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The Grizzly, March 30, 1993

Tom Wilusz

This is a parody issue of the Ursinus College Grizzly newspaper, entitled "The Goofly."
The Grizzly, March 23, 1993

Tom Wilusz, Sara Jacobson, Tom Epler, Annette Rawls, Carolyn Cooper, Elaine Zelley, Robin Loiacono, Richard P. Richter, Tina Moukoulis, Jesse Searfoss, Erika Compton, David Webb, Liz McDonald, Harley David Rubin, and Mark Leiser

Ursinus Mourns The Loss of One of Our Own • "Worst Storm of the Century" • Danceteller Performs at Ursinus • Ursinus's Own Ticketron • Consider Women's Studies • Wismer Rolls Out the Red Carpet • College Needs Policy on Closing • No Class • The Right to Life • U.C. Baseball "Heading in Right Direction" • Softball Breaks Even in the Carolinas • Three Outstanding "Jens" • Gymnasts at Nationals
The Grizzly, March 2, 1993

Tom Wilusz, Sarah Starr, Frederic Morvany, Mark Leiser, Erika Compton, David Weiss, Christian P. Sockel, Richard P. Richter, Liz McDonald, and Harley David Rubin

Airband Raises Over $1300 for Charity • The United States of Europe with Modern Languages • Explosion at World Trade Center • Meistersingers to Tour New England • Flowers of Hope • Senior Profile: Maria Rojas • The Problem With Centrists • Men's Track and Field at MACs • Gymnasts Finish With High Score
The Grizzly, February 23, 1993

Tom Wilusz, Robin Loiacono, Sara Jacobson, Erika Compton, Mark Leiser, Tom Epler, Annette Rawls, Richard P. Richter, Christian P. Sockel, Liz McDonald, Gary Shapiro, Jeff Eckerson, Harley David Rubin, and Satsuki Scoville

Helen Thomas, White House Correspondent Speaks • Pledging: Girls' Results From Fall 1992 Versus Outward Bound, 1993 • Clinton's Plans for Peace • Airband, MTV Here • Evaluating the Curriculum of Ursinus • Ursinus Welcomes Ishmael Reed • Movie Review: Sommersby • South Street: An Informative Perspective • Senior Profile: Casey Price • Who's in Charge at 1600? • Letter to the Editor • Gymnasts Achieve Season-High • Two Ursinus Legends Step Down • Thomas adds Sports Manager Duties • Swimmers Done • Bears Finish 7-17; Look to "Bright Future"
The Grizzly, February 9, 1993

Tom Wilusz, Tom Epler, Ellen Cosgrove, Robin Loiacono, Mark Leiser, Julie Tonnessen, Audra Boettcher, Denise Moretz, Mindy Brandt, Ellen Sylvester, Gretchen MacMurray, Sarah Starr, Matt Cordes, Richard P. Richter, Christian P. Sockel, and Harley David Rubin

Novelist Reed to Satire P.C. • New Twists on Pledging • Quilt Weaves Its Way to Ursinus • Doctor Fletcher, UC Professor Emeritus, Hospitalized • Airband is Coming • Coffee House Counts on a Big Semester • Senior Profile: Lynn Cunnane • Fox's Latest Teensomething • A Degree is not Enough Today • The Absurdity of the Circular Argument • U.C. Gets Bad P.R.
The Grizzly, February 2, 1993

Tom Wilusz, Jesse Searfoss, Sara Jacobson, Robin Loiacono, Mark Leiser, David Webb, Ian Rhile, Satsuki Scoville, Anmarie Lukens, Melissa Chido, Annette Rawls, Christian P. Sockel, Richard P. Richter, Ellen Sylvester, Liz McDonald, Betsy Laskowski, Ellen Cosgrove, Drew Seibel, Mike Baganski, Harley David Rubin, Gretchen MacMurray, and Ed Markowski

Cowboys Tame Buffalo, 52-17 • Upsilon Phi Delta Approved • AIDS Quilt • Al Eaton's "We Are the Dream" • Day For a King • Power Plays • Bernie Bernie Headflap Wins Battle of the Bands • Lorelei at Chateau Granieri • Ice Skating Fun • The Case of the Disappearing Sevs (Or: Why Collegeville's Most Famous Convenient Mart Upped & Left) • Senior Profile: Chris Kakacek • The New Zack's: Why Hike to WaWa? • What's Up in Wellness • Character was an Issue, Again • The Importance of Effort and "A Dream" • UC Baseball Preview '93 • Gymnasts Hoping For "Powerful Season" • Lady Bears Make Playoffs • Swimmers Working Hard • Football Awards Banquet Held • Wrestlers Continue Excellence • Men's Basketball Split Two
The Grizzly, December 8, 1992

