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Johnny Myers Ursinus College

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This book is available at Digital Commons @ Ursinus College: https://digitalcommons.ursinus.edu/grizzlynews/610 IN THIS ISSUE: THE Berman pg.2 Dog pg.4 Greek Life pg.6 Football pg.7 GRIZZLYStudent newspaper of Ursinus College

Collegeville, Pa. Thursday, September 20, 2018 Vol. 43 Issue 2 Changes to Faculty Parking Disgruntle Students

Parking spots in the Wismer lot are now limited for students as a result of the construction of the Commons

Johnny Myers of losing my spot and having to [email protected] park on the other side of cam- pus,” Sturla said. This semester, Ursinus made This is not a new problem at it clear: professors take priority Ursinus -- especially for Reimert over students when it comes to residents who compete for valu- parking spaces. able parking space real estate Until this fall, students could closest to their dorm, and for park anywhere in Reimert lot, as New and North Hall residents well as behind Wismer and on who prefer parking on solid ce- the gravel lot behind “New Hall” ment over gravel parking spaces. in spots that had student designa- Sturla believes that more parking tions. tickets for students are likely be- When students returned to cause so many students own cars campus this semester, however, on campus and need to park them they found that many of the in any spot, regardless of the white-painted student-designated changes in policy. Additionally, a spaces in the Wismer lot had lack of faculty usage during the been painted into yellow-lined evenings and weekends might faculty parking spots. encourage students to violate the “It’s definitely annoying that new policy. I can’t park right in front of my Junior Dan Lippe has noticed Photo courtesy of Grizzly Staff dorm,” Senior Brandon Lillian the lack of faculty using the new Empty faculty spaces leave student disgruntled after recent parking policy changes. said. “It’s been like that for years spaces outside of school hours. where you were able to park “There’s like 20 open spots Safety has not received any there and now you can’t, so it’s and it’s not like the faculty is complaints about the change frustrating.” going to park up there. They’re in parking spots available for going to park more towards students. He also says he is Wismer. Down towards New it’s working within the confines of getting crowded [for students]” ts definitely annyoing that “the campus master plan,” and “I’ Lippe said. I can’t park right in front of my reassures students that “the Col- For the most part, students dorm.” lege continues to reevaluate all seem to have welcomed recent —Bradndon Lillian parking options on campus.” Class of 2019 changes at Ursinus, such as the construction of the IDC and changes to the gym layout, compromising short-term com- “There’s like 20 open spots fort for long-term promise. But and it’s not like the faculty is John Bera, director of Cam- some are peeved about parking. going to park up there.” pus Safety, told The Grizzly that “I understand the exciting — Dan Lippe the decision to add more faculty changes that come with the Class of 2020 parking spaces comes from the Commons,” said Sturla. “But it “construction of the Commons,” is a pain at the moment.” She as well as a “redesign of much of says the changes have limited As a reminder, John Bera the parking on campus” which her options for parking and leav- notes that “there is consistently “necessitated the change in des- ing campus. ample parking spaces available ignation.” “As a student who has their in the West Lot and Gravel lot,” Junior Haley Sturla is facing car here on campus, it’s frustrat- and that students have plenty of the consequences of limited park- ing getting a spot considering options with regards to parking ing on campus. She now wonders that I work off campus. Some- on campus. Photo courtesy of Domenick Scudera about her parking spot security. times I have to park on the “[It has] become an issue of other side of campus to walk to Two-Legged Dog Takes Campus Trek. whether or not to even go off North.” campus to get something in fear Bera notes that Campus See Dog on pg. 4 www.ursinusgrizzly.com 2 - News KIM CORONA, News Editor Berman opens two new exhibits for the fall semester

The new exhibits includes an installation from Justin Favela and a photography exhibit by Matthias Schaller Photo courtesy of Grizzly Staff Madison Rodak detailed photographs . . . each Two new exhibits opened at the Berman this fall. [email protected] document the paint palettes and sometimes brushes of legendary Large photographs line the artists—Frida Kahlo, Salvador Inclusive Community walls of the exhibit, the rich de- Dalí, Claude Monet . . . among tails and color popping out from others.” their frames. There is an atten- tion to detail in each photograph Fellowships and Grants that sets each one apart from the “Favela’s work interweaves next. Walking through Matthias complex aspects of artistic, President Blomberg announced new funding opportunities to Schaller’s “Das Meisterstück cultural, and ethnic legacies.” (The Masterpiece)” collection, create a more diverse and inclusive campus environment which contains photos of the — Dr. Deborah Barkum painting palettes and brushes of Chair of the Art and Art History Kim Corona matter to me? How should we tions from across the Ursinus Department famous artists including Frida [email protected] live together? How can we community. Kahlo and Claude Monet, it is understand the world? What will Heather Lobban-Viravong, like a guessing game, trying to Last week, President Brock I do?” the special assistant to Presi- determine which painter’s palette Favela, born and raised in Las Blomberg announced two new The second program, the dent Brock Blomberg, will be belongs to whom. Vegas, selected the pinata, a sym- programs related to diversity and Inclusive Community Grants, receiving proposals from both On Thursday, September 7, bol of the Latinx culture, as the inclusion in a school-wide email. will be open to all faculty, staff, programs. She emphasized that the Berman Museum of Art at main point for his work which “We are very pleased to an- and students. Grants ranging the programs were developed for Ursinus welcomed three new art includes sculpture, large-scale nounce the creation of two new from $250 to $2,500 will support individuals on campus to have exhibitions. Schaller’s