OPINIONS

Opinions

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...

Student Responses to Changes to Good Samaritan Law

Details Article by Kathy Logan <kalogan@ursinus.edu> *This article has been corrected to accurately describe the new Good Samaritan policy (9/25/2023)* The Ursinus Student Handbook provides every student with an outline of the rules and regulations that they must follow while they attend the school. Most students are broadly aware of...

Upper Wismer’s Wonderful Eats

Details Article by Andrew J. Perez <anperez@ursinus.edu> In our Ursinus College community, the Wismer Center is always a big topic of discussion. Is it good? Is it bad? I love Upper Wismer and as a first year, I’m here to give you my honest review. My main breakfast has been...

That’s All, Folks!

Jenna Smith: jesmith2@ursinus.edu If I had to sum up my last four years at Ursinus in one word, I’d choose ephemeral. Ephemeral means extremely short, which considering I was at home for more than a full year thanks to a devastating pandemic, I’d say this experience was. I arrived like...