an ever-increasing tuition. This…
Handshake is a deeply flawed system, but there is hope. For those who do not know, Handshake is a platform that Drew faculty and students use to advertise jobs and different opportunities…
Despite the incessant rain, the turnout for Drew University’s Fall Festival this past Saturday was not dampened in the least. Attendees, insulated by ponchos provided at the door, moseyed from indoor activities…
You just bought your first instrument and are anxiously wondering where to start learning. Each day, you stare at the case and dream of playing virtuosic solos, but you are engulfed by…
Do you remember the 21st night of September? The Drew Music Society sure did, as they kicked off another music-filled year by hosting a fan favorite activity—karaoke. In honor of the famous…
The bustling streets of New York City saw a different kind of traffic on Sunday, Sept. 17, as thousands of climate change activists marched to make their voices heard. The NYC March…
Annabelle Smith is a sophomore double majoring in studio art and media and communications.…
Emily Cookson is a sophomore double majoring in English and philosophy.…
Courteous is an English adjective meaning respectful or polite in manner. It comes from the Old French corteis, which itself was based on the Latin cohors. A synonym for courteous is considerate.…
Student Activities’ annual Family Weekend ghost “tour,” an event typically involving a tour of Drew University’s haunted history, was confined to the Methodist archives this year due to the rain. To accommodate…
The Rangers beat out the Juniata Eagles 1-0 in a suspenseful matchup this past Sunday, Sept. 24. The game marked the first Landmark Conference competition of the season for both teams after…
Although seasonal affective disorder particularly impacts students in the fall and winter, it can still have an impact on students year round. Mental health organizations, like Drew’s Health Services, need to provide…
The Harry Potter show should not happen. At the very least, the cast and crew need to be extremely careful about how they execute such a big project. The series was rumored…
It is about that time of year when the Drew community begins to say goodbye to current seniors. The Drew Acorn wants to highlight the important work of Emma-Li Downer, a senior…
Tennessee garnered national attention as two state representatives were reinstated after a week of expulsion following their involvement in protests against gun violence. Three Democratic representatives took to the podium between bills…
Without the need to get on a flight across the globe, the Drew community was invited to attend A Night in Asia last Friday. The expert planning of the Asian Student Union…
Drew’s men’s and women’s tennis teams gave their seniors a memorable send-off by rocketing to victory during their Senior Day match. The men’s team finished regular season play undefeated for the third…
When Jack Lepiarz performed at Drew’s annual MedFest for the first time in 2009, the thought that he might one day be internet famous never crossed his mind. As a junior at…
Over 50 student presenters shared their research projects from every corner of the curriculum at Drew’s annual Day of Scholars event last Friday. The Ehinger Center was packed with viewers celebrating presenters’…
The Drew University softball team defeated the Stevens Institute of Technology Ducks at home in both games of a double-header on Tuesday, April 18. These wins progressed the Rangers softball team to…
Drew University last week announced a new minor in Environmental Justice, focusing on environmental activism and problem-solving, effective in Fall 2023. The new program that deals with the social issues of environmentalism…
Dee is a first-year majoring in English.…
The students used dried bandanas that they bound with string to make tie-dye patterns. They, then, soaked the bandanas in a jar of chemically-activated water (containing salt and an aluminum compound) before…
Drew University is refreshing its marketing on campus with Epic, resulting in several new marketing materials that are meant to express what the essence of Drew is. The Communications Department and Drew…
In honor of National Velociraptor Awareness Day, Drew Night Life brought the Herps Alive Foundation to Drew to give students a fun, educational and hands-on experience with reptiles last Friday night in…
ARIEL, Drew’s Latinx cultural society, hosted their annual Fiesta Del Barrio event in collaboration with Drew African Student Association, South Asian Student Association, Black Student Union and the BIPOC mentoring center this…
Drew University has many long-lasting traditions, but few can rival the 36-year-long tradition of That Medieval Thing’s Medfest. On a college campus with a “castle,” it makes sense that an annual renaissance…
Drew students competed against chemistry professors and their peers at a “Family Feud”-style event hosted by the Drew University Chemistry Society this past Tuesday. Students and professors guessed the most popular answers…
Every spring, Drew’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee plans a week-long series of events and activities to celebrate Division III Week, a national event created by the NCAA to honor student-athletes and build awareness…
The Rangers celebrated two victories for the women’s lacrosse team on April 7, as the team cruised to an easy 19-2 win over Goucher College’s Gophers with Jenna Draney (‘23) scoring her…
At this point in the semester, professors are letting students know what is expected of them for their finals. The final exams, essays and research papers can easily pile up and become…
The discovery that CRISPR, a bacterial defense mechanism against viruses, could be used to edit human genes is one of the most significant scientific advancements of the last half-century. This breakthrough in…
I may be a math major, but that does not mean that I cannot appreciate language. I love learning about the underlying mechanics of different languages—the phonetic inventories, the phonotactics, the orthographies…
I recently went to an eye-opening jazz performance in Harlem, New York thanks to the wonderful photography department and my professor, Richard Choi. The 555 Edgecombe Ave. apartment in Harlem may just…
In light of the shelter-in-place at Rider University on Apr. 3rd and the Convent School Shooting in Nashville, TN, Drew University was on high alert and was put in a shelter-in-place protocol…
