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, November 9, 1972

Charles Chambers, John T. Fidler, Joseph Van Wyk, Gary Griffith, Richard Whaley, Nancy Frye, James Cochran, Nesan Kadirgamar, Carol Seifrit, Robert Vietri, Ruthann Connell, Don McAviney, and Alan Bartholomew

Faculty approves a variety of curricular changes • U.C. faculty supports calendar revision; Continues investigating possibilities • Chess tournament picks college champ • Fall bids accepted by new frat members • Century II increasingly successful as funds continue pouring in • Editorial: Back to square one • Focus: Geoffrey Mann • On Dedication Day, 1972 • Ambassador of Dahomey visits Ursinus campus • Cavaliere's art in Wismer: A superficial show • Professors & Spanish Club descend upon Philadelphia • Letters to the editor: Layout criticism; Suitcase college? • Harriers finish at 11-3; Championships next • Boyd's Bearettes end with a bang • Booter "D" remains tough; Offense fails to produce • Gridders blast Dickinson
The Ursinus Weekly, November 2, 1972

Charles Chambers, John T. Fidler, Joseph Van Wyk, David Kirk Zimmerman, Nancy Frye, Leslie Lovett, James Cochran, Ruthann Connell, Richard Hart, Robert Vietri, and Rodger Blind

Election 1972: Vote! • Ecology group gears up truck • The U.C. Student Activities Committee divides eleven thousand dollars • Negative demerit proposal accepted by administration • Specks burns • Halloween dance draws one hundred fifty people, or U.C., the east coast's number one suitcase college • Editorial: The Rot • Spotlight: Cris Crane • Fidler on the wax: Close to the edge • Forum guest Fred Kolb: mentalist or magician? • West Chester vs Ursinus: What a game! • Harriers bounce back! • Won, lost, and tied • Sports buff's corner
The Ursinus Weekly, October 26, 1972

Charles Chambers, Gary Griffith, Richard Whaley, Carol Clark, Nancy Frye, Leanne Schelberg, Cynthia Fitzgerald, Mark M. Borish, Michael Mittelbrunn, Debbie Henning, Don McAviney, Ruthann Connell, Richard Hart, and Rodger Blind

Union and Bomberger renovation progress • Twenty-four degrees presented on successful Founder's Day • SFARC starts year; Discusses women's rules • Powell crowned Homecoming queen • Pre-med Society cleans cobwebbed constitution • Editorials: To voters; Do unto others • Faculty portrait: Dr. Joyce Henry • Up to New York from down on the farm; or the Fine Arts class sees the Met • WRUC radio revives; Moves to T-G Gym • Dormitory decorations trophy kept for good (show) by Shreiner • Campus once again united by sorority songs, traditions • Bear eleven rips Swarthmore; Whatley's warriors win 35-21 as Ursinus' offense dominates • Bearettes crunch G-burg • What ever happened to Eleanor Frost Snell? • Garnet booters trip Bears • Sports buffs' corner
The Ursinus Weekly, October 20, 1972

Charles Chambers, Gary Griffith, Geoffrey Higgins, John T. Fidler, Richard Whaley, Nancy Frye, Robert Vietri, Richard Hart, Ruthann Connell, Don McAviney, Rodger Blind, and Mark M. Borish

Frats select queens for 1972 Homecoming • Ursinus graduate awarded Nobel Prize for medicine • Homecoming, dedication and Founder's Day scheduled Saturday • Bailey named to Bowl Committee • Elliott Pool makes splash for Ursinus community • Editorial: Thank you • S.F.A.R.C. Committee gets three new faces • Myrin Library opens new listening room • Fidler on the wax: Foghat • Churches near Collegeville area welcome Ursinus students • Ursinus admits 308 freshmen; Campus rumors unfounded • "Butterflies are free" in review • The State of our prisons: The Case at Graterford • Judo class on campus, Judoka anyone? • Harriers roll over Kings and Scranton; Big tests still ahead • Ursinus soccer; Fans love it? • Oh, that astro turf! • Bears tame Mules • The Olympic idea and ideal • Sports buffs' corner
The Ursinus Weekly, October 12, 1972