exhibi- installation, and pinata paintings. funding opportunities for faculty, projects that “address a campus the opportunity to collaborate, tion takes up the first floor, while These elements explore his Chi- staff and students.” Blomberg climate concern,” and “that will especially to create a more inclu- Justin Favela’s two exhibitions, cano roots and Latinx diaspora said in the email. create dialogue among members sive and diverse community. ““Re/Presenting México: José in America. Not only does he The first program, Inclusive of the campus,” according to the “Collaboration is already María Velasco and the Politics investigate the craft aesthetic of Community Fellowships, is president’s office website. happening on some level, but the of Paper” and “The Valley of pinatas and their associations, intended for faculty. A fellowship That dialogue should foster Inclusive Community initia- Oaxaca” make up the rest of the but also the history of art in Latin would give a faculty member a connection between mem- tives are an effort to increase museum’s three galleries. America. a course release and $4,000 in bers of the campus community these partnerships, get more Born in Dillingen an der The Berman also states that funding to work on a project through “topics such as race, people talking to each other, and Donau, Deutschland, Schaller Justin Favela’s exhibitions, “The related to diversity and inclusion socioeconomic status, age, increase the visibility of the work received his master of arts in Valley of Oaxaca” and ”Re/Pre- for a semester. gender identity, gender expres- that’s happening on our campus,” cultural anthropology at the senting México” are “a culmina- According to the president’s sion, sexual orientation, national said Lobban-Viravong. University of Göttingen, Ham- tion of his years of exploration office website, successful pro- origin, religion and disability.” Although both programs are burg, Siena. into the oeuvre of [José María] posals will have a theme “framed Proposals should be submitted designed to create a more inclu- by teams with partners from dif- According to the Berman’s See Berman on pg. 3 within the context of the four See Grants on pg. 3 website, Schaller’s “highly open questions: What should ferent departments and organiza- The GRIZZLY Editorial Staff Letters to the Editor ([email protected]) COURTNEY DUCHENE Editor in Chief All letters submitted to The Grizzly must not exceed 250 words in length, Volume 43 Issue 2 KIM CORONA News Editor must be emailed, and must be accompanied by a full name and phone SIENNA COLEMAN Features Editor number to verify content. The Grizzly reserves the right to edit all material The Grizzly is a weekly student-run KEVIN LEON Opinion Editor for length, content, spelling and grammar, as well as the right to refuse publication that serves the Ursinus publication of any material submitted. All material submitted to The Grizzly DAVID MENDELSOHN Sports Editor community. Views expressed becomes property of The Grizzly. in The Grizzly do not necessarily SUZANNE ANGERMEIER Photo Editor reflect the views of the staff or ALIX SEGIL Online Editor college. ALIX SEGIL Social Media Editor JOHNNY MYERS Copy Editor Staff positions at The Grizzly are open to students of all majors. Contact the Ursinus Grizzly GABRIELA HOWELL Copy Editor adviser for details. 601 E. Main Street DORON TAUSSIG Adviser Collegeville, PA 19426 All content Copyright © 2018 The Grizzly.

www.ursinusgrizzly.com THE GRIZZLY | Thursday, September 20, 2018 3 - News Healing Hurt People at the Parlee Center Ted Corbin, the medical director of Healing Hurt People, visited Ursinus to discuss his intervention program

The work of Healing Hurt considering future careers. Paige People, Corbin said, begins with Springman, a junior fellow of the understanding the context of the CSCG, discussed what she found patient’s injury, changing the to be so unique about Healing narrative from focusing on what Hurt People. “A more holistic the patient did wrong to what approach needs to be taken in happened to the patient. terms of acknowledging both the He then explained that the physical and mental ailments… primary goal of the program is understanding the patient’s to meet the basic needs of the story… Just hearing that was patient through physical healing beneficial for me as something to and decreasing psychological keep in the back of my mind if in stress. Since this program is an the future I get to see patients,” acute care service, they plug she said. patients into other psychological “What I took away was Dr. and social work resources that Corbin’s explanation of the cycle they can seek out in the future, of violence,” junior fellow Emily providing a network of assis- Bender said. “The way he saw tance. a serious issue in our health- Corbin also addressed what care system and is working to he sees as the key issue keeping improve it is something I would these young men and women in a like to be able to do in my future cycle of violence: race career.” “In some instances, some of Corbin ended his talk by Photo courtesy of Ursinus Communications our colleagues don’t necessarily emphasizing the humanity of the see the patients… as deserving of patients he works with. Corbin speaks with two Parlee Center students. additional services,” Corbin said. “Everybody is deserving of Linda McIntyre program in Philadelphia run of violence.” When young people Many young men of color support services after trauma,” [email protected] through Drexel University’s Col- are stabbed, shot, or assaulted, don’t have the necessary re- he said. lege of Medicine, speak as part they are treated in hospitals and sources to deal with their trauma, Upcoming Parlee Center Students and faculty gath- of the Parlee Center for Science released right back into a danger- which therefore goes untreated. events include Robert Tucci ered at the Olin Auditorium last and the Common Good speaker ous environment. Corbin hopes his center will help (’78) on Friday, September 21st, Monday to hear Ted Corbin, the series on healthcare inequality. “What goes unnoticed,” said correct this. an alumni panel on Tuesday, medical director of Healing Hurt Corbin began his talk by de- Corbin, “is this issue of acute Fellows of the Parlee Cen- September 25th, and Steve Rit- People, a violence intervention scribing what he calls the “cycle trauma and also PTSD.” ter found Corbin’s work to be tenhouse on Wednesday, October relevant and profound when 10th.

