Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Ursinus College news was first published in the Ursinus College Bulletin until 1902. In that year, the Ursinus Weekly took over as the primary means of disseminating news about the College. Eventually becoming an entirely student-run newspaper, the Weekly continued publication until 1978 when the name was officially changed to The Grizzly. The Ursinus College Grizzly continues to be published today as the student-run newspaper.

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The Ursinus Weekly, April 28, 1978

Jack Hauler, Lawrence Mroz, Ronnie Cubit, Stephen M. Lange, Rick Morris, Donna L. Phillips, Brian Barlow, Frank Shannon, Wesley Emmons, Debbie Tweed, and Raymond Dougherty

Ursinus news in brief: Fire wakes New Dorm; Muds victorious; Faculty members promoted; Ec student cited; Files accessible; Weekly to change name; Hash bash • Richter outlines proposed changes • Judiciary Board revived • Reaction to Richter "encouraging, optimistic" • Comment: The Happy days • Letters to the editor: Necessary repair?; Fletcher controversy; Curriculum force in gear; And again; Student comments; Alumni speaks; Staff member reacts • Finally an answer: a modest proposal • Top tunes • Language action group: Dubious privilege • Cub and Key present alumni • Renaissance: Changing with the seasons • Apology • Women's lacrosse cradles to Cape Cod • B-ball banquet • Muds win big • Lacrosse wrap-up • Ursinus track: 3-2 • Widener takes two • Tennis team optimistic
The Ursinus Weekly, April 17, 1978

Jack Hauler, Lawrence Mroz, Gilder Anne Lewis, Ronnie Cubit, Mark Woodland, Rick Morris, and Wesley Emmons

Ursinus news in brief: Weekly to change name; Gibb's Rep. to visit Ursinus; Seniors donate five volumes; Beatles course offered • Game room renter may remove machines • Ruby selects new editor • Quad to be remodeled • Meisters on tour • LSB theft investigated • Comment: Change is here • Letters to the editor: We've been "Fletcherized"; Director cites Theatre cast; Heat loss • Delta Pi, O'Chi take Songfest • The Transition • Henry plans theatre tour • Indoor track roundup • New sport at Ursinus: Men's lacrosse • Women's gymnastics ends with 6-5
The Ursinus Weekly, March 15, 1978

Ann Weibezahl, Robert Brancatelli, Mark Woodland, Jonathan Zap, Nancy Weatherwax, Lawrence Mroz, and Wesley Emmons

Ursinus news in brief: College silliness cites; College Bowl returning; Smoke alarms save 34; Church school training planned • Williams to Weekly: "No Salmonella!" • Knife assault reported • Objections to DRC • News analysis: U.S.G.A. elections held • Vandalism • Comment • Final words • Letters to the editor • Steven Bishop: The hits go "on and on" • Review: Investment in learning • As you like it: On Arden • Making music • Women's swimming closes winning season • Runners do well at Swarthmore • Badminton team caps successful season • Hostels
The Ursinus Weekly, March 3, 1978

Ann Weibezahl, David Donia, Robert Brancatelli, Nancy Weatherwax, Gilder Anne Lewis, Stephen M. Lange, Abbie Green, Bob Shuman, Cindy Poots, Sharon Tuberty, Susan Wachtell, Patty Walters, Ed Janz, Rick Morris, and Gretchen Devlin

Ursinus news in brief: Fields gets Ph.D.; Ursinus appoints P.R. director; Dining committee meets; P.E. speakers; Pollick attends pool finals • Energy conservation: The Choice is yours • New gym hours proposed • Sakell replaces Dempsey • Cat placed • Comment: Testimonials • Union answers questions • Letters to the editor • Ruby seeks editor • As you like it: Out of this world • The '78 Lantern • Cogger announces placement services • Puppeteer performs • College Bowl held • Crosswinds comes to Ursinus • Grapplers troubled • Four meet streak • Victory for women's b-ball
The Ursinus Weekly, February 13, 1978

Ann Weibezahl, Jennifer Bassett, Robert Brancatelli, Robert J. Egidio, Gilder Anne Lewis, Mark Woodland, Jack Hauler, Jonathan Zap, and Gretchen Devlin

