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.
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The Grizzly, September 4, 2008
Kristin O'Brassill, Gabrielle Poretta, Julia Bull, Nathan Humphrey, Matt Monteverde, Liz Kilmer, Serena Mithboakar, Laurel Salvo, Jeremiah Long, Matt Whitman, Samuel Stahller '10, Christopher Schaeffer, Zach Shamberg, Abigail Raymond, Nick Pane, and Jameson Cooper
Democrats Deem 2008 Election "A Fight for the Future" • Current Look at Issues Surrounding Iraqi Sovereignty • Changing Face of Ursinus: Recent Renovations • Ursinus College Journeys Abroad: Tuebingen, Germany • Another Season of Reviewing Begins with a "Shining" Culinary Success • Incredible Medical Internship for Senior • UC Men's Soccer Team Intends on Silencing the Critics
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The Grizzly, August 28, 2008
Kristin O'Brassill, Gabrielle Poretta, Kristi Blust, Barbara von Schlegell, Roger Lee, Christopher Schaeffer, Zach Shamberg, Katie Callahan, and Stephanie Weir
Ursinus Welcomes Class of 2012: Largest in History • Students Embrace Unique Summer Research Opportunity • Academic Insight into the Lighter Side of Ramadan • That Dream Internship Just Might be Within Your Reach • Berman Exhibitions: Watercolors and Working Women • New Dining Options at Ursinus a Matter of Convenience • UC Theater and Dance Departments Have Lined Up a Full Season for Review • Opinions: Obama-nomics for the United States? No Thank You • UC Versus the Centennial Conference • UCXC Hits the Ground Running
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The Grizzly, May 1, 2008
Matt Flyntz, Lane Taylor, Kristi Blust, Roger Lee, Heather Turnbach, Ali Wagner, Terry Kelley, Jill Alspach, Kristin O'Brassill, Ashley McComeskey, Alex Ernst, Jason Davis, Danielle Langdon, and Courtney Fox
Student Art Show Highlights Creativity of Students at UC • Good Night, Good Luck and Goodbye to the Grizzly • Pope Benedict XVI Visits Washington D.C. and NYC • You Must Always Face the Curtain with a Bow • Ursinus Dance Company Performance is a Big Success • Ursinus Community Celebrates Third Annual CoSA • Vision of the Future: Convenience Store to Open in Zack's in Fall 2008 • Opinions: Which Candidate is on the Right Track?; Calm Down, Democrats • UC Women's Golf for a Fruitful Future
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The Grizzly, April 24, 2008
Matt Flyntz, Lane Taylor, Roger Lee, Serena Mithboakar, Kristi Blust, Katie Callahan, Ashley McComeskey, Jeremiah Long, Ali Wagner, Ryan Tole, Alex Ernst, Christopher Schaeffer, Ashley Drogalis, Eric Requa, and Jill Alspach
Ursinus College Dance Company Kicks Off Tonight! • CoSA at UC! • Charity Events in the Classroom • Red Sky in Morning • Another Collegeville Restaurant Review: BonJung • Ursinus Graduate Awarded Watson Fellowship • Achievement Gap: Close to Home • Opinions: Bush / Clinton Dynasty? • Weekend Success and Dubb Appreciation Week • UC Softball Flying High After Wins Against Gettysburg • Great Success Strikes Men's Lax
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The Grizzly, April 17, 2008
Matt Flyntz, Lane Taylor, Serena Mithboakar, Roger Lee, Emily McCloskey, Ali Wagner, Jeremiah Long, Kristin O'Brassill, Laurel Salvo, Alex Ernst, Chris Orser, Jason Davis, Ashley Drogalis, and Jill Alspach
Owen Gingerich Discusses Religion and Evolution at UC • Breakaway Presents P.S. We've Missed You at UC! • Kennedy Speaks • Achievement Gap: An Issue Left Behind? • All Dogs Go to Heaven: Review of Black Lab Bistro • UC Theater Dances in an Irish Spring • Opinions: Want Change? Vote Obama; Elitists in Government? Yes Please! • A Swingin' Season for UC Tennis