The bi-annual Drew Community Networking Reception, hosted by the Center for Mentoring and Professional Networks, gave students an opportunity to mingle with faculty and alumni in Mead Hall and obtain valuable career…
The Drew Music Department, co-sponsored by the Ledeen Fund, is helping students of all disciplines rediscover opera and music. This year, as part of this effort, the annual trip to The Metropolitan…
Professors and students gathered to learn a wealth of information and engage in conversations that promote effective solutions to environmental issues at the World-Wide Climate Teach-In hosted at Drew University in the…
With each passing day, the 53rd annual Earth Day grows closer. In order to celebrate, this week’s article is dedicated to the history of Earth Day in The Forest and the exciting…
Students allow news to come to them, whether that be from a friend, from TikTok or from the New York Times emails that fill their inboxes. Young adults need to stop completely…
Over the past year, Drew University students have increasingly engaged with sustainability issues on campus. The undergraduate Student Government Roark-Lora administration created a Sustainability Committee to address sustainability issues according to a…
The Drew men’s volleyball team celebrated graduating seniors No. 11 Matt Burke (‘23) and No. 27 Furat Alhayek (‘23) on Tuesday, March 28. In a 3-0 victory over SUNY Old Westbury, the…
Many student-athletes who have been involved in sports for an extended period of time have experienced a sports-related injury at some point in their athletic career, or have friends and teammates who…
Elizabeth_ is sophomore majoring in deforestation.…
As students know, Drew University recently completed construction of the new Olympic-sized swimming pool on top of Brothers College. During the grand opening of the pool, Drew announced the addition of two…
Ex-husband squirrels are the worst. I am not sure why I married this squirrel. He is a no-good lying son of an owl. I, Hercules Axel, have compiled a list of reasons…
A new and improved Ranger Bear mascot was revealed, as most Drewids (hopefully) saw upon returning from spring break. The new bear is complete with cartoonish eyes, a cooling fan inside and…
On this wonderful website, filled with pointless photos and other useless information, some of The Drew Acron Staff would like to commemorate a very important person: Fergus. Fergus is the light post…
Drew University’s squirrels held their bi-annual Equinox Games last Monday, March 20, in celebration of the arrival of spring. The Equinox Games are perhaps the most highly anticipated event of the equinox…
Ex-husband squirrels are the worst. I am not sure why I married this squirrel. He is a no-good lying son of an owl. I, Hercules Axel, have compiled a list of reasons…
A new technology has corrupted Drew University, with catastrophic repercussions for students, professors and the university’s national reputation. ScienceGPT, an AI tool designed to help students cheat their way through science classes,…
Nicole Sydor (‘25), editor-in-chief of The Drew Acorn, is not the worst person in the world. She always avoids not being the best person I know. In my humble opinion, she is…
Drew University has long used the face of the squirrel for advertising and promoting the name of the school. The long fight to designate the squirrel as Drew’s mascot has gained no…
Those devastated over the lack of a pool on Brothers College need to cry no longer: starting this Saturday, the Brothers College roof will be offering a state-of-the-art Olympic-sized swimming pool. It…
We live in The Forest. What are you doing if you’re not at least attempting to climb trees? As spring rolls around, I’ve been testing the trees on campus and dictating which…
Hi there! My name is Carl Mustard. Are you a gay squirrel looking for a new squirrband? Well, you are in luck because I am available and looking for a new relationship. …
The Drew Rangers lacrosse team suffered a devastating loss to the Merchant Marines on Saturday, March 18. With a final score of 17-18 in overtime, the Rangers stumbled in the last quarter…
Quite frankly, the laundry situation at Drew is horrible. Every time students need to do laundry, the process becomes a multi-hour struggle against the laundry machines and other students’ poor time management…
On Friday, March 17, 36 Madison Avenue, Drew’s tenor-bass a cappella group, hosted the thirty-sixth Jamfest a cappella concert. This concert aligned perfectly with the group’s thirty-sixth anniversary, and celebrations were in…
The Student Government meeting began with the Executive Address from President Ashley Kibel (‘25), who first discussed logistics for the upcoming 2023 Drewstock. In a meeting with Dean Michelle Brisson, Kibel recommended…
The Drew Rangers baseball team faced many questions coming into this season, perhaps none larger than how the team would flip the script after two disappointing seasons. The Rangers finished their COVID-shortened…
Hayden Koh (‘25) became the first member of Drew’s Men’s Swimming and Diving Team to earn All-American honors at the NCAA Division III Championships this past weekend. Koh placed 13th in the…
Drew seems to enjoy painting random rooms with the most absurd colors they can find. It almost seems as if they are being forced to refresh the spaces and are using the…
Drew University’s music department hosted their Unaccompanied concert—a joint performance from Drew’s Chorale and the university’s three a cappella groups. The concert was organized by Sarah Michal, Adjunct Instructor of Music and…
Drew University prides itself on its diverse student body and the variety of student-led organizations that celebrate that diversity. Among those organizations is the Asian Student Union. The club is aimed at…
Drew is seeing the effects of the National Collegiate Athletic Association deal allowing student-athletes to profit off their names and images. Students like Shiv Bhaskar, a first-year member of the Drew Rangers…
There are many new faces around Drew University’s campus this year, and not all of these faces belong to the new class of first-years. Drew has around 300 transfer students enrolled for…
During the COVID-19 pandemic, several activities and hobbies, from chess to fiber arts like crocheting and knitting, became extremely popular according to Forbes magazine. Tik Tok, Instagram and Pinterest are overflowing with…