Grants continued from pg. 3 center of the core curriculum, Berman continued from pg. 3 Favela was open to the input of asked about his experience on but they are being considered in others on how to best install the campus. “The staff including the all areas of the institution,” said work. ”I do enjoy being around student workers were all so help- sive and diverse community, Velasco’s nationalist paintings, Lobban-Viravong. people and with large installa- ful and friendly. I really enjoyed Lobban-Viravong mentioned which were originally created Individuals who are interested tions, like the one at the Berman working with everyone.” they will have different effects. throughout the second half of the are encouraged to submit work Museum,” Favela explained. “It “Having Justin Favela in Lobban-Viravong emphasized 19th century.” Amidst Favela’s that shows an interest in creat- does take a village to get those residence at the Berman Museum the fellowship is more likely to “Re/Presenting México” exhibi- ing a more diverse and inclusive installations up!” has been a tremendous collabora- have an effect on the curriculum. tion, Favela has left a book of environment. “Working on the ‘The Valley tive opportunity for Ursinus stu- The grants will have an effect Velasco’s paintings, so visitors at “I hope that these initiatives of Oaxaca’ was an interest- dents, alumni, staff, and faculty,” on the community outside of the the Berman can see the paintings will further our efforts to break ing process because of all the Dr. Barkun went on to say. “A classroom. that inspired Favela. down silos, and open lines of windows in the space and the true bonding experience to begin “As for faculty, they are “Favela’s work interweaves communication and conversation ceiling” Favela said in regards the 2018 academic year!” always quick to point out that the complex aspects of artistic, that have been difficult to break to working in Berman’s Pfei- Justin Favela’s “Re/Present- greatest limiting factor for them cultural, and ethnic legacies and through,” said Lobban-Viravong. ffer Wing. “I usually project ing México: José María Velasco is time, so one distinctive ele- identities,” Dr. Deborah Barkun, Various projects will be my work and trace it on gallery and the Politics of Paper” exhibi- ment of the Faculty Fellowship Chair of the Department of chosen for funding and propos- and museum walls which was a tions will be open September is that it provides time for faculty Art and Art History, explained. als will be accepted on a rolling challenge at the Berman because 7, 2018 to December 19 2018. to focus on collaborative efforts ”Favela’s pinata paper appro- basis. Proposals should be sent to I had to wait until the sun set to Favela’s “The Valley of Oaxaca” that advance inclusion and com- priations of Jose Maria Velasco’s Heather Lobban-Viravong. Indi- project from outside. I learned a will be open September 9, 2018 munity,” said Lobban-Viravong. paintings of Mexico, particularly viduals must meet the deadlines: lot from problem solving for this to July 28, 2019. Compared to the grants, the the Valley of Oaxaca (1888), September 28th, October 26th installation.” Matthias Schaller’s “Das fellowships focus heavily on the which is in the permanent collec- and February 1st. Having spent many weeks Meisterstück (The Masterpiece)” inclusion of the four core ques- tion of the Philadelphia Museum More information on the fel- working on installing his exhibi- exhibition will be open Septem- tions that are used in Common of Art, thoughtfully connects the lowships and grants can be found tions, Favela had a lot of time to ber 7, 2018 to December 19, Intellectual Experience. Las Vegas-based artist’s Berman on the president’s office website. get to know the Ursinus com- 2018. All exhibitions at the Ber- “It’s important to highlight installation with our region.” munity. man Museum of Art are free and the four questions as an aspect While working on his “The “Working at Ursinus was open to the general public. of the Fellowship because these Valley of Oaxaca” in the Ber- amazing!” Favela said when questions are not only at the man’s lower floor, Pfeiffer Wing, www.ursinusgrizzly.com THE GRIZZLY SIENNA COLEMAN FEATURES [email protected] Two-Legged Dog Runs Away...Then Finally Finds Forever Home

Meet Deuce, Professor Scudera’s Newest Dog

him and, on Labor Day weekend, drove all the way from Kentucky to Pennsylvania to bring Deuce to his new home. When he arrived, however, Deuce ran away while he and the other dogs were out in the yard, pormpting Scudera to send out the campus email blast. Deuce soon found his way back to Scu- dera’s house. This is not the first time Scu- dera’s dogs have needed special attention. “Lucky needs help to go to the bathroom [and I] help carry my dogs up and down the stairs,” Scudera said. Since he lives on 9th Ave. in Collegeville, a block away from the Ursinus campus, Professor Scudera can divide his time between work and home with ease. So, after re- hearsals and classes, the profes- sor goes home to check on all of his animals. All of his animals? Yes, that’s right, Scudera has a total of six dogs, a mix of therapy and four-legged, and some cats, as well. Discussing the different relationships the animals share with one another, Scudera said, “the dogs are like siblings.They share a love-and-hate relation- ship, but Lucky and Deuce are like companions… [always to- gether].” On the other hand, the Photo courtsey of Domenick Scudera cats are still “navigat[ing] their Deuce, safe and loving in his new home. way” around the dogs, much like Deuce had trouble navigating the Shelsea Deravil named Festus. Professor Scudera and recently passed his therapy of physically