Ursinus news in brief: Two named to raise funds; Killer pot suspected; Anti-white bias charged; College tax break rift; Male, married, healthy • History 101 exam: Investigation continues, two to five suspected • Task force presents preliminary results • Comment • Letters to the editor • Time and testing • Spend Summer in Spain • Students attend New York play • A Painstaking approach • Casino night • As you like it is coming • Kiss: A Musical (?) Extravaganza • More negative comments • Henry's drama group attends grade school • Erroneous zones • Ursinus basketball playoff bound? • Women's b-ball • Censorship • Bad news Bearacudas
The Ursinus Weekly, January 10, 1978

Ann Weibezahl, Sharon Tuberty, Cindy Poots, Kaaron Benson, Jonathan Zap, Sue Byrom, Lee Moore, Rick Morris, and George Young

Ursinus news in brief: Craft attempts prior restraint; Lilly Endowment scratched; Band hangs Mandel; Dishes returned; Cornell students march for time off • Library may curtail hours • Task force considers curriculum • Bankruptcy negates loans • C.I.A. investigates U.C. • Directory published • Tobin appointed • Employment curtailed • Opinion: Ursinus safety • Letters to the editor • A Vegetarian's view • Censorship vs. student rights • Movie attack: Close encounters of the third kind • Dr. Parsons working on new book • Matty Simmons: The Man behind National Lampoon • Dylan to tour in the new year • Ursinus b-ball: marked improvement • Wrestling opens season • Men's swimming • Study before you sleep
The Ursinus Weekly, December 9, 1977

Ann Weibezahl, Stephen M. Lange, Sharon Tuberty, and Lawrence Mroz

Ursinus news in brief: Ursinus alumnus plays peace role; Union director attends conference; Dusko resigns Snack Shop position; Med student tricked south of border; Student publication fails • Dusko closes Union: March, Williams not warned • Student wages to rise • TFSL meets • Ursinus seeks advising fund • Comment: Ursinus - fact or fiction? • Letters to the editor
The Ursinus Weekly, December 2, 1977

Ann Weibezahl, Sharon Tuberty, Jack Hauler, Rebecca Dunn, Stephen M. Lange, and Nancy Weatherwax

U.S.G.A. challenges Union: Circulates student petition • Ursinus news in brief: Craft, Broadbent appointed; Advance Ursinus raises $1.68 million; NSEF sponsors competition • Board approves calendar • Bio Dept. Reacts • Norristown, Curtis, Met soloists to perform • Comment • Letters to the editor • College scholars described
The Ursinus Weekly, November 23, 1977

Ann Weibezahl, Robert Brancatelli, Stephen M. Lange, Lawrence Mroz, Jonathan Zap, Rick Morris, Kaaron Benson, Jennifer Bassett, Carolyn Graney, Benjamin Shapiro, Denise Davis, and Christopher DuVally

Ursinus News in Brief: U.S.G.A. threatens boycott petition; Cafeteria dinner affirmed; Jessup announces computer courses; Williamson nominates two; Four elected to task force; Ursinus appliance team • Vandalism to exceed '76 totals: President's dining room vandalized • U.C. unaware of breakout: How safe is Ursinus? • Enrollments decrease • Five call for U.S.G.A. action • Comment • Letters to the editor • Movie attack: MacArthur • A view of Wismer • Burns debuts as deity • Sex and drugs • Medical credentials • Opinion: S.F.A.R.C. • Grizzly Gridiron closes at 2-7 • Women's volleyball: Wrap-up • Soccer finale • 3 & 4 end season 9-1 • Varsity hockey • X-Country dominates
The Ursinus Weekly, November 11, 1977

Ann Weibezahl, Robert Brancatelli, Stephen M. Lange, Jonathan Zap, Joel Meyer, Carolyn Graney, Benjamin Shapiro, and Denise Davis

Task force in gear • The Medical Credentials Committee • Financial aid simplified • 16 selected for "Who's who" • After graduation • Ursinus news in brief: Ruby sellout; New Library service • Comment: Take a risk • Letters to the editor • Movie attack: Exorcist two; You light up my life; The Island of Dr. Moreau • Comment on the arts • Art and loneliness III • On killing blank space • Andy Campbell • Women's volleyball • Hockey wins • Bears edge Widener • 3 & 4 score more
The Ursinus Weekly, November 4, 1977

Ann Weibezahl, Stephen M. Lange, Lawrence Mroz, John Ingeholm, Jack Hauler, Jonathan Zap, Rick Morris, Robert Brancatelli, Denise Davis, Benjamin Shapiro, and Libby Williams