Charles Chambers, David Kirk Zimmerman, Gary Griffith, Carol Abbott, Richard Whaley, Cynthia Fitzgerald, James Cochran, Nancy Frye, Don McAviney, Robert Vietri, Ruthann Connell, and Richard Hart

Freshman voters elect leaders • Senator George L. Murphy to speak at convocation - dedication ceremonies • Continued false alarms may bring restrictions • Messiah's annual performance slated for December 7th • Student-teachers assignments presented to seniors • Editorial: The Weekly wants you! • Student from Sri-Lanka speaks to Socratic Club • Stenzler sculpture in review: A good show • ProTheatre presents: Albee's "American dream" • Faculty portrait: Emilio Paul • Bear Gridders win first • Harriers return to winning ways; Roll over three opponents • Aggressive play leads to victory at Goucher games • Manning takes helm; Aggression made key
The Ursinus Weekly, October 5, 1972

Charles Chambers, Geoffrey Higgins, Sandra Wible, David Kirk Zimmerman, Rich Whalen, James Cochran, Mark M. Borish, Jeanne Crandall, Nancy Frye, Robert Vietri, Ruthann Connell, Don McAviney, and Rodger Blind

Jerrold Schecter speaks on China: "Mao in control" • Ursinus administration appoints twelve new faculty members for coming year • Voting deadline nears; Have you registered? • News editors hope for expansion and diversity • Editorial: A falling star? • Focus: Andrea Turner • Ursinus receives a big fat government grant • Coordinating the freshmen, or Thank God for the relay races • Tired of classes? • Harriers upset by DelVal; Win streak ends • Soccer team impressive in Villanova victory • New coach takes over • Gridders drop first two to F&M, Lebanon Valley • Sports buffs' corner • Sports scoreboard
The Ursinus Weekly, June 2, 1972

Candy Silver, Michael Redmond, Priscilla M. Amend, David Friedenberg, Jane Siegel, Lesa Spacek, Nina Camiel, William Hafer, Ruthann Connell, Don McAviney, Molly Keim, and Carol Knight

Campus Chest presents: You can't take it with you • New gym named Helfferich Hall • U.C. receives $100,000 grant from Kresge Foundation • Ursinus to confer 261 degrees at June 4 commencement • Ursinus suffers blackout; Transformer explodes • Scrounge Lounge opens; Provides place for chat • Editorial: The year of optimism • U.C. arts festival attracts hundreds • ProTheatre presents: Marat / Sade • President presents Ronnie Hollyman • Object d'art appears; Graces Library steps • President Pettit approves 3rd U.S.G.A. open dorm proposal • Kevin Akey elected new USGA president • Renovations: a new look for Pfahler • Ursinus Meistersingers plan 34th annual tour • WRUC-FM presents Jaime Brockett concert • Ursinus math team ranked in top 20 • I.R.C. welcomes 120 students to M.U.N.C. on U.C. campus • A. Wyeth, H.C. Pitz, and J.W. Merriam receive honorary degrees • Obituaries: Dr. John Jacob Heilemann, professor of physics, dies; Dr. Helen T. Garrett dies; Mrs. Dorothy A. Towers dies; Longtime Paisley resident head • Swimmers, Snellbelles off to regionals • Snellbelles undefeated • Bears close season with 4-4 record • Messiah sung tonight; Annual U.C. tradition • Women enjoy freedom with extended curfew • Ursinus Harriers place second in Middle Atlantic Conference
The Ursinus Weekly, May 11, 1972

Candy Silver, Sandra Wible, Michael Redmond, Priscilla M. Amend, Carol Barenblitt, James Cochran, John T. Fidler, and Ruthann Connell

