The Acorn

Drew University’s student-run newspaper. Serving the Drew community since 1928.

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Wintry weather has turned the Forest into a winter wonderland to start the spring semester https://t.co/zGbdSNwCB6

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Merckx confirmed Tuesday evening, one week since Sah went missing, that Sah was last seen exiting an NJ Transit train at Penn Station in NYC. https://t.co/booSPDGxti

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He encouraged those in New Jersey and New York to print and share the @MadisonNJ_gov missing person flyer online and in common locations.

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Merckx confirmed Tuesday evening, one week since Sah went missing, that Sah was last seen exiting an NJ Transit train at Penn Station in NYC. https://t.co/booSPDGxti

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Drew Student Missing, Officials Investigating https://t.co/booSPDGxti

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Seating areas in the Commons and the Ehinger Center will remain closed, and meals will be grab-and-go. In accordance with this, the all-access meal plan has been transitioned to a 19-meal per week plan.

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This morning, Drew University released guidelines on health, hygiene, and move-in practices for the fall semester.

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Returning students may move in Aug. 19-23, with additional dates (TBA) available prior to Sept. 14.

More information on this will be shared next week, however it’s important to complete the “Fall 2020 Residency Confirmation” form found in the Housing portal.

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If you weren't able to attend the forum hosted by Student Government on Drew's plans regarding COVID-19 last night, you can read summaries of questions and answers here: https://t.co/6Ko5dF5qUC

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From now until April 3, the university is postponing all events and gatherings on campus. This includes student and club events. Residence halls will remain open, both Peet’s Coffee and the EC Food Court will be closed.

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Due to developments from COVID-19, all Drew classes are cancelled from Wednesday, March 11 through Friday, March 13. Beginning Monday, March 16 through Friday, April 3, Drew will move to virtual instruction.

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Student Government Constitution Ratification Results:

Yes — 267
No — 60

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Student Government Presidential Election Results:

Jose Paolo Noble/Jess Luis — 138

Write In:
Mehek Agrawal/Danie DiRuggiero — 168

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Madison Mayor Robert Conley and Councilmember Maureen Byrne, both Democrats, have won re-election. Additionally, incumbent Republican Patrick Rowe has lost his seat to Democrat Rachel Ehrlich.

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Several large trees are down around campus after strong wind gusts. Be careful when walking on the paths, and watch for downed power lines.

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Opinion | "How can Drew claim it values diversity while contracting with a large corporation that profits off of privatized prisons?" https://t.co/QrHgL3gzV0