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The Ursinus Weekly, January 23, 1969, Judy Schneider, Alan Gold, Byron Jackson, Frederick Jacob, John S. Picconi, Judith Earle, James Williams, Howard Solomon, Kenneth Yorgey, Jonathan Weaver

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Williams presents "Aesthetic Japan" • USGA announces students named to Ursinus Board • Cut system modified for failing students • Ursinus obtains Gulf Oil grant • Merck & Co. awards research grant to UC • Final examination schedule • Confrontation: Black vs. white • Editorial: Another chapter in the ongoing inquiry in the higher morality as precepted and pursued on the Ursinus College campus • Letters to the editor • Exchange • Underground films debut at Ursinus • Editorial: Neglected issues • Faculty portrait: Dr. Levie Van Dam • Freeland spirit pervades • Parents O.K. strict rules • Bears drop …

The Ursinus Weekly, December 19, 1968, Judy Schneider, Alan Gold, Howard Solomon, Frederick Jacob, Byron Jackson, Michael Stoner, Francis Galle, Susan Koss, Kathy Kimenhour, Georgette Griffith, Michael Nicolic, Janet Stemmler, John S. Picconi, Paul Sautter, Linda Richtmyre, Timothy C. Coyne, James Williams, Kenneth Yorgey, Linda Turnage, David Sears

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

"Messiah" presented by Ursinus choir; Performances draw "SRO" audiences • Frat system & houses favored by students; 12% "thumbs down!" • 878 enrolled in U.C. Evening School • YM-YWCA supports SFARC investigation • Editorial: Activities chaos rolls on • Drama in real life • Student long-term planning committee report • Letters to the editor • Flu strikes East; U.C. still healthy • "A memory with pillars" • A Christmas story • Murmurs from within • Exchange • Faculty portrait: Mr. Sharp; Hangup on social problems overshadows intellectual quest • UC pranks: They're all in good fun; Was "Freeland ghost" really …

The Ursinus Weekly, October 31, 1968, Judy Schneider, Alan Gold, John S. Picconi, Frederick Jacob, Janet Stemler, Byron Jackson, David Sears, Alan Novak, Georgette Griffith, James Williams, Rudi Herman, Howard Solomon, Kenneth Yorgey, James Deboy, Cris Crane, Gail Heinemeyer, Paul Sautter

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Evaluation favorable; Provincialism assailed • Nixon overwhelms Humphrey; "Rightward" trend reflected • Founders' Day honors alumni; Honorary degrees conferred • "Secret society" members elected • Placement Office offers services to '69 graduates • Barbara Bruzgo crowned '68 Homecoming Queen • Editorial: Activities chaos • Grand Dragon at U.C.; Klan views stated • Grape conspiracy • Letters to the editor • Formation of a fourth party • Editorial: Literary dilemma • Arts forum features four faculty speakers • Opinion: Sulphuric acid + gas • Bears rip Garnet in Homecoming game after humiliating defeat at Muhlenberg • Gillespie and Gane selected as …

The Ursinus Weekly, March 21, 1968, Herbert C. Smith, James Wylie, Rudi Herman

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Draft security lost; Exemptions ended • Dismissal of two mourned in black Wednesday protest • Who's Who elects eight UC seniors • U.C. holds primary to voice '68 choice • Students to sponsor dramatic productions • Judy Schneider selected "Weekly" editor-in-chief • Editorial • Letters to the editor • Ascetic Ursinus student retreats in protest of faculty dismissals • Drama, beauty make UC track unbeatable • Bearettes defeated by West Chester • Baseball squad sparked by returning lettermen • Matmen top PMC for only victory • Greek gleanings

The Ursinus Weekly, March 7, 1968, Herbert C. Smith, Byron Jackson

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Frat pledges taken for Spring semester • Whitians honor eight women during Lorelei, Friday night • Gabel crowned Lorelei King • U.C. Meisters to tour in Maryland and Virginia • Ursinus Y presented the Voyage of the Phoenix • '67 grad dies; Smith mourned • Wilson Foundation confers honors on senior woman • Editorial: Mr. Clymer, Mr. Waldo • Letters to the editor • "It's a hurtin' thing" • Bears beat Drexel Dragons; Lose to Mules in MAC final • Minutes of SFARC meeting

This issue also contains 7 pages of parody articles.

