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 15, 1989

Peggy Hermann, Dennis Moir, Dennis Cunningham, Michelle L. Grande, Anthony Barber, Mark Klimek, Andrea Power, Paul Gagne, Lori Gosnear, Jen Hershey, Bob Dumas, Katherine Grim, Michelle Winter, Sam Marshall, Kevin Murphy, Richard P. Richter, and Neil Schafer

Greek Golden Age Growing Dark • U.C. Slasher Case Finally Closed • Letters: Physics Major Majorly Miffed; Wismer Eggs on Disgusted Diner • SAO Makes Room for Zimmer • Go Abroad: It's Worth It • Mann's Soda Can Hit with Crowd • Bears Upset Hoyas in Season Opener • Grizzlies Take Tourney with Defense • V-ball: Victors! • Endurance is Key • Athletes of the Week • Pledging: Git! • Myrin Booking • Lucas Heads Frosh Seminar • Dumas: Cook of Monte Cristo • Smith Donation • Freshmen Make Necessary Adjustments
The Grizzly, September 8, 1989

Kevin Murphy, Michelle L. Grande, Mark Hallinger, Bob Sullivan, Carolyn Elder, Dennis Cunningham, Richard P. Richter, Lori Gosnear, Tim Driscoll, Mark Klimek, Dorothy O'Malley, Anthony Barber, Steven Grubb, Katherine Grim, Paul Gagne, Peggy Hermann, and Dianne Gabel

Hudson Gets $ Flowing • Earth Day Seed Planted • French Studies Papa's Notes • Lopez Lures Listeners • Kruse Spot to Dawleys House • Presidential Candidates • Victory at GB Classic • Captains Lead Attack • Gros Sets Goals • Quest Continues • V-ball: Ichiban! • Coaches Added • Optimistic Lady Bears Start Season • Beaches No Bums
The Grizzly, September 1, 1989

Peggy Hermann, Kevin Murphy, Michelle L. Grande, Tara Dickson, Katie Jones, Neil Schafer, Dorothy O'Malley, Richard P. Richter, and Veronica Algeo

U.C. Transition • Diverse Freshman Diverge on Ursinus • Letter: Frosh Finds Staff Discourteous • Corson Facelift Removes Moles • Bright Moments Jazz Steams Bomberger Night • Bio Grants Lend Expansion • Lax: National Champs! • Wood Takes Titles • Lacrosse Coaches Retire • Lady Bears: Few, But Strong • Bears to Repeat • St. Joe's / U.C. MBA Still O.K. • Academic Year Opened
The Grizzly, May 2, 1989

Peggy Hermann, Dennis Moir, Michelle L. Grande, Katherine Grim, Veronica Algeo, Dorothy O'Malley, Neil Schafer, Kathy Bowers, Kevin Murphy, Richard P. Richter, and Lora L. Hart

Greeks Grab Spotlight • Grad. Speakers Tapped • Benedict No.1 • Letter: Racism! Not Just Rednecks • Williams' Farewell • Richter Honored • ISIC's for Going Abroad • The Arena: Seeking Opinions • Trenton Draws First Blood • U.C. Hits Stumbling Block • Positive for MAC's • Crabs and Fries: The Spice of Life • Dance Marathon Coming • Senior Altruism Needed • Seniors' Lasting Impressions: "Your Most Memorable Moments at U.C.?" • Final Exam Schedule
The Grizzly, April 21, 1989

Kevin Murphy, Michelle L. Grande, Peggy Hermann, Todd Koser, Richard P. Richter, Neil Schafer, Veronica Algeo, Lora L. Hart, Katherine Grim, and Kathy Bowers

Spring Weekend a Whopper! • Ours Nouveau • Sunday's Reception Huge Success • Letter: Shed Miniskirts for Spandex • Heritage Day • Berman Roofing Top Hat Affair • 'Packers Hike Hick Hills • Ground Round: Super Service • Running's More Than Just Winning • Spring Sports: Hot and Cold • Mr. Ursinus a Whomping Good Time!
The Grizzly, April 14, 1989

Peggy Hermann, Keir Lewis, Richard P. Richter, Lora L. Hart, Katherine Grim, Veronica Algeo, Kathy Bowers, Michele McCabe, Susan Ely, Neil Schafer, Lori Gosnear, Erika Rohrbach, Steve Grim, Kevin Murphy, Michelle L. Grande, Juan Espadas, and Sharon Festa

