100 Year Anniversary


Surviving Drexel University’s quarter system requires a lot of small joys to keep students motivated from Week 1 to Week 11. This list gathers 100…


As the Triangle has evolved in the breadth of its coverage, so has the English language and the words it offers. Over the past 100…
Feb. 1, 2026
The soul of the Italian Market
As The Triangle approaches its first centennial, Philadelphia’s oldest family-owned bakery is celebrating an even sweeter milestone. Since opening its doors in 1904, Isgro Pastries…

Feb. 1, 2026
How different was life at Drexel in 1926?
Life at Drexel in 1926 was highly structured and formal, very different from the campus experience students may know today. From academics to housing to…

Feb. 1, 2026
Chan-neling my thoughts on Drexel
1. Undergraduate Student Government Association senators only need the support of 50 students to represent tens of thousands of students. 2. Urban Eatery food sucks.…

Feb. 1, 2026
What $100 bought Drexel students in 1926 versus 2026
In 1926, $100 could cover most of a student’s education and living expenses. In 2026, that same amount often lasts less than a week. Comparing…

Feb. 1, 2026
How these iconic Philadelphia foods came to be
The food scene in Philadelphia is famous for a reason. A century of culinary history is baked into the city, all thanks to immigrants and…

Feb. 1, 2026
Standing in Drexel Athletics’ Hall of Fame
Since Drexel’s establishment in 1891, there have been several notable athletes who have come through the university. As the Triangle celebrates its 100 years on…

Feb. 1, 2026
What does history say about The Triangle’s future?
The Centennial Ledger: 100 Years of Reporting the End of the World A century ago, in 1926, the Drexel we know now as a university…

Feb. 1, 2026
Dropped the ball? Sports Drexel fumbled
While Drexel University is best known for its Division I basketball today, much of its athletic history has faded from memory. For more than a…

Feb. 1, 2026
Delving into some of the best Drexel sports moments
Drexel sports have oftentimes been defined by their underdog mentality. However, this is not always the case. From time to time, some events from Drexel’s…

Feb. 1, 2026
Cigarettes and school dances: The Triangle’s ads over the years
Advertising has long mirrored student life, priorities, and current culture, and over the past century, The Triangle’s pages have captured the shifting rhythms of Drexel…

Feb. 1, 2026
Sitting down with The Triangle’s former sports editors
At 9 p.m. on Thursday nights, not many people are on campus. That is, except for a handful of students in the basement of Creese,…

Feb. 1, 2026
Behind the mascot: the evolution of Mario
100 years ago today, the first edition of The Triangle celebrated a basketball victory by the Blue and Gold. There was no mention of a…