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The Grizzly, April 10, 2008
Matt Flyntz, Lane Taylor, Roger Lee, Kristi Blust, Katie Callahan, Juliane Katz, Matt Short, Jill Alspach, Anthony George, Zach Shamberg, Christopher Schaeffer, Alex Ernst, Jason Davis, Ashley Drogalis, and Danielle Langdon
Baby Dies from Lack of Medical Attention, Parents Charged • Relay is Here! • Dancing at Lughnasa Opens at UC • Yes, It's a "Positions" Article • Airband's 25th Raises $3100 for the Laurel House • Senior's Helpful Hints for Class Registration • Glancing at the Future of Collegeville • Men's Golf Swings into Season • Track Teams Win Goucher Classic
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The Grizzly, April 3, 2008
Matt Flyntz, Lane Taylor, Juliane Katz, Terry Kelley, Kristi Blust, Roger Lee, Jeremiah Long, Ashley McComeskey, Kristin O'Brassill, Ryan Tole, Alex Ernst, Laurel Salvo, Matt Short, Jason Davis, Ashley Drogalis, and Danielle Langdon
Crude Awakening: Ways to Beat Surging Gas Pump Prices • Airband Turns 25 • Herpes Hindrance: Part Two • Literary Food Fest • Lou's Too: The Charming Steak Shop • "Fully Loaded" EV Performance Attracts Full House • Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Goldsmith • Opinions: Fed Bailout? Fed, Butt Out!; Olympic Controversy • Men's Lax Defeats McDaniel • Women's Lax Shames McDaniel
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The Grizzly, March 27, 2008
Matt Flyntz, Lane Taylor, Roger Lee, Terry Kelley, Jill Alspach, Ashley McComeskey, Serena Mithboakar, Jeremiah Long, Kristin O'Brassill, Juliane Katz, Ryan Tole, Alex Ernst, Kelsey Threatte, Anthony George, Matt Short, Jason Davis, Ashley Drogalis, and Danielle Langdon
Escape Velocity Dance Troupe Gets "Fully Loaded" • Habitat for Humanity: Community Service with a Tan • Ways to Prepare for Fall Housing and Room Selection • Religion on Campus: Hillel, MSA, IV and More! • Herpes Hindrance: Part One • Fox and Hound Pub and Grill: Which One are You? • Ursinus Sororities Participate in Community Service • Scientific Look at the "Truth is Beauty" Equation • Quick Glance at Upcoming CAB and RHA Events • Myrin's Edible Books Festival: Battle of the Most Literate Foods • Opinions: Pledge to Darfur; Vice Presidential Possibilities: Let's Start the Speculation • A Magical Season • Bears Dominate ECAC Championships • Ursinus Tennis Teams Hope to Rack Up a Good Season
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The Grizzly, March 6, 2008
Matt Flyntz, Lane Taylor, John Strassburger, Ashley McComeskey, Terry Kelley, Kristi Blust, Jill Alspach, Kristin O'Brassill, Juliane Katz, Jeremiah Long, Christopher Schaeffer, Anthony George, Alex Ernst, Matt Short, Laurel Salvo, Ryan Tole, and Danielle Langdon
President Strassburger's Message to Campus About New Member Education • Students Flock to Ursinus Job and Internship Fair • SIFE: An Organization Suited for All Ursinus Majors • The Real Inspector Hound: Stoppard Performed at UC • Local Venues Offer Break Options • Ursinus Fraternities Participate in Community Service • Da Vinci's Pub: Are You a Renaissance Man or Woman? • Opinions: Anthony's Keys to Making Friends; Academic Integrity for the Rest of Us; Rethinking the Second Amendment: What Does it Protect? • Football Coach Kevin Barger Moving On • Congrats to the 2008 Centennial Conference Champs! • Baseball and Softball Aim to Hit it Out of the Park • Two Head to Wrestling Nationals