Travelin' 5 talent ready • Campus Chest presents: You can't take it with you • U.C. students offered esoteric subject matter • Warren Robinson named St. Andrews scholar • U.C. receives grant • U.C. graduate presents piano concert • Executives discuss gift solicitation on campus • Editorial: Reflections; Need for a counselor • Focus: Barbara Dando • Fidler on the wax: Humble Pie • Faculty portrait: Dr. Louis DeCatur • Strike • College scholars • Letters to the editor: U.S. government defended; Collegeville's smut store; Apathy habit • Final examination schedule • Spring Parents' Day • Ursinus pounds Penn • U.C. baseball loses to Haverford in top of 9th • The Ersinus Weakly
The Ursinus Weekly, April 27, 1972

Candy Silver, Molly Keim, Carol Seifrit, S. Richard Budenstein, James Cochran, Allan Lake Rice, Ruthann Connell, Priscilla M. Amend, Cynthia Fitzgerald, and Nancy Frye

Ursinus suffers blackout; Transformer explodes • Dr. Helen T. Garrett dies • UC students experience teaching • Dr. Robert M. Veatch to speak at Ursinus College forum • Dr. Allan Lake Rice speaks at conference • Students inducted into Omicron Delta Epsilon • Ursinus seeks $200,000 gift • Lantern elects officers for '72-'73; Spring issue expected in late May • Editorial: Stop the war • Focus: Jane Siegel • Strike • Faculty portrait: Dr. Gayle Byerly • Guest column: Dr. Allan Rice on war and peace • Letters to the editor: The need of a psychologist; Open letter to security • W.C. rains on our parade • Sing sets record • Bartholomew wins two • Ursinus starts baseball season • Travelin' 5's history told • Modern Dance Club: fun for all
The Ursinus Weekly, April 20, 1972

Candy Silver, Lesa Spacek, Geoffrey Higgins, Carol Barenblitt, John T. Fidler, James Stellar, Judy Freelin, Carol Seifrit, and Ruthann Connell

Ashley Montagu named Commencement speaker • Joint U.S.-Canadian move sought to construct Mackenzie pipeline • Women exhibit at UC, sculpture & watercolors • Poll shows Americans want clean environment • CCC members selected; orientation plans made • Editorial: Do something! • Dean Craft • Roger Caras: Our only world • Faculty portrait: Mr. Richard Fidler • Thoughts about education • Fidler on the wax: Eat a peach • Student Union building: renovations renovated • Chapter scholars announced • Watson's women win • Ethics and life sciences • New gym named Helfferich Hall
The Ursinus Weekly, April 13, 1972

Candy Silver, Geoffrey Higgins, James Cochran, Jane Siegel, Ruthann Connell, and Michael Redmond

CENTURY II Program making nice progress • Three Ursinus students win chemistry awards • Dance and drama highlights for Spring Parents' Day • Amsterdam U. choir to sing at Ursinus • Lantern contest winner: Linda Mills' "Summer II" • Ursinus Aquabelles win swimming championship • Editorial: Where are they? • Focus: Don McAviney • Joseph J. Lynch • "The Graduates" • Ursinus ladies swing into Spring • Trackmen face tough season
The Ursinus Weekly, March 16, 1972

Candy Silver, Lesa Spacek, Sandra Wible, Carol Seifrit, James Cochran, S. Richard Budenstein, Geoffrey Higgins, John T. Fidler, Don McAviney, and Nancy Frye

