Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present
The Grizzly, the student newspaper of Ursinus College, was originally published as The Ursinus Weekly from 1902 until the Spring of 1978 when the name of the publication was changed. It is published weekly by students during the academic year.
The digital issues presented here are for educational purposes only. The views and opinions expressed by the students in these works do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Ursinus College. Please contact the Ursinus College archives for permissions which fall outside of the uses allowed by copyright.
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The Grizzly, April 11, 2013
Jessica Orbon, Sara Sherr, Alyse Reid, Rachel Brown, Misha Fausto, Caroline Sandberg, John Parry, Megan Maccaroni, Carly Siegler, Kaitlyn Cherry, Melissa Kopel, Austin Fox, and Allen Weaver
Drug Search Policy • Advocates Strive to Empower • Diversity Report • 4th Annual Cuts for a Cause April 14 • New Club Fosters School Spirit • Move-Out Program • Pause for Paws Brings Cheer • Opinion: Ritter Needs Renovating; The "R" Word Hurts • Class of '13 Spotlight: Kevin Wilson • Senior Spotlight: Liz Chatburn, Women's Lacrosse • Men's Lacrosse Beats York
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The Grizzly, April 4, 2013
Jessica Orbon, Sara Sherr, Alyse Reid, Caroline Sandberg, Shane English, Carly Siegler, Rosemary Clark, Vivek Reddy, Austin Fox, Sara Hourwitz, Sabrina McGettigan, John Parry, Megan Maccaroni, Jalel Guesmi, and Allen Weaver
AFAC to Fund ESPN • No Tolerance for Open Containers • Staff Form Assembly • Transfer Students Offer Perspective on UC • Airband Event • Devoted Yet Battered Players • Blogging has Educational Benefits • Ursinus Students Celebrate World Water Month • Opinion: Seniors, Don't Freak Out About the Future; Extra-Curriculars an Important Part of Education • Ursinus Athletics Struggles • Concussions Affecting UC Athletics
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The Grizzly, March 28, 2013
Jessica Orbon, Sara Sherr, Rosemary Clark, Alyse Reid, Heidi Jensen, Vivek Reddy, John Parry, Megan Maccaroni, Rachel Brown, Jacquelyn Heikel, Sofia Gallicchio, Jordan Demcher, Misha Fausto, and Allen Weaver
Students Fight Prisons • St. Paddy's Day Cleanup Trouble • Science Plans Change • Town, Gown Growth • 9th Annual Edible Books Festival April 2 • "Ricochet," New CIE Event • WeCAN Raises Awareness • UC Tech Support • Opinion: Campus Safety Isn't Customer Service; Dorm Security Shouldn't be Compromised • Coach Profile: Sam Campo, Softball • Senior Spotlight: Allison Pfrommer • Warren Named All-American
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The Grizzly, March 21, 2013
Jessica Orbon, Sara Sherr, Rosemary Clark, Rachel Brown, John Parry, Vivek Reddy, Alyse Reid, Megan Maccaroni, Melissa Kopel, Jonathan Vander Lugt, Dana Feigenbaum, Matthew Johnston, Michael D'Amico, and Allen Weaver
Remembering Rachel Blunt • Mental Health Resources • Diversity Committee • Ball at the Bellevue Offers Fun for All • Mock Energy Bills Sent Out • UC Students Prepare for Spring Performance • Accessibility Workshop for Disabled Museum Goers • Opinion: New President Promises Improvement; "Tomb Raider" Separates Itself from the Competition • Men's Lacrosse Hot Entering CC Play • Women's Lacrosse Looks to Build Off Spring Trip • Gymnastics Team Heads to Nationals
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The Grizzly, February 28, 2013
Jessica Orbon, Sara Sherr, Alyse Reid, Misha Fausto, Caroline Sandberg, Vivek Reddy, Megan Maccaroni, Amanda Frekot, Rachel Brown, Cecelia Marquez, Jordan Demcher, and Allen Weaver
UC Employment • Anti-Vandalism Campaign • Student Trip to Haiti • Dean Calls for Faculty Award Nominations • Ninth-Semester Seniors Have Financing Options • Recycling Competition • Oscars Summary • Alum Dance Show • UC Facebook Compliments • Opinion: Strong Performances Sell "Silver Linings"; Religion's Influence Too Strong in US Politics • Baseball Looks to Win Under Exeter • Softball Begins Season with Championship Mindset • Wrestling Takes Home CC Team Title