Communications conference • Union drops 13 • Alumni receive awards • Concert at Ursinus? • Founders Day held • S.F.A.R.C. meets • Comment: Ursinus and the real world • Letters to the editor • Ursinus and growth • Let's get small • Kuster on the weather • The One acts • West Chester 4, Ursinus 1 • Soccer drops two • Football drops to 2-4 • 3 & 4 drive on!
The Ursinus Weekly, October 28, 1977

Ann Weibezahl, Jennifer Bassett, Jane Harris, Gilder Anne Lewis, Jonathan Zap, Robert Brancatelli, and Denise Davis

Ursinus wins $100,000 challenge grant • Dr. Lee speaks at forum • Ursinus appoints lecturers • Tinkering with toys • Pro Theatre to present one acts • Eight chosen for task force • Movie attack: Annie Hall • Art and loneliness II • V & JV hockey news • Best paper to receive prize • 3 & 4 win more
The Ursinus Weekly, October 21, 1977

Ann Weibezahl, Rick Morris, Jack Hauler, John Ingeholm, Nancy Weatherwax, Sharon Tuberty, Jonathan Zap, Donna L. Phillips, Kevin Griffin, Benjamin Shapiro, Denise Davis, Carolyn Graney, and Christopher DuVally

Ursinus news in brief: Espada speaks at conference; Ursinus Homecoming; Buy a slave! • Craft elected as officer • New dining style proves popular • Board to vote on calendar • Students experience new dining style • Student employment remains stable • Comment: Student involvement; On cocktail grading • Letters to the editor • 1.2 million raised: Advance Ursinus first year • The Power behind Ursinus mediocrity • Homecoming candidates • Ursinus and the first digital computer • Bears finally come out of the woods • Varsity & JV hockey • C.C. 7-1! • 3 & 4: All wins • Volleyball: Dig it! • Bears win
The Ursinus Weekly, October 5, 1977

Ann Weibezahl, Sharon Tuberty, Lawrence Mroz, Stephen M. Lange, Jack Hauler, Jonathan Zap, Robert Brancatelli, Rick Morris, Kamala R. Chapman, John Ingeholm, Kevin Griffin, Keith Kemper, and Denise Davis

Ursinus news in brief: Ursinus changes dormitory hours; Student teachers assigned positions; Counseling services discussed; Library announces new hours; Sophomores hold road rally; ProTheatre news; Union calendar of events • Ursinus slated for evaluation • New faculty welcomed • Ursinus logs acceptances • U.S.G.A. announces plans • Comment: On editorial policy; Bomberger quaked • Evening School announces innovations • Letters to the editor • Danforth announces competition • Yost retires • Movie attack: The Deep • Elvis what happened? • Art and loneliness • Ottenberg speaks at Ursinus • Paisley to exhibit art works • New Zealand trip • Varsity soccer looks strong • Lack of consistency haunts Bears • Cross country undefeated • Hockey team opens season
The Ursinus Weekly, May 20, 1977

Ann Weibezahl, Barbara Ann Vincent, Jonathan Zap, George Geist, Thomas J. Glorioso, Stephanie Dent, Nancy Wardell, Andrew Schwartz, Kevin Griffin, Leslie French, and Carolyn Graney

Ursinus news in brief: Weekly tries new printer; Chem student receives award; Top seniors honored; Music officers picked; Simon wins award; Brandt wins award; Young Republicans choose officers • Richter hails USGA proposal as "primary document" • Field hockey trip cancelled • Chapter scholars honored • Comment: Is this any way to run a school? • Letters to the editor • Dames at sea • Movie attack: Fellini's "Casanova" • Musical notes: Meistersingers tour • Parsons' book reviewed • Pi No • On curriculum • Presidential memo • Doctorates • From the cluttered desk of the USGA President • Calendar priorities • Curley wins scholarship • 14 admitted to med schools • Placement Office offers services • Check it out: Lacrosse at 10-1 • Baseball winds down season • Women's softball • Trinkle holds all records in high jump competition • 5th in MAC's track team • Women's tennis at match point
The Ursinus Weekly, April 28, 1977

Ann Weibezahl, Cindy Shelmire, David Clift, Stephen M. Lange, Linda Bell, Thomas J. Glorioso, Jonathan Zap, Barbara Ann Vincent, Joel Meyer, Andrew Schwartz, Nancy Wardell, Benjamin Shapiro, Christopher DuVally, Casey Wagner, and Gilder Anne Lewis

