Sigma Gamma Rho: Semester of Service
In 1922, seven black women came together to create a haven for women, particularly black women, to pursue their goals and give back to their community. Thus began the Sigma Gamma Rho sorority, one of the Divine Nine (D9) historically-black Greek life organizations. It now includes over 100,000 members and...
The UC Tonight Modern Band
MUS-071-078, or UC Tonight Modern Band, is an ensemble course at Ursinus aiming to “ music from rock and pop and their subcategories including indie, funk, soul, rhythm and blues, folk, country, punk, and more,” as detailed in the course description. The ensemble features a variety of modern band instrumentation...
El Gordo Bros: Adding Flavor to Collegeville
Although Ursinus students appreciate a good Wismer meal, the on-campus options for dinner can feel limited, and unfortunately, Collegeville is not necessarily known for its restaurant culture. However, if you take the time to look for it, sometimes the best places are right around the corner. If you have eaten...
Behind Their Doors: Meet the New Staff of Ursinus
Not only are Ursinus students in a transitional period of their lives, but the college itself is undergoing several changes. The staff that many of us have connected with and relied on over the years has turned almost entirely inside out. This semester, Student Affairs has a new head of...
Bear-Bones
You have probably noticed how bare the shelves of the newly renovated C-store, now called Bear Necessities, are. This truly puts the “bare” in Bear Necessities. No matter the day or time you head to the shop, it is only half-stocked at best or almost empty at worst. The store...
Valentine’s Day: Friend or Foe?
Valentine’s Day. For some, it is a day to celebrate with someone you love. For others, it’s the worst day to be on social media. One couple after another: Instagram quickly becomes the epicenter of every single person’s worst nightmare. It’s also the worst nightmare of boyfriends who always forget...
Basketball Bears Push Towards Playoffs!
The Ursinus Bears Basketball Men’s and Women’s squads are pushing hard for a playoff spot with just a few games left in the regular season. The Men’s basketball squad, fresh off a win against Dickinson College, is 12-7 with under 6 games to go in the Centennial Conference regular season...
Ursinus Swimming Set for Championships!
The Ursinus Swim team is preparing to participate in the Centennial Conference Championships this weekend at Franklin & Marshall College. Swimmers on the Men’s and Women’s teams are gearing up to take on the upcoming swim meet with pure excitement and confidence. With the regular season at a close, the...