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Triangle Talks with Drexel Thrift
Founded this term, Drexel Thrift is a student-run group that was created to promote sustainability on Drexel University’s campus. The first thrift drive event was…
Drexel RAs protest to Fry’s office, plan union election
On Thursday, March 14, resident assistants at Drexel University held a protest in support of unionization at the Mario statue. The union announced at the…
Mar. 11, 2024
Drexel University resident assistants file petition to unionize
Resident assistants at Drexel University announced their intent to unionize in a petition submitted to Drexel President John Fry on March 11. 80 percent of…
Mar. 1, 2024
Recycle your electronics during Race to Zero Waste
For the months of February and March, Drexel University is participating in the Campus Race to Zero Waste TM, a recycling competition aiming to “inspire,…
Mar. 1, 2024
Highlighting the department fueling undergraduate research
The Undergraduate Research & Enrichment Programs serve as a foundation of academic support and student development within the Pennoni Honors College at Drexel University. With…
Mar. 1, 2024
Drexel student focus groups consider a shift to semesters
On Feb. 5 and 6, select Drexel University students attended focus groups in which they provided their insights on the university’s potential transition from a…
Mar. 1, 2024
SHARP and USGA partner up to provide hygiene kits
Sanitation Health Aid Relief Project is a student organization at Drexel University dedicated to addressing water, sanitation and hygiene issues, locally in Philadelphia and internationally.…
Mar. 1, 2024
Drexel Ascend Chapter hosts Lunar New Year event
On Feb. 15, the Drexel Ascend Chapter in partnership with the Drexel Alumni Department hosted a Lunar New Year celebration at Creese Student Center, for…
Mar. 1, 2024
How lack of Drexel pride impacts students
Six years ago, on r/Drexel, a Reddit forum populated by Drexel University students, user Topher_4811 posed a question: ”Why does Drexel have less school spirit…
Mar. 1, 2024
The unraveling mental health of Drexel STEM students
From endless homework assignments to nearly every week of the Drexel University term being “midterms week,” STEM students are no stranger to the hustle and…
Mar. 1, 2024
Petition filed to repair elevator
On Jan. 27, freshman Nish Patel uploaded a petition to change.org to raise campus awareness about a broken elevator in Drexel University’s Race Street Residences.…
Mar. 1, 2024
TechServ expands global computer donations
Drexel University TechServ, a student organization dedicated to “helping bridge the digital divide in Philadelphia communities,” has recently expanded that mission to Liberia. Last Friday,…
Feb. 16, 2024
New limitations to Mario’s Market
Mario’s Market, Drexel University’s community food pantry, is a resource to combat food insecurity among college students in the Philadelphia area, and has been open…
Feb. 16, 2024
Drexel’s Society of Asian Engineers and Scientists represented at national conference
On Feb. 3, the Drexel University chapter of the Society of Asian Engineers and Scientists attended SASE’s national Northeast Regional Conference alongside chapters from Virginia…
Feb. 16, 2024
President John Fry’s salary moves up the rankings
Drexel University President John Fry is in 10th place for the highest paid private college president in the country, according to a recent study from…
Feb. 2, 2024
How to dine for less during Philly Restaurant Week
From Jan. 21 to Feb. 3, almost 120 restaurants participating in Philadelphia Restaurant Week are offering either a three-course meal priced at $45 per person…
Feb. 2, 2024
Drexel under investigation for discrimination
On Dec. 20, 2023, Drexel University President John Fry notified staff and students of an ongoing investigation by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of…