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...
What renovations do you want to see in Lower Wismer?
Layla Halterman: lahalterman@ursinus.edu We surveyed Ursinus students about what renovations they would like to see in Lower Wismer: “A more modern look, a boba station, more healthy options, better convenience store (much bigger).” - Amelia ‘26 “More natural light, maybe some greenery and natural wood accents. It’d also be nice...
What will you miss about Ursinus?
Kate Horan: kahoran@ursinus.edu We asked students what they will miss about Ursinus after they graduate: “Meeting up for coffee in The Commons with my friends.” - Haleigh Olsen “Having all my closest people within walking distance! Leaving college and all going different places is something I am so not ready...