The Ursinus Weekly, February 15, 1968, Herbert C. Smith, Alan Gold, Byron Jackson, Frederick Jacob, Richard Meals

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Third Kingdom swings to enliven weekends • Dispute, voided contract cancels Strawberry Alarm Clock show • College evaluated for accreditation • Volunteers needed for blood mobile • New instructors join History Department staff • Living Arts performers to present "Agamemnon" • Scarfo exhibit features unusual space designs • Tilford E. Dudley lectures on free enterprise system • "Luther" slated by Curtain Club • St. Andrews Society awards scholarships for study in Scotland • Davis named chairman of History Department • Ruby glitters! • Michigan State's liberalization of pregnancy policy • Campus trios to participate in TV panel discussions • Henry …

The Ursinus Weekly, January 11, 1968, Herbert C. Smith, Byron Jackson, Gene Searfoss

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Anthropology added to Spring semester • Campus building program includes multi-purpose convocation hall • I.S. Council solicits for memorial fund • Students begin charity planning • Class attendance rule liberalized by faculty • Faculty member awarded N.S.F. science fellowship • Art show opens featuring space • Editorial: A call for open dorms • Black and beautiful • Far from the madding crowd • Letters to the editor • Viet Cong rest camp found in Cambodia • Psychedelic covers enclose more and better prose • Hundreds see plays by Philadelphia drama groups • SFARC report • Dean Pettit crowns Holly at …

The Ursinus Weekly, December 14, 1967, Herbert C. Smith, Frederick Jacob, Judy Schneider

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

UC Christmas calendar crowds pre-vacation week on campus • Dialogue activating complaint channels • New exhibit opens; Faculty contributes • Dr. Wessel announces Sr. placement listing • Dr. Philip celebrates his thirtieth Messiah • The Visit explores morality • Editorial • Agency attempts to secure effective financial position • SFARC report • Spirit high, but athletes rate better facilities • Compton scores 73 as Bears win three • Greek gleanings

The Ursinus Weekly, December 5, 1967, Herbert C. Smith, Byron Jackson, Alan Gold, Frederick Jacob

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Organizations to profit by $10 fee increase • Dr. Armstrong's death grieved; Campus numbed at great loss • Dr. Philip to celebrate 30th Messiah concert • Student group to help plan Ursinus' growth • Tense performance hypnotizes audience • In memoriam • A challenge to those who would avert starvation • Black stereotype: A dead era • "Candlelight and roses" to be Jr. Prom theme • Letters: Focus attacks fielded; Weekly policy criticized • Culture fans may migrate to New York • Poverty pocket thrives in Bomberger catacomb • Focus printed • Strict rules challenged by student assembly speaker • …

The Ursinus Weekly, March 16, 1967, Lawrence Romane, Herbert C. Smith

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Curtain Club presentation of "Look back in anger" nears • "Mardi gras" at the Senior Ball • Herb Smith named editor of "Weekly" • 1967 Cub and Key chosen • Draft system reorganized: National lottery announced; College and graduate deferments may end • Forum: U.S. confrontation with China; Former State Department official to speak April 14 • Editorial: The Murray murder • Living near t-phone no longer such fun • Paperbacks, ramparts, and a good-bye • "The sometimes not benign influence of Christianity" • "Green and white, you're looking good tonight": Demas and Tau Sig win Songfest • History column …

The Ursinus Weekly, March 2, 1967, Lawrence Romane, Mort Kersey, Chuck Broadbent, Herbert C. Smith, Loretta Wagner