disabled animals campus initally. [email protected] immediately felt connected to test. and people with physical dis- This new chapter with Scudera Festus and decided to adopt him. abilities themselves. has definitely changed Deuce’s Last Saturday, many students Together, they enrolled in ther- Deuce, who is the newest life for the better. Deuce, along were shocked to see an email apy training. Professor Scudera two-legged addition to the fam- with Cyrus and Lucky, contin- he dogs are like siblings. blast from Professor Domenick became a certified animal thera- “T ily, was already an Instagram ues to attend rehab for amputa- They share a love-and-hate rela- Scudera that asked for help pist, and the pair began visiting sensation when he joined Scu- tion therapy. As for Scudera, tionship, but Lucky and Deuce finding his lost two-legged dog. hospitals to meet with patients dera’s crew. His story had been he continues to be an amazing are like companions” Many students were also puzzled who were also disabled. Sadly, on The Dodo, a popular website owner to all of his beloved pets, especially to his newest arrival, to learn that the two-legged dog, Festus has passed away, but the -Domenick Scudera that posts videos of special Deuce, managed to run away therapy work that Domenick Professor of Theater animals and their daily routine the adventurous Deuce. Yes, during his arrival at Professor began with him continues to this activities. the two-legged dog did explore Scudera’s house. day. Deuce travelled to Colleg- Ursinus while he was missing: he CIE Chairman and Theatre Since then, Professor Scudera eville last week from Kentucky was spotted by the Collegeville and Dance Professor Domenick has adopted a few more dogs The therapy dogs have be- where he was found in a ditch Arms Apartments and Hunsberg- Scudera has a passion for work- like Festus: Cyrus, who was born come quite a sensation on social with two infected legs. His legs er Woods before finding his way ing with therapy dogs. This with two back legs, walks with media. Their Instagram page, were eventually amputated. back home. passion began years ago, when a cart, and has been working as @2legdogs, has garnered more His owner knew about the he was searching online and saw a therapy dog for six years; and than 1,800 followers. They have work that Scudera was doing a picture of a three-legged puppy Lucky, who has two front legs also inspired others, both owners with therapy dogs. She contacted www.ursinusgrizzly.com THE GRIZZLY | Thursday, September 20, 2018 5 - Features Help Wanted: UCARE Fall Volunteering Opportunities The office, which recently re-located, hosted a fair to help students find local service sites.

Samantha Zubler Orion Communities [email protected] Camphill Village Kimberton Orion Communities is a social Hills services agency in Phoenixville, UCARE, the Ursinus Center If you would love to assist the near the Colonial Theater. They for Advocacy, Responsibility, community of adults with special need help with many activities, and Engagement, has many needs in Phoenixville by making from office-work to events. They exciting volunteer opportunities a mosaic, assisting with work- are having a concert in October for students this fall. Having Photo courtesy of Suzanne Angermeier shops, or helping out in the café, and need help with publicizing recently moved to the basement orchard or herb garden, please and day-of preparations. There is UCARE announces fall volunteer opportunities. of the library, the office, which email camphillkimberton.org! also a coat drive that they need serves as the center for commu- American Red Cross Parkhouse Nursing and Rehab help with! Please contact www. nity services on campus, kicked With the American Red Cross, Center Perkiomen Watershed Conser- OrionCommunities.org or info@ off the year with a service and you can monitor a call line from Parkhouse Nursing and Rehab vancy OrionCommunities.org for more advocacy fair in Lower Wismer your dorm or travel to places Center in Royersford, PA is look- The Perkiomen Watershed information. to expose students to most of such as South Carolina to pro- ing for volunteers to help with Conservancy is an environmental the service opportunities open vide various types of assistance. memory/dementia care, the craft non-profit that hosts different Sebastian Riding Associates to them. Here are the details on Location and activities are based room, the pinochle club and the activities seasonally. This fall, Sebastian Riding Associates of- some of the opportunities: on availability. To get involved, sewing club. They also need help the Conservancy is focusing on fers equine assisted learning and please contact Ned Bloom, Sr with their Halloween Festival on native planting. Over 1500 trees therapy for people with disabili- UCARE’s ESL for the Ursinus Volunteer Specialist at www. Friday, October 26, 5-8 p.m. and need to be planted, and the work ties ages 2+ in Evansburg State Cleaning Staff [email protected] or they need computer lab assis- will only get done with volun- Park. Volunteers can help care If you would be interested in 484-403-4721. tance on Fridays from 3-5 p.m. teer help! Please contact Jessie for the horses and assist instruc- teaching an English as a Second Please contact Sally Hawk-Jones Kemper at 610-297-9383 or tors with lessons. Please contact Language class to the Ursinus Frederick Living at (610)-792-2341 or shawk- jkemper@perkiomenwatershed. [email protected] or Cleaning Staff, please contact At Frederick Living, you would [email protected]. org if you are interested. 