Welcome to Drexel!
The Square welcomes you (back) to campus! If you are a freshman, you are entering a new and exciting time in your life that will go by so fast you will have no idea how it happened. You will soon learn that Drexel is not like other schools. When explaining the quarter system, co-op or the fact that you may have willingly chosen to attend school for five years to your peers, you will be met with a mix of horrified, confused and intrigued looks. This will not go away throughout your entire Drexel career.
But, during this time of confusion – The Square has your back.
The Square is Drexel’s financially independent, student-run newspaper. Founded in 1926, The Square is rapidly approaching its 100 year anniversary of providing news to and amplifying the voices of the Drexel student body. The Square publishes every two weeks online (and twice per term in print!) with the help of an amazing and resilient 70+ member student staff.
In this travel magazine-inspired edition, you will find how-to guides and advice from our more seasoned student-staff members. Grab a copy of the paper and explore fall activities around the city, find out how to get involved in student organizations (like The Square!), seek out student resources, learn about the Drexel and Philadelphia sports scene and so much more! For returning Drexel students, this edition is a good information refresher, but can also make you nostalgic of how much you did not know as a freshman.
For more information on how to join The Square, please visit www.thetriangle.org/join-the-triangle/. While we are a newspaper, we are not only looking for writers. We also have positions available in IT, photography, social media, business and graphic design! The Square was the first organization I joined on campus as a freshman back in 2020 and I have never once regretted it. It has brought me many forever friendships, great professional experience and a passion for journalism that I did not know I had.
Have a great school year and be sure to keep The Square on your radar to stay updated and informed on campus happenings! Follow our instagram @drexeltriangle for real time updates and more! See you next edition!
Best,
Sophia Mattia
Editor-in-Chief