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 13, 2018

Courtney A. DuChene, Kim Corona, Jenna Severa, Kevin Leon, Madison Rodak, Sophia DiBattista, William Wehrs, Gabriela Howell, and Sam Rosenthal

Reim Time? Not Until After 8 P.M. • Welcoming the New Chaplain and Director of Religious and Spiritual Life • Pre-plated Portions Prove Perplexing, Promising? • Ursinus is Crafting a "Values Statement" • IDC, But They Do: Professors Weigh In On the IDC • Return of the Ursinusaur • Opinion: Betsy DeVos' Proposed Changes Would be Harmful; Elon Musk is Not That Great • Massive First-Year Football Class Adjusts to Life at Ursinus • Field Hockey Aims to Regain Centennial Conference Supremacy
The Grizzly, April 26, 2018

Valerie Osborne, Kevin Leon, Kim Corona, Ria Rathi, Sophia DiBattista, Emily Jolly, Clara Kiss, Paige Szmodis, Xichang Wu, Julie Krasutsky, and David Mendelsohn

Ursinus Faculty Land $30,000 NEH Grant • UC Students Gather for Hong and Powell Reading • Main Street Nutrition Hosts Healthy Happy Hour for Ursinus Students • Alumna Returns to Campus to Talk About Self-Publishing • Celebration of the Past and Future • Picnic and a One-Act Show • Opinions: Why Queer House Should be a Permanent Part of SPINT; Syria Airstrikes not the Answer to Alleged Chemical Weapons • Alum Kitty Dawson Returns as Assistant Women's Lacrosse Coach • Final Check-in with UC's Spring Teams
The Grizzly, April 19, 2018

Valerie Osborne, Kevin Leon, Julie Krasutsky, Paige Szmodis, Sarah Hojsak, Xichang Wu, Sophia DiBattista, Kim Corona, Robin Gow, David Mendelsohn, and Taylor Schaeffer

U-Imagine Center Announces Winners of Innovation Competition • Ursinus Receives Grant for IDC • Intersex Activist Pidgeon Pagonis Screens Short Film • Class Offers Alumni and Parents a Taste of the Philadelphia (Theater) Experience • Ursinus LGBTQ Athletes Speak Out • Ursinus College Dance Company Welcomes Spring • Opinions: Ursinus Needs More Diverse Speakers Like Reyna Grande; Male Toplessness Exposes Gender Politics of Body Policing • Golf Squads Dominating Their Spring Schedules • UC Pitching Staff Weighs in on MLB's Pace-of-Play Proposals
The Grizzly, April 12, 2018

Valerie Osborne, Emily Shue, Kayla O'Mahoney, Lisa Nghe, Courtney A. DuChene, Sophia DiBattista, Julie Krasutsky, Skyler L. Gailing, Paige Szmodis, Xichang Wu, Taylor Schaeffer, and Gabriela Howell

"The Distance Between Us": Ursinus Welcomes Mexican-American Author Reyna Grande • Lantern Launch Celebrates All Things Creative About Ursinus • Berman Museum Opens Annual Student Exhibition • International Perspective: Easter Festivities in Prague Recall Student's Childhood Celebrations • Senior Awarded Fulbright Scholarship • Students Present at Celebration of Student Achievement • Summer Looks Bright for Dr. Lori Daggar • Opinions: Ursinus Needs More Science Labs for Humanities Students; Facebook's Data Scandal Reveals Need for Privacy Protection • Men's Lax Maintains Optimism Amid Rocky Season • T&F Impresses in Outdoor Opener
The Grizzly, April 5, 2018

Valerie Osborne

This is an April Fool's parody edition of the Ursinus College Grizzly newspaper.
The Grizzly, March 29, 2018

Valerie Osborne, Naseem Syed, Kim Corona, Laura Johnson, Paige Szmodis, Sophia DiBattista, Kevin Leon, Julie Krasutsky, Johnny Cope, and Gabriela Howell

Local Antiques Warehouse Closes its Doors • Cultivating Resistance Through Conversations Across Difference • International Perspective: "Good Day, Sunshine" • Kings, Queens and Everything in Between • Eat Your Way Through Edible Books • Opinions: Focus on Bomber's Mental Health Reflects White Privilege; Housing Games: Ursinus Can do Better Than Randomized Lottery • Bears are Back on Track Following California Trip • Comfort Continues Dominant Streak
The Grizzly, March 22, 2018

Valerie Osborne, Sophia DiBattista, Linda McIntyre, Kim Corona, Naseem Syed, Xichang Wu, Joseph Makuc, Robin Gow, Emmett L. Cawley, David Mendelsohn, and Gabriela Howell

