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...
What is that building called?
Ava Compagnoni: avcompagnoni@ursinus.edu Helf, FLB, the Bakes, the Gym, Helferrich, the FieldHouse, Floy Lewis Bakes Center, the list goes on and on. Why are there so many different names for this one building? It serves many different purposes, the basketball gym, the strength and training gym, the sports medicine clinic...
Professor Yik Yak
We asked students what they think professors would post if they had a Yik Yak: “Is learning Excel really that hard?” - Dr. Henkel “Upvote this if you love Charles Dar- win as much as I do.”- Dr. R. Dawley “Why do my students constantly stare at me like I have...
Why You Should Join the Church of Scientology
Definitely not Tom Cruise: signyourlifeaway@scientology.org Disclaimer: this article was written for the April 1st issue and is a part of The Goofly. This Grizzly issue is satirical. Have you ever heard of Scientology? Well if you haven’t, then you’re definitely missing out. It’s a wonderful practice that comes with so...
Printing Woes at Ursinus
Printing has long been an essential resource in modern society, but recently, Ursinus College has fallen short in providing students with this service. Prior to our break, it feels like the only functioning printers on campus were located in the Library and in the FLB. While that covers a large...