Justin Roczniak North Carolina recently secured its place as the most reprehensible state in the union by passing, in this enlightened year of 2012, an amendment to its state constitution that bans gay marriages and domestic partnerships indefinitely. Gay marriage was already illegal in the state, of course, but they had to stop those [...]
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Eric Holder and the day the Constitution died
Robert Zaller A round of patriotic holidays punctuate our calendar: Memorial Day, Flag Day, Independence Day, Columbus Day and Veterans Day. Lately, Sept. 17 has been celebrated as Constitution Day. Make that Constitution Memorial Day, though, because at just short of 225 years, the Constitution was officially pronounced dead March 5, 2012. The occasion [...]
Even without a big name, expect a great Spring Jam
All our friends from other schools may be finished with finals, but at least we have Spring Jam this weekend. Super Mash Bros. will headline the event, and local bands including Cheers Elephant and The Wonder Years will also perform. And guess what? According to weather.com it’s going to be mostly sunny and 80 degrees [...]
Drexel needs a dedicated grocery store
For as long as we’ve been at Drexel, we’ve been fortunate to have many great restaurants, food trucks, convenience stores and other dining establishments on campus and within short walking distance. However, students who live on or near campus and want to cook their own food have not been so fortunate. The nearest supermarkets are [...]
A Quick Response to the Millennium Crisis
This week, the students who live on floors 7 through 9 of Millennium Hall got a bit of extra “excitement” during their midterms week. A small lighting fixture fire occurred on the ninth floor, causing chaos during one of the most stressful times of the academic term. The fire caused a fire suppression sprinkler to [...]
Let’s eliminate Blackboard Vista
Iden Kurtaliaj Like many American universities, Drexel uses a Blackboard system for online learning management. However, it is questioned how effectively the tools provided by Blackboard are used by Drexel students. Drexel faculty and students often express frustration about their daily use of Bb Vista. The most common problems they are faced with every [...]
DU’s acceptance rate is too high
Roshni Patel Coming to Drexel, I have experienced a number of things: amazing opportunities, friendly people and helpful instructors. But with all these good things comes a disadvantage — overcrowding. One of the prime reasons for this problem is Drexel University’s high acceptance rate. Lowering the acceptance rate will not only stabilize this problem [...]
Gunter Grass’ next controversy
Robert Zaller When was the last time a poem raised such a ruckus? Well, not really a poem, but a 67-line piece of doggerel titled “What Must Be Said.” Its author is Gunter Grass, the 1999 Nobel laureate in literature, last heard from in 2006 when he confessed to having joined the Waffen SS [...]
Put your money where your mouth is
Bloomberg.com, which describes itself as “a premier site for business and financial market news,” published a story April 24 with the ominous title “Colleges Confuse Students with Letters Offering Aid That’s Debt.” And as soon as you read the first paragraph, you realize it’s partially about Drexel. Zach Romano, a high school senior, is mentioned [...]
Letter to the Editor – Construction
Dear Editor, Everyone among the student body has noticed the recent rash of construction and incoming students. Not to mention everyone has been complaining about it. Would you guess that the two are related more closely than one might think? The construction projects going on right now are capital intensive, like any other project, [...]
WeServe serves you
This week, you might have noticed an additional fixture on the area outside of the DAC on its 33rd and Market side. An encampment stood out among the various group fitness classes and loitering sun-loving students. The fort, which was held together by duct tape and tarp and cardboard boxes, wasn’t there just for fun: [...]
Letter to the Editor – Dining Dollars
Dear Editor, Dragon Dollars, Dining Dollars and meal swipes are all terms that average students at Drexel are familiar with. Rationing meals and dining dollars is the hassle of a freshman student attempting to eat three square meals a day. Between spending Dining Dollars at Northside Dining Terrace on groceries and using them on [...]
The dogs of war are unleashed
Robert Zaller President Barack Obama has said that it is time to reduce speculation about war with Iran. But who’s been doing the talking? American warships have been controversially sailing around the Strait of Hormuz for months, leading our president to declare publicly that “all options are on the table” to prevent Iran from [...]
The sad state of local journalism
With print journalism on the decline all across the nation, it’s no surprise that our two largest local daily newspapers by circulation, The Philadelphia Inquirer and the Daily News, are attempting to downsize. They have been sold four times in the past six years, most recently on April 2 for a paltry $55 million. They [...]
Occupy Wall Street dying down
Justin Roczniak I was really excited for Occupy Wall Street, I really was. Arab Spring seemed so easy. All those people did was stand around in a public square for a few days, and their oppressive and entrenched rulers pulled a Snagglepuss and exited stage left. Surely a few weeks of Occupy would lead [...]
Letter to the Editor – High Tuition
Dear Editor, We, the student body of Drexel University, have suffered too long under the weight of massive tuition on our shoulders. Something needs to be done. The amount of debt we incur at Drexel over our four plus years here is estimated to be three times that of students at other schools. Is [...]
Tragedy rocks campus, outreach available
Drexel was rocked by the suicide of assistant research professor Nagesh Idupulapati immediately before spring break. This was the second suicide by a member of the Drexel community in the past two years; the first was that of sophomore Ethan Greer in January 2011. Both incidents shocked the campus community and made us question if [...]
Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor, Over the past year that I have been at Drexel, it has become evident to me and other freshmen that Drexel does not provide good quality food options for its students and faculty. Looking into the food options, I realized that there are not a lot of options to choose from. As [...]
Letter to the Editor
Dear Drexel, “Look to your left and look to your right,” I was told during my freshman orientation at Drexel’s engineering school. “Only one of you will graduate,” Dominic Di Bucci, an alumnus here at Drexel University, said. Drexel has always had a low graduation rate, but is it fair to students? In more [...]
Alternative Alternative Spring Break
Over the years, spring break has become synonymous with going to the beach, partying and drinking. Yet some Drexel students have chosen to forgo the stereotypical college spring break experience this year, instead deciding to volunteer their time for an Alternative Spring Break trip. Although the deadline to sign up for ASB has passed, there [...]
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Senior featured on reality show
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Dragons flex muscles in Aberdeen Dad Vail Regatta
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Drexel softball waves goodbye to it’s all-time home run leader
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Motion City Soundtrack joins forces with MAD Dragon Records for series
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