Year: 2012
Oct. 26, 2012
2012: What’s a progressive to do?
What a difference a century makes. A hundred years ago, in the presidential election of 1912, self-styled progressive candidates won three-quarters of the popular vote.…
Oct. 26, 2012
The age of Slacktivism
In a New Yorker article, author Malcolm Gladwell argues that “social media can’t provide what social change has always required.” Is Gladwell right? Can a…
Oct. 26, 2012
Letter to the Editor – Electoral College
In the year 2000, we recall that George W. Bush won the presidential election in the Electoral College, although Al Gore had a majority of…
Oct. 26, 2012
Academy of Natural Sciences shells out family fun in malacology exhibit
You might not think too much of them, but it turns out seashells have a long and fascinating history, and that’s exactly` why they were…
Oct. 26, 2012
What’s going on at Hess?
Drexel has been making noises about bringing down the Frederic O. Hess Engineering Research Laboratory. You know, the building across from the 7-Eleven that no…
Oct. 26, 2012
Jewish groups walk to raise funds for kids and adults with special needs
Members of Drexel Hillel and Chabad at Drexel, two active Jewish life student groups, attended the “Philly Friendship Circle Walk 2012” to help raise funds…
Oct. 26, 2012
Published research paper answers sickle cell questions
“The Physical Foundation of Vasocclusion in Sickle Cell Disease,” a paper written by a team of Drexel researchers, explains how sickle cells cause sickness and…
Oct. 26, 2012
Men’s soccer jumps to top of CAA with two wins
In Doug Hess’ third year as Drexel’s men’s soccer head coach, the team has emerged as one of the Colonial Athletic Association’s most feared programs.…
Oct. 26, 2012
W. basketball picked fourth
The Drexel women’s basketball team was picked to finish fourth in the Colonial Athletic Association at the league’s annual Media Day. The announcement came Oct.…
Oct. 26, 2012
Kendrick Lamar hits home with ‘good kid, m.A.A.d city’
The word “classic” in hip-hop is one that cannot be used lightly. “Classic” albums withstand the test of time and are still highly regarded 10,…