"Black Hawk Down" Author Speaks About New Book • Writer from The New Yorker Gives Talk on Opioid Empire • Kimberton Whole Foods Opens Near Campus • Q&A with UCSG President and Vice President Candidates • What's Next for Retiring Professor Dr. Carol Cirka? • History Professor's Legacy Becomes More Historic • Opinions: Gender Politics of Men's Bathrooms at Ursinus; Failure of Representation in "The Shape of Water" • Clara Baker: A Leader for the Women's National Team • UC Teams Hit the Road for Spring Break
The Grizzly, March 15, 2018

Valerie Osborne, Ana DerSimonian, Julie Krasutsky, Sophia DiBattista, Kim Corona, Solana Warner, and David Mendelsohn

Ursinus Evacuates Main Street Houses as Winter Storm Cuts Collegeville Power • Blomberg Hires New Special Assistant • Student Government Holds Elections This Week • SASA to Host Philly Lion Dancers • "Clybourne Park" Comes to Ursinus • Opinions: Diversity Monologues Reflect Lack of Racial Diversity; Students Should Use Art as a Form of Political Protest • Softball Wins Seven Straight in Florida • Champions: Women's Swimming 5-peats
The Grizzly, March 1, 2018

Valerie Osborne, Kim Corona, Naseem Syed, Sam Isola, Kevin Leon, Sophia DiBattista, Serena Schaefer, Robin Gow, Paige Szmodis, David Mendelsohn, and Gabriela Howell

Ursinus Administrators Hold Info Session to Discuss Sexual Misconduct Allegations • Collegeville Mayor Reflects on Career in Political Activism • Assistant Dean for International Studies Conducts Study Abroad Research • Multiple Yoga Courses Offered on Campus • Say Yes to Positive Sex Education • Digitizing the Past, Present and Future • Opinions: Respecting Women Requires Questioning Masculinity; Lysistrata is More Than Just a Greek Sex Comedy • Men's Basketball Downed in CC Semifinal • Both UC Tennis Teams Ranked No. 7 in CC
The Grizzly, February 22, 2018

Valerie Osborne, Naseem Syed, Kevin Leon, Danielle Jones, Xichang Wu, Emily Jolly, Sophia DiBattista, Robin Gow, Paige Szmodis, Gabriela Howell, and Johnny Cope

Ursinus and Sodexo Investigate Sexual Misconduct Claims • Smoothie Bar Opens in Gym • Ursinus Begins Search for Director of Religious Life • Common Intellectual Experience Open to Change • Celebration of Professor Achievement • Digital Skills for the Liberal Arts • Opinions: Why Ursinus Needs a LGBTQ and Women's Center; Student Proposals Should Prioritize Poetry in CIE • New Season Begins for Women's Lacrosse • UC Clinches Fourth Seed in CC Playoffs
The Grizzly, February 15, 2018

Valerie Osborne, Sophia DiBattista, Kevin Leon, Naseem Syed, Julie Krasutsky, Emily Jolly, Paige Szmodis, David Mendelsohn, Zach Brink, and Gabriela Howell

Opportunities Await Students at Job Fair • Make Love? Not in War • Vagina Monologues Flesh Out "Culture of Vaginas" • Denison Culture Survey to Assess Ursinus Workplace • Everyone Can Make an Impact on the World • Take a Sip at LGBTea Time • Opinions: The Super Bowl was a Giant Loss for a Giants Fan; Safe Injection Sites Should Inspire More Drug Policy Changes • Fly, Eagles, Fly!: Ursinus Celebrates Historic Super Bowl Victory after Philadelphia Beats New England, 41-33 • Men's Lacrosse Begins New Season
The Grizzly, February 8, 2018

Valerie Osborne, Sophia DiBattista, Kevin Leon, Ana DerSimonian, Emily Jolly, Johnny Myers, Danielle Jordan, and Gabriela Howell

CNN News Anchor Speaks on National Security • SUN Shines on Black History Month • Diversity Monologues Now Accepting Submissions • Breakaway Seeking Student One-Acts • Major Setback Requires Minor Improvisation • In Remembrance of Gary Hodgson • Opinions: "Get Out" is Still the Most Deserving Film of 2017; Women in Music Don't Need to "Step Up" to Earn Grammys • Bermudez Makes UC Proud at Super Bowl LII • Suler Out for Season with Knee Injury
The Grizzly, February 1, 2018

Valerie Osborne, Naseem Syed, Julie Krasutsky, Kevin Leon, Xichang Wu, Kim Corona, Paige Szmodis, David Mendelsohn, and Gabriela Howell

