Articles by Kejsi Ruka
Feb. 12, 2021
Drexel USGA proposes Student Stimulus Fund with tuition freeze, reduction amid pandemic hardships
As the economic fallout of COVID-19 continues, Drexel’s Undergraduate Student Government Association has proposed the creation of a Student Stimulus Fund as well as a…

Nov. 6, 2020
Drexel’s modern languages department hosts first Global Passport Series event online
On Oct. 30, the Department of Global Studies and Modern Languages sponsored their first online Global Passport Series event led by political science professor Dr.…
May. 22, 2020
A voter guide to Pennsylvania’s rescheduled primary election
Despite the circumstances, the state of Pennsylvania will still be holding a primary election on Tuesday, June 2. The election, originally meant to be on…

May. 1, 2020
Philadelphia Tenants Union, others prepare for nationwide rent strike
Over the past couple of news cycles, reports of right-wing lockdown protests have dominated headlines as these gatherings gain national attention and a fair share…

Apr. 17, 2020
Class-action lawsuit filed against Drexel, students demanding tuition refunds
Over the past few weeks, universities nationwide have transitioned to remote, virtual instruction in response to the COVID-19 global crisis. This decision has stirred controversy…

Mar. 6, 2020
Breaking down Super Tuesday’s ramifications
It took only three days for the dynamic of the Democratic presidential race to fundamentally change course. Nearly 40 percent of votes have been casted…

Feb. 21, 2020
Philly schools still managing the asbestos
Since Sept. 2019, around 10 public schools in Philly have closed as a result of toxic asbestos damage. The asbestos crisis, fueled by decades of…
Feb. 7, 2020
The good, the bad and the Iowa caucuses
All the months of endless televised debates, campaigning and fundraising led up to the Iowa caucuses, which is the first election in the presidential primary…
Jan. 24, 2020
Picking up the pieces of a destroyed neighborhood
Remember when the largest oil refinery on the East Coast exploded? It’s been just over seven months since the June 21 explosion in Philadelphia, but…

Jan. 10, 2020
Mayor Kenney keeps food trucks on campus with veto
For the third time in the past five years, Drexel has tried to restrict food trucks on campus with the help of Philadelphia’s City Council.…