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Pumpernickel Players success, Zoo Story, Sandbox postponed • Weekend social activities continue on U.C. campus: The Magnificent Men welcomed • Senior class presents "Mardi gras" • Dr. Howard receives research grant: National Science Foundation honors noted biologist • Protection from whom? • Common market: Dr. Andre Philip to speak March 8 • Editorial: Conservatives in the guise of liberals • Letter to the editor • Frosh asks for guidance to decipher "Clarkanese" • Success of Drifters to assure survival of "gutty" Agency: Meritz cites own group IF Council for comeback • With all the warts: James G. Clark • History …

The Ursinus Weekly, February 15, 1967, Lawrence Romane, Herbert C. Smith, Mort Kersey, Frederick Jacob, Lewis Bostic

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Lorelei, the Drifters, and winter I.F. highlight February social events: Winter weekend approaches; Rock and roll comes to Ursinus; Lorelei lures "Ye Gods" • 1967 Whitians chosen • Color Day approaches • U.C. singers tour in Feb. • Chapel changes • Sheriff speaks • Scholarship to Scotland available to Ursinus sophs • Editorial: Fact over fiction • Clark visit stimulates appeal to government • Letter to home: Uses for Wismer Lounge confuse UC freshman • "The play's the thing" • Curtain Club to collaborate with Pumpernickel Players: Will produce two plays in upcoming month • Letter to the editor • …

The Ursinus Weekly, January 19, 1967, Lawrence Romane, Herbert C. Smith, Lewis Bostic, Byron Jackson, Josi Short, Kenneth Macleod

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Kutztown artists exhibit works: Art show in Wismer • Siren's screams entice Ursinus men • A look toward activism: Selma's sheriff to address Ursinus • DuPont grant develops CMP • Groans result from fad of new profs • Who's Who honors eight seniors • 2 one acts • G.E. College Bowl hosts U.C. team • U.C. gives to art rescue campaign • Students miss MWA • Final examination schedule • Editorial: A ten dollar bill? • Weekly staff remnants fill Kersey void? • History column • Blues for Mr. Malcolm • Ursinus College makes screen debut with promotions, movie spectacular: …

The Ursinus Weekly, December 8, 1966, Lawrence Romane, Mort Kersey, Herbert C. Smith, Melvyn H. Ehrlich, Barry Feierman, Lewis Bostic, Allen Faaet

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Two new soloists to appear in Messiah • Tiffany jewels dazzle Prom-goers • Agency brings Odetta to U.C. campus: Contralto to appear here Saturday • Career center • Seasonal festivities include Xmas banquet • Esso foundation grant • Curtain Club scores with "The Crucible" • Scholarships • Focus prints • Editorial: The Ursinus meal • Go you Bears! Or, glimpses into the rich and varied past of Grizzlies • Letter to the editor: Chapel examined • Book review: Is Bokonon dead? • The Crucible: A play for all seasons • Recent school blaze injures two Ursinus volunteer firemen • "Project …

The Ursinus Weekly, April 12, 1966, Lawrence Romane, Walt Trout, Alexis C. Anderson

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

1966 Campus Chest drive opens: Local, national, international charities represented • Miles and microscopes; Blind and education • War and orphans • Organizations slate activities: Vehicle race to kick off week • Camels and Campus Chest • Editorial: We have - have you? • First annual carnival promises fun, food, games and prizes • Let's make this a record year • Enthusiasm is the keynote for this year's Committee • The orphan, the blind, the negro: Children receive necessities and love at crowded orphanage; Viet Cong victim adopted; Doubly-handicapped find home • Negro betterment aim: Miles conducts head start programs …

The Ursinus Weekly, March 21, 1966, Patricia Rodimer, Chuck Broadbent, Samuel Totaro, Mort Kersey, Jon Katz

