Opinion


As the weather starts to get warmer and we gradually see more students enjoying the sun on Race Lawn or Lancaster Walk, I implore all…


Running a student organization at Drexel is no small feat. The precarious balance between classes, co-op and other extracurriculars leaves little to no time to…
Feb. 28, 2025
Microsoft makes quantum computing breakthrough
After almost 20 years of research, Microsoft unveiled the Majorana 1, their new quantum computing chip. In order to create this revolutionary new processor, Microsoft…

Feb. 28, 2025
Interview and Co-op Position Advice from a Drexel Senior
Having completed my co-op program, I have gained a wealth of valuable insights I wish I had known during my first co-op position. From leading…

Feb. 28, 2025
Lady Liberty’s Torch Goes Out
The Statue of Liberty stands tall in New York Harbor, her golden torch a beacon of hope and promise. At her feet, the famous lines…

Feb. 28, 2025
Trans contributions to Stonewall erased
Last week, the National Park Service removed transgender activists’ contributions from Stonewall National Monument’s website. To placate the radically intolerant new regime, federal agencies have…

Feb. 28, 2025
Obligatory icebreaker activities are awkward and unnecessary
When it became commonplace to have classroom icebreaker activities, I am unsure, but what I am certain of is how they have always made me…

Feb. 28, 2025
The Love Triangle: Looksmaxxing misses the point
In an era where appearances are more scrutinized than ever, “looksmaxxing” has surged in popularity (thank you, Patrick Bateman). This trend transforms workout routines, diets,…

Feb. 14, 2025
You should know how the world works
People who know me will say that I have a lot of “random facts” or “lore” about seemingly arbitrary things. While this is true, I…

Feb. 14, 2025
Dear immigrants to America.
Dear immigrants to America, I am sorry for the unkindness you will encounter in the coming years. I am sorry you will not feel welcome…

Feb. 14, 2025
The TikTok exodus
As of Jan. 19 of this year, the widely popular short-form video service, TikTok, has been banned in the United States. The app had over…

Feb. 14, 2025
Can olives and IKEA determine true love?
What is your major? What is your sign? These are just two of the many questions people ask potential Valentines to test compatibility. But beyond…

Feb. 14, 2025
Think you have no valentine this year? Think again.
You probably do not need any more reminders that it is that time of year again. Your eyes are flooded with red and pink nearly…

Jan. 31, 2025
Are Winter Term and Seasonal Depression Connected?
Fall term on campus is often filled with the excitement of returning from co-op or summer break. Even students who have been in classes all…

Jan. 31, 2025
Is it time to step away from social media?
Growing up in this age of technology, I have been confronted many times by well-meaning adults, motivated by some intrinsic desire to instill common sense…

Jan. 31, 2025
Love Triangle: First date flicks can really stick
With butterflies in your stomach, you and a potentially special someone plan your first date, imagining all the possibilities it could hold. You picture a…

Jan. 31, 2025
Will students’ academic integrity hold its ground against AI?
Stellar grades can be easily attained through the use of simple AI software, meaning that a 4.0 GPA has become an obsolete representation of hard-earned…
