Mrs. McCall leaves Ursuline to pursue full-time painting
June 2, 2010
Filed under Features, Uncategorized
After 12 years, Linda McCall, Visual Art Department Chair, teacher, and artist, is leaving Ursuline. Since she started teaching here in 1998, she has taught design, drawing, painting, digital imaging, and more. “I’ve always taught 4 or 5 different classes each semester,” she said, “no... Read more »
‘A boy?’ Penelope reacts to a boy on campus
April 14, 2010 • Penelope
Filed under Opinions, Penelope, Uncategorized
Penelope is an anonymous satirical reflection loosely based on thoughts and opinions of the typical UA girl and has been a Bear Facts tradition for over 10 years. I walk into Ursuline thinking today will be an ordinary day. Nothing too special. Just the usual chatter, massive food consumption, and... Read more »
Sister act: UA siblings bond through athletics
April 14, 2010 • Courtney C. '10
Filed under Sports, Uncategorized
Sports at the Academy are a family affair. Parents, siblings, grandparents, and cousins always come to the games of their Ursuline athlete. But these sports are turned into an even bigger family affair when sisters share a team. Juliann ’10 and Jana ‘12 J. and Alexis ‘10 and Marissa ‘12... Read more »
Ursuline announces future schedule changes
March 11, 2010 • Caitlin M. '10
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Over the past couple of years there have been requests from both students and teachers to improve the daily schedule. At the end of last year’s school year, students and faculty were asked to fill out an online survey on blackboard stating what they liked about the schedule and what they would recommend... Read more »
Life without a laptop
March 5, 2010 • Lee W. '10
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It has been seven days since I last used a computer. I was not on vacation and unable to get to a computer, and I was not grounded from it. I made this decision myself. It might seem crazy on my part, but I wanted to see what it would be like to go a week with no computer. Here’s the thing: Ursuline... Read more »
Model UN team successful at conference
March 5, 2010 • Esha E. '10
Filed under News, Uncategorized
On January 28-31, 15 Ursuline girls went to Philadelphia to participate in the University of Pennsylvania’s Model UN Conference. The UA team represented the country of Uruguay in 9 separate committees centered around specific issues. Within each committee, the delegates debated their respective... Read more »
The unspoken glory of off-campus sports
March 1, 2010 • Caitlin M. '10
Filed under Sports, Uncategorized
Ursuline is home to hundreds of athletes: basket-bears, soccer bears, swimming and diving bears, and even golfing bears. Each week Bear Faithful gives updates on our teams’ performances in their various games, matches, and tournaments. What often goes unnoticed is the hard work... Read more »
The misundereducation of Americans
January 27, 2010 • Erin G.'10
Filed under Opinions, Uncategorized
A 2008 study by the new McCormick Tribune Freedom Museum found that 22 percent of Americans could name all five Simpson family members. In contrast, just 1 in 1,000 people could name all five First Amendment freedoms. Closer to home, only seniors taking government can tell you the names... Read more »
Somebody’s watching you: Security steps at the Academy
January 27, 2010 • Molly K. '10
Filed under News, Uncategorized
Close your eyes and picture your daily routine at Ursuline. Imagine yourself wandering the hallways, navigating through the “Freshman Lounge”, tripping over carpet lumps in Cass Hall, and admiring the portables as they desperately hold on to life. The next time you see these sights,... Read more »
Snowball frenzy over nutty cupcakes
December 4, 2009 • Laura C. '10
Filed under News, Uncategorized
The excitement was so thick you could smell it in the air. Then again, the delightful fragrant was probably coming from the 192 cupcakes sitting on the tables in Haggar. The day had finally arrived to pick the Snowball Court for this year’s dance. Following the tradition, the court was chosen... Read more »
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