Ursinus Receives National Ranking
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...
In Memoriam; Aidan Inteso ’24
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...
A Not-So-Common Intellectual Experience
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...
Ursinus celebrates the Commons Opening
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...
Two seniors awarded Watson Fellowship
Skylar Haas skhaas@ursinus.edu Garrett Bullock and Tommy Armstrong began their time at Ursinus living together in Stauffer hall. Now as they finish up their undergrad careers, they will embark on another journey as they both receive grants for the Thomas J. Watson Fellowship. According to the Ursinus website, “Ursinus College...
New UCSG president elected
Kim Corona kicorona@ursinus.edu Last week, the Ursinus College Student Government announced the new student body president for the next academic year. Sophomore and Political Science major Jalen Everette rose to the top as students’ preferred candidate to serve the college’s community. For Everette, a driving factor for running in the...
Student literary magazine, The Lantern, launches online
Skylar Haas skhaas@ursinus.edu Ursinus’ student literary magazine, The Lantern, is released each year in the spring. The debut of the 2020 Lantern was different than in the past. This past week, senior and editor of The Lantern Nicole Kosar went live on YouTube for the launch of the magazine. She...
Students react to room and board adjustments
Kim Corona kicorona@ursinus.edu After weeks of deliberation and students demanding answers from the school, Ursinus announced its decision regarding room and board reimbursement on Friday. Students reacted with a mixture of relief and frustration. An email sent by President Brock Blomberg to Ursinus students stated that the school will be...
Study abroad programs from all around the world get cancelled – and it hurts
Jenni Berrios jeberrios@ursinus.edu Ursinus College had 46 students scheduled to go abroad this semester to Africa, Europe, Central America, South America, Asia, and Australia. Going abroad for many counts as their XLP/ILE. But students are mostly excited to take a journey to a foreign place and embrace a new culture...