Tag: community
Nov. 1, 2019
Pennoni Panel is a cry for clean water in Philadelphia
The Pennoni Honors College held a Pennoni Panel about the importance of clean water in MacAlister Hall Oct. 24 to get students thinking about how…
Sep. 14, 2019
Take a dive into the creative space of the Writers Room
If I had to describe the Writers Room at Drexel University in one word, I would choose the word community. The Writers Room, in my…
May. 24, 2019
Plan for anti-gentrification may force students to rely on Drexel housing
Jannie Blackwell, who has represented West Philadelphia and University City on the city council for nearly 27 years, was unseated by newcomer Jamie Gauthier in…
May. 17, 2019
Businesses are causing food insecurity in Philadelphia
In November of last year, a report was released by Hunger Free America that found that 18.3 percent of Philadelphia’s residents lived in houses deemed…
Apr. 26, 2019
Autism Speaks: they don’t speak for the spectrum
It has been almost surreal, for the past eight years, to see the changing perception of the autism spectrum — especially in the media. From…
Apr. 12, 2019
Rally behind sexual assault awareness month
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than one in three women and nearly one in four men have experienced sexual violence…
Feb. 15, 2019
Writers Room workshop promotes listening
The Drexel Writers Room held a workshop Feb. 5 at the Dornsife Center for Neighborhood Partnerships. Open to the entire community, the event partnered with…
Jan. 25, 2019
Men should stop complaining and be better
By now, you’ve probably at least heard of the recent Gillette advertisement titled “We Believe”. This video, posted on Youtube Jan. 13, is a roughly…
Jan. 11, 2019
Class develops nutritious products for low-income students in Philadelphia
A food science class offered last term gave Drexel University students the hands-on opportunity to develop affordable prepared food products for low-income populations in Philadelphia.…
Dec. 7, 2018
ISSS helps international students unite over coffee
International students were invited to attend a Coffee Talk Nov. 27 to discuss their concerns, having been exposed to a new environment, as part of…