To close out the last week of Black History Month, this article, despite being published in March, will be dedicated to exploring the Black experience at Drew. This article will examine what…
Cannabis, also known as marijuana, pot or weed, has a long history of human use. The use of cannabis originated in Asia around 500 BC according to The University of Sydney. In…
The Muppets, world-renowned for their felty exteriors and absurd antics, have unsurprisingly accumulated an impressive filmography since their inception in 1955. This filmography includes not only eight movies but also a whopping…
A top humanities scholar visited Drew on Feb. 28, as part of Black History Month, to discuss her interactive web project ‘In The Same Boats,’ which is designed to map the international…
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many struggled with a decline in mental health. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 40 percent of U.S. adults reported struggling with mental health or substance…
Drew students unleashed their inner artist at Drew Night Life’s Craft the Night Away event on Friday, Feb. 24. An array of craft options was provided to students, including mosaics, wire-wrapping gems,…
I love getting high. I know what you must be thinking, but get your mind out of the gutter. Since I was a kid, my favorite place to be has always been…
Drew’s dining contract will be reviewed within the next year, as mentioned at the Student Government meeting on Feb. 8. This semester, there has been a significant increase in concern regarding dining…
A Talk with Ruha Benjamin: How Viral Justice Can Spread to Make Positive Change By Annabelle Smith Drew University was visited last Thursday by Professor Ruha Benjamin, a professor of African American…
Every morning I wake up and face the cold reality that I live in the same world as cottage cheese. I would like to open this article with the results of a…
The Pub at the Ehinger Center was host to plentiful desserts and catchy music as L’Association Francophone held their annual Mardi Gras event. Mardi Gras is a traditional event that dates back…
Drew’s marketing team and Communications Department unveiled their flagship video for their new marketing campaign to students and staff last Friday, Feb. 17. The video, shown at The Space, offers a glimpse…
Renowned author, educator and historian Michael Twitty hosted a lecture centered on his latest publication “Koshersoul,” a testament to his expert combination of cuisine and ancestry, in Crawford Hall Tuesday night. Although…
At the start of the Spring 2023 semester, many new faces arrived at Drew University. One of the new faces is Denish Akuom, who is teaching two sections of STAT 207: Introduction…
Though a club sport, the Drew women’s rugby team continues to establish themselves within the Drew community as much as possible. In an attempt to do so, the team continues to be…
The commuters of Drew deserve better parking. Spaces designated to commuters should be accessible to them at all times. Commuters go through enough stress timing their arrival on campus. They should not…
Drew University provides a wealth of opportunities and resources for its students, especially when it comes to career preparation. Students, however, are missing out on these assets, even though they should be…
Hayden Koh (‘25) made Drew swimming & diving history this past weekend by becoming the first male swimmer to qualify for the NCAA Division III Swimming & Diving Championships, often referred to…
The men’s swimming & diving team secured second place while the women’s team took third on Sunday night after a long weekend of tough competition at the Landmark Conference Championships Feb. 17-19…
Chess does not seem like a popular trend to be hitting college students, especial in a period of time where technology rules all. However, if one takes a good look around Drew’s…
Drew’s Department of Theatre and Dance put on its annual Rodney M. Gilbert Salon. The Salon occurs during Black History Month and continues the legacy of Rodney Gilbert, who was a professor…
It is often said that if you love something you have to let it go. While this is a poetic sentiment, it does not detract from the affliction of having to say…
The Rangers secured a crushing 14-8 victory over Neumann University in their first game of the season on Feb. 11, kicking off on a high note before they move into conference play…
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the southeast of Turkey and northwest of Syria on Feb. 6. More than 7 million children have been affected by this earthquake, and the death toll has…
With the pandemic coming to a close, students are still feeling the effects of “Zoom university.” One of the most notable effects is the ability for professors to change in-person classes to…
In the fall of 1930, Brothers College, now the Undergraduate College of Liberal Arts, welcomed its first Black student after two years of being open for enrollment. This student was Clarence Harrison,…
Anyone who has ever been to the Starbucks in the Ehinger Center knows that Carmen is the best person on campus. Carmen, who works at the Starbucks every weekday, is without a…
Eds: Story includes vulgarity I firmly believe that “fuck” is the greatest word in the history of the English language. “Fuck,” simply put, fucking rocks. Not a single word matches its versatility,…
Drew’s a capella groups greeted the new semester with a joint performance on Friday, entertaining the audience with comic skits and covers of popular songs. On a Different Note, Drew’s alto-soprano a…
When walking around campus, it is almost a guarantee that the people you walk past are listening to music. Drew University holds a diverse cast of people, and each one of those…
The whole country stopped and watched the biggest football event of the year, Super Bowl LXII, which was held in Arizona on Sunday Feb. 12. Drew University held two viewings of the…
The Madison Community Arts Center hosted a number of unexpected and exciting performers during an Open Mic Night they hosted last Wednesday. This open mic night—produced by Caroline Romanelli of Embrace DIY…
La Casa Latina created an atmosphere of love in the air at their “Valentine’s Sin Ti” event on Feb. 13, giving students the opportunity to come and go as they pleased. The…
