Opinion
Films for a Pandemic: Scene 1
I’ve always been a huge film fan (some say fanatical), but the pandemic has allowed me to re-visit many films which I hadn’t seen in…
Out of Sight, Out of Mind? Drexel’s Updated Response to COVID-19
On Aug. 19, President John Fry sent out a letter to all students declaring the university’s decision to have its operations remain remote for the…
Aug. 21, 2020
Little Boy and Fat Man at Seventy-Five
This August marks the seventy-fifth anniversary of what is politely called the Atomic Age, when nuclear bombs were dropped on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima…
Aug. 21, 2020
A day in the life of an alumni during the pandemic
At the beginning of 2020, who would’ve thought that we would be living through a pandemic that would severely disrupt the lives of everyone (with…
Aug. 21, 2020
Drexel students grapple with pre-pandemic leases following extended campus closure
Living in an urban environment comes with its own benefits and drawbacks. On one hand, you are in a competitive rental apartment scene. Students who…
Aug. 7, 2020
Voter Suppression in the United States
As we approach the upcoming presidential election, I hope each and every one of you takes the time to become a registered voter in your…
Aug. 7, 2020
Good Trouble: The final gift of John Lewis
There is never a good day to die, but everyone’s time comes anyway. It came for John Lewis on July 17, 2020, and it marked…
Aug. 7, 2020
How COVID-19 has affected small businesses in Philadelphia
As the COVID-19 outbreak rages across the United States, the populace does whatever it can to make the most of these trying times. With an…
Aug. 7, 2020
These are the Questions We Need to Ask about Drexel Police
On May 31, Drexel and University of Pennsylvania police officers arrived at a protest on 52nd Street and joined the Philadelphia Police Department officers already…
Jul. 24, 2020
Drexel’s fall reopening plan lacks details as Fry releases new statement
With September quickly approaching, Drexel University anticipates a limited reopening of campus for the upcoming fall term. However, many students and faculty are understandably wary of…
Jul. 24, 2020
Sexual assault shortcomings at Drexel
At an institution that so often promotes the inclusion and safety of all students, the realities that students face contradict those alleged values. Sexual assault…
Jul. 24, 2020
Outdoor summer activities located in the Philadelphia suburbs
Summer as a Drexel student is already atypical, with most of us either on campus taking classes or on co-op. This means that it hardly…
Jul. 24, 2020
On Living in a Pariah Nation
America was a curious country in the 19th century, attracting such figures as Alexis de Tocqueville, Charles Dickens and Rudyard Kipling. By the end of…
Jul. 10, 2020
Donald Doubles Down on his Base
So, what’s a fellow to do these days? Donald Trump was riding high a few months ago. He had what he liked to call a…
Jul. 10, 2020
Actively Anti-Racist Changes Needed at Drexel
At an institution that so often promotes the inclusion and safety of all students, the realities of these students seem to contradict those alleged values.…
Jul. 10, 2020
Making Dragon Memories
Memories! I have many fond memories from my five years at Drexel in the mid to late 1970s! Back in the day, there was no…
Jul. 10, 2020
Faculty voices weigh in on Drexel’s intended return to campus
Despite rising numbers of COVID-19 cases across the country, many universities, especially those that are tuition-dependent and lacking in a large endowment, are planning on…