Ursinus news in brief: Mattress team takes second; Chemistry delegates tapped; Cub & Key chooses officers; Classes elect officers; Economics Club elects officers; Library announces new hours; Pre-legal Society elections held • SFARC discusses Weekly • Meal popularity surveyed • GRE revised • Food service names liaison • Comment: After orientation, what then? • Curriculum review urged • Letters to the editor • Musical gobs • Perfection personified • Movie attack: Airport 77 • Band holds concert • Presidential memo • Weekly special: Fidel interested in assassination probe • Songfest '77 • Faculty promotions announced • More on food • Sum. Eve. School • Baseball team excites fans • Lacrosse undefeated • Tennis times • Women's tennis • Amateur boxing • Track • Golf • Correction • Mexico trip
The Ursinus Weekly, April 7, 1977

Ann Weibezahl, Bonnie Dixon, George Geist, Jonathan Zap, Benjamin Shapiro, Jeffrey Stafford, Thomas J. Glorioso, John Lehman, Rick Morris, Nancy Wardell, Andrew Schwartz, and Kevin Griffin

Ursinus news in brief: New CCC organized; Class elections to be held; Volunteers needed at Norristown; Exec. Comm. meets with Pres.; Late examination fee cancelled; Night school requirement changed • WCC meets food service rep. • New asst. to Harris chosen • Cub and Key inducts new members • Comment: A fond farewell to a close friend; Initial optimism of a new editor • Weekly special: FBI warns of more terrorist attacks • Letters to the editor • Movie attack: Bomb renamed • A low-scale of relief • Alumni assoc. gives gift • "Dog Day afternoon" • Forum review: Horrors recalled • Meisters prepare tour • Women's basketball reaches nationals • USGA survey • Senior dance • 1977 baseball: title bound? • Bears begin season
The Ursinus Weekly, March 17, 1977

Alan Stetler, Cindy Shelmire, Sharon Tuberty, Cathryn McCarthy, Donald R. Whittaker, Kamala R. Chapman, Steven Schirk, Andrew Schwartz, Margaret Horioka, Joseph Saraco, Warren Fritz, and Nancy Gross

Ursinus news in brief: SEPTA begins new bus service; Commencement speaker named; Craft to receive reform proposals; Two courses to be evaluated; Ursinus receives Gulf grant • Counseling and rules discussed • Reasons given for tuition increase • Whitians selected • Rules and customs: Four myths dispelled • Letters to the editor • Rompin' gentlemen • Are we losing freedom? • Wismer memos • Weekly special: Carter's Congressional honeymoon over • Basketball intramurals scheduled for this week • Badminton team unbeaten • Tourney report • Hire Haesler • Winning is all she knows • Can new Phils top 1976?
The Ursinus Weekly, March 3, 1977

Alan Stetler, Cindy Shelmire, David Clift, Donald R. Whittaker, George Geist, Keith Wright, Joseph Saraco, Mary Beth Kramer, and Andrew Schwartz

Ursinus news in brief: Weekly begins new feature; Constitutions approved; Honor society holds seminar; Pre-legal meets • SFARC year in review • USGA president offers comments • Ass't dean interviewed • Comment: Investigation demanded; Our time to speak • Weekly special • Letters to the editor: More on food; Review reply; A non-sports fan speaks • Rumours • Beachcombers • Swimmers are 2nd, 6th; Wrestlers 8th • Handwerk resigns after Bears win first game • Macs bury Bears • Brighter football future ahead
The Ursinus Weekly, February 24, 1977

Alan Stetler, Cindy Shelmire, George Geist, Ann Weibezahl, Robert Brancatelli, Donald R. Whittaker, Robert Schuman, Stephanie Dent, Gregg Lecheler, Joseph Saraco, and Lawrence Mroz

Ursinus news in brief: Weekly to accept applications; Poli. Sci. Washington trip; Ursinus to exhibit frakturs; More on absenteeism; Pre Legal meets • U.S.G.A. election results • Wismer, sunshine discussed • James Craft interviewed • Dining hall probed • Letters to the editor: Information please!; TGV and South Africa • Wild blue yonder • ELO Lives!! • Cassandra • Denenberg speaks • Photos • Immaculata here tonight • "Up" for the match • Swimming "bare machine" rolls on, but men lose • Elsewhere in UC sports scene
The Ursinus Weekly, February 9, 1977