Spring Semester Opens with "MLK Week" • Ursinus Community Questions Response to Bias Incident • Ursinus Announces Nursing Affiliation with Villanova • Tune in to "Tune Out" • Campus Safety Welcomes a New Family Member • Opinions: Student Calls for Change Regarding Racial Bias Incident; Ansari Allegations Can Help Colleges Communicate About Consent • Swim Team Travels to Florida, Impresses Against Villanova • Eight Straight Wins for Men's Hoops
The Grizzly, December 7, 2017

Valerie Osborne, Emily Jolly, Courtney A. DuChene, Johnny Myers, Sophia DiBattista, Ana DerSimonian, and David Mendelsohn

Local Christmas House Brings Students Cheer • UCARE Giving Tree Brings Joy and Gifts to Local Children • Sharing the Story of the Miracle of Chanukkah • Alumni Invited to Wreath Laying at Arlington National Cemetery • Ursinus Students Celebrate the Holidays • Prepare Your Stomach for the Holidays • Opinions: Happy Holidays vs. Merry Christmas; Grizzly's Holiday Polls • Proficiently Efficient: Men's Basketball is 4-2 • UC's Swim Teams Make Waves
The Grizzly, November 30, 2017

Valerie Osborne, Courtney A. DuChene, Thomas Bantley, Sarah Hojsak, Johnny Myers, Emily Jolly, Sophia DiBattista, Kevin Leon, Chloe Sheraden, and David Mendelsohn

Ursinus Lights Up the Night • UC Investment Club Stocks Up on Success • Student Perspective: Philly X Moves UC Students to a Big City with Big Opportunities • Hallelujah: Handel's Messiah Returns to Ursinus • Ursinus Students in the Theater • Great Pie Conquest of 2017 • Opinions: Temporary Protection Status Needs as Much Support as DACA; Ursinus Must Support the Humanities Through its Facilities • UC Wrestling Starts Hot • Promising Tip-off for Women's Hoops
The Grizzly, November 16, 2017

Valerie Osborne, Johnny Myers, Sophia DiBattista, Ryan T. Summers, Skyler L. Gailing, Paige Szmodis, Michael C. Esposito, Julian Spain, and David Mendelsohn

Democrats Sweep Local Elections • Sustainability Office Recognized by the "Princeton Review" • Bear2Bear Fund Aids Students with Emergency Expenses • UCDC Fall Show, "Once Removed," Opens This Thursday • Pride Shines at Ursinus • Build Character, Write Now • Opinions: Student Leaders Must be Better Allies Through Their Actions; Paradise Papers Reveal Unethical Tax Avoidance by Tech Companies • UCXC Finishes Strong • Men's Basketball Picked Fourth in Preseason Poll
The Grizzly, November 9, 2017

Valerie Osborne, Kevin Leon, Courtney A. DuChene, Johnny Myers, Emily Jolly, Sophia DiBattista, Thomas Bantley, Julian Spain, and David Mendelsohn

Department of Education Rolls Back Piece of Title IX • Joe DeSimone '86 Receives Heinz Award • New Education Major Created • Nadler Awarded Tow Fellowship • Dr. Kerr Appears on "Full Frontal with Samantha Bee" • History of a Historian • Opinions: Male Gun Violence Must End with Restrictive Gun Legislation; JFK's Legacy Should be More Than Assassination Conspiracies • Senior Athletes Share Memories as Fall Sports Seasons Wind to a Close • Football Drops Three of Last Four Games
The Grizzly, November 2, 2017

Valerie Osborne, Courtney A. DuChene, Kevin Leon, Johnny Myers, Christopher Barthold, Alyssa Myers, Alexa Beacham, Jennifer Fleeger, Sophia DiBattista, and David Mendelsohn

Collegeville Election: Mayoral Candidate Targeted by Hate Flyer • Peace and Freedom Now! Ursinus Brings "Hair" to the Mainstage • AAAS Hosts Author and Journalist Lori Tharps • From Star Gazing to Volunteering, Watson Nominees Dream Big • Families Take Over Ursinus • "Food Evolution" Sparks Debate • Opinions: Weinstein Sexual Assault Scandal is a Call to Action; CSCG Speaker Series Response Reveals Gendered Assumptions • Palladino Accepted to 2018 Division III Immersion Program • Women's Swimming Defeats Dickinson
The Grizzly, October 26, 2017

Valerie Osborne, Skyler L. Gailing, Courtney A. DuChene, Sophia DiBattista, Emily Jolly, Johnny Myers, Julian Spain, and David Mendelsohn

History of Halloween • Senior English Majors go Gothic • SAO Plans Halloween Trip to Dorney • Senior Halloween Party: An Ursinus Tradition • Fright Night: Phoenixville Theatre Hosts Horror Film Series • Spooky Ursinus Folk • Something Wicked This Way Comes • Opinions: "A Ghost Story" Haunts with Quiet Pain and Loss; Trick-or-Treating Should End for Children Older than Thirteen • Superstitions Win Confidence for Ursinus Student Athletes • First Year Athletes Face Scary New Adjustments
The Grizzly, October 12, 2017

