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Layla Halterman (lahalterman@ursinus.edu) Ursinus College’s effort to create a more inclusive, diverse community continues. On Jan. 25, in its annual community conference, Ursinus explored (new) ways to confront the invisible barriers that plague our society. Entitled “Breaking Invisible Barriers: Identity and Empowerment,” this conference provided a safe space for different...

Jenni Berrios (jeberrios@ursinus.edu) The summer of 2020 saw strong support for the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement and its goal of changing the systems that threaten black lives. Many young activists joined BLM to make the voices of black people stronger and louder. In recent years, Ursinus College has been...

Shelsea Deravil (shderavil@ursinus.edu) Ursinus College’s Berman Museum of Art recently began exhibiting Shannon Collis: Strata, a “multisensory installation by Canadian artist Shannon Collis, immerses visitors in an environment of deep sonic resonance and dynamic moving images... explor complex intersections of the social, the economic, and the environmental through contrasts...

Layla Halterman, lahalterman@ursinus.edu Writing and storytelling were always a passion for Les Trent. But he never knew it would eventually land him a national, televised role as a senior correspondent for “Inside Edition.” Trent received a degree in journalism from his alma mater, Seneca College. Trent was then awarded two...

Ava Compagnoni, avcompagnoni@ursinus.edu You sit yourself down in front of your television after a long, stressful week in your semester, your weekend is completely free, and you make the conscious decision to start watching the new show everyone on campus has been buzzing about. After hours of watching and the...

Ava Compagnoni, avcompagnoni@ursinus.edu UCREW is the newest addition to the Office of Prevention and Advocacy (OPA) at Ursinus College that debuted this fall 2020. UCREW--Ursinus Cultivating Respect, Education, and Wellness--consists of a team of students who come together to educate their peers on health and wellness promotion, alcohol and drug...

Layla Halterman, lahalterman@ursinus.edu The Ursinus alum profile recognizes former Lt. Governor of New Jersey, Kim Guadagno ’80. Guadagno grew up in Waterloo, Iowa, and earlier in her career held positions including assistant N.J. general attorney and deputy director in the Division of Criminal Justice. Guadagno was Lt. Governor of N.J...

Layla Halterman, lahalterman@ursinus.edu Courtesy of Lauren Anzevino  Finding positivity and contagious energy in the world today is difficult, but not for Meaghan B. Murphy. An author, editor, and on-air personality, Murphy is well-known for her high energy and positive approach. According to her biography, “She was recently named Content Director...

Shelsea Deravil, shderavil@ursinus.edu Courtesy of Madison Corbett The deadline for voter registration for the upcoming presidential election is approaching quickly, but some campus organizations, like Ursinus Leads the Vote, are helping to prepare the campus-community for this date. Ursinus Leads the Vote (ULV), a student-led organization, helps with “requesting a...