I love love. The idea of having a day dedicated to the display of love seems like a beautiful and wonderful idea. However, Valentine’s Day is actually the worst day of the…
The 25th annual Lunar New Year Celebration in New York City’s Chinatown is a highly anticipated event that gathers thousands of people each year. The celebration is a two-week-long event that began…
President Joe Biden delivered the annual State of the Union address to a tumultuous audience on Tuesday, Feb. 7. Despite triggering open hostility from members of Congress at moments, Biden’s unwavering optimism…
As Valentine’s Day approaches, many students and faculty members find themselves getting the opportunity to emphasize their relationships. Whether that be surprising their loved ones with flowers or chocolates or just spending…
We all know about the Commons no longer providing to-go boxes, but has anyone else noticed that it’s impossible to find spoons? On Tuesday morning I was trying to eat my oatmeal…
Club Leader Conferences, which are run by Student Activities, have become a common occurrence over the past year. Although these conferences serve as a great way to standardize leadership and official practices,…
How first-year student-athletes at Drew face the stresses and responsibilities of being a college athlete. The beauty of sports, particularly at the high school level, lies in the wide variety of reasons…
Should Drew University have language requirements? Intuitively, I would say “yes.” However, the topic can be a contentious one. Many students argue that foreign language classes are a waste of their time…
To kick off the Valentine’s season, Drew Night Life hosted “Bring Your Valentine to Bingo” in Crawford Hall on Friday, Feb. 3. The event officially started at 8 p.m., but students were…
Drew’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee got into the Valentine’s Day spirit this past week by selling roses for Drew students to give to their friends as a means of fundraising for the Student-Athlete…
Inventive retellings of classic myths––particularly Greek myths––are not uncommon. For example, take the movie “O Brother Where Art Thou,” the popular webcomic “Lore Olympus,” the acclaimed video game “Hades” or any book…
In the context of the ongoing reports of mass shootings nationwide and the four students killed at the University of Idaho in November, students should know how to protect themselves in dangerous…
The Rangers faced St. Joseph’s College Long Island in the Baldwin Gym on Feb. 3 in what started out as a close matchup, only to end in a crushing defeat for Drew…
When one thinks of New York City in the wintertime, pictures of a white Christmas and snow covering Central Park come into one’s mind. There is no question that snow is associated…
Insanity’s Horse—Drew University’s art and literature magazine—announced the winners for their annual prose contest on Tuesday, Jan. 30. From Nov. 7 to Dec. 20, Drew students had the opportunity to submit fiction…
Dee Cohen is a first-year majoring in English and potentially minoring in French.…
As the spring semester comes into full swing, The Drew Acorn wanted to take a moment to highlight our Editor-In-Chief, Nicole Sydor (‘25). Sydor is a sophomore majoring in English and French…
Last semester, Drew’s student body elected the new Student Government President Ashley Kibel (‘25) and Vice President Jocelyn Freeman (‘25). Prepared with solid goals and a united vision, the duo have taken…
It is difficult to understate the cinematic importance of a movie such as “Metropolis.” Originally released in the Weimar Republic (a.k.a. post-World War I Germany) in 1927, “Metropolis” paved the way for…
It is no secret that Drew is big on inclusion, especially in regards to the queer community. With LGBTQ+ resource pages on the Drew website, multiple clubs dedicated to safe queer spaces…
Discovered last March, special comet C/2022 E3 (nicknamed the green comet) will be visible for the first time in 50,000 years. That means the last time the green comet was observable from…
On Friday, Jan. 27 at 6 p.m., a sizable and excited crowd of Drew students and faculty packed into Crawford Hall to enjoy the festivities of Drew’s Lunar New Year Celebration. Organized…
In the Spring 2022 semester, an Acorn article demanded change in the rock salting habits on campus. The plea for change was answered this semester with the trial of a new method…
Welcome back Drewids! A new semester means more historical spotlights of Drew’s rich past. This semester things will be functioning a little differently. Drew Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow will become a bi-weekly…
Drew University’s men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams suffered a disappointing loss to the University of Scranton on Saturday, Jan. 28 in their last dual-meet of the season. It was a…
On Tuesday, Jan. 31, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Student Activities held Your Choice Movie Night in Crawford Hall. The event was part of Drew’s Spirit Week, and attendees were encouraged…
With BookTok still booming on TikTok, creators spent the end of 2022 raving about their favorite reads of the year. Not only did my book list grow exponentially because of this, but…
On Jan. 28, at 10 a.m., students who are a part of the ARTH 219: Medievalism and Pre-Raphaelitism in Art and Literature class had the opportunity to visit the Delaware Art Museum.…
On Jan. 27, Drew University hosted its 10th annual Model UN Conference. The event was designed for middle school students selected by the Northern NJ Gifted and Talented Student Consortium. The conference…
Drew University’s campus is home to an array of beautiful spots hidden within each and every building’s walls. Whether it be tucked away in a corner of the library or on a…
This semester, the University Writing Center is getting a bit of an upgrade, thanks to the center’s director Erika Maikish and Library director Elizabeth Leonard. Since the Writing Center has been long…
The library at Drew is one of the most widely used student resources on campus. Built in the 1930s, the library has been serving students for decades and contains enough books to…
In an email from Reslife sent to students on Jan. 10, there was a small section dedicated to some devastating news: from now on, The Commons is “an eat-in dining location only.”…