Valerie Osborne, Emily Shue, Johnny Myers, Jenna Severa, Ana DerSimonian, Sophia DiBattista, William Wehrs, Robin Gow, and David Mendelsohn

USAS Fights to In-source Ursinus Cleaning Staff • Ursinus Releases 2017 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report • Dr. April Carpenter and her Team of Students Challenge the "Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevate" Approach to Recovery • Several Uninvited Visitors Reported in Reimert Courtyard • Sustainability Week Brought Fall Fun to Ursinus • Digital Aid for Humanities • Opinions: Puerto Rico Deserves Federal Assistance after Maria; Meal Plan Options Should Include Opt-out Opportunity • Mid-season Check-in with Ursinus College Field Hockey • Bears Upset Blue Jays, Remain Atop CC
The Grizzly, October 5, 2017

Valerie Osborne, Courtney A. DuChene, Johnny Myers, Min Son, Madison Bradley, Emily Jolly, Kevin Leon, Sophia DiBattista, and David Mendelsohn

The Fringe Festival Returns to Ursinus • U-Imagine Hosts Marketing Contest • UCARE Holds Voter Registration Drive and Local Election Panel • Q&A with Aneesah Smith: Ally Training Facilitator • Breaking Through the Haze • Perspective from the Past • Opinions: NFL Players Take a Knee to Stand up Against Injustice; Recent Natural Disasters Demand More Human Decency • Moving the Chains: Inside Look at the UC Chain Gang • UC Swimming Dives in for Midnight Madness
The Grizzly, September 28, 2017

Valerie Osborne, Johnny Myers, Haley Zorger, Courtney A. DuChene, Emily Jolly, Robin Gow, Kevin Leon, and David Mendelsohn

Constitution Day Sparks Student Discussions of Free Speech • Chin Brings "Sexy Bad Girl Haikus," Asian American Blues Poems and Elegies to Ursinus Reading • Next Year's Study Abroad Application Opens on October 3rd • Armstrong Lecture Brings Columbia University Historian Dr. Joshua Batts to Berman Museum • Home is Where the Bear is • New Species Comes to Ursinus • Opinions: Consciousness Raising Can Combat Rape Culture on Campus; Is This Sufjan Stevens Song Gay or Just About God? • Student Workers of the SMC • Pair of Wins Put Bears in Good Position
The Grizzly, September 21, 2017

Valerie Osborne, Johnny Myers, Courtney A. DuChene, Emily Shue, Skyler L. Gailing, Kevin Leon, Paige Szmodis, Sophia DiBattista, and David Mendelsohn

CSCG Brings Biologist and Policy Maker Nina Federoff to Campus • Students Surprised by New Student Senate Requirements • International Film Festival Kicks Off • Q&A with Dean Mark Schneider • Beekeeping Society Creates Some Buzz • Final Member of Pi Omega Delta • Opinions: First-year Perspective: Challenge Yourself with New Experiences; How to be Involved but not Over-committed on Campus • Electric Start for UC Men's Cross Country • Party of Five: Women's Golf Wins First Match
The Grizzly, September 14, 2017

Valerie Osborne, Courtney A. DuChene, Emily Jolly, Skyler L. Gailing, Emily Shue, Kevin Leon, Rachael Carter, David Mendelsohn, and A. J. Cutrufello

Three Workers Injured in IDC Construction Accident • Rush Week Comes Early This Year • Have You Seen Scene / Unseen? • Ursinus Welcomes a New AD to Main Street • A Fairy Tale in the English Department • Opinions: Trump's Move to End DACA is One of his Most Disgusting Acts Yet; Why Resident Advisers Could Benefit From a Union • Fresh Voice for UC Volleyball • Bears Beat Bison and Bullets for Hot Start to Season
The Grizzly, September 7, 2017

Valerie Osborne, Courtney A. DuChene, Skyler L. Gailing, Haley Zorger, Sienna Coleman, Emily Jolly, Madison Bradley, Jake Fernandez, Morgan A. Cope, and Johnny Myers

Exciting Changes Coming to the Institute for Inclusion and Equity • New Real Estate Opens up at the Berman Museum • Ursinus Receives Grant for New Christian Studies Program on Campus • Writing for the Invisible: Dr. Keita Awarded a Pew Fellowship • First-year Advising is on Beat: Dr. Holly Hubbs Receives Award for Excellence • Opinions: Removing Confederate Statues Condemns White Supremacy; Fall Orientation Starts the Semester with Efficiency • Women's Soccer Gets New Leader in Ascolese • Bears Top Pick for Centennial Conference