Tom Wilusz, Sarah Starr, Sara Jacobson, Hope Rinehimer, Audra Boettcher, Denise Moretz, Megan Mendte, Christian P. Sockel, Jeff Eckerson, Betsy Laskowski, Ellen Cosgrove, Harley David Rubin, Richard P. Richter, Mark Leiser, Melissa Chido, and David Van Benthuysen

Gomez Speaks on Gildah Stories • Wellness Center Confusion • Greek Service Projects • How To Handle Holiday Dysfunction • Senior Profile: Tina Moukoulis • Wismer's Christmas Dinner • Russian Rock With Yuri • Exam Schedule • Standards • A Lack of Preventive Aid • Letters: Greetings from France; Response to Disabled Accessibility • UC Snaps Losing Steak; Picks Up Three Wins • Lady Bears Recap
The Grizzly, November 24, 1992

Tom Wilusz, Joy O'Grady, Ian Rhile, Naimish Pandya, Audra Boettcher, Denise Moretz, Mark Leiser, Jaymie Burkhart, Annette Rawls, Robin Loiacono, Richard P. Richter, Jeff Eckerson, David Weiss, Harley David Rubin, Gretchen MacMurray, and Hugh R. Clark

Demas's Furious Presentation • Possibility of AIDS Quilt at Ursinus • Lewis Receives the Muhlenberg Award • Share the Season • Clergy Assembly Held At U.C. • Senior Profile: Rick Naratil • Concert Band and Jazz Ensemble Perform Fall Concert • Messiah Tickets • Denis Leary's No Cure For Cancer Breath of Fresh Air • Libo Speaks on Voyages to Freedom Exhibit • The Pointlessness of Political Correctness • Letters: Clark Responds to "Christ on Campus"; Handicapped Accessibility: A Response From Someone Who Knows • Bears Basketball Buckles Under • Cross-Country Finishes Unbeaten Season
The Grizzly, November 17, 1992

Tom Wilusz, Erika Compton, Mark Leiser, Ian Rhile, Audra Boettcher, Denise Moretz, Melissa Chido, Jaymie Burkhart, Sara Jacobson, Sarah Starr, Steph Kromer, David Webb, Heather Mead, Richard P. Richter, Ellen Sylvester, Christian P. Sockel, Jeff Eckerson, Ellen Cosgrove, Harley David Rubin, Gar Donecker, Hope Rinehimer, Gretchen MacMurray, and J. Houghton Kane

Ann Landers at Founder's Day • Dr. Clayton Speaks on Education • An Active MSU • Elliot Speaks on Racism • Dinosaurs and Meteors • What Wismer Can Do For You • Greeks Grow With Chi Rho Psi • Top Ten Reasons Ursinus Needs a Coffeehouse • Catch of the Week • Shoulder Dancing to Depeche Mode • "Voyages to Freedom" Exhibit and the Jewish Experience in America • Messiah • In Their Own Words • Let's See How They Like It • Concert and Jazz Bands to Perform • A Push for Physically Challenged Accessibility • Who's on First? • Letters to the Editor • The Editorial Mission: Our Relationship to The Grizzly • UC Men's Basketball For '92-'93 • Senior Billitto Glad He Transferred to UC • Field Hockey '92: A Look Back • Football Ends Tough Year
The Grizzly, November 10, 1992

Tom Wilusz, Ian Rhile, Erika Compton, Jesse Searfoss, John Brobyn, Annette Rawls, Michelle Ryan, Robin Loiacono, Greg Porter, Jason Signore, Richard P. Richter, Christian P. Sockel, Heather Mead, David Weiss, Gar Donecker, Harley David Rubin, Denise Moretz, Audra Boettcher, Mark Leiser, and David Webb

Accommodating the Disabled • Election Results • APO Walks For Service • Sexual Assault Awareness Week • Sex, Berman, and You • ProTheatre to Perform • Dr. Wickersham Speaks on Pledging • I.V. A.H.A. Update • The Fetid End Of an Intrepid Friend • Another Masquerade • Why Clinton? • Letters to the Editor • X-Country At MACs • Bears Kick Mules in Close One
The Grizzly, November 3, 1992

Tom Wilusz, Satsuki Scoville, Megan Mendte, Denise Moretz, Audra Boettcher, Shannon Savidge, Ian Rhile, Joy O'Grady, Robin Loiacono, Michael A. Pizzi, Annette Rawls, Jaymie Burkhart, Richard P. Richter, Ellen Sylvester, Jesse Searfoss, Gar Donecker, Harley David Rubin, David Webb, Melissa Chido, Lori Fitton, and Regina Oboler