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Senior Prom is lovely Polynesian paradise: Name perm officers, lord & lady • Ross to speak on retarded children • Pi Nu sponsors S-F Songfest • Romane named editor: Production editors also announced; Will take over in April • Seven junior men named to Cub and Key at Prom • Thirteen enroll to visit Europe with seminar • IRC attends Model United Nations • Senior concert finale • Campus Chest is coming • Cast named for Curtain Club Spring play • Editorial: Constructive criticism; A note of thanks • Hinkle will leave Curtain Club at it's highest peak in years: …

The Ursinus Weekly, March 14, 1966, Patricia Rodimer, Lee Armstrong, Charles Yerger, John Corbin, Larry Wellikson, Paul Zamostien, Mort Kersey

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Dramatic arts emphasized during month of March: Ballet, theatre, motion picture • Wednesday Forum provides enjoyable evening of ballet • "No exit" proves cultural exchange with Beaver • "Jesus, a clown?" Y's controversial art film asks • Senior prom to be "Polynesian paradise": Cub and Key, perm. class officers, lord and lady to be named • Debating team gives excellent showing in match • Saturday's movie is "The list of Adrian Messinger" • PSEA addressed by Miss Kelley • Curtain Club's 2 one acts round out prom weekend • Political science "players" portray Un-American Activities Committee hearing • Editorial: Cultural …

The Ursinus Weekly, March 7, 1966, Patricia Rodimer, Sue Yost, Mort Kersey, Kenneth Macleod, Judy Schneider

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Senior Symposium tours Phila. settlement homes • Curtain Club lists Spring dramatics • "The Ballet Chaffee" to be Wednesday evening Forum • Folk Society donates $250 • Y to present Accion leader • Swann receives memorial scholarship • Temple begins math internship • Editorial: The apathetic syndrome • Young and old, rich and poor accepted by Admissions Office: 81% of present freshmen placed near top of class • Dolman stresses importance of Admissions interviews • Letter to the editor • Swim team soaks Temple; Drops one to E. S'burg • Girls B'ball team drops game to WC • Intramural corner …

The Ursinus Weekly, February 28, 1966, Patricia Rodimer, Frederick Jacob, Susan Tucker, Paul Zamostien, Judith Olshefskie

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Alumni to enrich activities with new "student fund": Seniors will be instrumental in pushing ambitious scheme • Fraternities add total of 68 men • In memoriam: Dr. Roland F. Doane • Forum to levitate alumni dollars into pockets of needy activities • Reed and Barton hold annual Silver Opinion contest • Alumni corner • This week's movie is for the birds • Europe with Mr. Davis: 2 credits and a "fun" summer • Student faculty art winners • Letter to the editor • Anyone can learn a language! Profs reveal secrets of success in exclusive Weekly interviews • Sage advice …

The Ursinus Weekly, February 21, 1966, Patricia Rodimer, Mort Kersey, Susan U. Lynch, Frank A. Lyon, Lance Diskan, Linda Richtmyre, Leslie Rudnyanszky, Larry Wellikson, Paul Zamostien

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Mrs. Pancoast speaks for traditional Color Day • M-singers plan concert tour • Curtain Club to give 3 "one acts" • Winter IF Weekend "greatest ever" • Chem. Dept. offers guest lecturers • Dean's list • Y-SAC presents Pfeiffer Players • "The rush is on" • Editorial: Freeland a go-go, a retrospection • Letter to the editor • 78% would forgo weekend migrations to socialize at Freeland on Fridays: Poll shows a-go-go tops in minds of UC students • 800 eager students thrilled by thunderous Olatunji show • Dominican ambassador to brief model UN panel • Lantern seeks new contributors …

The Ursinus Weekly, February 14, 1966, Patricia Rodimer, Bonnie Mccolm, Mort Kersey, Chuck Broadbent, Loretta Wagner, Jon Katz, Leslie Rudnyanszky, Larry Wellikson, Paul Zamostien