Middle States: What To Look For At U.C. • Sorority Songfest Continues • Letters: Lack of MACLAS Coverage Disturbing; I.D. Hassles; We Smell a Rat! • Middle States Closing Offers Suggestions • Canterbury Corner too Costly • Lacrosse Braces for Traditional Rivalry • Outmanned, But Still Best • Tennis Turns Tables • Ursinus Sweeps • Men's Lax Gets Physical • Cinders Burnin' Down the House • Guess Who's Coming to Dinner? • Branker Wins Jazz Fellowship • MACLAS Meeting "Absolute Success" • Sternal: Functional Art at U.C. • Cyclists Rolling to Victories • Pilgrim Continues U.C. Evaluation • Admissions Reception • Grant to Give Biology a Boost • The Music Scene
The Grizzly, April 7, 1989

Kevin Murphy, Michelle L. Grande, Dan Miller, Richard P. Richter, Lora L. Hart, Katherine Grim, Dorothy O'Malley, Neil Schafer, Lori Gosnear, Veronica Algeo, Lenore Bailey, Jolene Prowse, Christine Maguire, Jean M. Kiss, Peggy Hermann, John Chang, Coleen Casciano, and Joyce Lionarons

History in Making: Middle States Arrive Sunday • APO Holds Local Fraternity Chapter Conference • Letters: Normal Pledging O.K.; Booby not Prize • DeLeon Woos Wismer • Hundreds to Storm Campus • Friday's Fun, But Not Food Fantasy • Men's Lacrosse Begins with a Bang! • Bowers Leads U.C. to Win • Driscoll, Ursinus Set High Goals • Tough Schedule to Benefit U.C. Lax • Two Week Pledging Proposed by Subcommittee on Greeks • Boston: Seats Going Fast • It's Tenure Time Once Again! • U.S.G.A Update • Cinders to Rock U.C. • U.S.G.A. Needs You! • Rumors a Real Bomb • Take a Bite! • College Displays Crime Stats
The Grizzly, March 31, 1989

Peggy Hermann and Kevin Murphy

This is an April Fool's satire edition of the Grizzly newspaper entitled "The Goofley."
The Grizzly, March 17, 1989

Kevin Murphy, Todd Koser, Richard P. Richter, Yvette Dennis, Veronica Algeo, Neil Schafer, Bridget Algeo, Lora L. Hart, Katherine Grim, Matt Becker, Christopher Harbach, Peggy Hermann, Derk Visser, and Lisa Tremper Barnes

Pledging Violations Abound: Change Imminent • Approaching Commencement Scares Seniors • Letters: Bermans Ship Garbage Here?; Alumni Concerned About Curtis Fire; Bond Facts Straight?; Collegeville Water Now Non-Toxic; Visser Vicous to Hocsters • CAB Earns Kudos • Bears Look to Bright Furture • Lady Bears Always A Bridesmaid • Track Stars Shine! • Easton's Colonial Genuine Italian • Blues: A+ • Guess Who's Coming for Dinner? • Senior Matters Leave Their Mark • Peruvian Jungle
The Grizzly, March 3, 1989

Peggy Hermann, Emma Forrest, Richard P. Richter, Keir Lewis, Bridget Algeo, Neil Schafer, Judd Woytek, Lora L. Hart, Katherine Grim, Mark Hallinger, Lenore Bailey, and Kevin Murphy

Quad Asbestos Cover-Up? • UC Lip-synching Talents Shown at Airband • Letters: Klee Clears Clutter; Fondots Tepid About Water; Students Concerned • Bond is Back! • Isaac's Astounds Aussie • Men's Indoor Ready for Mainstream • Youthful Bears Swim to 3rd • Senior Trio Leads Ursinus • McGowan's Courage Inspiring • Bears End Season Upbeat • Send North Up The River?
The Grizzly, February 24, 1989

Kevin Murphy, Erika Rohrbach, Fred Gladstone, Michelle L. Grande, Richard P. Richter, Lenore Bailey, Matt Weintraub, Dorothy O'Malley, Bridget Algeo, Matt Becker, Neil Schafer, Katherine Grim, Jean M. Kiss, Kathy Bowers, Jennifer Strawbridge, Peggy Hermann, Gabrielle DeBoca, and Christopher Harbach

