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Gillian Mccomeskey, gimccomeskey@ursinus.edu With finals soon approaching, students are preparing to take exams online. Even though finals this year look a little different, their importance remains the same. Students are studying in so many different ways -- through Zoom with friends, Quizlet, Kahoot, and various other online platforms. Even though...

Morgan Grabowski, mograbowski@ursinus.edu Organizations all across campus have had to come up with creative ways to continue their activities amidst the pandemic. From clubs to sports teams, the Ursinus community is continuously innovating in order to maintain a sense of normalcy. One such organization is the Ursinus College Dance Company...

Ava Compagnoni, avcompagnoni@comurphy2ursinus-edu Courtesy of Washington University Ursinus has announced that it will provide another opportunity for students on a pre-engineering track to enroll and earn a dual degree at the McKelvey School of Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. The program allows students to earn a liberal...

Sean McGinley, semcginley@ursinus.edu Photo Courtesy of ursinus.edu Many important deadlines regarding scholarship opportunities are approaching for students at Ursinus. Two of the scholarships being offered include the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship and opportunities provided by the American Chemical Society Students interested in the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship program...

Ava Compagnoni, avcompagnoni@ursinus.edu  The 120-foot Ursinus smokestack has received a new and improved look, thanks to Brooklyn artist Katie Merz. The smokestack has been painted to reflect the memories of the Ursinus College Class of 2020. Merz took submissions from members of the class to depict on the smokestack. She...

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 is tied for 11th in Pennsylvania. The Ursinus family is very excited and honored about the ranking. “The entire campus community should be incredibly proud...

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 who had a passion for environmental sciences and playing ice hockey and lacrosse. He also enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, as well...

Claude Wolfer clwolfer@ursinus.edu In a letter addressed to the Ursinus Class of 2024, the Common Intellectual Experience (CIE) co-coordinators introduced new students to their first college course: “Welcome to the Common Intellectual Experience. In just a few weeks, you will take one of the boldest steps of anyone in your...

Samantha Beckman sabeckman@ursinus.edu All last year, students watched with rapt anticipation as the new Ursinus College Commons was built from the ground up. The $7 million, 16,805-squarefoot space will be the welcome center for prospective students and a social hub for students. The building incorporated Keigwin Hall. However, the Coronavirus...