610-489-3741 the UCARE office for details! have the opportunity to spend The class would be held 2-3 time, play games, play music, do Ann’s Heart Cradles to Crayons Barnstone Art for Kids days a week. There is no Spanish memory activities with or read to Ann’s Heart needs volunteers This donation-based non-profit If you volunteer with Barnstone knowledge required to teach the the elderly residents. to build beds, put them on supplies everyday essentials for Art for Kids, you can become a class. wheels, and race them for a Bed kids from newborn to age 12 mentor for a child who has ex- Avalon Hospice Race Event to raise money for and serves 70,000 kids a year. perienced some form of trauma. ACLAMO Family Centers Avalon Hospice is looking for men and women in Code Blue They have a warehouse in Con- Sessions often feature a small The activities at ACLAMO volunteers to work with patients, Shelters. They also need people shohocken where they need help group format of 8 child-mentor include social service help, often in their homes. You would to stock shelves, clean, serve cof- sorting and packaging donations. pairs. Phoenixville is the base, health and wellness activities, visit patients to talk, play games, fee, greet people, and hand out They also have a clothing drive but other locations need help and assisting K-8 students after read to patients or provide music. linens at Code Blue Shelters. If Saturday, September 29. Please too. For more information, visit school with homework, reading, Administrative volunteers also interested, please contact www. contact cradlestocrayons.org/ www.barnstoneartforkids.org or and enrichment activities. The needed. Please contact Colleen HEARTPXV.org or www.Anns- philadelphia/big-give or cradle- contact Linn Detweiler at 610- center is in Norristown, PA and McBride @ colleen.mcbride@ Heart.org or [email protected]. stocrayons.org/Philadelphia for 917-0140, lynn@BarnstoneArt- primarily serves the Latino and avalon-hospice.com. Contact www.PXVBedRaces.org more information. ForKids.org. Hispanic population of Mont- for that info. gomery County. Happening on Campus Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday National Science Grizzly Gala Homecoming and Homecoming and Small Town Feel UC Alumni Ad- Vinyasa Yoga Foundation Fel- 7:30 p.m. Family Weekend Family Weekend - Large Town dressing Inequali- 12:00 p.m. lowship Informa- Floy Lewis Bakes Opportunity, The ties - What should Floy Lewis Bakes tion Session Center Philly Entrepre- Matter to Me? Center 12:00 p.m. neurship Ecosys- 6:30- 8:00 p.m. IDC 114 tem is Open to You Olin Auditorium 7:00 p.m. Pfahler Audito- rium www.ursinusgrizzly.com THE GRIZZLY KEVIN LEON OPINION [email protected] Greek Life at Ursinus is **DYING** Kevin Leon school of roughly 1,500 stu- dent body. The college does hazing of any kind, and any Piazza would happen at Ursi- [email protected] dents, that’s equivalent to 300 require that students intending incidents involving it have nus. But it’s clear that stories people. And when you consid- to participate in Greek life strong repercussions. Ban- like that have tarnished the Greek organizations, er the changes within the last have a minimum 2.33 GPA. ning things isn’t a fool-proof reputation of Greek life. It’s national and local, are a part couple years, it honestly feels That, along with each org system, however. Prohibition not uncommon to hear others of college life that has never like even fewer people than having to fundraise money for does not mean that something question the need for these really made sense to me. that are involved. When I got a cause they are passionate doesn’t exist, just that if it’s kinds of organizations. And I understand that they are here as a first year, Greek or- about, makes them a positive going to be done, it’ll be kept the amount of people interest- social groups in which people ganizations were not that big. thing. secret. Secrecy is inherent to ed in Greek life has appeared consider each other siblings. Three years later, they only these orgs. to dip, though it could just be They party together. Hang out seem to be shrinking. Just last Which leads me to the a part of the ebb and flow of eople can form strong, together. Work on community year a fraternity was at risk “P reason Greek organizations college culture. sibling-adjacent, relationships projects together. They fund- of disappearing due to lack of never really made sense to Essentially, Greek life at with each other without let- raise as a group. members. It managed to get me: It seems like everything Ursinus does have a social ters” Greek life at Ursinus is dif- one new member to hopefully important they do could be role. One that I agree can ferent from Greek life at other rebuild it. One fraternity also done without their secrecy be beneficial. But I also feel colleges and universities. The got suspended. And though I and exclusivity. So what is that it’s a superfluous thing. organizations aren’t as big. believe that suspension was their purpose on campus? It does not need to exist. I Most are local, which means unfair, it doesn’t change the Last year, an article in People can form strong wouldn’t cry at the funeral if they’re based only here and fact that the fraternity will “The Atlantic” talked about enough, sibling-adjacent, it were to disappear. To me, don’t have a national govern- most likely disappear from the case of Tim Piazza, a relationships with each other it currently seems likely that ing body. Only four organiza- campus. This would further sophomore at Penn State who without Greek letters. They Greek life will quietly fizzle tions are national. I myself reduce the amount of people died due to a hazing event can do community service out. Greek organizations can am part of the gender-neutral involved in Greek life. for a fraternity. The article projects and fundraising