OPINIONS

Opinions

“The Reality of Remote Learning and What it has Taught Me”

Amelia Kunko (amkunko@ursinus.edu) I had long dreamed of my first year of college, excited for a fresh environment, the opportunity to meet new people, and the ability to explore all of my academic interests. My senior year of high-school was filled with giddy anticipation of the new friends and classes...

“What is Your Favorite Starbucks Order?” — UC Students Respond

Ava Compagnoni (avcompagnoni@ursinus.edu) UC Students said... Cold Brew with Dark Cocoa Almond Milk Foam Strawberry Acai Refresher Hot Vanilla Latte with Whipped Cream Iced Caramel Macchiato  Chai Latte with Espresso Peach Green Tea Salted Caramel Cold Brew Caramel Frappuccino  Strawberry Acai with Vanilla Pumps Caramel Macchiato Very Berry Hibiscus Iced...

Action on Climate Change

Jenna Menapace, jemenapace@ursinus.edu Climate Change is real, it is happening fast, and we need to do something about it. We all know these facts, and have known for decades, so what is holding back the change we need? A recent academic article, titled “’Don’t Tell Me What to Do,’” was...
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The End of Supernatural: Review and Retrospective

Anastasia Dziekan, andziekan@ursinus.edu It’s time to admit it-- Supernatural is a show fundamentally at odds with its own fans. The final episode aired on November 20th, bringing to an end its 15-season run, and despite assurances from cast and crew that the ending would be satisfying, many fans were left...

Residence Life: Big Brother is Watching You

Claude Wolfer, clwolfer@ursinus.edu Courtesy of Jenni Berrios In the days before and after the 2020 election there is one thing that you did not see on campus campaign signs. In the days leading up to the election, Ursinus Residence Life asked students living in residence halls to remove their campaign...

Obnoxious Noises Outside North Hall

Shelsea Deravil shderavil@ursinus.edu Courtesy of Ursinus College The early morning noises outside of North Hall that I have been hearing since early October--e.g. the Sodexo food truck(s) for dining delivery, other non-food-related trucks, the ground maintenance/facilities’ golf carts and lawn mower vehicles--have been very obnoxious. Living on the first floor...

How to Increase Campus Safety

Ava Compagnoni, avcompagnoni@ursinus.edu Photo Courtesy of Rob Varney Many colleges in  America have emergency blue lights scattered  around their campuses,  which help their students to feel safe. Blue  lights are security tools  that are meant to act as a  safety precaution in pub lic areas, creating a highly visible and...

The IDC is the best place to study

Ava Compagnoni, avcompagnoni@ursinus.edu Courtesy of ursinus.edu The IDC, or the Innovation Discovery Center, is the top spot to study on campus. The IDC makes studying feel more personable and with its numerous classrooms, floor-toceiling whiteboards, and comfortable chairs. The atmosphere in other potential study spots, such as Myrin Library, is...

Quarantine First Hand

Kevin Melton, kemelton@ursinus.edu. Liam Reilly, lireilly2@ursinus.edu  Both of us underwent a 14-day quarantine after a mutual friend of ours recently tested positive for COVID-19 and we were potentially exposed to the virus. We have since tested negative. The following is an account of our quarantine experience. Tracing Team Liam: There...