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The Akron Offering: A Ladies' Literary Magazine, 1849-1850, Jon Miller

University of Akron Press Publications

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From 1849 to 1850, Calista Cummings edited and published Akron's first literary magazine, The Akron Offering. At the time, Akron was a booming canal town on the verge of even greater prosperity. By turns religious, comic, romantic, and political, this extraordinary collection of early midwestern creative literature expresses a wide range of sometimes contradictory opinions on both the important questions of its day and the important questions of today: historical events such as the California Gold Rush of 1849 and the 1848 revolutions in Europe are considered alongside more timeless contemplations on truth, justice, and …

The Grizzly, December 2, 2004, Lauren A. Perotti, Lindsey Fund, Katy Diana, Megan Helzner, Emily Diioia, Jade Garcia, Ali Wagner, Eden Swick, Jullien Searfoss '05, Joseph Davido, James Texeira, Lynn Jusinski, Sarah Yemane, Cecily Macconchie

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

UC Students Opposed to Drunk Driving • Post-election Blues Give Rise to New Interest Group on Campus • Behind Closed Doors: Secret Places on Campus • Wheelchair Basketball Rolls in the Money • Upcoming Choir Concert • Interview with the President: Strassburger Shares Plans for Ursinus • Dance Company Concert a Success • Holly Singh Presents "Mistaken Identity: Sikhs in America" at Unity House • Major Highlight: Gender and Women's Studies • Opinions: Enjoy Your Carbs this Holiday Season; Freedom on the Line • Pro Athletes Brawling with Fans • Men's Basketball Season Heating Up

The Grizzly, February 3, 1997, Jared Rakes, Erin Gambeski, Trish Daley, Teresa Green, Tim Mccoy, Lauren Newkirk, Melissa Forbes, Jen Zwilling, Andy White, Joseph Catalfano, Brian Katits, Todd Brenneman, Mike Podgorski, Zenzi Ali, Melinda Albert, Brian Hamrick, Joel Schofer, Hera Walker

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Alumni Donate $1 Million for Renovation of Pfahler Hall • Ursinus Faculty Members Publish Books / Articles • Gender Studies to be Considered • Meistersingers Perform • Changes in Study Abroad Aim to Ease Students' Minds and Pockets: Part I of II • Diversity Week • Opinion: Return to Never-Never Land; 2 Steps 2 Save; Theatre as we Like it; A Question of Security, Take Two; Todd-onics; Seven Steps to a Better Opinions Article • Sigma Chi Delta Extends Invitation for New Members • Hinckle Named to AP Little America First Team • Coach Gilbert: The Man, The Myth, The …

The Grizzly, September 12, 1995, Marc Ellman, Mark Leiser, Colin Tucker, Amy K. Davenport, Bill Buckingham, Tarik Qasim, Christy Kenny, Brandy Mclachlan, Christina Dappollone, David Webb, Christine Keyes, Denelle Godek, Kim Ryan, Joel Schofer, Laurie Falcone, Charlie Weingroff

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Strassburger to Students: Be Responsible • Class of '99 Arrives, Survives Orientation • Seneca Falls: The Birthplace of Women's Suffrage • Treasure Hunt, Anyone? • Students Dedicate Mural To Strassburger • Did You Get Your Invitation? • Reality 100 • Biology Boot Camp • Want to be a "Tech-y?" • WVOU: It's up to You • Internet Site of the Week • A Whole New Dining Experience • Commuter Connections • Get Involved by Joining a Committee • Victory: Bears Defense Shuts Down WPI • Women's soccer: The Spirit to Fight • New Look for UC Volleyball Team • Lady …

The Grizzly, March 23, 1993, Tom Wilusz, Sara Jacobson, Tom Epler, Annette Rawls, Carolyn Cooper, Elaine Zelley, Robin Loiacono, Richard P. Richter, Tina Moukoulis, Jesse Searfoss, Erika Compton, David Webb, Liz Mcdonald, Harley David Rubin, Mark Leiser

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Ursinus Mourns The Loss of One of Our Own • "Worst Storm of the Century" • Danceteller Performs at Ursinus • Ursinus's Own Ticketron • Consider Women's Studies • Wismer Rolls Out the Red Carpet • College Needs Policy on Closing • No Class • The Right to Life • U.C. Baseball "Heading in Right Direction" • Softball Breaks Even in the Carolinas • Three Outstanding "Jens" • Gymnasts at Nationals

The Grizzly, March 24, 1992, Eric Foellmer, Erika Compton, Sara Jacobson, Kristin White, Judd Woytek, Cleary Clarke, Pamela Wilson, Gar Donecker, Erik Moore, Melissa Miller, Annette Rawls, Ellen Sylvester, Richard P. Richter, Harley David Rubin, Dawn Estelle, Liz Mcdonald, Dorian Iaconis, Sally Widman, Michael Cyr