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The Grizzly, February 21, 2013
Jessica Orbon, Sara Sherr, John Parry, Alyse Reid, Vivek Reddy, John Robinson, Megan Maccaroni, Sara Hourwitz, Sabrina McGettigan, James Wilson, Rachel Brown, Jalel Guesmi, Jordan Demcher, and Allen Weaver
Wismer Cited for Health Violations • UC Does the Harlem Shake • Fewer Choose Graduate School • Crigler Reconsiders Admissions Policies • Free Piloxing Classes • Music and Haircuts • Harlem Shake Craze Takes Over Ursinus • Escape Velocity Prepares for Spring Performance • Opinion: Main Street Crosswalk Still Dangerous; Academic Writing a Challenge for International Students • Behind the Scenes: Jim Wagner, Sports Information Director • Bears Lose, Miss Playoffs
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The Grizzly, February 14, 2013
Jessica Orbon, Sara Sherr, Chris Fox, Jillian Goldstein, Rachel Brown, John Parry, Vivek Reddy, Amanda Frekot, Sara Hourwitz, Caroline Sandberg, Alyse Reid, Allen Weaver, and Dana Feigenbaum
Career Fair Filled with Opportunities • Shreiner Parties Shut Down • TLI Reflects on Race in the Classroom • Ursinus Continues Diversity Initiatives • New Stores in Providence Town Center • Film Program Aims to Expand • On Campus Housing Options • On the Ball • Opinion: "Raging Feminist" is a Positive Title; Ursinus Should Keep ESPN in the Budget • Ursinus Considers Axing Pricey ESPN • UC Athlete Profile: Chris Donaldson, Wrestling • Senior Day Spurs Results
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The Grizzly, February 7, 2013
Jessica Orbon, Sara Sherr, Rosemary Clark, John Robinson, David Marino, Eisamar Ellis, Colin Hart, Rachel Brown, Alexa LaMontagne, Melissa Kopel, Dana Feigenbaum, Alex Manacher, and Allen Weaver
Trustees Plan the Future of Ursinus • Forum Changes Time, Place • Graduation Speakers Selected • Writing Center to Expand Resources • New Exhibit at Berman Museum of Art • Summer Internship Profile • Students Set to Perform "Noises Off" on February 20 • Students Discuss Queer Life on Liberal Arts Campus • Opinion: U.S. Gun Legislation Needs to be Amended; Our Reliance on Technology is Changing the Way we Think • February 1 Banner Day for Spring Athletes • Swimming Sweeps WAC
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The Grizzly, January 31, 2013
Jessica Orbon, Sara Sherr, Joey Brodsky, Rachel Brown, Rosemary Clark, Alyse Reid, John Parry, Rayleen Rivera-Harbach, Dana Feigenbaum, Melissa Kopel, Keith Miles, Michael D'Amico, Jordan Demcher, and Allen Weaver
Admissions Updates • Professor to Give Blackface Talk • Senior Gift Committee Seeks Annual Fund Donations • Lower Lunch Schedule Changes • UC Sustainability • Students Make Alternate Majors • UC Welcomes Beaman • Study Abroad Tips and Advice for UC Students • Opinion: Take Advantage of the Study Abroad Program; Students Should be Better Informed About Parking • Wrestling Pushes Forward for Success • Lofty Goals Set for UC Gymnastics
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The Grizzly, January 24, 2013
Jessica Orbon, Sara Sherr, Rosemary Clark, Olivia Z. Schultz, Matthew Johnston, Courtney Scott, John Robinson, Samantha Salomon, Larissa Coyne, Eilish Bennett, Sara Hourwitz, Allen Weaver, Alyse Reid, and Jordan Demcher
Distinguished Retirees Leave Ursinus • New Deans Take Office • Plans for Library's Future • Resident Adviser Recruitment Continues • UC Welcomes New RD • Intervarsity Christian Fellowship Strives for Change • Students Create Their Own Wismer Masterpieces • How to Form a New Student Club on Campus • Opinion: Sexual Assault Absent in Media Coverage; Birthright Trip to Israel Provides New Insights • Senior Abitz Attends FFCA Academy • Senior Spotlight: Amber Yacenda, Basketball • Draper Drops 33, Swarthmore in OT