Senior Party Success • Keith Strunk Rallies Student Support • Vote: Our Future Depends on Us • Smoking Danger Update • Blue Eyes, Brown Eyes • Phi Psi Clothes Drive • Truth About Tomatoes • Coffee House: Good to the Last Drop! • Coffee Talk • Singles Review • Fresh Brewed, Mountain Grown, 70's Rock • New Berman Endowment to Preserve Outdoor Art • Another Dark Hit Brewed by Waters • Choir Percolates a Performance • In Search of Purpose • Letters to the Editor • Intramural Football Culminates in Thriller • Field Hockey Struggles; Season Ends This Week • Volleyball Finished Season with Split • Football Battles Ranked W.P.I.
The Grizzly, October 27, 1992

Tom Wilusz, Dorian Iaconis, Sara Jacobson, Ian Rhile, Mark Leiser, Denise Moretz, Hope Rinehimer, Audra Boettcher, Christian P. Sockel, Greg Porter, Richard P. Richter, Matt Cordes, Gar Donecker, Harley David Rubin, Erika Compton, and David Webb

UC Helping Out • Ursinus Welcomes David • John Cafferty Coming to UC • Looking Forward, Not Inward • Halloween Party • Where They Stand • Delta Pi and Phi Psi Scare Collegeville Kids • Character is an Issue • Letters to the Editor: On Campus Safety; We Can't Ignore Pain and Suffering • The Need for a Coffeehouse • Football Makes it Two in a Row
The Grizzly, October 13, 1992

Tom Wilusz, Melissa Chido, Erika Compton, Sara Jacobson, Mark Leiser, Jaymie Burkhart, Dana Kushwara, Heather Mead, Ian Rhile, Annette Rawls, Christian P. Sockel, Hope Rinehimer, Claire Erfle, Harley David Rubin, David Van Benthuysen, J. Houghton Kane, and David Webb

Homecoming 1992 • A Question of Queens • U.C.'s Past Meets its Present • AFAC Dampens Coffee House Plans • U.C. Alum to Speak on Venusian Voyage • Philadelphia Renaissance Wind Band to Perform at Ursinus • Conversations with The Dead • Photographs From Total Silence • Movie Reviews: Singles; Bob Roberts • Cafferty Band Tickets on Sale • Jam Sessions Sparked By Chartreuse Walrus • TV or no TV • Question the "Pain and Suffering" • Letters to the Editor • Dean Kane on Homecoming • Field Hockey Has Up-and-Down Week • Arroliga Wins McIntyre Award • V-Ballers Beat All Opponents • Football Falls in Final Seconds • Soccer Wins Two Straight
The Grizzly, October 6, 1992

Tom Wilusz, Mark Leiser, Ian Rhile, Michael A. Pizzi, Greg Porter, David Webb, Jaymie Burkhart, Annette Rawls, Ellen Sylvester, Harley David Rubin, Dave Weiss, Denise Moretz, Audra Boettcher, Richard P. Richter, and Christian P. Sockel

Amen, It's Over!: Congratulations to the Sorority Pledge Classes of 1992 • New Party Policies • UC Grad Makes Scientific Breakthrough • Freedom of Press Forum • A Night to Remember • Berman To Exhibit Oriental Photographs • Homecoming Queen Nominees • A Need for RICO • Letter to the Editor • Men's Cross-Country Fights Tough Competition
The Grizzly, September 29, 1992

Tom Wilusz, Erika Compton, Mark Leiser, Amitha Silva, Christian P. Sockel, Heather Mead, Jodi Fosbenner, Dave Weiss, Richard P. Richter, David Van Benthuysen, Dorian Iaconis, David Webb, and Harley David Rubin

Yes, Mom, I Really Do Live Here: Parents Day 1992 • APO and Demas Honored • Taking Time to Talk with New Faculty • How Ursinus Rates • International Wednesday • Literature? At Ursinus? • Spotlight: Milo Winter • Nothing to Do? Then Make Something Happen! • An Alternative to Litigation • Letters to the Editor • An Educated Vote • The Cross-Country Steamroller • Sports Week in Review
The Grizzly, September 22, 1992

Tom Wilusz, J. Houghton Kane, Erika Compton, Melissa Chido, Justin Dominic, Jaymie Burkhart, Ian Rhile, Mark Lazar, Leslie Giffin, Denise Moretz, Greg Porter, Michael A. Pizzi, Roman Bish, Chris Heinzinger, Audra Boettcher, Jen Diamond, Angie Zerbe, Andrew J. Economopoulos, David Webb, Harley David Rubin, Dave Weiss, and Mark Leiser

