Cultural History Commons^™

George Best Dies, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

George Best died on Friday in London. For most Americans this simple fact of death has little meaning. For soccer fans across the globe it is a fact that is neither simple nor without meaning.

Thanksgiving, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association have announced yet another new agreement on drug policy. It may even be the final such policy agreement of the year. As such we can now relax and know that drug use in baseball is under complete and total control. We also know that democracy is spreading across Iraq and throughout the Middle East. And Santa Claus is coming to town.

The Grizzly, November 17, 2005, Ali Wagner, Bart Brooks, Megan Helzner, Karen Guardiani, Percelia Blidge, Kerri Landis, Dan Lamson, Michael Graham, Lane Taylor, Cindy Ritter, Jonathan Pometto, Darron Harley, Sonia N. Gonzalez, Matt Flyntz, Dave Marcheskie, Lauren Wise

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Morgan Tyler McKinney Christened in Bomberger • Brewer's Festival • March of Dimes / A.I.R. Awards • Say Hello to Carmella Greco • Sexual Engineering • The Examined Life Brings Memories of CIE • Opinions: A Call for Justice: The Fight Against Satire at Ursinus; It's Your Bed, So Make It; Life: The Eight o'Clock Spanish Class; Why This Liberal Supports Samuel Alito • Bears Advance to Final Four • Spirits Still High After Season Opening Loss

A New Mlb Steroid Policy, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association have announced yet another new agreement on drug policy. It may even be the final such policy agreement of the year. As such we can now relax and know that drug use in baseball is under complete and total control. We also know that democracy is spreading across Iraq and throughout the Middle East. And Santa Claus is coming to town.

The Ncaa: Mascots And Minorities, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

It is here! "ESPN Mobile" has arrived. It will join ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN Classic, ESPNU, ESPNews, ESPN Radio, ESPN International, ESPN.com, ESPN The Magazine, ESPN Original Entertainment, ESPN Merchandise, ESPN Zone, ESPN Enterprises, ESPN Regional Television, ESPN Now, ESPN Extra, ESPN HD, and Sports Ticker Enterprises, in the ESPN family.

College Latino Students: Cultural Integration, Retention, And Successful Completion, Robert Hernandez

Staff Publications & Research

The purpose of this study was to examine and gain a deeper understanding of Latino College students' sub-cultures and how their cultural integration can affect their retention and completion of a baccalaureate degree. Also, this study sought to understand the cultural factors that influenced student retention. The participants were given a survey to complete for demographic information, and then were interviewed to capture each of their stories and experiences.

Twenty participants were involved in the study. All of the participants were self-identified as Latinos and came from several different, four-year, residential universities. There were nine men and eleven women. Of …

The Grizzly, November 10, 2005, Ali Wagner, Bart Brooks, Lauren Wise, Dan Lamson, Kate Prahlad, Sarah Keck, Lane Taylor, Lindsay Givens, Dave Marcheskie, Cecily Macconchie, Darron Harley, Alex Ernst, Ashley Higgins, Karen Guardiani, Danielle Langdon

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Congress to Campus • Spyware Protection • Honor Code Debate Continues • Human Rights Activist Speaks at UC • Scientific Sexual Healing • Epic Skate Shop • DiBlasio to Perform at Ursinus • Repeat! Dynasty Built in Second CC Crown • Fad Diets: Sometimes it is OK Not to be Trendy • Opinions: My Mouth Runneth Over; Who is Samuel Alito? • No Crown but Earn Bid to ECAC • Women's Rugby Division III Champions

Incentives, Swoopes, Pink Lockers, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

While I was on the road much of the last two weeks a number of things happened that caught my attention and now that I am back at my desk I would like to discuss a few of them. First, and indeed most curious, was the announcement from the NCAA that they would be offering financial rewards to those institutions whose student athletes actually perform as students. What a concept!

The Grizzly, November 3, 2005, Ali Wagner, Bart Brooks, Allison Emery, Kerri Landis, Dan Lamson, Kate Prahlad, Jonathan Gagas, Cindy Ritter, Megan Helzner, Percelia Blidge, Elsa Budzowski, Karen Guardiani, Lane Taylor, Sarah Keck, Lindsay Givens, Juliet Emas, Ashley Higgins, Matt Flyntz, Shawntee Rudd, Matthew Pastor, Dave Marcheskie, Danielle Langdon

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Remembering Professor McLennan: A Passionate Teacher and a Beloved Friend • Renowned Writer Speaks at Ursinus • Building Plans for Spring 2006 and Beyond • Ovarian Cancer Walk • Chikara Wrasslin' • EQ vs. IQ: Hirsh-Pasek on Education • "The Many Faces of Muslim Women" • Take Heed and Use Your Keys • Escape Velocity's "Just the Start" is a Great Success • New Oktoberfest Policies Put into Effect • Popping the Pill • RHA Brings Halloween Fun to Ursinus • Opinions: The Right to Write Right; Raising Rates for Resident Assistants; Global Gag Rule and FGM; Harriet Miers: Aftermath; …

