Omeka - Digital History at Ursinus

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Life insurance company advertising students using their insurance to donate to their alma mater.

Pledging Freshman Perspective 2000.JPG
A freshman provides a perspective on the disruptiveness of rushing, the negative treatment of sorority pledges by fraternities, and questions the traditions of hazing.

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A Ursinus student visited the Graterford Prison to investigate the improved programs the prison provided the inmates in the early 70's, which tries to encourage Ursinus College to allow the prison to use its resources.

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Ronning thanks his supporters and rebukes his detractors--in detail.

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The Piece discusses supernatural occurences in Shreiner Hall, Hobson Hall, Clamer Hall, and Reimert Hall. Ghost T and Ghost Kenny are referenced by name, and the UC Cinematic Guild's documentary project on ghosts at Ursinus is mentioned

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Alumna and Associate Director of Development Jill Leauber Sherman, class of 1978, calls on students to "unite" behind the "same diploma."

Eleanor Frost Snell_ A Lifelong Impact.pdf
In this article, Jen Shillingford reflects on memories of Eleanor Snell and the revolution in women's sports.

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An opinion article that addresses why Greek life's pledging activities are harmful, written by a fraternity member.

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Ursinus College was cracking down on pledging and traditional activities of Greek life in 1987. Due to the Pennsylvania anti-hazing laws and faculty concerns, the Dean of students made a changes to the traditional pledging process. Sleep deprivation…
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