It's That Time Again: 1992 Sorority Pledging Gets Under Way at Ursinus • Dean Kane: On Alcohol Policy • The Axe Falls on Underage Drinking at Ursinus • Koester Named Head of SAC • Freshman Officers Elected • Freshman Facts • Rushing Views • Author Victor Hernandez Cruz to Read and Speak at Ursinus • Ursinus Radio WVOU • Jazz Great Dazzles Ursinus • Christ on Campus • Movie Review: Sneakers • Letters to the Editor • Lady Bears Play Tough • Volleyball Team "Working to Improve" • Intramurals • Youthful Soccer Squad Struggles • Grizzlies Split: Defense Shines • U.C. on the Sea • X-Country Runs Away
The Grizzly, May 5, 1992

Eric Foellmer, Karen Strickler, Denise Moretz, Pamela Wilson, Kristin White, Erika Compton, David Day, Judd Woytek, Gar Donecker, Annette Rawls, Nancy Costello, Erik Moore, Paul Gagne, Ellen Sylvester, Harley David Rubin, Claire Erfle, and Robert J. Pohl

Smells Like Summer • Psychology Conference a Success • Whitians Recognize Honor Students • Theatre Workshop Presentations • Lily Redner Speaks: Lessons of The Holocaust • Record Review: Tori Amos • Movie Review: Death Stalker II • Senior Reflection Special: A Look Back on the Last Four Years; Most Memorable Moments at Ursinus • The Knowledge of Experience • Valete Ursini • Medinger Pottery Exhibit Opens • On Government and the People • America the Innocent • Letter: Wismer Abuses • Ursinus Joins All-Sports Conference • Breakdown on NBA '92 • Women's LAX Snag MAC Title, End Season
The Grizzly, April 28, 1992

Eric Foellmer, Ellen Sylvester, Richard Tarr, Naimish Pandya, Cleary Clarke, Dave Billitto, Kristin White, Melisa Miller, Annette Rawls, Satsuki Scoville, Richard P. Richter, Ed Markowski, Harley David Rubin, Erika Compton, and Dorian Iaconis

Earth Day 1992: Fun for All • CoreStates Grants Grant • UC History Majors Present Papers • U.C. a hit at U.N. • Holocaust Survivor Speaks • Scholarly Hat Trick in Biology • Political Cartoonist To Speak • Strunk Runs for Office • Spring Weekend Great Success • Concert Band & Jazz Ensemble Perform • Exam Schedule • Student Art Exhibition Opens, Awards Presented • Wismer's Modern Art Spy • First Friends First • Sophomore Chats Tell All • Letter: Strunk Thanks Democrats • Men's Lacrosse Splits Weekend
The Grizzly, April 14, 1992

Eric Foellmer, Erika Compton, Sara Jacobson, Denise Moretz, Bob Lane, Kristin White, Judd Woytek, Tom Wilusz, Melisa Miller, Steven Grubb, Ellen Sylvester, Richard P. Richter, Harley David Rubin, Ed Markowski, and Dorian Iaconis

Ursinus Chooses Its Leaders • Viking Fiasco • Sieger Speaks • Economics Conference Held, Gilmour Wins Top Award • Songfest 1992 • Room Selection and Housing Update • The Perfect Day in Upper Perk • Carrot Top Captivates Crowd • Metallica Mosh Mania • French Speaks on Beethoven • The "Sensual Sunbathers" and Condom Machines • Choir Sings • Grubb's Last Word • Viking Fest: The Other Side • Opinions Section Seeks New Assistants • Letter: What's Done is Done • Men's Lacrosse Starts Season with Three Straight Wins • Six UC Athletes Named Academic All-Conference • Baseball Wins Two Out of Three
The Grizzly, April 7, 1992

Eric Foellmer, Robin Stankiewicz, Erika Compton, Cleary Clarke, Melissa Chido, Denise Moretz, Annette Rawls, Nancy Costello, Kristin White, Ellen Sylvester, Richard P. Richter, Harley David Rubin, and Jeff Brown

Mr. Resident Assistant, Chris Foust, Wins Mr. Ursinus Title • First Phi Beta Kappa Members Inducted • Today's Health • New College House • Health Service Changes Set for Next Year • Congratulations to the Newly Elected USGA and Class Officers! • Lindback Award Nominations • Key Senior Donations • Roving Reporter: Should Marijuana be Legalized? • The Academy Awards and High Hollywood Fashion • Berman Exhibits Students' Work • New Carnivore Kingdom to Open at the Zoo • Olin Cellist • A Measurable Success • Celebrity Spotlight • D.C. Art Internship • USGA Minutes • Environmental Notes • Talk Shows: TV's Big Lie • Campus Memo • Special Olympics Hosted • Golf Goes 4-0
The Grizzly, April 1, 1992