form lifelong friendships fraternity, Delta Pi Sigma. There are positives to states that 80% of fraternity events without letters. They and connections, but that The groups are also not Greek life at Ursinus. Ursinus members report being hazed. can still throw parties and live shouldn’t come with the trad- that big. Ursinus estimates states that the Greek GPA is Which means that hazing in the same house or dorm. eoff of unnecessary secrecy that 20% of students are higher, on average, than the is the norm, not an outlier. It’s unlikely that something and exclusivity. involved in Greek life. At a GPA of the rest of the stu- Ursinus college prohibits like what happened to Tim Anonymous New York Times Op-Ed is Cowardly Courtney DuChene that express controversial reveal a true resistance. In the a story offers a unique point Post.” And he had some of [email protected] opinions I don’t hide behind fourth paragraph of the article of view, to decide not to pub- his own Trumpian moments: anonymity. Instead, I stand the writer makes it clear that lish something. And I could McCain once joked that When I was a child, an behind the stories, captions, this isn’t “the popular ‘resis- understand granting anonym- Chelsea Clinton was the “ugly anonymous opinion piece and headlines. If people criti- tance’ of the left.” The writer ity to an individual who was love child” of her mother and was published in our church cize me I listen, but I don’t also admits that he or she, and putting themself at risk to get Janet Reno, according to The bulletin scolding parents for live in fear of it. the other senior officials sup- the public new information. Independent, and he used ra- the behaviors of their children The inclusion of an anony- posedly “thwarting” Trump, This op-ed does not, however, cial slurs against Vietnamese during church services. The mous op-ed in the “New York ultimately “want the admin- drop any bombshells. Instead, people, as reported by “The examples it cited made it ob- Times” titled, “I Am Part of istration to succeed.” This it rehashes old facts about the Independent,” “The Jacobin,” vious that the letter was about the Resistance: Inside the should have been the first clue administration, such as the and “The Washington Post.” my mother, who often brought Trump Administration,” was, to the “New York Times” that president’s hostility towards Unlike the writer of the my sister and I, toddlers at the therefore, disappointing to the writer was not going to the press and his amorality. Times op-ed, however, Mc- time, and gave us little books me. I am primarily disappoint- reveal anything substantial. It is as if the writer simply Cain wasn’t secretive about to flip through during mass. ed in the writer, who was too How can you resist Trump needed to vent about their job his attempts to thwart some of The article called us disrup- cowardly to sign their name and still ultimately want his and, to get the “New York Trump’s policies. He was one tive, and it inspired sadness to the piece. The foreword by agenda, which includes his Times” to publish it, did so of the first senators to call for and anger in my mother. She the Times claims the decision intention to rob millions of under the guise of a pseudo an investigation on Russian responded with an opinion to publish anonymously was Americans of healthcare, to resistance. interference and he voted piece calling for compassion made because the writer’s succeed? The lack of sub- At the end of the piece, “no” on Republican efforts to for parents and at the bottom “job would be jeopardized stance makes the author’s the writer cites Senator John repeal Obamacare. McCain wrote, “and unlike you, I’m by its disclosure.” Which I’m decision to remain anony- McCain as an example of how was loud in his resistance and not afraid to sign my name.” sure is true, given Trump’s mous even more cowardly this country should think of its he signed his name. The incident impressed antics, but the letter doesn’t since they don’t even reveal leaders and its discourse. This upon me the importance of say anything more scandalous anything substantial. admiration is problematic, standing behind your words, than what everyone already Having interned with news however. McCain’s own resis- using your name to show knows about Trump. It organizations and participated tance to Trump was imperfect. Follow us on that you aren’t ashamed of doesn’t reveal another pussy- in student journalism, I am He initially endorsed Trump’s Twitter! your beliefs. I’ve carried this gate or divulge real evidence more sympathetic to the situ- Presidency and supported @ursinusgrizzly with me as an aspiring writer of collusion between Trump ation faced by the “New York Rex Tillerson for Secretary and journalist. When I write and Putin to rig the election. Times.” It can be difficult, of State, albeit reluctantly, articles for the student paper The letter doesn’t even especially when you feel that according to “The Washington www.ursinusgrizzly.com THE GRIZZLY | Thursday, September 20, 2018 7 - Sports started unofficial practice. . . The that we can perform at a high lev- Garlick agreed, “The coaches New Coach continued from pg. 8 Football continued from pg. 8 girls are already doing some great el come Saturday,” Garlick said. prepare by watching a lot of film gymnastics on all events and are The Bears are second in the on the opponent. Figuring out sonal lives and goals too,” Junior working really hard in the weight game and total touchdowns, trail- conference in total sacks and lead what they are trying to do, and Ellie LaFountain said. room with Coach Hoffman and ing just David Tammaro of Johns all of the Centennial Conference then forming a game plan to