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Happiness is the Lorelei: Traditional turnabout features peanuts, Whitians and kings • Dr. Riffe plans Shakespeare trips • St. Andrews Soc. offers stipend for study abroad • Agency Olatunji concert kicks off winter IF • Art is contemplation • Mrs. Pancoast to speak at Color Day • PSEA hears talk on ed. changes • Editorial: Situations to ponder • Controversy suggests student interest in local art exhibited in Wismer: "What is it?" they ask • "Aching need" filled by Supply Store a-go-go • Quiet hours shattered by fire as candle sets Hobson ablaze • Kersey lauds IF initiative • Paw …

The Ursinus Weekly, January 17, 1966, Patricia Rodimer, Thomas W. Beaver, William Schuyler Pettit, Bob Dunkle, Charles Yerger, Samuel Totaro, Frederick Light, Robert Barandon, Larry Wellikson, Paul Zamostien, Kenneth Macleod, Chuck Broadbent

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Y speaker on Vietnam assails US policy • PSEA hears advice from student teachers • Alumni invite U.C. seniors to gala at Bala • Ursinus Plan, part 2: Detailed explanation of new curricular program • U.C. receives $2,500 grant • Lorelei "sirens" seek out male campus element • Alumni Centennial corner • Editorial: We get letters? Only wish we did! • Letters to the editor • Editors, professor applaud maiden publication of Focus: All cite necessity for participation of student body • Only seven can secure "greatest Ursinus honor": Cub and Key to induct at Prom • Intramural corner • …

The Ursinus Weekly, January 10, 1966, Patricia Rodimer, William Schuyler Pettit, Loretta Wagner, Timothy C. Coyne, Sue Yost, Quimby Rae, Frederick Jacob, Jon Katz, Leslie Rudnyanszky, Larry Wellikson, Paul Zamostien, Robert Barandon

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Senate urges reading period before exams • The Freeland story • The Ursinus plan: To advance the quality of education at UC • UC receives $25,000 grant • Alumni fund hits new peak in contributions • Lantern contest proclaims winners • Roster changes • Examination schedule • We'll not forget: A promise to Freeland; Old building to be razed to provide Library site • A senior's view of Freeland: Can Library replace Freeland's primacy? • An alumnus' view of Freeland: Alumnus recalls Freeland as "source of campus activities" • Search into Ursinus history substantiates second oldest graduate's assertion: Yes, Freeland …

The Ursinus Weekly, December 13, 1965, Patricia Rodimer, Timothy C. Coyne, Kenneth Macleod, Charles Yerger, Frederick Jacob, Frederick Light, Loretta Wagner, Barbara Allen, Samuel Totaro

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Dean explains Student Activities Committee • Clamer girls bring to campus the "Sound of Christmas" • Mary Griffiths reigns over Prom • Festivities fill U.C. holiday week • Tradition highlights 28th Messiah performance • H-ford prof to speak on Vietnam • Second student concert attended by UC students • Summer jobs abound in D.C. • Greeks hold kids' Xmas parties • Editorial: Congratulations to the Agency; APO decorates campus; Nocturnal serenade • How does a "Mr." become a "Dr."? Reporter traces progress of Professor to demonstrate long, arduous route • Is CMP integrated? No! Now wait! Just maybe • Page …

The Ursinus Weekly, December 6, 1965, Patricia Rodimer, Thomas W. Beaver, Sue Yost, Chuck Broadbent, Jon Katz, Kenneth Macleod

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Weekly announces new staff members • Juniors initiate Prom innovation • Autistic child subject of Psych Club meeting • 28th Messiah performance features soloists Mayes, Valente, Jones and Mayer • Career conference scheduled for Dec. 7, 8 and 9 • Spanish Club offers UNICEF Christmas cards • Senses explored in Moody film • Retzlaff to address MSGA Christmas banquet • Phila. alumni elect regional president • Christmas events • Editorial: The Ursinus story • Theater-in-the-round scores instant success with audience • Klatsch speaker upholds liberal playboy philosophy • Letters to the editor • Mormons amaze UC'ers attending YMCA forum • …