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The Grizzly, February 28, 2008
Matt Flyntz, Lane Taylor, Kristi Blust, Juliane Katz, Katie Callahan, Terry Kelley, Jeremiah Long, Roger Lee, Serena Mithboakar, Matt Short, Alex Ernst, Anthony George, Jason Davis, Ashley Drogalis, and Ashley McComeskey
Tragedy Strikes at Northern Illinois University • Safety at Ursinus College in Light of the NIU Massacre • Anti-HIV Gel Fails Clinical Trial, Opens Doors • Investigating the Seven-Day Itch • Great Wall vs. China Jade: Local Chinese Dining • Third Annual CoSA Celebration Hits Ursinus in April • Review of SPINTfest at UC • Opinions: NME Scandal: An Outsider's Take; Why Kosovo's Independence Matters • Strong Champs for UC Swim • Gymnastics Prepares for Nationals
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The Grizzly, February 21, 2008
Matt Flyntz, Lane Taylor, Kristi Blust, Roger Lee, Heather Turnbach, Ali Wagner, Terry Kelley, Katie Callahan, Jeremiah Long, Dan Sergeant, Jill Alspach, Laurel Salvo, Ryan Tole, Alex Ernst, Matt Short, Corey Stary, Anthony George, Danielle Langdon, Ashley Drogalis, Jason Davis, and Ashley Panicker
Administration Speaks Out About New Member Education • Rethinking Equality in America • Brought to a Grinding Halt: Reactions to NME Ban • Vending, Vending Everywhere: New Machines to Arrive for Students • Exploring the Circumcision Decision: Benefits and Risks • The Mysterious White Van: Science in Motion at Ursinus • Jasmine: For Those Willing to Spend a Buck or Two • Ursinus Hosts Award-Winning Poet • Professor Victor Brown: Making a Prominent Impact • Alumni Advice for UC Students • Opinions: The Harvard Effect: Will Ursinus Increase Financial Aid to Stay Competitive?; The "Fair Tax" • Men's Basketball 16-0 in Conference • Glory Days • National Guard Honors Ursinus Rugby Teams • Cosmic Sucker-Punch: The "Ultimate" Team
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The Grizzly, February 14, 2008
Matt Flyntz, Lane Taylor, Katie Callahan, Terry Kelley, Juliane Katz, Ryan Tole, Serena Mithboakar, Roger Lee, Kristin O'Brassill, Alex Ernst, Michael Silber, Danielle Langdon, and Ashley Drogalis
Writer's Strike May See a Silver Lining • Ellison Unveils Art Exhibit in Berman • Relief for Students? College Endowments Skyrocket • Ursinus Designs New Certificate for International Studies • Is Everybody Really Doing It? The Indictment of the Greek Community at Ursinus College Surprises Many • Ursinus Community Shares its "Dirty Little Secrets" • Focus the Nation and Environmentalism: "No Longer Just for Hippies" • UC Study Abroad Helpful Hints • Opinions: Lessons from Super Tuesday; Does The Times Need Bill Kristol?; Lessons from the Hormuz Strait • Ursinus Wrestlers Clinch Dual Meet • UC Indoor Track Teams Make Big Moves, Heat Up Competition
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The Grizzly, February 7, 2008
Matt Flyntz, Lane Taylor, Megan Helzner, Terry Kelley, Ryan Tole, Ashley Higgins, Ashley McComeskey, Kristi Blust, Roger Lee, Juliane Katz, Jeremiah Long, Christopher Schaeffer, Anthony George, Matt Short, Ashley Drogalis, and Jason Davis