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The Grizzly, December 6, 2012
Jessica Orbon, Sara Sherr, Larissa Coyne, Keith Miles, John Parry, Olivia Z. Schultz, Rayleen Rivera-Harbach, Jordan Demcher, Michael D'Amico, Alexa LaMontagne, Austin Fox, Andrew Feick, Lea Marano, Allen Weaver, and Joey Brodsky
Dean Addresses New Faculty Rumors • Main Street Accident Raises Crosswalk Safety Concerns • Infonet's Future Still Uncertain • New Director Plans Art Exhibits • UCARE Grants Kids' Wishes • The Ruby Tradition Continues • Best Buddies Gives Back to the Community • 75th Anniversary of the "Messiah" at Ursinus • Huang Wins a Prestigious Environmental Award • Opinion: Consider Others When Considering Vandalism; Recent Events an Opportunity to Grow • Behind the Scenes: Nienius and Peck • Basketball Teams Strong Start • Men's Basketball Falls to No. 9 F&M
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The Grizzly, November 15, 2012
Jessica Orbon, Sara Sherr, Rosemary Clark, Rachel Brown, Marcus Foster, Chris Rountree, Samantha Salomon, Amanda Frekot, Austin Fox, Matthew Johnston, Michael D'Amico, Rayleen Rivera-Harbach, and Allen Weaver
Website Sparks Campus Controversy • New Sculptures Share Connections with CIE Text • Underclassmen to Register on New Electronic System • Sandy Victims Still Need Aid • UCDC Fall Preview • Dr. Romano's Book • Radio City Christmas Spectacular • Commuters at UC • Opinion: Disputed Website Shows Ursinus' True Colors; It's Becoming More Popular to Follow Celebrities' Lives • Rough Time to be a Philadelphia Fan • Women's Basketball Looks to Youth for Victories • Men's Basketball Looks to Rebound
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The Grizzly, November 8, 2012
Jessica Orbon, Sara Sherr, Dave Muoio, Keith Miles, Alexa LaMontagne, Michael D'Amico, Christine Dobisch, Austin Fox, Amanda Frekot, Courtney Scott, Larissa Coyne, Michael Klazas, Chris Rountree, and Marcus Foster
Hurricane Hits UC, Campus Evacuated • Sandy: Climate Change? • Alumni Give Back to Ursinus • Hillel Fosters an Open Community • Christmas Mall • New Faculty Members in Residence 2012 • Photography Club Returns to Campus • Henna Event in Celebration of TWLOHA Day • Opinion: Sandy Victims Deserve Respect, Support; Gender Roles Changing in America • Spotlight: Chris Rountree, Football • Men's Swimming Looks to Have Big 2012 Season • Team Preview: Women's Swimming
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The Grizzly, November 1, 2012
Jessica Orbon, Sara Sherr, Matthew Johnston, Michael D'Amico, Michael Klazas, Vivek Reddy, Larissa Coyne, Olivia Z. Schultz, Rachel Brown, Allen Weaver, Brett Hillsberg, Dave Muoio, John Parry, Anthony Sierzega, Kaitlyn Ott, and Jordan Demcher
Search for Student Activities • Presidential Debate Wrap-Up • Staff Editorial • Homecoming 2012 • 24-Hour Play Set to Begin Friday • Departments Revise Curriculums • Students Prepare for November 6 Election • Campus Radio Grows • Up 'Til Dawn Fights Kids' Cancer • Opinion: Presidential Candidates Head to Head; No Matter Political Affiliation, College Students Need to Vote; Reaction to Sports Opinion Piece • Football Falls to JHU
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The Grizzly, October 25, 2012
Jessica Orbon, Sara Sherr, Rayleen Rivera-Harbach, Austin Fox, Chris Rountree, Amanda Frekot, Rachel Brown, Keith Miles, Samantha Salomon, Marcus Foster, John Parry, Larissa Coyne, Michael Klazas, and Michael D'Amico
UCARE Directs Week of Local Service • UC Gears up for Homecoming • Report on Grads' Successes • Grizzly Gala: Food, Drinks and Music • Teach for America • Homecoming Nominations • Headphone Disco • Opinion: Ursinus Sports Teams Need More Support; Varsity Teams and Athletes Overvalued at Ursinus • Ursinus Finalizes New Athletics Logo • Senior Spotlight: Kristin Hanratty, UC Volleyball • Homecoming Special for Class of '13