Ursinus graduate appointed assistant Conference Minister • Ursinus Meistersingers plan 34th annual tour • Ursinus math team ranked in top 20 • Freshmen present class play • 11 new Whitians inducted Monday • Editorial: Where does it end? • Focus: Rick Dougherty • Spotlight: Sue Bower • Erma and Ernie • Sad song sung • Christian Fellowship defined • Fidler on the wax: Yes • Letters to the editor • ProTheatre presents: Marat / Sade • U.C. Arts Festival attracts hundreds • Richard Callner, Philadelphia artist opens five-week exhibit at U.C. • Wismer "rip-off" • Spring varsity sports schedules • War College panel presents forum at UC • Sig Rho and Zeta Chi provide entertainment • Ursinus baseball challenged; 17 games scheduled for season • Ursinus Bruinettes dunked in basketball, swimming tournament
The Ursinus Weekly, March 9, 1972

Candy Silver, Richard Fair, Lesa Spacek, Carol Seifrit, William Hafer, Priscilla M. Amend, Carol Barenblitt, James Cochran, Bob Swarr, Geoffrey Higgins, Jay C. Walter, and Ruthann Connell

Protheatre readies "Marat / Sade" premiere • Mrs. Dorothy A. Towers dies; Longtime Paisley resident head • I.R.C. welcomes 120 students to M.U.N.C. on U.C. campus • Ursinus presents festival of arts • Helfferich to direct prize-winning comedy • Mr. Ehrlich judges Delaware theaters • Editorial: Open dorms: Post facto • Focus: Terry Tucker • Spotlight: Dean Geoffrey Dolman • Here's Higgins: President Pettit • Faculty portrait: Mrs. Jeanetta Bicking • New idea in painting • Administration answers • Trivia • New gymnasium to open in Fall; enhances, enriches U.C. campus • U.C. takes part in walkathon • Placement schedule • Letter to the editor • Swimmers, Snellbelles off to regionals • '72 women swimmers best ever at Ursinus
The Ursinus Weekly, March 2, 1972

Candy Silver, William Hafer, Richard Fair, Sandra Wible, Barbara Jo Winans, Geoffrey Higgins, Carol Barenblitt, Carol Seifrit, Jane Siegel, Ruthann Connell, and Trudy Schwenkler

Judiciary Board holds model trial • Ursinus Protheatre presents Peter Weiss's Marat / Sade • U.C. readies plans for Model UN session • President Pettit meets with parents committee • 1972 Lorelei: A huge success • Bloodmobile comes to UC • UC reactivates Chi Alpha • Editorial: Positive asset • Focus: Rich Clark • Lantern needs maturing; criticized as child's play • "Laurels to Lorelei" • Christian Fellowship talks about Jesus • Special award presented • Administration answers • Boydies fly and Aquabears float while Snellbelles dive
The Ursinus Weekly, February 24, 1972

Candy Silver, William Hafer, Jane Siegel, Lesa Spacek, Nina Camiel, Bob Swarr, Carol Wasserman, and Ruthann Connell

I.R.C. plans Spring semester • Kevin Akey elected new USGA President • Sorority rushing reaches climax • WRUC-FM presents Jaime Brockett concert • Walk-a-thon planned for MDA • Bloodmobile comes to UC • Editorial: Two students • Focus: Kevin Akey • Two new faculty members added to UC community • Loralee in quest of her P.U.M. • Alumni Association of U.C. announces Spring schedule • Swimmers slice through the water • Dr. McAllister receives the Alumni Award • Ursinus Bruinettes continue to win
The Ursinus Weekly, February 17, 1972

Candy Silver, Bob Swarr, Lesa Spacek, Carol Wasserman, David Friedenberg, Carol Barenblitt, William Hafer, Ruthann Connell, Harriet Reynolds, and Carolyn Fagley

College Union reveals plans • Dr. John Jacob Heilemann, professor of physics, dies • UCC presents grant toward church goal • Lorelei 1972, Leap Year Fest • Lantern announces contest • Editorial: Dr. Heilemann • 242 students named to dean's list last semester • USGA elects new officers • Faculty portrait: Dr. John J. Heilemann • Spotlight: Dean H. Lloyd Jones • U.C. hosts two forum programs; four more scheduled for Spring • Good season for UC Bears • UC women score high • Ursinus College's Cattell honored
The Ursinus Weekly, January 13, 1972

