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...
Bird is the Word!
This Friday, a sea of green and silver descended on Broad Street once again. The scene was similar to seven years ago, upwards of a million swarming the latest Philadelphia legends. But the passion oozing from every square foot of Philly’s most popular street still managed to shock me more...
Professor Pairs
While Ursinus’ long history of romance between students is near-legendary on campus, with students frequently repeating the beloved-though-incorrect statistic that 80% of Ursinus students marry another Ursinus student, we less often notice the couples on campus whose relationships brighten the UC community in an extraordinary way: professors who work with...
Campus Squirrels Pack Up For the Holidays
Thanksgiving lasted an entire month for the campus squirrels, who were thankful for all of the smashed pumpkins following Halloweekend. From making shelters out of these pumpkins, to straight up snacking on them, the squirrels were well taken care of during the month of November. With a month-long...
In Our Lavender Lifetimes
Things may seem dark, but a sense of community can still be a light. I want to remind all queer students and allies that there is a community for them on campus. Luke Skinner ‘26 reminds us, “Queer people have always been here. I know it’s a tacky...
Coffee Beans n’ Bears
532 W Main Street Trappe, PA 19426 It is 10:00 am on a Wednesday and an Ursinus student walks into Valerio Coffee Roasters with a backpack and a craving for coffee. The student is greeted with a warm “Welcome in!” while approaching the counter, their attention is caught...
Bears on Trial
The politics department has an exciting course to offer this Spring! Trial Advocacy will provide students with an introduction to the necessary skills for trial work. At the end of the semester, the students will present a trial at which Ursinus alumni act as the presiding judge and...
A Dorm Cat’s Story
Fay Schneider has lived a highly unusual life. Hailing from the southern United States, she was homeless and pregnant when she was found by a rescue sanctuary and adopted by Ella Schneider, a student at Ursinus .Non nonsedi taquass undande expla The 8-year-old black cat currently resides in...