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, December 10, 1917

Purd Eugene Deitz, George Leslie Omwake, and N. Kerr Thompson

Sophomore eleven defeats freshmen • "The Merchant of Venice" • Ursinus quintet loses to Penn • Review of the 1917 football season • Christian associations • Vesper services • Literary societies • College directory • On the campus • Basketball schedule
The Ursinus Weekly, December 3, 1917

Purd Eugene Deitz, George Leslie Omwake, Calvin D. Yost Sr., and H. C. Hoover

Lecture by John Kendrick Bangs • Ursinus 0, Muhlenberg 0: Rival teams battle to a scoreless tie in big Thanksgiving Day game • Ursinus receives substantial bequest • Engagement announced • Alan Seeger • College directory • Fall meeting of the Directors • College calendar • Notice: Schaff alumni • Letter from Camp Meade • On the campus
The Ursinus Weekly, November 26, 1917

Purd Eugene Deitz and George Leslie Omwake

American colleges and the war • Surprise party for coach Thompson • Prize oration: The world and the man • Literary societies • On the campus
The Ursinus Weekly, November 19, 1917

Purd Eugene Deitz, George Leslie Omwake, and Calvin D. Yost Sr.

Ursinus wins big game from F. & M. • Miss Detwiler entertains sophomores • College calendar • Rupert Brooke • Among the colleges • Literary societies • On the campus • Liberty bond endowment • John Kendrick Bangs
The Ursinus Weekly, November 12, 1917

Purd Eugene Deitz, George Leslie Omwake, and Raymond Burton Munson

Student friendship war fund campaign a pronounced success at Ursinus: Students and faculty give generously; goal of $1000 is "oversubscribed" • Reserves defeat Schuylkill Seminary • Financing the war • Among the colleges • Christian organizations • Literary Societies • On the campus
The Ursinus Weekly, November 5, 1917

Purd Eugene Deitz and George Leslie Omwake

Impressive lecture by Dr. Hillis • Ursinus team ties Villanova eleven • Students' friendship war fund in progress • Contributed article: Where the college has succeeded • Among the colleges • On the campus • Literary societies • A military psychologist
The Ursinus Weekly, October 29, 1917

Purd Eugene Deitz, George Leslie Omwake, and Calvin D. Yost Sr.

Hallowe'en programs in literary societies • Hallowe'en carnival tremendous success • Albright proves easy for Ursinus • Halloween and Walpurgis Night • Freshman class holds banquet • On the campus • College directory
The Ursinus Weekly, October 22, 1917

Purd Eugene Deitz and George Leslie Omwake

New students at "Superhouse" • Ursinus outclasses Haverfordians • Many attractions at Hallowe'en carnival • Contributed article: Democracy and intellectual distinction • Among the colleges • Joseph Lorenzo Murphy • Literary societies • On the campus
The Ursinus Weekly, October 15, 1917

Purd Eugene Deitz, H. Ernest Crow, and George Leslie Omwake

The burial of Henry W. Kratz • Ursinus bows to Lafayette • Football schedule • Literary societies • Kansas • On the campus • Hallowe'en fete
The Ursinus Weekly, October 8, 1917

Purd Eugene Deitz, John Wentworth Clawson Jr., and George Leslie Omwake

Artists serve for Red Cross • Varsity loses to Lehigh team • Memorial service for Dr. Weinberger • Faculty recital • Memories of Boston • List of new students • Khaki notes • Hallowe'en fete • Christian associations • Literary societies • New "Weekly" staff members • On the campus • Scrubs defeated by Perkiomen • Death of Henry W. Kratz, LL.D. • College directory
The Ursinus Weekly, October 1, 1917

Purd Eugene Deitz, George Leslie Omwake, and Homer Smith

The colleges and the war • Rutgers wins from Ursinus • Christian activities at Ursinus • A war-time vacation • Minute on the death of Dr. Weinberger • Red Cross entertainment • Instructors' recital • Literary societies • On the campus • College calendar
The Ursinus Weekly, September 24, 1917

Purd Eugene Deitz, Whorten A. Kline, and George Leslie Omwake

Ursinus honors sons in army • The opening address • Enjoyable reception to new students • Fall migration of birds • Literary societies • "Pep" meeting • On the campus • College calendar
The Ursinus Weekly, June 11, 1917

Purd Eugene Deitz and George Leslie Omwake

1917 Class Day full of life • Commencement day full of enthusiasm • Nine juniors compete in oratorical contests • Alumni oration on modern poetry • The Alumni Association • Directors meeting • Mertz-Wiest wedding
The Ursinus Weekly, June 4, 1917