The Grizzly, October 27, 2005, Ali Wagner, Bart Brooks, Kate Prahlad, Elsa Budzowski, Kerri Landis, Percelia Blidge, Michael Graham, Cecily Macconchie, Adam Longino, Darron Harley, Dan Lamson, Katie Perkins, Matthew Pastor, Dave Marcheskie

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Clamer Ghosts at it Again • Henrietta: A Haunting Tale • Spirits Spook BWC and Elliott • Terror Behind the Walls • Lighter Side of Halloween • Senior Halloween Party Promises to Bring Excitement to the Weekend • Opinions: Words that Scare People • Streak Ends as Bears Douse Bullets • Bears Blank Bullets

Milk, Fashion, And The Love Boat, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

It's difficult to know where to begin in this late October silly season that has produced some of the wackiest and best examples of self-righteousness by the people who claim to be 'leading' the major sports. Once again they have come forward to 'protect' our children from all sorts of evil forces loose in society.

Nl Or Al, Or What's The Difference?, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

The first two rounds of the playoffs have produced some amazing baseball, although once again I have been struck by the fact that FOX Sports, as did previous networks, continue to trot out inadequate and second rate announcers and analysts to present this high level of play and drama. With all of the excellent talent working major league baseball across the nation, one wonders how difficult it must be for the major networks to ignore the best and settle for second best, or at times even less.

The Grizzly, October 13, 2005, Ali Wagner, Bart Brooks, Shawntee Rudd, Megan Helzner, Kerri Landis, Elsa Budzowski, Salia Zouande, Dan Lamson, Allison Emery, Lauren A. Perotti, Cecily Macconchie, Eric Sulock, Katie Perkins, Darron Harley, Percelia Blidge, Lauren Wise, Ashley Higgins, Michael Graham, Dave Marcheskie, Matthew Pastor, Karen Guardiani, Jay Repko

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Rain Dampens, But Fails to Quench, Family Day • UC Tuition Series Part 3: Financial Aid and Scholarships • All in the Timing Opens with Great Aplomb • Program Spotlight: International Film Festival • Internet Feud • Don Asher Speaks on Getting Into Grad School • Interview with "The Abercrombie Couple" • Texas Hold 'Em Wins Over Ursinus Students • Why Run When You Can Walk? • Taking Care of an Embarrassing Problem • A New Band of Brothers Comes to Ursinus • Trail Travel • A Great Halloween Costume is Right Around the Corner • Child Development Expert Lectures …

A New Nhl Season And Some Rule Changes, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

The return of the National Hockey League last week was one of those events easily lost amidst the start of baseball's playoffs, the heating up of the college football season, and the occasional game of interest in the National Football League. For those who did notice, it was a time for celebration and thanksgiving.

The Grizzly, October 6, 2005, Ali Wagner, Bart Brooks, Megan Helzner, Kerri Landis, Katie Perkins, Allison Emery, Sarah Keck, Tim Smith, Elsa Budzowski, Shawntee Rudd, Lindsay Givens, Michael Graham, Cindy Ritter, Adam Longino, Darron Harley, Salia Zouande, Percelia Blidge, Sonia N. Gonzalez, Ashley Higgins, Dave Marcheskie, Karen Guardiani, Matthew Pastor, Eric Sulock

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

UC Tuition Series Part Two: AFAC • "Thinking Man's Comic" Brings Biting Wit to Campus • Director of Physical Facilities Retires after 26 Years of Service • Crossing Woes • Long-term Campus Development Plans • Environmentalist Speaks on Climate Change • Program Spotlight: America Reads • Jordanian Visitor Discusses Education • New Attendance Policy • Battle of the Websites: The Facebook vs. MySpace • Let's Talk About Sex • Staff Profile: Campus Safety Director Kim Taylor • Can You Climb the Wall? • Let's Party: The Unspoken Rules of Ursinus Nightlife • Opinions: The Black Spotlight, Or Why White People …

The Grizzly, September 29, 2005, Ali Wagner, Bart Brooks, Kerri Landis, Megan Helzner, Katie Perkins, Cindy Ritter, Sarah Keck, Adam Longino, Dan Lamson, Salia Zouande, Jeffrey Olimpo, Jaynine Vado, Lynnsey Zweier, Michael Graham, Kate Prahlad, Travis High, Karen Guardiani, Allison Emery, Cecily Macconchie, Christina Fulcher, Ashley Higgins, Sonia N. Gonzalez, Darron Harley, Danielle Langdon, Matthew Pastor, Dave Marcheskie, Jonathan Pometto

