Opinion
Last week, over a billion Muslims around the globe began preparations for Eid al-Fitr, one of the religion’s biggest holidays. A long-awaited holiday celebrating the…
Representative Malcolm Kenyatta has represented his North Philadelphia House district since 2019. He has made a name for himself as a representative willing to fight…
Apr. 19, 2024
Why you should be reading your college newspaper
On a rare morning where I’ve given myself enough time to get ready, eat breakfast, play through the suite of NYT games and still have…
Apr. 19, 2024
How long is long enough for spring break?
Three weeks ago, I, along with many other Drexel students, painfully trudged back to Philadelphia at the end of spring break, a glorious week-long bed…
Mar. 15, 2024
How Muslims celebrate Ramadan at Drexel University
This Monday marked the first day of Ramadan, the holiest month of the year for Muslims. Muslims observe fasting from sunrise to sunset throughout the…
Mar. 15, 2024
Project 2025 should be the number one reason students vote this fall
It has been called “the Fascist Playbook.” Project 2025 is a plan by far-right Republicans to seize total control of the United States government. Created…
Mar. 15, 2024
Drexel should voluntarily recognize the RA union
On Monday, March 11, The Triangle reported that resident assistants at Drexel University announced an official petition to form a union. This is the first…
Mar. 1, 2024
It is time to pay college student employees a fair wage
In 2023, Drexel University was awarded with a top 100 ranking on Forbes America’s Best Employers in Pennsylvania list. Unfortunately, this experience is not shared…
Mar. 1, 2024
Social media is the modern fourth estate — treat it as such
The nobility, the clergy and the common people — the bane of my 8th grade history class and the first three estates of medieval and…
Mar. 1, 2024
What these two Star Wars games can teach Disney
Everyone has heard of “Star Wars,” but many people who are current undergraduate students missed out on the golden age of “Star Wars” games. The…
Mar. 1, 2024
Reflections on antisemitism as a college student
It was not until the still recent Israel-Hamas conflicts started that I noticed how present Jewish hate still is. Recent protests were simultaneously taken as…
Mar. 1, 2024
Uncovered narratives of the war in Palestine
On Sunday, Feb. 11, I saw a person hanging from a metal rod by her shirt. The shirt, caught on the rod, covered her face…
Mar. 1, 2024
Contrary to popular belief, tipping culture hurts workers
To tip or not to tip, that is the question. Well, at least the first question. The second question is how much do we tip?…
Mar. 1, 2024
MIST Philly: Islamic faith and friendly competition
This weekend MIST (Muslim Inter-Scholastic Tournament) Philly regionals tournament was hosted at Drexel’s Main Building for its 15th anniversary. MIST is a nonprofit competition series…
Feb. 16, 2024
Dreams of Delphine from the dragon statue
Last week, Mario’s statue was accompanied by a peculiar stand lined with free hardcover copies of Richard Shapero’s books. My curiosity paved the way as…
Feb. 16, 2024
Signature requirements are unfair for ballot access
In order to get on the ballot in the state of Pennsylvania, you must first collect signatures from voters during a specific window of time…
Feb. 16, 2024
The real reason Dean Phillips is running for president
Dean Phillips is a current member of the US House of Representatives representing Minnesota’s third congressional district. The district, which wraps around the western suburbs…