Drew University’s men’s volleyball team kicked off their second season with a tough game against Misericordia University in the Baldwin Gym on Jan. 17. The game did not start out in the…
How a terrifying injury on national television holds a lasting legacy on sports and safety, and how its impact extends to the Drew community. During prime time on Jan. 2, the matchup…
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.…
As I sat down in the theater to watch “Aftersun,” I wasn’t sure what to expect. Directed by Charlotte Wells, the movie conveys the concept of blurred memory and the ambiguous feelings…
On Wednesday, Jan. 25, the men’s basketball team posted a decisive win against conference rival Elizabethtown, following a disappointing loss to Catholic University last weekend. The Rangers’ win against E-Town raises their…
This past Friday, Drew Night Life — a student-run and university-assisted organization which provides night and weekend events for the Drew community — kicked off the Spring 2023 semester with a diverse…
Recently, I returned from a trip to Berlin, Germany with a very important realization—Drew University is not nearly weird enough. Berlin is not the only unique place in the world, and it…
Energy was high in the F.M. Kirby Pool this past weekend as Drew Swim hosted its annual Ranger Invitational. Having occurred across four different sessions on Dec. 2nd and Dec. 3rd, the…
Now that the holiday season is finally upon us, the time has now come to deck the halls with boughs of holly and make our festive wishes come true. For many, the…
Annabelle Smith is a first year currently exploring her major.…
Finals season is finally upon us, and the endless stream of final papers, presentations, portfolios, lab reports and exams has been assigned. This may sound like a manageable list until one considers…
On Dec. 7, 2022, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., The Drew Acorn and WMNJ hosted the presidential debate for student government. Current student government president Nate Roark (’23) started off the…
On Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, Drew’s Flute Ensemble held their “A December to Remember” concert directed by Professor Diana Charos-Reilly. The ensemble consists of Drew students as well as Drew alumni and…
It’s that time of year again! When it gets pitch black at 4:30 p.m. and the chilling dry air causes skin inflammation and naked vegetation. The sun has decided it will only…
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…
On Dec. 3, a cool Saturday night, Drew University’s Chorale and Choral Union presented their 2022 Christmas concert titled “Comfort & Joy!”, conducted by Professor Sarah A. Michal and accompanied by Robert…
On Friday, Dec. 2, Drew’s music department held their final Music at Noon event of the semester. While the Music @ Noon concerts are departmental events, they are a chance for students…
As this semester comes to a close, The Drew Acorn wanted to take a moment to highlight the work of Lauren Reduzzi (‘23), a senior majoring in English: Writing and Communications and…
On Tuesday, Dec. 6, the Drew Rangers faced off in what would prove to be an invigorating game against the Brooklyn College Bulldogs. The Rangers came into the game with sturdy momentum…
Monday, Dec. 12 marks the start of finals week. For many Drew students, this means high stress levels, 3 a.m. study sessions and the overwhelming ordeal of relearning a semester’s worth of…
On Dec. 5, 2022, a holiday party was hosted in the Ehinger Center. This returning Drew tradition got people into the holiday spirit and was co-hosted by CHOICE, Drew German Club, Black…
For their post-Thanksgiving break meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 30, Drew’s Student Government offered Morristown Diner food to anyone who stopped by. The meeting was an opportunity for the council to wrap up…
On Oct. 5, 2017, investigative journalists Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey changed the course of American history with their bombshell New York Times article “Harvey Weinstein Paid off Sexual Harassment Accusers for…
Last weekend Drew Night Life hosted the annual Winter Ball, colloquially known as the “Ho Ball,” short for Holiday Ball, to the present-day students of Drew. Nearly 700 students attended the event…
On Nov. 11, 2022, the Landmark Conference announced their Fall All-Sportsmanship Team. The team consists of one student athlete, nominated by their teammates and coaching staff, for each fall sport from each…
One Saturday night, Africa at Drew Shined through Runway In the building Called EC. The eyes of Usual lunch crowd Sparkled When Jubilant group Of all nations Strutting down the autumn evening…
Let’s talk about the bathroom problems at Drew. Instead of the usual cleanliness and hygiene issues, this time we’ll discuss a more pressing matter —mold in the bathroom. Mold is becoming a…
Imagine you are walking to your 9 a.m. class, and all you hear, see and smell are leaf blowers. The landscapers are hard at work removing the leaves-but have you ever stopped…
You might not know this, but “The Drew Acorn” is old. Really old, actually. In fact, “The Drew Acorn” was founded in 1928, which means that it turns 94 this year! In…
On Friday, Nov. 18, Drew Night Life, in partnership with Drew’s Racial Justice Committee and DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) Programming Director, hosted a pow-wow in honor of Native American Heritage Month.…
Last Friday on Nov. 18, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Drew’s Feminist Intersection student organization hosted their Feminist Trivia Event in the Ehinger Center’s 1867 Lounge. Feminist Intersection Vice President Hailey…
The World Cup kicked off its first game on Sunday, Nov. 20 in Qatar. This country is located in the Middle East with a population of over 2.9 million citizens. As I…
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:…
From Thursday, Nov. 17 to Saturday, Nov. 18, The Department of Theatre and Dance and Drew University Dramatic Society presented Choice, the Fall Dance Show. Performances happened in the Thomas H. Kean…
In 2012, Drew University was featured on a short list of “The Top Ten Worst Campus Dining Halls” published by Medical Daily. Unfortunately, the ten-year-old list still comes up in conversation among…
On the evening of Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, Drew University’s African Student Association (DASA) brought back their annual fashion show for the first time since 2020. DASA spent the months leading up…