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Sororities Honored for Participation in Blood Drive • Economist Speaks on Recession • Sailing on the Chesapeake • U.S.G.A. Minutes • Consider Women's Studies Next Semester • Senior Class: Please Give • Fraternity Pledging Ends • Admitted Students Reception • Precipitation Indication • Maquette Exhibit • Movie Review: Hot Shots • New Sculpture Exhibit to Open • Movie Review: My Cousin Vinny • CAB Performers Humor and Hypnotize • Touchstone Ensemble's Interpretation of "Candide" • Stop Complaining; Start Conserving • Letters: More Responses to Airband Controversy • (Sic)'em: A Concern Over Grizzly Policy • Men and Women Swimmers End Season …

The Grizzly, November 4, 1988, Jean M. Kiss, Michelle L. Grande, Lora L. Hart, Richard P. Richter, Veronica Algeo, Neil Schafer, Dorothy O'Malley

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Continued Controversy Plagues Campus • Division III's Founding Athletics • Curriculum IDEAS Fire Faculty • Drive to be Closed • Letter: Guilty Till Proven Innocent: Democracy at Ursinus College • Conference a Great Success • Bear Pack Braces for Title Run • Seniors are Class of Hockey • "Career Day" to be Sponsored for Campus • Security Moves to Reimert • French Presents Finzi

The Grizzly, November 13, 1987, Jean M. Kiss, Lora L. Hart, Andrea Power, Michelle L. Grande, Vicky Scharuda, Katherine Hager, Lou Bove, Ed Wentzel, Adele Boyd, J. Houghton Kane

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Moon Shines Over Quad • Curriculum to Change • Zimmer Aids Evaluation • Letters: Team Demands Action; Kane Addresses Social Problems; Director Apologizes to Team • Professor to Publish Book • Interns: Opportunities to Enhance Learning • Apartheid Subject of Forum • New Room Policy Instituted • Speaker to Dissect Pediatrics • Irish Brandy Top Ten • Sun Your Buns Spring Break • Coffeehouses Not Thing of the Past • No Good Will From Those Ambassadors

The Grizzly, December 5, 1986, Joseph F. Pirro, Kristen Rinnander, Debra Kamens, Craig Dilouie, Richard P. Richter, Jill Theurer, Andrea Power, Matt Darrin, Andrew Standeven, John Ronning, Joyce Lionarons, M. Scott Landis, Douglas Nagy

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Alleluia! Alleluia!: French Presents Handel's Messiah • New Modernistic Sculpture To Arrive • Preparing For the "Aggressive Couple" • Editorial: Drug Testing Wrap • Letters: Ronning Still Steamed; Challenge vs. Pro-Choice; Nagy Raises More Questions on Abortion; Conrad, Get Your Labyrinth!; Women's Studies Holds Various Viewpoints; Women's Studies Program Defined • Ursinus Art Showcase to Grow • Faculty Fat Farm • "Love Me Do" to "Revolution": Pat Mancuso's Seen it All • Mermen Immersed In Swim Season • Bears Open Strong With 114-52 Thrashing vs. Mount St. Vincent, but Then Slump • Freshman Hacker Anything but Choppy For Men Harriers …

The Grizzly, March 7, 1986, Joseph F. Pirro, Sara D. Seese, Angela M. Salas, John Novarina, Rita Wallace, Heather Camp, Jill Theurer, Dave Kulp, Kurt Richter, Jonathan R. Verlin, Richard P. Richter, Cheryl A. Lawrence, Peter Henty, Craig Dilouie, Cindy Nitschmann, Bill Connolly

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Meyer to Undergo Surgery • Teachers Always Looking to the Future: NASA Finalists Speak to Some U.C. Students • Garbage: It's Expensive Stuff • Letters: CAB Responds to "Only at Ursinus" Comments; Student Offended by Walkman Listener at Haydn Concert • Bomberger Concerts Deserve Crowd, Too • Tie for First in Air Band • How to get that 'A' • It's All in Good Fun Guys • What are You Doing Next Week? • Nuclear War as a "Just War" • Women's Studies Offered in Fall • Mer Chicks a Success at MAC's • U.C. Boys Bearing Down • Women's …

The Grizzly, November 22, 1985, Joseph F. Pirro, Rita Wallance, Greg Fraser, Beth Morris, Jonathan R. Verlin, Mariellen Deskins, Liz Young, Tom Brown, Kenny Bull, Roger Brewster, Richard P. Richter, Cheryl A. Lawrence, Michael Marcon, Kevin Murphy, Cindy Nitschmann, Jill Griffiths, Maura Beaudry, Angela M. Salas, Jill Urey, Jean M. Kiss, Craig Dilouie, Jennifer Kerrigan, Jill Theurer

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

From Damp to Bone Dry? • UCFL Takes to the Air: Or Visa Versa • It's all Greek to me • The Descent on the Skunks of Ursinus • Editorial: Yale Conference a Learning Experience • Letter: Munchies Mandate • Who's Who Honors Ursinus • How to Deal with Terrorists? • Two Truman Scholars • In Search of Success: Marivi Relova Brings Good Things to GE • Communication a Must • Bears Bounce Dickinson • Booters Find Cold Times in New Hampshire • Soccer Seniors Will be Missed • Coach B. is Back • Lady Bears Hope to Improve Behind …