Articles by Walker Alexander
Jul. 8, 2016
Featured this week: Examining integrity – the consequences of taking online classes in the technological age
The advent of online examinations and submissions through websites like Blackboard Learn has become a double-edged sword for the education system. The format allows educators…

Jul. 8, 2016
Chipotle, Old Nelson open under Summit apartments
The Summit at University City opened its doors as a housing option for students in the fall of the 2015-16 academic year. As final work…

Jun. 24, 2016
Featured this week: Philadelphia mourns Orlando
A gunman killed 49 people and injured 53 others at Pulse, a nightclub in Orlando, June 12. This shooting was the deadliest mass shooting in…

Jun. 24, 2016
Students voice insights on co-op
For many Drexel University students the opportunity to gain professional training through one or more co-ops is an integral part of their education, and the…

Jun. 3, 2016
International researchers come together and present at conference
Drexel University’s research community is not constrained to the borders of the United States. Professors are conducting research geared towards developing effective wildlife conservation policies…

Jun. 3, 2016
Open panel discussion tackles tough questions
In life, there are always topics that seem taboo or off-limits. Bringing up these topics in conversation can often feel awkward or inconsiderate, but Drexel…

May. 27, 2016
Featured this week: Art for All
When Jesse Rosenstein noticed a lack of art in his friends’ apartments, he decided to ask them why they didn’t invest in it. “They kept…

May. 13, 2016
Drexel receives grant for textile technology research
Imagine a world where shirts are made out of transgenic spider silk which is stronger than steel, ultra light and biodegradable, gloves have knitted tendons…

May. 6, 2016
Featured this week: Examining the impact of Zika for Drexel and the world
The first known case of Zika hit Philadelphia Feb. 29. Since then, the number of cases reported in Philadelphia has risen to 16. The increasing…
