Category Archives: Opinion

Ursinus students by and large seem to forget that thrift stores like Liberty or Goodwill sell clothes, not costumes. Maybe I’m misreading the situation but from where I sit, Ursinus students hopping over to Liberty to pick up a costume … Continue reading →

As the school year comes to an end, The Grizzly Editorial Staff would like to extend our sincerest gratitude to our faculty adviser, Dr. Kirstie Hettinga. Your passion and dedication inspires us to be better journalists and to recognize our … Continue reading →

“BioShock: Infinite” (2013 – $60 for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC) is a game with ambitions as lofty as its setting; Columbia, a floating city in the clouds. Players assume the role of Booker DeWitt, a private investigator and former … Continue reading →

Every Ursinus student should want the campus to drop ESPN. Here’s the catch: it’s not about how much we want to watch sports. It’s about media conglomerates, big money and cable television. College sports fans are probably familiar with the … Continue reading →

National Autism Awareness Month is the perfect time for those of us without autism to remember that we don’t always have the right answers. Autism is not a crippling disorder that needs to be defeated. Certainly some forms of autism … Continue reading →

Don’t judge a book by its cover: an age-old adage that warns against drawing conclusions based on external appearance alone. It is, after all, what’s on the inside that counts. So while first impressions are not everything, at Ursinus they … Continue reading →

“You’re so retarded.” When did this phrase become socially acceptable? When did it become okay to use this phrase in daily conversation? The answer is that it’s not. Society has increased the usage of the word, but that doesn’t mean … Continue reading →

As children, we are taught to be polite, to filter ourselves so as not to blurt out inappropriate personal questions such as, “How much money do you make?” or “Do you believe in God?” We default to safe questions such … Continue reading →

More than just an institution of academic learning, Ursinus encourages its students to participate in community work, clubs and organizations. Consequently, Ursinus students are extremely committed to extra-curricular activities since they are aware of the advantages of and benefits they … Continue reading →

“I’m locked out of my room?” “I need an escort.” “My friend is throwing up.” “There’s glass on the floor.” “The toilet’s broken.” “The room downstairs is being really loud.” The list doesn’t end there. Calls have come in with … Continue reading →