Ursinus Finds and Dumps Its Own Dump • Depression Treatable • GPA Lowered for Frat Pledges • Letter: Mannherz Assaults Grizzly • Myrin Library Meeting Future • Photos Don't Show All, More to Dump Than Meets the Eye • Ursinus Awaits ECAC Bid • Matters Set School Record • McMullin Keys U.C. Track • U.C.: Up, Then Down • Ursinus Women: The Stuff of Champions • Cinders Smoking • Meisters: Ohio or Bust! • Richter Doesn't Trash Klee • Wismer Deceiving Diners • DeCatur Nips Nippon • Yanks and Frogs Alike • Airband Tonight • Graduation 1989 Coming Together • Peruvian Paradise
The Grizzly, February 17, 1989

Peggy Hermann, Kevin Murphy, Erika Rohrbach, Emma Forrest, Richard P. Richter, Steve Grim, Kathy Bowers, Keir Lewis, Lora L. Hart, Matt Weintraub, Matt Becker, Mary Sabol, Neil Schafer, Dorothy O'Malley, Coleen Casciano, Judd Woytek, Dennis Moir, Katherine Grim, and Gabrielle DeBoca

Malicious Arson Attempt Suspected In Fire • Board of Dirs. Calls for Big, but Beneficial Bucks • Letter: Let's Keep Campbell! • WVOU Far From FM Waves • Glastnost Russian Roulette? • Freeman Displays Her Patchwork • Grim: No Meal Like a Home Meal • Drug Awareness a Downer • Title in Sight • Wrestlers Cruising at Unprecedented 21-2 • 'Nasts O.K. • Intro. to Judaism Offered • Women's Indoor Crushes 'Em • Men's Track 'Sloshing' Along • Aquabears Paddlin' Well
The Grizzly, February 10, 1989

Kevin Murphy, Michelle L. Grande, Richard P. Richter, Yvette Dennis, Bridget Algeo, Lora L. Hart, Katherine Grim, Matt Weintraub, Kathy Bowers, Keir Lewis, Neil Schafer, Steve Grim, Judd Woytek, Mark Hallinger, Kathy Bowers, Donna Cuddeback, Peggy Hermann, S. Ross Doughty, Dorothy O'Malley, and Gabrielle DeBoca

Ursinus Seeks Mid-States Reaccreditation • Heck Beats Traffic Blahs • Letter: Doughty Expresses Doubts • U.C. Salutes French Bicentennial • Medieval Fest Needs You • Ginsberg to Give Revolutionary Forum • Casa Maria: Muy Bien • de la Hoya Happy • Ursinus Slays F & M • U.C. Aims for Title • O'Malley Leaps to Nationals • Women's Indoor Inspiring • U.C. Fields Strong Squad • A'Bears Peaking at Right Time • Scholarships to Scotland • Guess Who's Coming for Dinner? • His Cheating Makes Twice the Test for You • Hallinger Argues for Proposal 42: Academics Before Athlete • Greenstein Grabs Grim 'Just Right' • Valentine No-No's • From America With Love: Students Flock to U.C.
The Grizzly, February 3, 1989

Peggy Hermann, Dennis Cunningham, Todd Koser, Richard P. Richter, Michelle L. Grande, Lora L. Hart, Dorothy O'Malley, Bridget Algeo, Matt Weintraub, Judd Woytek, Katherine Grim, Kevin Murphy, Steve Grim, Gabrielle DeBoca, and Fred Gladstone

Hoc'sters Hammer Out Honesty Hazards • Middleton Mitts Mega-Bucks to Make Meta-Blood • Absentees Abound: Apathy Apparent • Letter: Bussers and Shirts Ream Reed • Pinsker's Pace Paralyzes Prof. Pack • Grim Groans at Rock Ignorants • Plan B Plants U.C. in Place • Lady Bears Breeze by Lehigh • Hoopsters Haul Ball • AquaBears Swim On • Seniors Snarf Steak • Cinders Casting • Durst Demonstrates Decking Deftness • U.C. Supposedly Safe and Sound • Fruit Fantasy Makes Maxi Delight • U.C. Mourns Loss
The Grizzly, January 27, 1989

Kevin Murphy, Michelle L. Grande, Todd Koser, Richard P. Richter, Coleen Casciano, Bob Gonnella, Matt Weintraub, Bridget Algeo, Lora L. Hart, Sharon Festa, Judd Woytek, Lenore Bailey, Gabriel Laboca, Steven Grim, and Katherine Grim