Cafe Owner Advises Mindful Consumerism • More Money in Your Pocket? • Ledger's Death Still Leaves Questions • NY Times Reporter Discusses Climate Issues at Focus the Nation • Arctic Mammals Battle Climate Change • Modern Menstruation Alternatives: The Menstrual Cup • Wismer Student Restaurant Welcomes New Turnstile • Things I Wish I Knew as a Freshman: Local Hot Spots • Satchmo's: A Unique Sub Experience • Bringing Back the High Five • Endorse This!: How Important is a Political Backing? • Women's Basketball Endures Tough Loss to Mules
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The Grizzly, January 31, 2008
Matt Flyntz, Lane Taylor, Heather Turnbach, Terry Kelley, Kristi Blust, Megan Helzner, Jill Alspach, Kristin O'Brassill, Ashley McComeskey, Roger Lee, Laurel Salvo, Matt Short, Alex Ernst, Jason Davis, Ashley Drogalis, and Danielle Langdon
What's Your Dirty Little Secret? RLO Posts Free Speech • Focus the Nation Events Begin Today at Ursinus College • Writers Continue to Protest Insufficient Compensation • New Statistics Reveal Decline in U.S. Abortion Rates • New Member Education is Not Your Enemy • UC Gives Tribute to MLK Jr. • Middlesex, by Jeffrey Eugenides • Opinions: Return of Information Society; Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King from Home; John Edwards: Wasting His (And Our) Time • Gymnastics Off to a Strong Start • Shattuck Helps Lead the Bears to Victory
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The Grizzly, December 6, 2007
Matt Flyntz, Lane Taylor, Roger Lee, Ashley Higgins, Salia Zouande, Chris Magee, Jessica Zatwarnicki, Zach Shamberg, Jeremiah Long, Kristin O'Brassill, Brett Celinski, Laurel Salvo, Alex Ernst, Keith Page, and Katie Callahan
Students: "Fresh Produce" on Sale Now • Relay for Life Kicks Off in Fanfare • Wings for Wishes Hosts Competitive Eating Contest • Balancing Act: Avoiding Weight Gain in College • Beer and the Bedroom • Soulja Boy to the Rescue • Trappe Tavern: It's a Trap! • Hell is Other People • Ursinus Student Video "Blogs" in Japan • Opinions: Why Terrorists Do What They Do; New Homepage Long Overdue • Bears Off to a 1-0 Start in League • Fresh Faces on the Women's Court • Preview of UC Winter Sports
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The Grizzly, November 29, 2007
Matt Flyntz, Lane Taylor, Kristen Gallagher, Ashley McComeskey, Ashley Higgins, Roger Lee, Jeremiah Long, Zakary Arnhold, Kristin O'Brassill, Christopher Schaeffer, Michael Thomas, Serena Mithboakar, Alex Ernst, Jason Davis, Katie Callahan, and Chris Carey
Goodbye Scripted TV: Writer's Guild Takes a Stand • Shooting for the Cure: Teams Raise Money for Coalition • Dr. von Schlegell Discusses Islamic Thought, Movements • Jazzman's Cafe Gets Into the Holiday Spirit at Ursinus • A New STAR on Campus • Moritomo: Konichiwa, Hai Hai! • Focus the Nation: Cornucopia of Action and Awareness • Book Review: A Natural History of the Senses • Opinions: Giving Thanks This Holiday; UN Considers Ban on Human Cloning • Field Hockey Frenzy • Men's Basketball Preview • Bears Take the Path Less Traveled
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The Grizzly, November 15, 2007
Matt Flyntz, Lane Taylor, Ashley McComeskey, Roger Lee, Caitlin Dalik, Anani Samuels, Kristi Blust, Kristin O'Brassill, Jess Buck, Jeremiah Long, Laurel Salvo, Chris Magee, Serena Mithboakar, Alex Ernst, Daniel Sergeant, Ashley Drogalis, Chris Carey, and Jessica Zatwarnicki