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The Grizzly, October 11, 2012
Jessica Orbon, Sara Sherr, John Parry, Michael Klazas, Olivia Z. Schultz, Samantha Salomon, Chelsea Callahan, Rachel Brown, Michael D'Amico, Courtney Scott, Austin Fox, Allen Weaver, Keith Miles, and Rayleen Rivera-Harbach
Students Debate Alcohol Rules • UC Conservatives Feel Outnumbered • UC Celebrates LGBT History • Art, Music Festival • Literary Society Welcomes Student Writers • No Bells Ever Resided in Bomberger Bell Tower • R.D. Brooks Karns is a 2nd Lt. in the National Guard • UCTV Returns to Campus After 3-Year Absence • Opinion: We Must Inform Ourselves on Syria; Romney, a Stronger Candidate After Debate • UC Athletics Struggle Throughout Week • Senior Spotlight: Leah Shaw, Soccer • Sports Spotlight: Bryan Ellis, Football
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The Grizzly, October 4, 2012
Jessica Orbon, Sara Sherr, Larissa Coyne, Rosemary Clark, Alexa LaMontagne, Chris Rountree, Courtney Scott, Christine Dobisch, Jillian Goldstein, Amanda Frekot, Austin Fox, Jordan Demcher, and Allen Weaver
Campus Crime Rates • Banners Call for Student Power • UC Prepares to Vote • Professors up for Tenure • Resumania Offers Resume Aid • Phoenixville To-Dos • Marisa Roman Joins Ursinus Faculty • Grad School Guru Returns to Offer Tips and Advice • Opinion: We Should Distance Ourselves from Technology; Give CAB Events a Chance; Grizzly Staff Editorial • 3-0 UC Rugby Looks to Extend Streak • UC Recap: Mixed Week for the Bears • Coach Profile: Joe Groff, Volleyball
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The Grizzly, September 27, 2012
Jessica Orbon, Sara Sherr, Rosemary Clark, Chris Rountree, Katie Faust, Samantha Ardoin, Keith Miles, Courtney Scott, Samantha Salomon, Larissa Coyne, John Parry, Matthew Johnston, Allen Weaver, and Jordan Demcher
Ursinus Partners With Columbia • Family Day Coming Soon • Berman Search • Bi-Textual Poetry Series Kicked Off Sept. 18 • Big Brothers, Sisters Program • Internship Event • Services at Wellness • Opinion: Ursinus Should Disclose Annual Budget; Changes in Dining Services are Justified • UC Recap: Field Hockey Falls to F&M • Behind the Scenes: Kip and Sean Lacy
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The Grizzly, September 20, 2012
Jessica Orbon, Sara Sherr, Michael Klazas, Larissa Coyne, Keith Miles, Matthew Johnston, Rayleen Rivera-Harbach, Marcus Foster, Jarod Groome, Christine Dobisch, Olivia Z. Schultz, Michael D'Amico, Allen Weaver, and Austin Fox
USGA Elections • WeCAN's Wismer Plans • Yard Sale Saturday • Textbook Prices a Problem • Late Night Lower Back • SUN and UC Dems Hold Political Talk • Accessible Art in the Berman • New Chalk Rules • Opinion: Don't Rely on Social Media This Election Year; Paralympics Deserve More Coverage • Up-and-Down Week for UC Athletics • Cross Country Team Hopes the Kids are All Right • Senior Spotlight: Catherine Bitterly
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The Grizzly, September 13, 2012
Jessica Orbon, Sara Sherr, Rosemary Clark, Austin Fox, Michael D'Amico, Amanda Frekot, David Marino, Chelsea Callahan, Keith Miles, Rayleen Rivera-Harbach, Christine Dobisch, Courtney Scott, Vivek Reddy, Chris Rountree, Olivia Z. Schultz, and Jordan Demcher
UC Remembers Lindsay Budnick • Greek Recruitment Changes • UC Fringe Returns • Film Fest to Celebrate Cultures • Bear Bucks Defined • CIE Fellows Aid CIE Students • CAB Welcomes New Executive Board and Events • Tree Planting Efforts Along the Perkiomen Creek • Opinion: New Allowances Limit SPINT Events; DNC Speakers Successfully Promote Obama • Season Preview: Women's Soccer • Coach Profile: Kelly Wakeman, Women's Soccer • Men's Soccer Goes Young for Success
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The Grizzly, September 6, 2012
