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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 have formed a relationship with the Internet that no other generation ever had. So, it really is not much of a surprise that some students...

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 Francisco (UCSF), two hairstylists from Missouri came in close contact with 140 clients when sick. Both stylists and clients complied with the mask mandate and...

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 one-act plays and other community-driven events directed, acted, and casted by members of Breakaway Student Productions (BSP), the student-run theatre group whose aim is to...

Layla Halterman lahalterman@ursinus.edu The coronavirus pandemic has altered the way we live, including many college students’ experiences. Many things that students love participating in -- favorite sports, clubs, or student social events -- are postponed. The simple task of sitting in a classroom without a mask has suddenly turned complicated...

Lillian Vila Licht livilalicht@ursinus.edu Across the world people have been asked to social-distance and self-quarantine during the pandemic of COVID-19. In interviews about how Ursinus students are passing their time in self-quarantine, they griped about lack of motivation while feeling overwhelmed. But there were also observations about how students are...

Maddy Rodak marodak@ursinus.edu As the end of the spring semester comes into sight, a number of weekly organizations, meetings, and celebrations continue on in virtual formats. This year’s virtual CoSA ran from Apr. 23 to Apr. 30, celebrating students’ achievements. These presentations can be found on the CoSA webpage. Some...

Ella LaFountain ellafountain@ursinus.edu As Ursinus College approaches its fourth week of online classes and the shutdown of campus, it seemed like a good time to catch up with some of the most well-known members of the UC community.  During this time of quarantine, it is easy to get sucked into...

Jen Joseph jejoseph@ursinus.edu Like I’m sure many of you, I spent last week binging the 8-part series called Tiger King. The series is about internet celebrity, tiger zoo owner, queer magician, and 2016 presidential candidate Joe Exotic. And that sentence barely scratches the surface of what this documentary has to...

Madison Rodak marodak@ursinus.edu The Career and Post-Graduate Development (CPD) office has been sending out weekly newsletters via email to the entire student body in which students can find upcoming events, links to make appointments with Career Advisors, and other helpful resources. Michele Poruban, Associate Director of the CPD, explained that...