Candy Silver, Carol Wasserman, Jane Siegel, Carol Seifrit, S. Richard Budenstein, Lesa Spacek, Ruthann Connell, and Nina Camiel

The Lorelei of yesteryear: A look backwards in time • USGA reports some progress • Female enrollment down in U.C. Evening School • Editorial: The unexamined statement is not worth making • Focus: Michael Nikolic • Renovations: A new look for Pfahler • Silence kills: will you speak out? • Letters to the editor • Forum! • Bouncing Bearettes • Who is Jaime Brockett? • Final examination schedule
The Ursinus Weekly, December 9, 1971

Candy Silver, David Friedenberg, Gail Heinemeyer, Sandra Wible, Bob Swarr, Molly Keim, Lesa Spacek, Jane Siegel, Lindsley Cook, Douglas Hunter, Ruthann Connell, Michael Redmond, and Carol Knight

Gulf Oil Corporation awards scholarships to U.C. science scholars • Scrounge Lounge opens; Provides place for chat • Traditional banquet takes on a new look • Seven Ursinus seniors named to Who's who • Memorial service: Dr. John Vorrath • Ecological concern group sponsors recycling project • Editorial: False alarm; Scrounge! • Focus: Stan Talley • Messiah sung tonight; Annual U.C. tradition • Faculty portrait: Mr. Walter Marsteller • Administration answers • Ursinus presents gift of $1,500 to Collegeville • Francis Davis speaks at Sigma Xi meeting • Slumming it • Critic's choice: Thanksgiving, Marcus Welby M.D., Jamie Brockett and hayrides • Spotlight: Mr. Philip Harvey • Bears even record; Future looks good • Their work is never done • Letter to the editor • Soccer season closes: 4 wins, 7 losses, 3 ties • USGA notes • Outing Club braves cold • Ursinus Harriers place second in Middle Atlantic Conference
The Ursinus Weekly, November 18, 1971

Candy Silver, David Friedenberg, Jane Siegel, Kimberly Tilley, Richard M. Miller Jr., Lesa Spacek, Carol Seifrit, Warren Cohen, Don McAviney, Douglas Hunter, Ruthann Connell, Joseph Van Wyk, and Michael Redmond

Name contest for new student faculty lounge • U.C. announces soloists for annual Messiah performance • President presents Ronnie Hollyman • Helicopter comes to U.C.; Nightlights installed • Buddhi's Follies at Valley Forge • Education office offers new plan • Editorial: Rumors • Focus: Eileen Shrager • Students of many backgrounds participate in Sunday seminar • The science of setback • Century II: A bird's eye view • Letter to the editor • Faculty portrait: Mr. Taras Zakydalsky • Pre-med meeting • The Administration answers • Bears close season with 4-4 record • Ursinus hoopla • Snellbelles undefeated • Ursinus wrestlers are bears • Bears drop 4: 1 game to go
The Ursinus Weekly, November 11, 1971

Candy Silver, Richard M. Miller Jr., Bob Swarr, Lindsley Cook, Lesa Spacek, Don McAviney, and Ruthann Connell

Founder's Day celebrated; Twelve students graduate • Ursinus College announces Century II Program for Academic Advancement • Government concern over pollution even greater now • Ursinus to present Kenneth E. Boulding • Editorial: Response • Focus: Carol Wasserman • Critic's choice: Partridges, Linda, and physics • Faculty portrait: Dr. George Fago • Letters to the editor • Ursinus eleven wins third • Win number six
The Ursinus Weekly, November 4, 1971

Candy Silver, Jane Siegel, Lesa Spacek, Carol Barenblitt, Lindsley Cook, Bob Swarr, Michael Redmond, and Ruthann Connell