Jessica Orbon, Sara Sherr, Larissa Coyne, Rosemary Clark, Austin Fox, Amanda Frekot, David Marino, Emerson Miles Hawkins, Alexa LaMontagne, Rayleen Rivera-Harbach, Michael Klazas, Courtney Scott, Kyu Chul Shin, Chris Rountree, Samantha Salomon, and Jordan Demcher
Ursinus Welcomes New Dean • Wismer Changes • Orientation Update • Dr. Heinzl Lecture • Gary Hodgson's Tenure as Campus Safety Officer • Meet Mike Mullin, New R.D. • Gender-Neutral Bathrooms Arrive on UC Campus • Residence Life Offers Support for the Class of 2016 • Opinion: Athletes Frustrated by Dining Changes; Senator Rubio Would Have Been a Better V.P. Choice for the GOP • Field Hockey Looks to Keep Tradition • Under New Coach, Volleyball Begins 2012 Season • Lofty Expectations for Bears Football
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The Grizzly, April 26, 2012
Nick Pane, Liz Kilmer, James Noebels, Samantha Mascia, Lisa Jobe, Riley Pembroke, Katie Banas '12, Olivia Minick, Sarah Bollert, Eisamar Ellis, Sara Hourwitz, Shane Eachus, and Allen Weaver
Ursinus Celebrates Fong Inauguration • CoSA Showcases Students for Seventh Year • Nadler to Join MCS Department for Fall Semester • New Dean Named • English Professor Spoke on Diane Rehm Show • Four Years of Changes for UC Seniors • Wampole's Lockheed Martin Internship Becomes Career • Students for Barack Obama Encourages Student Participation • Opinion: Zolidis Premieres "White Buffalo"; Students Explore Spirituality at College • Thomas Leaves Legacy of Pride and Integrity • Baseball to Dedicate Field Saturday
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The Grizzly, April 19, 2012
Nick Pane, Liz Kilmer, Sara Hourwitz, Chelsea Callahan, Lisa Jobe, Samantha Mascia, Olivia Minick, Lauren Goldstein, Sabrina McGettigan, James Noebels, Sarah Bollert, Allen Weaver, Sophie Zander, Shane Eachus, and Keith Baker
Berman Director Announces Departure • "Lantern" Celebrates 81 Years • McGown to Join Math Department • Professors Host Facebook Discussion in New Hall • Ursinus Students Promote Autism Awareness • Passion for Historical Reenactments • Hon. Richard Murphy Addressed Campus • Meerbergen Co-Leads Therapy Sessions in Pottstown • Opinion: Obama Will Need Help Come November; New York City Isn't All It's Cracked Up to Be • Class of 2012 Athletes Leave Holes to Fill • Field Hockey: Heading to Holland
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The Grizzly, April 12, 2012
Nick Pane, Liz Kilmer, James Noebels, Olivia Minick, Lisa Jobe, Chelsea Callahan, Riley Pembroke, Sara Hourwitz, Sophie Zander, Sarah Bollert, Tracie Johnson, Allen Weaver, and Shane Eachus
Fong Inauguration Approaching • UCDC Mixing Up Spring Routine • Housing Lottery Anxiety Addressed • Cuts for a Cause on Campus This Weekend • Ursinus Alumni Return to Work at Alma Mater • UC Students Travel to National Model UN Competition in NYC • Hart Interns at Great Wall Club in Beijing, China • Opinion: Saying "No" is Man's Responsibility, Too; Delphi was a Positive Experience Despite Criticism • Men's Lacrosse Battles #18 Gettysburg • Seniors Wrapping up Athletic Careers
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The Grizzly, April 5, 2012
Nick Pane, Liz Kilmer, Michael Schmidt, Samantha Mascia, Lisa Jobe, Sara Hourwitz, Allen Weaver, Sarah Bollert, Chelsea Callahan, Carly Siegler, Victoria Cameron, Shane Eachus, and Keith Baker
String Ensemble Impresses Hope • Career Services Hosts Webinar • "Ball at the Bellevue" a Success, Continues to Draw Large Number of Student Participants • Sue Thomas Retires from Admissions Staff • Caitlin Callahan Interns as Veterinary Tech • Greek Week Approaches, MAA and Quiz Club Plan to Participate • UC Welcomes Teisa Brown to President's Staff • Nothing to Hate About this Hamlet • Phillies to Continue Success Despite Worries • Senior Spotlight: Garrett Smith, Baseball • Bears Battle Through Wet Weekend • Player Spotlight: Jenni Weber, Softball