Constructium Ursini • Ad Hoc Hoists Honor • New GPA: 2.25 or Dive! • Letter: Green Shirt Makes Reed Red • Fair Not Just for Freshmen • Security Shacks in Reimert • Beverly Oehlert Named to Pottstown Board of Directors • Final Red and Gold Day • Hoopsters Stunning in Second • Lady Bears Go For Title • U.C. Hockey Bids Boyd Bon Voyage • A 'bears Recover from Fla. • Dryfoos, Knauer Newest Dirs. • Bailey Bandies With Bush • Grim Gripes: Wismer Hard to Swallow • Quintet "Jazzes Up" First Forum • Greenstein to Perform
The Grizzly, December 2, 1988

Jean M. Kiss, Richard P. Richter, Lora L. Hart, Sidney Greenburg, Lenore Bailey, Fred Gladstone, Michelle L. Grande, Matt Weintraub, Judd Woytek, Peggy Hermann, Reed Coats, Kevin Murphy, M. Scott Landis, and Bridget Algeo

No Longer Stoned by Administration: Charges Dropped • 145 "Chickens" of Chadwick Chain Check In • Letter: Cross Country Earns Kudos • Lantern Thrives at Fifty-five • Peace Hosts a Challenge • Happy Hanukkah! • Happenin' Holidays • Hallelujah to Handel's Messiah Performance • Hermann and Murphy Take Grizzly Reins • Crossroads Debuts • Ursinus Hoopsters' Clutch Plays Lift Bears' to Fast Start • 'Mers Sunk by W.C. • Ursinus' Lady Bears Riding 4-Game Win Streak • Ursinus Gymnasts Open Season at Navy • Bravo! Bravo! • Speth Sets Better Limit • Dean Nace Leads MBA Race • Outstanding Alumnae Address Whitians • Maintenance Maintains Ursinus • Final Exam Schedule
The Grizzly, November 18, 1988

Jean M. Kiss, Lenore Bailey, Lora L. Hart, Richard P. Richter, Fred Gladstone, Dorothy O'Malley, Neil Schafer, Veronica Algeo, Michelle L. Grande, Matt Weintraub, and Christopher Harbach

Booze Ban - No Bomb - But No New Booze News • Hess Awarded Honorary Chair • Talent Show Dazzles Ursinus Community • Letters: Alumnus Voices Drug Concerns; Stuff it in Your Socks, Mr. Bill • Escape with Chiapparone • Meehan, U.C. Spoil Dickinson's Party • Pack Takes 3rd; O'Donohue Makes Nationals • Matters Fare Well at LaSalle Tourney • Circle Up with Circle K • Hoopsters Open with Cautious Optimism
The Grizzly, November 11, 1988

Jean M. Kiss, Kevin Murphy, Lora L. Hart, Richard P. Richter, Dorothy O'Malley, Neil Schafer, Reed Coats, Robert Carmignani, Kerry Durgin, Christopher Harbach, and Michelle L. Grande

Bush Takes Election: Republicans Win Four More • Students Voice Concerns: Richter and Kane Listen • Letter: Beam The Grizzly Up, Billy • Finzi's French's Forte • College's Music Program Reviewed • The Pack is Back with 5th MAC Title • Ladies Take Seventh • 'Mers Open Season • Soccer Booted in ECAC • The Grizzly Presents our Champion Team • Red and Gold Days: A Big Hit • Presenting Women's Achievement
The Grizzly, November 4, 1988

Jean M. Kiss, Michelle L. Grande, Lora L. Hart, Richard P. Richter, Veronica Algeo, Neil Schafer, and Dorothy O'Malley

Continued Controversy Plagues Campus • Division III's Founding Athletics • Curriculum IDEAS Fire Faculty • Drive to be Closed • Letter: Guilty Till Proven Innocent: Democracy at Ursinus College • Conference a Great Success • Bear Pack Braces for Title Run • Seniors are Class of Hockey • "Career Day" to be Sponsored for Campus • Security Moves to Reimert • French Presents Finzi
The Grizzly, October 28, 1988

Jean M. Kiss, Lora L. Hart, Steve Gall, Michelle L. Grande, Richard P. Richter, Lenore Bailey, Andrea Power, Bridget Algeo, Dorothy O'Malley, Robert Carmignani, Veronica Algeo, and Kevin Murphy

