Online learning versus in-tents perspective
Shelsea Deravil, shderavil@ursinus.edu Being physically back on campus has allowed many of us students to complete our college experience. It is quite a privilege because …
Articles by Colleen Murphy
Ursinus Online: New Ways to Live Together
Kevin Melton, kemelton@ursinus.edu Generation Z is becoming increasingly well known for its affinity for online interaction. Dubbed the “iGeneration,” it is safe to say we …
Ursinus Receives National Ranking
Gillian McComesky, gimccomesky@ursinus.edu The U.S. News and World Report college rankings are out, and among liberal arts colleges Ursinus ranks 84th in the nation. It …
In Memoriam; Aidan Inteso ’24
Gillian McComesky, gimccomesky@ursinus.edu On September 13, 2020, the Ursinus community changed forever when freshman Aidan Inteso passed away unexpectedly. Aidan was an Abele Scholar …
A Powerful Yet Stylish Weapon
Layla Halterman, lahalterman@ursinus.edu Face masks have proven to reduce transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19). According to a case study from The University of California, San …
The New “Normal” for Ursinus College Athletics
Kevin Melton kemelton@ursinus.edu Sean McGinley semcginley@ursinus.edu To say athletics are an important part of Ursinus culture would be an understatement. With over a third of …
Pokémon Go Makes a Comeback
Kevin Melton kemelton@ursinus.edu The age of COVID-19, social distancing, and mask-wearing, in which we find ourselves today, feels peculiar to say the least. Ever since …
The Case for Pronouns
Liam Reilly lireilly2@ursinus.edu A personal pronoun is a word that replaces an individual’s name in a sentence. It also reflects an individual’s identity. Those who …
All Students Should Have the Same CIE Experience
Liam Reilly lireilly2@ursinus.edu The Common Intellectual Experience, or CIE, is a required class for all freshmen. The course revolves around four central questions and utilizes …
The Fringe Festival 2020 goes virtual
Shelsea Deravil shderavil@ursinus.edu Every year, Ursinus College hosts a Fringe Festival on campus showcasing the work of talented student artists. These pieces have traditionally included …