at- Sophomore Olivia Byrne is en- Coach Mike. I’ve really enjoyed Hopkins in each category. in yards allowed per game at a tack certain weaknesses that they thusiastic about Coach Valenti’s getting to know all of them indi- Ragland is leading the confer- miniscule 218.3. F&M is the next see, is a big reason why we have new role as head coach. vidually in meetings and observe ence in rushing yards per game team on the list at 255 yards al- been so successful.” “Kim brings organizational their teamwork and drive in the and rushing touchdowns. His lowed per game. The Bears will play Moravi- [skills to the team.] She is super gym.” seven touchdowns are nearly an on Sept. 22 in a homecoming prepared and planned for every- The Bears hope that because double the player in second place, matchup. oach Gallagher and thing,” said Byrne. of her age and experience, Valenti Keshon Farmer of Franklin & “C Vera said, “[I] just love play- coach Rackovan do a great Sophomore Hailey DiCicco is will understand how both physi- Marshall College (4). ing in front of the home crowd job of getting us prepared excited for the season with Val- cally and mentally demanding Loughlin leads the Centennial and seeing all of the people tail- each week, so that we can enti: “She has brought an amaz- the sport is, and how hard she can in yards per game as a first-year gating and having a great time. perform at a high level come ing amount of enthusiasm for this push each athlete. receiver with 102.3 yards per [I] also love wearing the all-black Saturday.” team and for this program, which DiCicco said, “I am excited to game. He’s off to a fantastic start uniforms.” is something that we really need- have a younger, female coach be- to his collegiate career. “Taking the field at Patterson ed. I am so excited to see how this “I feel really good,” Loughlin — Tom Garlick cause I feel that she understands Quarterback is a special feeling. There is al- season goes with her positive at- more personally what all of us said. “Our team’s really strong. I Ursinus College Football ways a good crowd and there is titude encouraging the team this have going on. She also has expe- feel like we’re going to win a lot always a lot of energy surround- season.” rienced the same sport relatively of games. Our quarterback is very ing the stadium. Playing in front Sophomore Danielle Terrenzio recently, so she can empathize good. He’s got a great arm and Vera credits the coaching staff of all of the people you see on a said, “What most excites me is a with us which just makes for a bet- our coaching staff really knows and their preparedness for their day-to-day basis makes winning positive atmosphere in the gym. ter coach.” what they’re doing.” success so far. the game that much more enjoy- She stresses the importance of a Valenti has done an excellent While Laughlin credits his “[They] watch countless able,” said Garlick. family dynamic in our team, so I job integrating into the team thus quarterback, his quarterback hours of film and put a game plan am looking forward to being part far. credits the coaching staff. together that tries to attack the of a big gym family where we can “She is putting in so much ef- “It’s all about the prepara- other team’s main weaknesses. Follow us on all succeed together!” fort to connect with the team and tion. Coach Gallagher and coach So far it’s been successful,” Vera Instagram! LaFountain admires the mind- all of us as individuals, which I Rackovan do a great job of get- said. @ursinusgrizzly set that Valenti has brought to the really appreciate because I really ting us prepared each week, so team so far. value having a personal relation- “Coach Kim has really ex- ship with my coach. They are pressed her belief in this team. someone that you spend a lot of She has an extremely positive at- time with an have to be really hon- titude and clearly wants the best est with, so having a friendship for us. One expression she has with them is always beneficial,” used a lot in practice and in team said DiCicco. meetings is ‘family.’ Calling and LaFountain is most looking treating us like a family has re- forward to the new team dynamic ally changed the [team dynamic] and great potential this season: already,”said LaFountain. “We have a combination of DI, As for Valenti’s coaching phi- DII and DIII competitions this losophy, the team is preparing to season, which is exciting because work harder than ever. of all of the new experiences and “I appreciate that she believes meet dynamics.” in us and holds us accountable. The women’s gymnastics team She also enforces that we can feel looks forward to the beginning of comfortable about going to her their 2019 season in January with with any concern we have, which Coach Valenti’s fresh guidance. is something very important in the sport of gymnastics,” said Terren- zio. Have feedback Coach Valenti has had a great on this story? experience with the team so far. Visit The Grizzly Photo Courtesy of Amelia Goldstein “We had our initial team meet- on Facebook! Ursinus College has outscored opponents 111-34 over their first three games of the season ing on the first day of classes and Scores as of Monday, September 17

Football (3-0) Volleyball (5-7) Field Hockey (3-2) M. Soccer (0-4-1) W. Soccer (2-2-2) M. Cross Country w.Cross Country

