Campus jobs should pay more
The student who wrote this would like to remain anonymous because they do not want to alienate their bosses. You’ve heard the stereotype: broke college student seeks a job on campus to have spending money. Sounds like a great solution, right? They’re flexible with your class schedule, are within walking...
The Rise of Media Distrust
Sean McGinley (semcginley@ursinus.edu) Media distrust is at an all time high in the United States and you don’t have to do too much sleuthing to see this. I personally see it nearly everyday. I walked around the activities fair last week, where I saw stickers at one table with the...
Campus Guidelines: A Commuter Review
Dominic Nattle (donattle@ursinus.edu) It is evident everyone at Ursinus is happy to be back in full swing. Online classes brought their challenges and students are ready to tackle in-person ones this fall. For me, being back on campus makes me feel like I am officially back to school despite safety...
Dorm Hacks
Jenna Smith (jesmith2@ursinus.edu) When moving into a new dorm room it’s easy to remember the essentials, but it can be challenging to remember decor. Personalization is necessary to combat homesickness and isolation on campus. This is your home now, after all. Picture collages of either your friends or of aesthetic...
Grizzly’s Advice Column
lahalterman@ursinus.edu Q: Hey Grizzly, I really miss being on campus and participating in all of the activities. Are there any activities available to those who are remote? Where can I look to find them? A: I’m studying remotely and miss campus dearly, too. But it is possible to remain connected...
2021: Getting The Short End of Senior Year
avcompagnoni@ursinus.edu There is no debate that the Coronavirus pandemic has negatively affected all students attending school, but it is clear that this year’s graduating class received the shortest end of the stick. The 2020-2021 academic year is not what the Ursinus Class of 2021 expected or deserves. The seniors may be...
Wintertime Socially-Distanced Activities
Marie Sykes (masykes@ursinus.edu) When Ursinus returned to campus last August, there was no shortage of outdoor activities to ease students into living on-campus and interacting face-to-face once again. However, with over a foot of snow on the Berman Lawn, the reality is that we cannot continue taking classes outside or...
“The Reality of Remote Learning and What it has Taught Me”
Amelia Kunko (amkunko@ursinus.edu) I had long dreamed of my first year of college, excited for a fresh environment, the opportunity to meet new people, and the ability to explore all of my academic interests. My senior year of high-school was filled with giddy anticipation of the new friends and classes...
“What is Your Favorite Starbucks Order?” — UC Students Respond
Ava Compagnoni (avcompagnoni@ursinus.edu) UC Students said... Cold Brew with Dark Cocoa Almond Milk Foam Strawberry Acai Refresher Hot Vanilla Latte with Whipped Cream Iced Caramel Macchiato Chai Latte with Espresso Peach Green Tea Salted Caramel Cold Brew Caramel Frappuccino Strawberry Acai with Vanilla Pumps Caramel Macchiato Very Berry Hibiscus Iced...