Kemper Scholarship Offers Unique Experience for Freshmen • Yale Professor Discusses Acclaimed Novel at Ursinus • UC Alumni Share Volunteer Experiences in Peace Corps • Ursinus Collects 754 Pounds of Canned Goods for Philabundance • Premium Outlet Mall Now Open • Am I Pregnant? • Spotlight: UC Wellness Fair • Kushner Would be Proud • For Music Lovers • Tortugas: In the Mood for Mexican Food? • Opinions: All-Male Housing: Damage Control; Concert Review: Tiger Army, The Static Age, and Street Dogs; Is Today's Generation of Crusaders Too Online? • UC Swim Team Dives Into Season • Sororities Battle to Raise Money • Field Hockey Season Comes to an End
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The Grizzly, November 8, 2007
Matt Flyntz, Lane Taylor, Salia Zouande, Caitlin Dalik, Ashley McComeskey, Ashley Higgins, Andy Lane, Zach Shamberg, Kristin O'Brassill, Laura Glace, Katie Callahan, Zakary Arnhold, Christopher Schaeffer, Kelsey Threatte, Alex Ernst, Jason Davis, and Matt Campbell
Campus Safety Offers Tips to Stay Alert, Aware • "Lost Boy" Speaks on Civil War in Sudan, Genocide in Darfur • "Car for a Cause" Pulls Into Ursinus • UC Democrats Kick Off Montgomery County Campaign Invasion • If Nobody Speaks of Remarkable Things • Darfur Fast • Entrance Fee: Five Packs of Cigarettes • Opinions: Forgotten Promise: Iraq's Refugees • Spotlight: Coach Kyle Rush • Bears Fall to Mules
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The Grizzly, November 1, 2007
Matt Flyntz, Lane Taylor, Caitlin Dalik, Yukiko Kawamura, Roger Lee, Dan Sergeant, Anani Samuels, Matt Campbell, Kristi Blust, Serena Mithboakar, Jeremiah Long, Katie Callahan, Andy Lane, Michael Thomas, Alex Ernst, Laurel Salvo, Jason Davis, Jessica Zatwarnicki, and Daniel Price
Outlet Shopping to Debut Near Ursinus • "Bright Room" Brings History, Suspense to Stage • Bridge Hosts Annual Alumni Celebration • Renowned Poet Reads for UC • Speaking to the Soul: A Personal Interview with Constance Merritt • Homecoming 2007: Wet, Welcoming and Memorable • Dealing with Double Standards • Staff Spotlight: Darlene Robinson • Workers' Appreciation Day • The Pizza Stop • Thirsty Thursdays Seven Days a Week • Opinions: Last Weekend; Colbert '08? • Playoff Time • Student Athletes • Patterson in True Homecoming Form
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The Grizzly, October 25, 2007
Matt Flyntz, Lane Taylor, Matt Whitman, Roger Lee, Yukiko Kawamura, Ashley Higgins, Keith Page, Zach Shamberg, Salia Zouande, Kristin O'Brassill, Laurel Salvo, David Hamalian, Michael Silber, Alex Ernst, Jason Davis, Katie Callahan, and Chris Carey
Training for the Mind: Enter the Meditation World • Feel the Heat with Latin Dance Classes • Philly's Finest Choreographs UCDC • Express Bus 93 Speeds Up Access to Center City • Ursinus College Bookstore Backs Edun Live Initiative • Understanding Pre-Menstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) • Ten Minutes Will Do • Four Students Nominated for Watson Fellowship • Book Review: Reasons to Live by Amy Hempel • Opinions: Genocide: Then and Now; Show at the Electric Factory; Dumbledore Out of the Broom Closet; When Arms Trade Goes Awry • New Season: Men's Soccer • UC Training Room has a New Face
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The Grizzly, October 11, 2007
Matt Flyntz, Lane Taylor, Caitlin Dalik, Kristin O'Brassill, Jessica Zatwarnicki, Anani Samuels, Ashley Higgins, Kristen Gallagher, Zakary Arnhold, Laurel Salvo, Kristi Blust, Alex Ernst, Dan Sergeant, Jason Davis, Katie Callahan, and Zach Shamberg