Instagram is a space cluttered with posts from friends, family, celebrities, businesses, fake accounts and more. People share pictures and videos from their camera rolls in order to show off or express…
Annabelle Smith is an undecided first-year student.…
On Thursday, Nov. 17, Drew’s Intervarsity Christian Fellowship hosted an event in conjunction with Operation Christmas Child, a yearly donation drive run by humanitarian organization Samaritan’s Purse. According to the organization’s official…
When you think of the future, what world do you see? Do you see a world surrounded with green technology that works to meet the needs of an ever growing population while…
On Thursday, Nov. 17, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Gamma Sigma Epsilon—Drew University’s chemistry honor society—hosted a STEM Research Expo in HS4 in the Hall of Sciences. Intended primarily for freshmen…
It is generally safe to assume that college students everywhere are counting down the days until the next school break, the moment when they can get away from campus and stop worrying…
Drew Environmental Action League (DEAL) held their annual Sustainable Food Fest—or DEALfest, as many call it—on Nov. 16 in Crawford Hall. The exciting event consisted of food, people and an intense game…
Dee Cohen is a freshman majoring in photography.…
Annabelle Smith is a freshman minoring in studio art.…
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and with it comes long overdue family visits, uncomfortable political debates and, most importantly, bountiful piles of food. Indeed, it’s the latter aspect of the holiday…
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…
Drewids love complaining about their circumstances at Drew. These range from complaints about the cleanliness of the bathrooms to the limited dining choices. Some students jokingly complain about the smallest things, such…
“The beginning of any enterprise is in the nature of an adventure.” These were the first words to grace the pages of “The Acorn” in a letter to the editor published in…
This Tuesday, Nov. 15, Drew’s International Students Association (ISA), in conjunction with several other student groups, held Rhythm of Nations in Crawford Hall. This event brought a multicultural experience to Drew as…
It was Friday night, Nov. 11, and a crowd of Drew students, parents, alumni, staff and community members packed into the Doyo’s Concert Hall to eagerly witness Jamnation 2022. Hosted by Drew’s…
This past Friday and Saturday, Oct. 11 and Oct. 12, Drew University hosted the Rose City Classic for Women’s Basketball. Drew welcomed Western New England University, Penn State, Lehigh Valley and Widener…
On Saturday, Nov. 12, Drew’s Men’s and Women’s Swim and Dive teams took on the Susquehanna River Hawks for their first home swim meet of the season. The Rangers took home two…
A few days after Halloween, the leaves were still crisply falling, and the remnants of caramel apples and pumpkin lingered in the air. I had just walked through campus enjoying the orange…
The Oxford comma, sometimes called the serial comma, is one of the most important pieces of punctuation in the English language. For those who don’t know, the Oxford comma is a comma…
On Friday, Nov. 11, Drew students were treated to an exclusive music masterclass experience with acclaimed professor of music Dr. Don Simonson. The event was sponsored by the Drew Music Department. Vocal…
For most, college is the prime time for experimentation and exploration of one’s style. Who wouldn’t want to change their hair color every once in a while? The only problem is that…
On Saturday, Nov. 12, from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., the Drew University Music Society held their Drew U Got Talent event in the Concert Hall in the Dorothy Young Center for…
On Wednesday, Nov. 9 at 8 p.m., Drew’s Student Government conducted their bi-weekly meeting. To encourage public engagement from the student body, Student Government served Domino’s pizza at 7 p.m., an hour…
This past weekend, “Enola Holmes 2” came out on Netflix. As someone who was thrilled with the first movie and highly excited for the sequal, I thought this movie was terrific. Set…
Drew University is a college with a lot of restrooms. With so many restrooms to choose from, you may ask yourself, “Out of all of them, which rest-room is the best-room? Where…
On Nov. 8 at 8:15 p.m., the board of The Bookworms, Drew University’s new book club, hosted their first meeting in the Drew University Library. The board consists of President Lauren Cagliostro…
Every time I have the misfortune of being out on a New Jersey road, I pray that my life will be spared by the bloodthirsty Jersey drivers. I already despised driving, and…
November has been National Native American Heritage Month in the United States since 1990, and this year is no different. To celebrate the occasion, this week’s article will be dedicated to the…
On Wednesday, Nov. 9, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Drew’s Counseling Center, the ABC Health theme house and the Active Minds club collaborated on a De-Stress Day event held in the…
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…
On Friday, Nov. 4, Student Activities hosted a Night Market located between the EC and Hoyt. From 8 p.m. to midnight, Drew students participated in a variety of fun activities centered…
Student government is looking to create a unified break time for all students called the “common hour.” This would be a period of time every day that no classes are scheduled. Implementing…
On Tuesday, Nov.1 and Wednesday, Nov. 2, Dress for Success hosted a pop-up boutique in the Ehinger Center. This event had various affordable options for everyone. The sale was held in collaboration…
Elizabeth Leonard, the new director of the Drew University Library, found her love of libraries when she received her first library card at five years old. Now, she hopes to translate her…
On Saturday, Nov. 5, Drew’s Women’s Soccer Team traveled to Scranton, P.A. to battle out a gritty Landmark Conference Championship Final against the University of Scranton Royals. The first half was marked…
The Sustainability Committee met on Thursday, Nov. 3 at 5 p.m. Its first order of business was the upcoming Civic Engagement Environmental Sustainability Workshop that will be held in the 1867 Lounge…