Alan Stetler, Sharon Tuberty, Ann Weibezahl, Cindy Shelmire, Stephen M. Lange, George Geist, Mary Beth Kramer, Barbara Ann Vincent, Mark T. Di Marcangelo, Donald R. Whittaker, Andrew Schwartz, Joseph Saraco, and Lawrence Mroz

Ursinus news in brief: Summer employment outlook; Temple adopts plus, minus grades; U.S.G.A. releases absenteeism data; Craft named exec. assistant • Cafeteria trials successful • Testing rule changed • Calendar to be reviewed • S.F.A.R.C. discusses counseling, vandalism • Comment: A short lesson in Weekly economics • Ursinus: a suburban wasteland • Our common cause • Transcript hassles • Forum review: Musical notes • Let's line up for Wismer • TGV • Seniors plan dinner dance • Art exhibition • Pre-Legal group meets • Basketball loses again • Commentary: Is a new coach needed? • Swimming teams resume seasons • Wrestling wrap-up
The Ursinus Weekly, December 16, 1976

Alan Stetler, Cindy Shelmire, Stephanie Dent, Ann Weibezahl, Steven Schirk, Andrew Schwartz, Joseph Saraco, and Ralph McHenry

Ursinus news in brief: Career seminar held; Insurance coverage modified; Correction • Tuition, Gourman discussed • Richter talks to USGA • Dept Chairmen react to SFARC letter • Letter to the editor: Reply and support • Student Activities Committee Fall 1976 allocations • Casino Night action • Ursinus replies to Gourman Report • Messiah performed • U.C. runners compete • B-ball needs time • Another super hockey season • Ursinus indoor track • Swimmers splash to two victories
The Ursinus Weekly, December 2, 1976

Alan Stetler, Bonnie Dixon, Irwin H. Wolfert, Stephen M. Lange, Barbara Ann Vincent, Kamala R. Chapman, Donald R. Whittaker, Donna L. Phillips, Joseph Saraco, Andrew Schwartz, and Warren Fritz

Ursinus news in brief: Field hockey places second; Take 'em to court?; McCarthy addresses Pre-Legal group; Forum Committee finalizes program • Alumni Directory published • Board plans tuition increase; Welcomes two new members • Career night planned • RPR addresses faculty • CR's make a difference • Letters to the editor: More on "Fritz"; A backside view of Wismer cafeteria • Comment: A tale of two students • Musical notes • Forum reviews: Tapestry, Mostovoys • Two gentlemen at Ursinus • Movie review: Network • Union board meets • Philly Co. • Bears 0-9 ... but the future looks brighter • Ursinus Equestrian Club news • Swim season opens • Phils not shopping
The Ursinus Weekly, November 11, 1976

Alan Stetler, Sharon Tuberty, Richard P. Richter, Samuel S. Laucks II, Donald R. Whittaker, Steven Schirk, Joseph Saraco, and Mary Beth Kramer

Ursinus news in brief: U.S.G.A. passes resolution; Sigma Xi to host speakers; Switzer named to federal board • U.C. student's paper honored • Ursinus installs Richter • Gourman Report slated • Academic Council reports • Comment: Congratulations President Richter • Letter to the editor: Response to "Trees" • Founder's Day: A presidential inauguration • Text of Pres. Richter's inaugural speech • U.C. band advances • Review: Al Stewart • The Wismer approach to gourmet dining • Devils beat Bears • Volleyball season wrap-up • X-country runs eleventh in MAC • Elsewhere in MAC
The Ursinus Weekly, November 4, 1976

Alan Stetler, Cindy Shelmire, Irwin H. Wolfert, Graham Phillip, Kamala R. Chapman, Donald R. Whittaker, Robert Brancatelli, Jonathan Zap, Joseph Saraco, Keith Wright, and Kevin Davies

Ursinus news in brief: S.F.A.R.C. approves letter; Ursinus to install new President; Schwalm invites students; Temple U. presents Brecht • Alarms, finance discussed • U.S.G.A. meets • Law professionals hosted • Comment: Why more trees? • Plant talk • Letter to the editor: Rules blasted • Photo concert • Bause files for patent • Marathon man • Harriers win one of three • Widener rips Bears • Hockey wins continue • Soccer loses two