Up 'til Dawn Beats the Yawn to Fight Against Childhood Cancer • The "Voice of WHYY" Speaks at Myrin Library's First Friday Series • WeCAN Focuses on Workers' Rights • Omega Chi Hosts Annual Campus Blood Drive • Sexual Health in the Heat: Philly OutFest • UC Theater Presents Gilgamesh • Water Bottles: Robbing Our Environment and Our Homes • Book Review: Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close • Opinions: CIE Students, Are You Listening?; Live Earth: Retrospective; No Thank You, UC Meal Plan • No Pads, No Guards, No Problems
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The Grizzly, October 4, 2007
Matt Flyntz, Lane Taylor, Roger Lee, Serena Mithboakar, Ashley Higgins, Brett Celinski, Katie Callahan, Zach Shamberg, Michael Thomas, Salia Zouande, Matt Whitman, Andy Lane, Alex Ernst, Jason Davis, and Matt Campbell
Homecoming Nominees Raise the Bar for a Good Cause • Senegal Bound: Director Discusses Study Abroad Program • Iranian President Meets Protests, Criticism at Columbia University • No More Burning: Bookstore Unleashes Banned Books Week • Breakaway Theatre Looks Promising • Nutritious Can be Delicious: Finding the Right Food for You • MSA Today • Infiltrating the English Department • Letter from the Editor: On CSU and Censorship • Opinion: MoveOn.org's General Petraeus Ad • Women's Soccer Fights for Undefeated CC Title • Crowds Gather to Support UC Football
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The Grizzly, September 27, 2007
Matt Flyntz, Lane Taylor, Zakary Arnhold, Robert Whitehead, Ashley McComeskey, Ashley Higgins, Megan Helzner, Caitlin Dalik, Kristin O'Brassill, Christopher Schaeffer, Roger Lee, Serena Mithboakar, Alex Ernst, Jason Davis, Jessica Zatwarnicki, and Katie Callahan
Going Green: Ursinus Commits to Improving Energy Efficiency • Ursinus Joins Fight Against U.K. Boycott • "Grad School Guru" Advises UC Seniors • Popping the Pill Continued: DRSP • Hillel and Muslim Student Association Host Break-Fast • Faculty Spotlight: Barbara von Schlegell • Book Review: Vain Art of the Fugue by Dumitru Tsepeneag • Opinions: Ursinus Goes (Not So) Silent for Jena 6; The Arctic Isn't as Neutral Anymore • Superstitions • UC Hosting '07 Field Hockey NCAA Championship • Welcome to the Family: UCXC
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The Grizzly, September 20, 2007
Matt Flyntz, Lane Taylor, Caitlin Dalik, Ashley McComeskey, Ashley Higgins, Salia Zouande, Zach Shamberg, Zakary Arnhold, Daniel Sergeant, Laurel Salvo, Alex Ernst, Jason Davis, Ashley Drogalis, and Daniel Price
Berman Unveils Fiber Art Exhibit by Peri • Organs Sound for Recital Kickoff • "Ashley Treatment" Sparks Debate • SAO Reveals New Events for Fall • Popping the Pill • Scudera's Gilgamesh • UC Unplugged • Fringe Festivities Begin This Week • Opinions: Gonzo's Gone, But New Attorney General Nominee a Mixed Blessing • Seniors Rule • Winning Start • Exciting, Effective and 3-0 for Football
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The Grizzly, September 13, 2007
Matt Flyntz, Lane Taylor, Caitlin Dalik, Kristen Gallagher, Megan Helzner, Akasya Benge, Kristen Roman, Sara Romaine, Zakary Arnhold, Serena Mithboakar, Christopher Schaeffer, Daniel Sergeant, Alex Ernst, Jason Davis, Ashley Drogalis, and Russell Smith
Ursinus Implements Swipe, Message Systems for Better Student Safety on Campus • Strassburger Goes to Dubai • Why Don't You Escape Velocity? • Residence Life Sponsors Alcohol Education Program for Freshmen • Beyond the Condom: Guide to Safe Sex • Faculty Spotlight: Yoshitomo Yamashita • Wismer Hall: Too Hard to Handle? • Ursinus Recycling 101 • Opinions: Should We Lower the Drinking Age?; On Patriot Day • Rank 'em • UC Volleyball Spikes to Success • Men's Soccer Stumbles in Home Opener