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Fire Safety on Campus • UC Tuition Series Part I: An Overview • Study Abroad in Madrid Returns • Campus Drive Removal • Upcoming RHA Events • Backed Up Your Computer Lately? • Club Spotlight: Le Cercle Francais • Seven Day Itch • The Drift Away Cafe • Main Street Walks for STD Awareness • Sigma Gamma Rho Walks for Sickle Cell Anemia • Update from Mexico • Heefner Organ Recital Series at Ursinus College • Readjusting: Tulane Students at Ursinus • Oktoberfest: An Ursinus Tradition • How do You Take Your Caffeine? • Opinions: Activities Fair Helps Students Get …

Drug Testing In Baseball And Worldwide, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

The United States Congress is making noises again over the issue of drug use in sports and, as usual, taking aim at steroids in baseball. In The Clean Sports Act, sponsored by Sen. McCain and Rep. Tom Davis, there is a call for stronger penalties for drug violations in baseball. This bill would institute a two-year ban for first offenders and a lifetime ban for second offenders, a penalty system adopted from the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig, in sandbagging the Players' Association, also called for an independent testing agency and his coyly phrased "Three Strikes and …

The Grizzly, September 22, 2005, Ali Wagner, Bart Brooks, Karen Guardiani, Tim Smith, Cindy Ritter, Elsa Budzowski, Kerri Landis, Allison Emery, Dan Lamson, Lindsay Givens, Katy Diana, Christina Rosci, Cecily Macconchie, Percelia Blidge, Sonia N. Gonzalez, Darron Harley, Ashley Higgins, David Chamberlain, Aileen Dalton, Matthew Pastor, Dave Marcheskie, Jay Repko, Danielle Langdon, Sarah Keck

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Oktoberfest Location Still Up in the Air • Activities Fair Showcases Clubs Both New and Old • WVOU Relaunch • Fringe Festival Comes to Kaleidoscope • Theft on Campus • Writing Center Opens • Soldier Speaks on Rebuilding Afghanistan • New Mac Lab in Ritter • The Dirt on UC Soap • UC Getting Greener Every Year • Ursinus in Florence: A Little Rain Never Hurt Anyone • Get Up and Get Moving: Making Exercise a Routine • Creating Communication Elation • Staff Profile: Gary Hodgson • Opinions: Veggie Monster? A Commentary on Society Brought to You by the Letter …

The Grizzly, September 15, 2005, Ali Wagner, Bart Brooks, Tim Smith, Elsa Budzowski, Kate Prahlad, Cecily Macconchie, Jenn Mccann, Sarah Keck, Christina Fulcher, Sonia N. Gonzalez, Darron Harley, Michael Graham, Jonathan Pometto, Danielle Langdon

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Gas Prices Continue to Rise • Campus and Local Community Begin Relief Efforts • Students Share Study Abroad Experiences • The Deal with the Meal Deal • One of Ursinus' Own Performs Professionally • Watch Out, Employers: You Could be Next! • How Much is Too Much? Your Guide to Avoiding "Portion Distortion" • Excitement Building in Kaleidoscope • Beyond the Condom: Guide to Safe Sex • Opinions: New Price of Driving; Ursinus, U are Worth it • Irony of Work Study • Things They Didn't Teach You at Freshman Orientation • Who Says Division III Players Can't Go Pro?

Great Tennis At The 2005 Us Open, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

Thirty years ago the country was in a tennis frenzy. Television had discovered the sport and colorful and attractive personalities seemed to be in an endless supply as they paraded before the cameras. Public tennis courts were overcrowded with people from seven to seventy. At the indoor courts of the major cities you were lucky to be able to get a reservation to play between three and four o'clock in the morning. Manufacturers of tennis equipment were making money hand over fist, and the tennis ball factories working around the clock (what we would now term 24/7), could not meet …

The Grizzly, September 8, 2005, Ali Wagner, Bart Brooks, Elsa Budzowski, Brandon Brown, Ashley Higgins, Tim Smith, Megan Helzner, Christina Fulcher, Sonia N. Gonzalez, Matthew Pastor, Danielle Langdon, Dave Marcheskie, Kerri Landis, Salia Zouande

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Hurricane Katrina Devastates Louisiana • Constitution Stirs up Debate in Iraq • Music and Comedy Greet Class of 2009 • Acting Out Project • An Ursinus Freshman Excels at an Unlikely Sport • What's New at the Berman? Preview of Ursinus' Museum of Art • Stopping the Stork • Food Pyramid Overview • Opinions: Holloway Case Should Raise Awareness; Positives and Negatives of Freshman Orientation; My House Party Dreams; Changes Around Campus • Second Half Comeback Propels Crusaders Past Bears • Field Hockey Drops Season Opener

Steroids, Success, And Ethics, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

This week Rafael Palmeiro met the wrath of the Canadian baseball public in Toronto where he was booed loud and long for either lying to the Congress and the public, his steroid use, or both. This is the most severe crowd disapproval he has experienced and he found it quite difficult to endure. Even the use of ear plugs did not seem to help.

