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Bear Necessities Draws Big Brother Concern

     A new source of grab-n-go shopping is coming to campus this October. Once the beloved “C-Store,” Bear Necessities is set to be an Amazon walk-out store, where students can use prepaid methods to simply walk in, grab their items of choice, and walk out. This technological feat is...

My Big Fat Greek Cleanup

     “Saturday Oct. 5th, we were proud to host our annual Main Street Cleanup. As in prior years, the Delta Rho chapter of Phi Kappa Sigma partnered with nearly all the Greek organizations on campus to clean a one-mile stretch from McDonald’s to Goodwill,” says Bryson Bugdon ‘25, President...

Free Speech Lecture by Samantha Harris

     With the one-year anniversary of the October 7 attacks just passed and the war between Israel and Hamas ongoing, many still aren’t sure what to say about the situation or how to approach the topic. On Monday, September 30, Ursinus welcomed Samantha Harris, an attorney specializing in free...

Swing into this Club

     I sat down with Amelia Reaume, the President of The Swing and Social Dance Club, to learn more about her organization. The club was informal last year, consisting mostly of students from Ursinus heading over to the local Fred Astaire Dance Studio to participate in their dances. This...

Mina Choi Organ Recital

     Ursinus hosts its very first Heefner Memorial Organ Series guest artist of the year this Sunday, October 6, in Bomberger Auditorium. The event will run from 4:00-5:00 pm, featuring a wide range of repertoires by guest artist Mina Choi.      The Heefner Memorial Organ Series started with...

Latin Jazz Social at The Berman

     On the lawn, families and attendees dance to the jazzy tunes of a band while delicious smells waft from a tent. Aproned volunteers gather around it, waiting for the next tray. The tables are full, the food is delicious, and the night is alive. With National Hispanic Heritage...

October is Lantern Submission Month

Ursinus writers, your moment in the sun has returned: October is The Lantern’s submission month. As one of the longest-running literary magazines in the United States, The Lantern has been in publication since 1933. It has been a fixture in the Ursinus community since its inception. Ninety-eight different editors-in-chief and...

New Member Education Begins

Rush week has concluded for the fall semester, bids have been distributed, and decisions have been made. However, acceptance of bids marks only the beginning of a much deeper journey. Have you ever wondered how members of Greek organizations seem to possess such extensive knowledge of their history and traditions?...

Yik Yak Culture

In a world with expansive social media options, many college students have found their place. Yik Yak, a location and group-based app where users can comment on and communicate with each other about a wide array of topics, has taken Ursinus students by storm. Users can join groups specific to...