On Saturday, Oct. 29, the Drew field hockey team traveled to Susquehanna for the last game of the season. The team achieved multiple historical landmarks this season, including two Landmark conference wins…
On Saturday, Oct. 29, after a ceremonial recognition of the team’s senior players, the Drew Rangers kicked off against the Susquehanna Riverhawks in a riveting Landmark Conference Game. The first minutes of…
In its first two years, the Drew’s Women’s Volleyball team has already seen two players reach career landmarks. During their match against Moravian on Oct. 26, Lauren Gaza (‘25) hit 1,000 career…
On Saturday, Oct. 29, Drew University’s Student Athlete Advisory Committee, otherwise known as SAAC, hosted a trick or treat event for the families of Madison, encouraging them to come out and celebrate…
Taking notes in class can be a struggle. Too often, the professor clicks through the slideshow at lightning speed, and with each click, a new impenetrable wall of text is revealed. As…
Drew’s Moodle page is unequivocally awful. I believe in this statement so strongly that I hesitate to even call it an opinion; it is more of an absolute fact. The fundamentals of…
Considered to be one of HBO’s most popular franchises, as well as holding the number 13 spot on IMDb’s Top 250 rated TV Shows, “Game of Thrones” is a recognizable political fantasy…
Whether we are using a computer to do work, watching a show on a television or our phones, we are almost constantly staring at a screen. Scrolling mindlessly for hours on TikTok…
This week, I’d like to ask you, dear readers, a question: what’s worse than raisins? The answer is, of course, when raisins are combined with other foods to distract from their scatological…
At 7 p.m., a line had already begun to form outside of Crawford Hall in anticipation of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” and Drew Students were dressed to impress. It was Halloween…
This past Friday, Oct. 28, the German Club hosted an Oktoberfest for Drew’s students. Held in Brother’s College, those interested in learning more about Germany and its culture could sit and discuss…
What a way to celebrate Halloween! Ariel and Casa Latina hosted a Dia de los Muertos no one would want to miss. Ariel is a student-led organization established in 1983. They foster…
On Friday, Oct. 28, the Empowerment in STEM club hosted an egg drop competition. Participants competed in teams of 3-4 people, and each team was tasked with designing a contraption to prevent…
With Midterm Elections coming up on the 8th of November, today’s article will be dedicated to what being politically engaged has looked like throughout Drew’s history as a reminder to go vote! …
For the Student Government’s Oct. 26 meeting, the senate discussed plans for the coming weeks before students leave for winter break. The senate took the time to look at options going forward…
Recently, media outlets across the U.S. have discussed President Biden’s recent college loan relief plan. Now that a federal appeals court has indefinitely paused the program, the general public now has a…
On Monday Oct. 31, Drew’s Spanish department held a combination class registration open house and Día de los Muertos celebration in Brothers College Room 103. Día de los Muertos is often conflated…
The night of Oct. 21 saw Drew University’s Sex Toy Bingo, co-hosted by Planned Parenthood and held at the center of the roundabout by McClendon and Tolley-Brown. Contestants filled the lawn, seated…
Just before Halloween, on Oct. 26 at 5:30 p.m., The Special Collections and University Archives hosted a walking ghost tour on campus. Drew was ranked the ninth most haunted campus in The…
Rates of civic engagement among students continue to rapidly rise nationwide. According to the Institute of Politics at Harvard, an expanding 36% of young Americans consider themselves politically active. Drew University is…
The Department of Theatre & Dance and Drew University Dramatic Society presented The Debut Set Oct. 20-22, 2022. Three shows were presented: “Night Vision” by Dominique Morisseau directed by Medina Purefoy-Craig (‘24),…
Netflix has once again brought the story of Jeffrey Dahmer to life. This time it is in the form of a series recounting Dahmer’s murders and his eventual prosecution. The show is…
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…
National Coming Out Day has been celebrated in the United States since 1988. It is regarded as a form of political activism, in that the queer community should be able to live…
When students first come to Drew, they often learn that there are countless secret and special places around campus. One place that many students have been seeking for years is the secret…
This year marks Drew’s first time hosting the annual NJ College Student Government Conference. Last Saturday, Oct. 22 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Drew’s student government gathered in Mead Hall to…
The costumes, candy and jack-o-lanterns are all signs that Halloween is upon us. The spooky decorations, haunted houses and scary gear are meant to give us some harmless adrenaline. Many people plan…
Drew University has a small problem dealing with art. There is simply not enough of it. I cannot help but feel that our common spaces are a bit bare. While I appreciate…
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…
On Saturday, Oct. 22, Drew University hosted a Landmark Conference field hockey match against Juniata College at Ranger Stadium. This game was predicted to be a loss for Drew, as Juniata entered…
Last Friday, Oct. 21, from 8 p.m. to midnight, Student Activities hosted a Murder Mystery Night in Crawford Hall in the Ehinger Center. Students arrived in groups of two to six people,…
College sports are widely recognized as requiring incredible mental and physical demand from their athletes. During competition season, athletes sacrifice a lot of time to commit to the rigorous training and game…
“Don’t Worry Darling,” directed by Olivia Wilde, is one of the most controversial films of late and has had its moments, both good and bad. The film follows the characters, Alice and…
Drew University is now charging students for printing… again. Professors often ask students to submit physical copies of their assignments instead of submitting them online. So students will have to pay so they…