The Grizzly, September 1, 2005, Ali Wagner, Bart Brooks, Jonathan Gagas, Kerri Landis, Heather Turnbach, Cecily Macconchie, David Chamberlain, Matt Flyntz, Matthew Pastor, Dave Marcheskie

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Class of 2009 Arrives on Campus • Residence Life Office Hires Three New RDs • Construction Projects Underway • CIE Continues to Attract Attention • Kaleidoscope: Perfect Combination of Style and Function • Left Side of the Hallway, Slow Down • For Sexual Health, Ursinus Students Need Not Look Far • If We Knew Then, What We Know Now: Tips for Freshmen from Experienced Classmates • Opinions: A Day at Citizen's Bank Park; Three Decent Reasons for Approving John Roberts (A Democrat's Opinion); Marching with the Penguins; How to Build a Stronger Facebook Profile • Bears Look to Bounce Back …

A Remarkable Weekend, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

Watching Tiger Woods play golf is one of the great treats available to those who follow sport in the television age. Win, lose, or draw, Woods shows what it takes to operate at the highest levels of professional sport, and offers a role model for anyone who dreams of even minimal success at the lowest levels. At least two elements are essential, physical skill and mental focus. Woods has both in abundance, and it is the mental side of Woods' game that even the casual player of any sport can emulate.

Close Quarters Privacy And Jewish House Space In Early Modern Polish Cities, Adam Teller

Early Modern Workshop: Resources in Jewish History

The following texts were chosen in order to illustrate the implications of the growth in Jewish population in Poland's larger towns during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries when the number of Jews grew faster than the non-Jewish authorities would allow the Jewish quarters to expand. This led to an increasing degree of crowding in the Jewish quarter as a whole as well as in individual houses. To illustrate this, some demographic data on the situation in the Jewish quarter of Poznan may be seen in the presentation.

This presentation is for the following text(s):

• Cracow Community Ordinance of 5355 (1595) …

Question Of The Eruv In Early Modern Europe, David Katz

Early Modern Workshop: Resources in Jewish History

Both the responsum of Rabbi Aboab and that of Hakham Zvi Ashkenazi reflect a feature of pre-modern kehillah life almost never dealt with in scholarly literature, namely, the urban eruv, a physical boundary delineating space in which one is permitted to carry items on Sabbath, erected by the kehillah.

This presentation is for the following text(s), available in the PDF file:

• Samuel Aboab's Responsum 257
• Hakham Zvi Ashkenazi's Responsum, She'elot u'Teshuvot Hakham Zvi no. 6 (1699)

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Ethical Values In Sport, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

At times, the world of sport offers its fans moral and ethical questions of a formidable nature rivaling the questions pondered by medieval theologians. For example, who is morally more reprehensible: a baseball player who assaults a television cameraman or one who takes steroids after denying under oath that he had never taken steroids. Whose transgression is worse: a football player who fails a drug test or a hockey player who in a premeditated action assaults a fellow player with a sucker punch from behind, drives his head into the ice, and breaks his neck?

Ncaa Nickname Proscription, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

The NCAA, in whatever wisdom it may have remaining, has ruled that NCAA institutions who have "offensive and abusive" mascots and logos will not be allowed to host any post-season event nor participate in any post-season event while displaying such a logo or mascot. Eighteen universities have been named in this group. This is a ruling that has been a long time coming and one that represents many of the problems with organizations like the NCAA.

The Summer In Sports, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

It is my position that Rafael Palmeiro became the King of Performance Enhancement Drugs when he first appeared in a Viagra commercial. Nothing has happened in the past few days to change that view.

Annotations On - Travels In The Confederation [1783-1784], Journal Of Johann David Schoepf, John Benjamin Burroughs

HCAC Research

Johann David Schoepf was born in 1752 in the German principality of Bayreuth. Educated as a physician and natural scientist, he arrived at New York in 1777 as chief surgeon of the Ansbach troops in the service of George III. Returning to Europe in 1784, Schoepf died in 1800 while serving as president of the United Medical Colleges of Ansbach and Bayreuth. In these selected passages, Schoepf describes his travel along the north-eastern coastline of South Carolina, through what is now Horry County, and along the beach of Long Bay, now known as Myrtle Beach. He gives a description of …