September 11: Ursinus: 1 September 12: September 12 (2OT): September 12 (2OT): Neumann: 3 September 15: September 15: September 15: Ursinus: 3 Ursinus: 1 Elizabethtown: 1 September 14: Elizabethtown: 0 Neumann: 2 Ursinus: 1 Division II/III Division II/III Ursinus: 35 Ursinus: 0 Challenge @Kutztown Challenge @Kutztown Juniata: 14 McDaniel: 3 University - (Kutz- University - (Kutz- September 15: September 15 (OT): September 15: town, Pa.) town, Pa.) September 15: #16 Johns Ursinus: 7 McDaniel: 1 Ursinus: 0 9th of 11 (247 points) 9th of 10 (258 points) Hopkins: 3 McDaniel: 2 Ursinus: 0 McDaniel: 2 Ursinus: 0 www.ursinusgrizzly.com THE GRIZZLY DAVID MENDELSOHN SPORTS [email protected] Football dominates in first three games David Mendelsohn how effortless the team has made Loughlin followed up his de- [email protected] winning look. Each of their three but nicely, totaling 113 yards on Sam Rosenthal games have been won handily. six catches. Senior wide receiver [email protected] They blew out Bethany (W.V.) Jake Clifford had 75 receiving in their first game of the season, yards on the afternoon, and senior Photo courtesy of Ursinus Communications The Ursinus College Football winning 34-13. The Bears were tight end Tom Cardozo tallied 51 Kim Valenti was a gymnast at James Madison University and was an team is following in the footsteps led by a great performance by ju- yards and a touchdown over the assistant at three different Division I programs before coming to UC of last year’s team by remaining nior quarterback Tom Garlick. Bullets. undefeated after their first three Garlick threw for a total of The Bears defense continued games of the season. 291 yards and four passing touch- to shut down opponents, totaling “We worked really hard this downs. He was also the Bears’ four sacks again. Hartigan and past offseason and in spring ball. third leading rusher, going for 33 Anderson recorded sacks in their UC Gymnastics Coming into the season we knew yards over 8 attempts. second straight games and junior we were going to be able to do The Bears also saw their de- linebacker Jacob McCain record- something special this year, and fense record four sacks in the ed a sack. it’s been a good start so far,” se- game. Junior defensive back Danny Freeman and Zach has new coach nior wide receiver Alec Vera said. Marcus Weathers notched two of Goss each nabbed an intercep- The Bears have reason to set lofty them while seniors Matt Hartigan tion. goals after a historic run last year and co-captain Chuck Anderson It was more of the same for that included defeating the previ- each got a sack apiece. Ursinus in their third game on in Valenti ously-thought unbeatable Johns First-year wide receiver Ryan the campus of Juniata College. Hopkins. They snapped the Blue Loughlin wrangled in three re- The Bears took the game over the Gabriela Howell Valenti is most excited for meet [email protected] Jays’ 45-game regular season ceiving touchdowns in the season Eagles 35-14. day experiences with the team: winning streak. That streak was opener. Sophomore running back Ragland was once again the “After having the opportunity to 40 games against the Centennial Sam Ragland had a receiving story here. He rushed for three Former Division I gymnast finally spend some quality time Conference. touchdown as well. Junior Sta- more touchdowns in this one Kim Parsons Valenti has taken on with the team over the last three Ursinus got off to a 5-0 start cey Gardner had a 3-yard rushing while running for a total of 170 the role of head coach of the Ursi- weeks and seeing their energy, I’m a year ago, their best kickoff in touchdown in the third quarter to yards. nus College women’s gymnastics so excited for my first season. I’m years. They even began to get put the cherry on top of the first Clifford and Loughlin each team for the 2019 season. really looking forward to building some national recognition af- win of the year. had another good afternoon as Valenti brings an abundance of strong relationships with each of ter the Hopkins game, receiving Ursinus did it again in their well. They both recorded over experience, both as a former gym- them through the preseason and some votes in the Division III home opener on Sept. 8 against 70 receiving yards and Clifford nast and coach, to Ursinus’ gym- watching the team grow to reach Top-25 poll. Gettysburg, routing the Bullets brought in his first touchdown of nastics program. She was a Divi- new heights and achieve goals.” Ultimately, last season did not by the score of 42-7. the season. sion I gymnast at James Madison Ursinus gymnasts have appre- end the way the team would have Garlick had another strong As for the defense, they sty- University, graduating in 2010. ciated Valenti’s coaching style so liked. The Bears finished with a outing, throwing for 315 yards mied the Eagles, limiting the She joins the Bears with as- far. pedestrian 6-4 record overall in and 2 touchdowns on 20 comple- opposition to 275 yards of total sistant coaching experience from “I admire her time and effort in 2017. tions, but it was Ragland who offense on the day. Junior Nick three different Division I pro- getting to know us and our goals Now that they’re off to a simi- stole the show, rushing for 87 Vandevere had two sacks. grams: University of Pennsylva- so early. She has really showed us lar start this season, they’re hop- yards and four touchdowns. After three games, Garlick is nia, MIT, and Temple University. how much she cares; not only just ing to avoid the same falloff that Ragland’s four-touchdown second in the Centennial Confer- The new coach, Valenti, re- about our gymnastics but our per- led to 2017’s middling record. performance tied the Ursinus ence in both passing yards per places Jeff Schepers, former head The most impressive part College record for rushing touch- coach of the UC gymnastics pro- about this year’s 3-0 record is downs in a single game. gram who retired after 18 years. See New Coach on pg. 7 See Football on pg. 7 Upcoming Games Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sat. Cont. Sat. Cont. Monday

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