U.S.G.A. turns to new matters • A. Wyeth, H.C. Pitz, and J.W. Merrian receive honorary degrees • Theologian Hans Kung to speak at Temple • Temple U. gives tour • U.S. Department of Justice continues college program • "Phase II" to combat inactivity • Editorial: Success story; Food! • Focus: Danny Spencer • Letters to the editor • Faculty portrait: Melvyn Ehrlich • Coming to come • Spotlight: Nelson Williams • Critic's choice: Book, movie, class and lunch • Soccer: 4-2-3 and 5 to go • We did it again!
The Ursinus Weekly, October 28, 1971

Candy Silver, Carol Barenblitt, William Hafer, Mark M. Borish, Lindsley Cook, Ruthann Connell, Michael Redmond, and Don McAviney

Opera stage director to speak at Ursinus • Homecoming Day presents something for everyone • U.C. ProTheatre presents Ionesco's "The Lesson" • Sorority pledging in full swing • Y Coffeehouse features "Doo daa" in basement • Editorial: Talking to teachers; On required forums • Focus: Sue Jensen • Letters to the editor • Spotlight: Chaplain M. Detterline • Critic's choice: Movie, TV, and Halloween • Object d'art appears; Graces Library steps • Miss Snell throws a change-up • U.C. Bears triumph; Take two in row • Bears receive honorable mention in ECAC • Soccer team drops two; Bears have rough week
The Ursinus Weekly, October 21, 1971

Candy Silver, Jane Siegel, Mike Nikolic, David Kirk Zimmerman, Kimberly Tilley, Molly Keim, Michael Redmond, Ruthann Connell, and Don McAviney

Nat. opinion poll indicates approval of legal abortion • President Pettit approves 3rd U.S.G.A. open dorm proposal • Action-packed Homecoming slated for Saturday, October 30 • Andrew Wyeth to receive degree on Founder's Day • Ursinus professors present history forum October 20th • Editorial: Sign out • Focus: Rich Hofferman • Enforced adolescence: Place on the college community? • I.R. Club hosts to model U.N. • Probable parable • Spotlight: Pauline D. Pearson • Evening School enrolls 745; Numbers down • Women enjoy freedom with extended curfew • Soccer undefeated; 2-0-2 record • Third team rolls • Feiger's field goal wins for Ursinus
The Ursinus Weekly, October 14, 1971

Candy Silver, Susan Angstadt, Beth Temmel, Lesa Spacek, William Hafer, Carol Seifrit, David Granoff, Michael Redmond, Sandra Wible, Don McAviney, and Ruthann Connell

Campus improvement continues with delay • Alumni meet with students; Discuss career possibilities • Sororities give bids to desirable women • Alumni group tours Europe • Auction raises 150 dollars • Religious factions interact • Frosh elect officers; Election finally held after some difficulty • Editorial: In answer; Small minds? • Focus: Ronald R. Lausch • Letters to the editor • Faculty portrait: Dr. Albert L. Reiner • Collegeville Fire Department offers protection, rescue; Includes seven U.C. students • Dr. D. Baker begins 39th year as coach • Annual Parents' Day slated for Oct. 16 • Gridders drop third straight • Soccer team defeats Drexel; Record now stands at 1-0-1 • Dynamite
The Ursinus Weekly, October 7, 1971

Candy Silver, William Hafer, Michael Redmond, Rick Mitz, Jane Siegel, and Ruthann Connell

Class of '75 welcomed to U.C. • Outing Club enjoys homemade lasagna • U.C. appoints 9 to faculty • Overseas study applications due October 22, 1971 • Philadelphia Quartet opens forum series • Dr. John Vorrath Jr. dies during Summer • Editorial: The year of optimism • The student image: the medium is the mess • Weekly names Candy Silver editor-in-chief for 1971-72 • Kitchen cynic: "The Living dead" • Ursinus senior wins memorial scholarship • Ursinus players tour world • Perspectives on the 1971 soccer team • Ursinus sophomore honored