Housing Selection Difficulties
Housing selection every Spring has always felt pretty chaotic for me, especially as a sophomore transfer. I remember my first time picking my room for SPINT/Affinity housing in Spring 2021. I was actually working at Cafe 2020 and had to ask for a break during a rush so I could...
Ursinus Spring Break Wrap-Up
We asked students to describe their Spring Break in three words: “Plenty of time”- Serena Rose Gaskin ‘23 “Not long enough”- Emily Thomas ‘25 “Way too short”- Destiny Young ‘24 “Productive, nurturing, and relaxing” - Renee Krier ‘26 “Relaxing, enjoyable, quick” - Gabrielle Revaitis ‘26 “Sun, connection, reflection” - Rachel...
What will seniors be doing after graduation?
“I’m moving to DC to work at the Department of State for two years. I’m looking forward to living in a new place and exploring a new city.” - Rachel Arthur “I will be taking a gap year to study and take my MCAT. Then, I will be applying to...
Student Plans for St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day is arguably one of the most anticipated drinking and celebratory events on a college campus. Luckily for us, pun intended, this year it is on a Friday. Students will be taking advantage of the weekend partaking in various activities, wearing green, drinking, eating corned beef hash meals...
Campus Safety: How Safe Are Students?
With the recent rise in tragedies across campuses in America, there has been an increase in fear, as well as an increase in security efforts. When we asked Executive Director of Campus Safety, Gabby Wright, what measures are being taken to ensure safety across campus amidst this rise in campus...
Netflix Winter Break Binge List
Ava Compagnoni: avcompagnoni@ursinus.edu Did you also create a body shaped imprint on your couch this winter break? Everyone always says their Netflix list is never-ending. When deciding between a show you’ve watched 100 times and something new, you never watch something new. I put a nice dent in my Netflix...
Morning vs. Night Classes: Which is the Lesser of Two Evils?
Ava Compagnoni: avcompagnoni@ursinus.edu There is NOTHING worse than an 8 AM...right? Most students face the inevitable 8 AM class at least once in their undergrad career, and if you are in the 0.05% (I made that percentage up) who have not, I envy you. However, in my experience, thereis an...
What are the lovers of Ursinus doing this Valentine’s Day?
Ava Compagnoni: avcompagnoni@ursinus.edu Valentine’s Day is either a hit or miss for young adults at our age. You have either grown tired of it from your high school relationship you have been in for the past five years or you have grown excited for the holiday with your new Ursinus...
Pets Banned From Campus Buildings? A-PAW-LLING!
Kate Foley: kafoley@ursinus.edu On December 15, 2022, Associate Vice President for Finance and Administration, Cale Nelson, and Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the College, Mark Schneider, sent a broadcast to Ursinus faculty and staff. The email announced a new policy regarding pets, explicitly stating, “Due to medical...