Eric Foellmer

This is an April Fool's satire issue of the Grizzly, entitled "The Goofly."
The Grizzly, March 24, 1992

Eric Foellmer, Erika Compton, Sara Jacobson, Kristin White, Judd Woytek, Cleary Clarke, Pamela Wilson, Gar Donecker, Erik Moore, Melissa Miller, Annette Rawls, Ellen Sylvester, Richard P. Richter, Harley David Rubin, Dawn Estelle, Liz McDonald, Dorian Iaconis, Sally Widman, and Michael Cyr

Sororities Honored for Participation in Blood Drive • Economist Speaks on Recession • Sailing on the Chesapeake • U.S.G.A. Minutes • Consider Women's Studies Next Semester • Senior Class: Please Give • Fraternity Pledging Ends • Admitted Students Reception • Precipitation Indication • Maquette Exhibit • Movie Review: Hot Shots • New Sculpture Exhibit to Open • Movie Review: My Cousin Vinny • CAB Performers Humor and Hypnotize • Touchstone Ensemble's Interpretation of "Candide" • Stop Complaining; Start Conserving • Letters: More Responses to Airband Controversy • (Sic)'em: A Concern Over Grizzly Policy • Men and Women Swimmers End Season • Derstine, Cauley at Nationals • Freshman Power and the Liberty Bell • Gymnasts Finish Season
The Grizzly, March 3, 1992

Eric Foellmer, Erika Compton, Tom Wilusz, Kristin White, Denise Moretz, Annette Rawls, Erik Moore, Gar Donecker, Melissa Miller, Ellen Sylvester, Richard P. Richter, Laura Zobel, Kristen Baldini, Melissa Chido, and Gina Solensky

Buchanan vs. Bush: The Republican Race Heats Up • Tensions Continue to Run High in Middle East • Tri-Lambda • U.S.G.A. Minutes • Comedy and Harmony Interspersed in Lower Lounge • The Gung-ho Guardians • Clifford Jordan Quintet Performs • Movie Review: Naked Gun 2 1/2 • Walk a Mile for Understanding • Letters: Responses to Airband Controversy; What's Up Zack's • Flannery Going to Nationals • Derstine, Swimmers Strong at MACs • Lady Hoopsters Lose Tough One
The Grizzly, February 25, 1992

Eric Foellmer, Judd Woytek, Cleary Clarke, Megan Mendte, Erika Compton, Sara Jacobson, Naimish Pandya, Kristin White, Denise Moretz, Erik Moore, Gar Donecker, Annette Rawls, Steven Grubb, Richard P. Richter, Jeff Brown, Laura Zobel, Harley David Rubin, Liz McDonald, and Trey Gelston

Airband 1992 Raises Over $1,200 for Charity • Flasher Hits Collegeville • Exchange Student to Speak • Good News For Bio Majors • Democratic Candidates • A Century of Main Street • Granite Column and Marble Bench • Wayne and Garth Big Hit in Wayne's World • Jazz Quintet & Clifford Jordan to Perform • Movie Review: Dying Young • Americans Need to Lighten Up • Participation in Class: Intimidating or Not? • Men's Basketball Stumbles to an End • Gymnasts Excel • Winter Olympics Comes to a Close • Lady Bears Win PAIAW Championship • Wrestlers Finish Strong Season
The Grizzly, February 18, 1992

Eric Foellmer, Erika Compton, Judd Woytek, Cleary Clarke, Melissa Chido, Steven Grubb, Carrie Lumi, Gar Donecker, Erik Moore, Melissa Miller, Richard P. Richter, Dan Greene, Trey Gelston, Bob Gonnella, Liz McDonald, Nick Baccino, Harley David Rubin, and Kristin White

Fraternity Pledging in Full Swing • Commencement Speaker Chosen • Today's Health • Energy-Savers • Tau Sig Clothing Drive • Jolly Green Giants • Frederick Douglass Now • A Capella Entertainment • Movie Review: Thelma and Louise • Japan Bashing: Justified or Not? • Laff-a-Lympics • Letters: Can I Graduate?; Pepe's Problem • Hoopsters Continue to Get Dunked • Hoop-A-Holics Come out on Top • Lady Bears Break Team Record • Aquabears End Season with a Splash