Reflections from Ursinus’ December Graduates
Article by Erin Corcoran <ecorcoran@ursinus.edu> and Amelia Kunko <akunko@ursinus.edu> ________________________________________________________________________________ With several students graduating in December, a few members of The Grizzly staff took it upon themselves to reach out to these graduating seniors. All of the seniors were asked, “What is one thing you love on- or off-campus...
Revisiting Café 2020: Slaying or Slacking?
Details Article by Quadai Brown <qubrown@ursinus.edu> Since we’re approaching the end of the semester, I’ve decided to revisit Café 2020 – where I am a student worker – and see what’s new. New changes include everything from daily specials and new drinks to all-day breakfast, and customers have enjoyed new...
The Creative Collegeville Italian Bakery
Details Article by Andrew J. Perez <anperez@ursinus.edu> The Collegeville Italian Bakery is a very popular and well known spot amongst most Collegeville residents and students at Ursinus College. The bakery takes pride in its connection to both the Ursinus College community and Philadelphia sports teams by sharing their love through...
The Most Anticipated Event of Hallows’ Eve
Details Article by Kathy Logan <kalogan@ursinus.edu> The 2024 Ursinus senior class received a pleasant surprise on October 23rd when a group of senior students from student government sent out a flyer sponsoring a “Halloween Senior Event” on Halloween night at the local bar, the Trappe. With only 100 spots available...
Diving All in on Troubles End Brewing
Details Article by Andrew J. Perez <anperez@ursinus.edu> Troubles End Brewing is a hidden gem in the giant building beside the Collegeville Diner in Collegeville, Pennsylvania where you can find great food, great service, and a great environment. They are known for their drinks, but the food at the brewery is...
A Divided Ursinus
Details Article by Michael Nieves-Hoblin <minieveshoblin@Ursinus.edu> Ursinus has always had a core athletic community. As a DIII school, Ursinus attracts student-athletes because of its noteworthy athletic history and the opportunities for athletic participation that the school provides. In 2019, Ursinus admitted about 200 freshman student-athletes, and this number has grown...
The Captivating Collegeville Diner
Details Article by Andrew J. Perez <anperez@ursinus.edu> The Collegeville Diner is the best diner I’ve ever experienced. As such, I feel that I deserve to highlight it, just as I've done with a few other spots around the Collegeville area. I love this diner because of the huge menu, kind...
Café 2020: Good, Could be Better
Details Article by Quadai Brown <qubrown@ursinus.edu> With the start of the new school year here at Ursinus, there’s also the return of the beloved Café 2020, which students know for being the one place that you can get Starbucks in Collegeville. Changes happen, and this summer Café 2020 saw some. New...
The Tasty Trip to the Trappe Tavern
Details Article by Andrew Perez <anperez@ursinus.edu> Attention students at Ursinus College! Looking to branch out to local eats? Take my food review of the Trappe into consideration. The Trappe Tavern, established in 1989, is about a mile up Main Street and filled with UC spirit, making it a fun time...