Students Indicted in Campus-Wide Drug Bust • Fraternity Admits Women • Updating Middle States • Letters: Is Ursinus Violating Human Rights?; No Breakfast for Old Men's Residents • Rifkin Featured • French Presents Finzi • Ghan-di India and Back • Monster Megatheft Stuns U.C. • C'est La Vie - A France • And Now the Real Issues: For a Change of Pace • ProTheatre Presents a Voice of My Own • Tight Bear Pack Sets Fast Pace • UC Takes Offense • V-Ball Ends Flying High • Soccer Aims for Winning Season • Hockey Hopes Dashed
The Grizzly, October 14, 1988

Jean M. Kiss, Michelle L. Grande, Lora L. Hart, Reed Coats, Lenore Bailey, Chuck Smith, Neil Schafer, Veronica Algeo, Dorothy O'Malley, and Richard P. Richter

Task Force Committee Trims Curriculum • Gender, Class and Race Addressed at Conference • Awareness Week on the Wagon • Letters: Some Sobering Thoughts for Students; Interdepartmental Cooperation Stressed • And the Band Played On... • A Voice of My Own to Air • Wellness Week Results • Rice Cooks Up Recipe for Art • Bears Take Homecoming Thriller in Final :33 • Soccer Kicks Into Winning Gear • X-Country Runs 'Round Alumni • Hockey Unpredictable
The Grizzly, October 7, 1988

Jean M. Kiss, Richard P. Richter, Mark Hallinger, Veronica Algeo, Chuck Smith, Reed Coats, Judd Woytek, Dawn Denison, Dennis Cunningham, Lenore Bailey, Peggy Hermann, Maryann Antenucci, Rita Wallace, and Lora L. Hart

Berman Art Center Breaks Ground • Pledging Undergoes Changes • Welcome Home Alumni! • Letter: Honor Code Discussion Revived • Giving Garbage the Dump • Jazz: Basie Style • Ursinus Presents: A Voice of My Own • On the Forum Front • Mistake Free Bears Get First Win • Field Hockey Making Gains • Soccer Gains Respect • Annual Run Offers Health and Fun • 1988 Homecoming Queen Candidates • Sherman Strutting Stuff • Intramural Results Announced • U.C. Welcomes Gilbert's Enthusiasm • Cycling Club Returns • Campbell: Not Your Typical Bowl of Soup • Econ: Economopolis • Professor LoBue Introduces New Chemistry in Pfahler • Discover Discover! • U.C. Students Study Better Late Than Never
The Grizzly, September 23, 1988

Jean M. Kiss, Michelle L. Grande, Richard P. Richter, Karen Singhofen, Lora L. Hart, Peggy Hermann, Veronica Algeo, Robert Carmignani, Chuck Smith, and Lorraine R. Zimmer

Sexual Harassment: Battling Sex Roles • Bridging the Gap • Parents' Day Fair Promising • Letter: U.C. Knows Worth • U.C. Loses in Ratings Game • Sporting Theatre • Fife Marches to Math Cadence • Volleyball Hits Target • Soccer on Winning Streak • Lady Bears Back in Groove Again • Bears Lose Second Straight • Sports Exhibit Opens
The Grizzly, September 16, 1988

Jean M. Kiss, Richard P. Richter, Chuck Smith, Dorothy O'Malley, Bridget Algeo, Veronica Algeo, Michelle L. Grande, Kevin Murphy, Christopher Harbach, Robert Carmignani, and Hugh R. Clark

Exhibit Celebrates Sports • Alcohol Problems Plague Nation • U.C. Gets Fired Up • CAB Hypnotized • Letters: Clark Refutes Murphy's Editorial Concerning Quayle Controversy; DeCatur Takes Tac to Task; Ursinus Spirit Commended • English Gains Victorian Enthusiast • Open Dialogs Promote Thinking • Notes: Harassment to be Addressed; Count Basie in Concert • New Look Bears Fall in Season Opener • Runners Plateau • V-Ballers: We're Driven to Succeed • U.C. Run Down in O.T. • Soccer Still Reaching for Win • Review: Three Men and a Baby • Musser Moves with Big Plans
The Grizzly, September 9, 1988

Jean M. Kiss, Dennis Cunningham, Judd Woytek, Melissa Kuriger, Lora L. Hart, Richard P. Richter, Steve Gall, Chuck Smith, and Dorothy O'Malley

Campus 'Cheers' Policy • Past Public Scandal Eludes Press • Frosh Still Fresh • U.C. Convocation Coverage • Letter: L'Amour Tacky • Hocker Anyone? • New Reign for King • Field Hockey Eyes Possible Post Season Tournament • Gridders Anticipate '88 Kickoff • Runners Sweep Classic • Soccer Starts Season