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...
New AAPI House
This week I interviewed the founders of the AAPI (Asian-American Pacific Islanders) House. The AAPI House is located at Cloake Hall on Main Street. Cloake Hall was previously the CODE House, Community of Diverse Excellence (the Affinity House for BIPOC students), but that house has since moved to a larger...
Into the Breeches!
The UC Theater Department is back with its first production of the semester, Into the Breeches! The play, written by George Brant, is a comedy based on a true story. Set in 1942, Into the Breeches! features a group of women who are determined to put on a production of...