Purd Eugene Deitz, George Leslie Omwake, Herbert G. Peterson, and Jacob H. Clark

Wonderful concert by Music Society • Seniors entertained by alumni club • Baccalaureate theme brotherhood of man • Unveiling of portraits impressive ceremony • Senior programs in literary societies • Real Christian work for next year • Successful season for college quartet • Pupils' recital • A letter from Fort Niagara
The Ursinus Weekly, May 28, 1917

Purd Eugene Deitz and George Leslie Omwake

Seniors entertained at Superhouse • Interesting program for commencement • Christian associations meet on campus • Letter from Fort Niagara • Freshman-sophomore baseball game • Literary societies • Death of Reverend John D. Hicks • Alumni Athletic Club reception • Alumni please note • On the campus • Seniors capture inter-class meet
The Ursinus Weekly, May 21, 1917

Purd Eugene Deitz and George Leslie Omwake

Essay contests in literary societies • Final recital on Clark organ • Combined recital artistic success • Ursinus flag raising • Among the colleges • Literary societies • Group meetings • Echoes from New Jersey on the success of the Ursinus quartet • On the campus
The Ursinus Weekly, May 14, 1917

Purd Eugene Deitz and George Leslie Omwake

The Bomberger centenary • Patriotism keynote of flag raising • Sophomore-senior reception brilliant • Seminary notes • Literary societies • Ursinus boys to the colors: Government calls five of Ursinus' best men to Fort Niagara • "Ye olde tyme concert" • Dr. Good's second lecture
The Ursinus Weekly, May 7, 1917

Purd Eugene Deitz, Wilbur K. McKee, and George Leslie Omwake

Chem-Bi banquet enjoyable affair • Ursinus men rally for nation's defense • Dr. James I. Good as host and lecturer • Schaff prize essay: A pound of flesh • Among the colleges • College directory • Christian organizations • Literary societies • On the campus
The Ursinus Weekly, April 30, 1917

Purd Eugene Deitz, Wilbur K. McKee, and George Leslie Omwake

Varsity loses last game of season • All energies on military training • Juniors present excellent farce • Schaff prize essay: A pound of flesh • Literary societies • Tree experts coming • On the campus
The Ursinus Weekly, April 23, 1917

Purd Eugene Deitz, Max C. Putney, and George Leslie Omwake

Varsity breaks even in week-end battles • Coming: Dandy Dick • Freshmen royally entertain juniors • Dr. Hoy's address • Zwinglian prize essay: The indifference of youth • Senator Knox commencement orator • Notice to subscribers • Literary societies • On the campus
The Ursinus Weekly, April 16, 1917

Purd Eugene Deitz, Max C. Putney, George Leslie Omwake, and Whorten A. Kline

Varsity nine loses close game • Military training officially instituted • Hamilton Holt on Japan to-day • Zwinglian prize essay: The indifference of youth • First aid class • Seminary notes • Christian organizations • Literary societies • On the campus • Our spring birds
The Ursinus Weekly, April 2, 1917

Purd Eugene Deitz and George Leslie Omwake

Artistic concert by girls' Glee Club • Zwing anniversary brilliant occasion • Fourth recital • Contributed article: Anent military training as an educational policy • College calendar • Help! Help! • Faculty favors defensive war • Stainer's "Crucifixion" rendered by choir • Death of Mrs. Weinberger • As others see us • Baseball season opens with victory
The Ursinus Weekly, March 26, 1917

J. Seth Grove, Isaac D. Kochel, and George Leslie Omwake

Famous humorist delights audience • Oratorical contest held at Gettysburg • Girls' gymnastic exhibition given • Weekly staff elected • Schaff prize essay: The social effects of the present war • College calendar • President Omwake addresses Directors • Zwinglian anniversary • Methodist Episcopal appointments • Literary societies • Lecture recital
The Ursinus Weekly, March 19, 1917

J. Seth Grove, Isaac D. Kochel, and George Leslie Omwake

Twenty-one games for Ursinus team • Events of the week • Basketball five has good season • Schaff prize essay: The social effects of the present war • Christian organizations • Ursinus College obituary record • Literary societies • Resolutions • College directory • Summary of 1916-17 basketball season
The Ursinus Weekly, March 12, 1917

J Seth Grove, Effie S. Brant, and George Leslie Omwake

Freshman five win inter-class struggle • Juniors promise attractive Ruby • Valuable prize offered • Zwinglian prize essay: Militarism and democracy • Resolutions • Inter-class basketball league • Literary societies • Varsity captures final contest