The Ursinus Weekly, May 10, 1965, Franklin Irvin Sheeder Jr., Kathleen Harkins

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Spring Greek weekend "better than ever" • Dr. Pradervand speaks June 6 • Patterson Field becomes South Sea island paradise: Spring Festival a success • Bishop's Company presentation poses contemporary problems • Millers teach at War College • Summer session begins June 14 • Miss Blanche Schultz awarded national science grant • Variety theme of band concert • Editorial: The "wreck" room; IF weekend; Thanks • Herzog, the complex sufferer • Curtain Club production scores instant success • Letters to the editor • Women netters lose to Bryn Mawr • Tennis team upsets Wilkes • Softball team downs W. Chester …

The Ursinus Weekly, April 12, 1965, Franklin Irvin Sheeder Jr., Lynne Johnson, Andy Smith, Sue Hartenstine, Frederick Light, Leslie Rudnyanszky, Jon Katz, Susan Tucker, Patricia Smith, John C. Vorrath

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Farewell and welcome: 12th annual senior banquet • Women elect WSGA officers • Sprecher, Rodimer, Tucker and Katz named editors: Production staff also announced • YW-YMCA freshman camp plans now in progress • Summer reading program supplemented by film • Spring fashions grace Bomberger; Proceeds support foster child • Soc. classes hear Lloyd • Spirit Committee announces bake sale • Save money, read this note • Editorial: Our policy • Kennedy memorial day • YM-YWCA volunteer service programs • Red Chinese use "truth" against P.O.W.s • $400,000 a year? • Lantern and Giefan move toward merger • Baseball team drops …

The Ursinus Weekly, March 8, 1965, Craig S. Hill, Alexis C. Anderson, Samuel Walker, Lynn Martin

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Freshmen women receive UC colors, learn meaning in 35th annual observance • William James scholar to speak in faculty Forum • Faculty agrees to publish next Weekly issue • Carousel features queen and court, Cub and Key seven: Fine decorations, Al Raymond band add to evening • Psych Club hears Phila. social worker • Two seniors win electrochemical scholarships • Students produce House hearing on Watkins case • 33 men join fraternities: Five frats bid • Applications urged for political internship plan • Track notice • Editorial: Fraternity rushing • Red China today: Still growing • Letters to the editor …

The Ursinus Weekly, March 1, 1965, Craig S. Hill, Helen Simmons, Franklin Irvin Sheeder Jr., John Bradley, Carlton Dingman, Karen Kohn

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Junior class extends invitation to Carousel: Al Raymond band at Sunnybrook • Pi Nu Epsilon sponsors annual Greek song fest • Students and faculty contribute to art show: Prizes awarded to varied entries in 3 day exhibit • Spring Festival adopts South Pacific theme, selects committees • WSGA plans to adopt a child • Students to dramatize "un-American" hearing • Collegeville coffee house provides weekend activity • Whitians greet scholastic women in biannual tea • Rushing, or - a puzzled frosh asks "Why am I so popular?" • Baseball season starts tomorrow • Editorial: Cheating • Frosh to receive colors …

The Ursinus Weekly, February 22, 1965, Craig S. Hill, Patricia Rodimer, Samuel Walker, Alexis C. Anderson, Lynn Martin, John Bradley, Candace Sprecher, Peter Dunn, Marianne Murphy

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

The weekend that was: First annual winter weekend a winner • "Y" plans second annual art show and awards • TW3 presentation demands "humor, wit and intelligence" of audience as well as players • Sophomore men again eligible for St. Andrew's grant • Weekly interviews Richard Richter, Alumni Secretary • UC produces no winners in bridge tourney • UCC workers report Summer project in South • PSEA hears Ridge speak on trends in education • All college rally in volleyball, badminton planned • Editorial: Semi-concentrated study • Victory in South Vietnam: Is it worth the price? • Letters to the …