Drew University’s swimming and diving teams traveled to Washington, D.C. for their season opener this past Saturday, Oct. 15. Excitement and nerves ran high throughout the day as the Rangers got ready…
Saturday, Oct. 15, Drew Field Hockey hosted a game against the Elizabethtown Blue Jays as a part of the Landmark conference. In the end, Drew lost to Elizabethtown 5-1, with no Ranger…
Do you have essays due soon? Need to cram for an exam? Do you want to just be able to read and get away from all the hustle and bustle? Undoubtedly a…
TRIGGER WARNING: We understand that this is a sensitive topic for countless students and people across the globe. Please do not continue reading if this is a topic you find sensitive, but…
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…
WMNJ: The Forest is back from the dead, and fully operational! The radio station, while once an important and respected part of Drew University’s community, fell into disuse the past two years…
For most, it is not common knowledge that the tradition of Prom began as a college phenomenon. “Prom” is the shortened version of “promenade” and was an important event for young adults…
During the initial lockdown in 2020, many people turned to TikTok as an escape from the unprecedented pandemic. People also began to read more, and TikTok served as the perfect place to…
Saturday, Oct. 15, Drew University Hillel took students, both Jewish and non-Jewish, to the nearby Alstede Farms for a day of apple picking and hayrides. They joined a large crowd of hundreds…
Drew’s Student Government conducted their bi-weekly Wednesday meeting on Oct. 12 at 8 p.m. in EC. The meeting began with President Nate Roark (C‘24) addressing the senate to highlight one of the…
On Oct. 18, 2022, multi-award winning author Cara Blue Adams joined the Drew English Department to present her new book, “You Never Get It Back,” at the first in-person Writers@Drew event since…
The dorming experience greatly influences Drew’s students and the life they live on campus. The dorms are something that should be a welcoming space for Drew’s pupils but at the moment, they…
As someone who recently went from resident to commuter, I can say there is a distinct difference between the culture of the two. As a resident, the entire campus is your oyster.…
Here is what Drew students had to say when asked about their opinion on whether they want to keep the Ranger Bear as a mascot or change it to a squirrel. “I…
A student-led rally against climate change was held on Friday, Sept. 23 in front of Mead Hall. Elizabeth Blank (‘25), Elisabeth Sauerman (‘24), Jocelyn Freeman (‘25), Sophia Geiger (‘26) and Hailei Clark…
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…
This past Sunday, Oct. 19 at 5 p.m., the Drew University Music Society (DUMS) held its first event of the year: an open mic event in the Concert Hall. The performers were…
The Drew University Equestrian Team recently welcomed a new coach into its ranks. Megan Finkle was appointed as Drew’s new equestrian coach for the 2022-2023 season. Finkle provided lessons at Drew back…
On Friday, Oct. 7, 2022, a few members of the Drew Environmental Action League (DEAL) gathered for an invasive species removal. The focus was placed on a rapidly spreading plant called stiltgrass.…
“It isn’t already?” This was how many Drew students reacted when asked whether our mascot should be changed to a squirrel. It makes sense—squirrels appear on much of our school’s merchandise, our…
“A Little Life” by Hanya Yanagihara is the most beautiful book I’ve ever read, and I can thank BookTok for the recommendation. Yanagihara’s use of language and description allows the reader to…
This fall semester has brought new and improved changes to both the EC and Commons. These changes are all part of the dining staff’s goal to show students that, as general manager…
As alumni athletes gathered back on Drew’s campus this past weekend, spectators could not help but notice the sense of nostalgia that filled the air. Saturday’s games were a cathartic experience for…
I understand that what I am about to say may be controversial to most.I also understand that there might only be a small portion of our generation that will identify with my…
This year’s family weekend offered fun and interesting activities for Drew students and their visiting families. True to the fall season and enthusiasm for Halloween celebration, Drew organized an early “Drew Ghost…
As fans and families trickled into the stands on a brisk Saturday afternoon, the Drew Rangers got underway with what would become a nail-biting conference league match against the visiting Moravian Greyhounds.…
This past weekend was Drew University’s Family Weekend. From Oct. 7 through Oct. 9, students’ families had the opportunity to participate in various activities all over campus. On Friday evening, the movie…
The Korn Gallery, located in the Dorothy Young Center for the Arts, recently launched the Low Residency program, which allows several months of studio access and pedagogical exchange to artists with rigorous…
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…
On Wednesday Oct. 12, 2022, New Jersey had its 40th Annual Law School Admissions Fair, hosted by Montclair State University’s Pre-Law program and co-hosted by Drew University and various other New Jersey…
On March 8, Drew announced that they would lift the mask mandate. From then on, masks have no longer been required on campus, including classrooms, unless professors requested students wear them. Although…
On Saturday, April 23, the Drew Environmental Action League, also known as DEAL, held their annual Earth Week celebration and gardening event at Drew, after a two-year hiatus. Students were able to…
Campus Life
Drew University is known for its bustling student life and diversity, with dozens of events and club meetings occurring every week. However, one organization’s presence has…
The Art History Club kicked off Valentine’s day weekend with a vibrant evening of crafts and community on Friday, Feb. 13. Students gathered to learn about…
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Opinion
Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio, the Latin trap and reggaeton singer who we all know and love as Bad Bunny, exceeded expectations with his 2026 Super Bowl halftime performance on Feb. 8. Bad Bunny’s show was built upon a beautiful representation…
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