Month: February 2023

News

Student Senate OKs new member, doles out money for ski trip and talks sustainability

By Hayley Leitzinger STUDENT Senate on Monday night gave its approval for a freshman to join the board, approved additional funds for the Ski and Outdoor club to host a skiing trip and addressed the issue of campus sustainability. The first order of business was to hear freshman Nyla Nell’s presentation. Nell is from Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and president of the anime club. The largest part … Continue reading Student Senate OKs new member, doles out money for ski trip and talks sustainability

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Features

What does Lora Snyder do? If it’s an activity, she probably has her hand in it

By Hayley Leitzinger WHEN anyone walks into Lora Snyder’s office, they are greeted by a burst of color from the decorations, a warm smile, and a welcoming and enthusiastic personality. Snyder is an administrative assistant at YCP. Her office is in the Iosue Student Union, Room 205. Many people flow in and out of her office during the day to get help with CAB events, … Continue reading What does Lora Snyder do? If it’s an activity, she probably has her hand in it

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Sport

Fast start carries men’s lacrosse to home win over Ursinus: photos

By Brendan Bilo YORK College’s No. 10-ranked men’s lacrosse team rolled in its home opener to a 21-10 victory over No. 19 Ursinus. That took some of the sting out of the loss to Washington and Lee last weekend in the season’s first game. The Spartans jumped out to a four-goal lead less than four minutes into the game and held a 15-goal advantage by … Continue reading Fast start carries men’s lacrosse to home win over Ursinus: photos

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Sport

Amid high hopes, Spartans set to play ball this weekend

By Jordyn Woodling IT IS that time again. By Feb. 28, the York College baseball team will have played their first three games down in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The first two will be against Manchester University on Saturday and Sunday and their last against Cabrini University on Monday. The last time the Spartans faced Manchester was back in 2018 where they came up with … Continue reading Amid high hopes, Spartans set to play ball this weekend

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Opinion

If students could make one change at YCP, what would it be?

By the Spartan staff YORK College of Pennsylvania is home to almost 3,600 students who sought out to receive their education in what they described as a comfortable, cozy environment. The convenience of smaller classrooms, a close proximity to various parts of campus and the overall dynamic of YCP culture are among those qualities most attractive to students. But not everything can be perfect, and … Continue reading If students could make one change at YCP, what would it be?

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News

With the help of new SDI director, Black History Month at YCP takes step forward

By Karisma Boyd BLACK History Month at York College has been in full swing since the start of February with not just new faces at the head but with an improved mission as well. Celebrating the heritages of minority students at predominantly white institutions is almost always met with some challenges as event coordinators encourage an inclusive and educational experience. With the help of a … Continue reading With the help of new SDI director, Black History Month at YCP takes step forward

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Performer coming in for YCP spring concert is no longer a mystery

By Alyson Hatfield After three years with no spring concert, students were eager to find out who would headline the Campus Activies Board (CAB) spring 2023 concert. Late Friday morning, students gathered in Sparts Den to enjoy some free food and wait for the noon reveal of who the concert artist would be. CAB Executive Board member Kenny Hamme announced that the artist would be … Continue reading Performer coming in for YCP spring concert is no longer a mystery

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Sport

A week at Super Bowl LVII: 5 students get crash course in marketing at one of world’s biggest sporting events

Editor’s note: York College sent five of its Sport Management and Media students to Glendale, Arizona, last week to assist with duties related to the Super Bowl, It’s one of the few schools in the country that have this opportunity to gain real application experience by helping in the lead up fan-oriented activities to game day. The group included Julian Leon, Connor Haines, Christopher Walters, … Continue reading A week at Super Bowl LVII: 5 students get crash course in marketing at one of world’s biggest sporting events

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Features

YCP bingo: So what’s the big draw?

By Hayley Leitzinger I ARRIVED a half hour early with some friends for my first bingo session at YCP. On Feb. 10, more than 300 people gathered in Johnson Dining Hall to participate in squishmallow bingo. I was surprised at the number of people present and watched the line fill the Student Union lobby until we were allowed into the dining hall. The game did … Continue reading YCP bingo: So what’s the big draw?

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News

Title IX coordinator has interim removed from his title: ‘I’m glad I chose to work here’

By Alyson Hatfield AT YCP the Title IX office oversees “inquiries regarding discrimination, harassment, or retaliation based on sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, and other forms of sexual misconduct.” After a few months of having an interim coordinator, Miguel A. Pereira III became the new Title IX coordinator on Jan. 1, 2023. When asked to define Title IX, Miguel explained it as … Continue reading Title IX coordinator has interim removed from his title: ‘I’m glad I chose to work here’

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