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Upgrading YCP’s residence halls are a priority. What that involves hasn’t been determined yet

By Julian Leon HOUSING at York College is one of many topics that needs to be addressed. York College has more than 20 housing complexes to choose from. For students who live on campus, constant themes seem to arise within each residence halls such as no air conditioning, broken down hardware, lack of internet connection and overall not pleasing to the eye. The school has … Continue reading Upgrading YCP’s residence halls are a priority. What that involves hasn’t been determined yet

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Sport

Overcoming injury has been just part of Taylor Walls’ softball journey

Editor’s note: This is one of a group of stories from students in Professor Michael Mudrick’s class and as part of a project celebrating Division 3 athletes. By Jordyn Woodling THE SUN glistened, the wind whistled, and softballs flew. On the very first day of practice, everything seemed perfect. Twenty-one girls were reunited for the first time, ignorant of the challenges that would lay ahead … Continue reading Overcoming injury has been just part of Taylor Walls’ softball journey

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Opinion, Sport

If sportsmanship can make a comeback, it needs to start from the top|Opinion

By AJ Apel A LACK of sportsmanship has led to a decline in the quality of the sports experience.Sportsmanship is defined as a quality of fairness, respect, and courtesy in sports activities. It is an attitude that places honor and respect for the game and its players before victory.  In an ideal world, individual players are guided by principles of good sportsmanship both on and … Continue reading If sportsmanship can make a comeback, it needs to start from the top|Opinion

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Sport

YCP freshman golfer enjoying sport where he can control his own destiny

Editor’s note: This is one of a group of stories from students in Professor Michael Mudrick’s class and as part of a project celebrating Division 3 athletes. By Zack Seigel DURING his junior year of high school, Nathan Myers participated in a district-level golf tournament. Heading into the 15th hole, Myers had a massive lead, but that lead was quickly diminished after double bogeying the … Continue reading YCP freshman golfer enjoying sport where he can control his own destiny

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News

The President and House GOP tug-of-war over student loan debt policies, and what’s at stake

Editor’s note: An issue that could have a significant impact on what past and current college students owe has become strangled amid a tug of war between Republlicans and Democrats. President Joe Biden announced details of his Student Loan Relief Plan last August, which drew immediate opposition from many Republicans. Today, the decision on whether to allow the plan to move forward is in the … Continue reading The President and House GOP tug-of-war over student loan debt policies, and what’s at stake

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How can YCP aid the mental health of students? One idea is a wellness hub

By Hayley Leitzinger STUDENT mental health and wellness has been a growing concern across universities. YCP has a health and counseling center in place to help students with mental and physical health, but what are their plans for the future of student wellness? At YCP, students have access to the counseling center in Codorus Hall and the Health Center in the lower level of the … Continue reading How can YCP aid the mental health of students? One idea is a wellness hub

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Opinion

How fair is the process used to assign housing for students? Here’s what we heard

By The Spartan staff ON-CAMPUS HOUSING is among any college’s biggest draws, and that’s certainly the case at York College. Per the school website, first-year students are typically placed into traditional halls while upperclassman students have the opportunity to choose several options, including traditional halls, suites, apartments, and houses. “We provide these in an effort to promote personal growth and independence,” the website says. Among the … Continue reading How fair is the process used to assign housing for students? Here’s what we heard

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Town hall touches on a number of complaints related to YCP’s food

By Evie Giffin More than 100 students attended a town hall Wednesday in WPAC Auditorium to discuss problems with the food service on campus, particularly in Johnson Hall. That came on the heels of a petition sent out by Student Senate in early April seeking 1,000 signatures that demanded “a variety of changes deemed necessary by the student population” and requested a town hall “to … Continue reading Town hall touches on a number of complaints related to YCP’s food

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Sport

Criss, Sauers lead YCP softball team to shutout win: photos

By Brendan Bilo THE YORK College softball team rolled to an 8-0 win over Widener University in the first game of a scheduled MAC Commonwealth doubleheader in York on Saturday afternoon. The second game was postponed after a lengthy delay due to lightening and heavy rain. The Spartans needed the win; it snapped a four-game losing streak. Amanda Criss (7-6) earned the win for the … Continue reading Criss, Sauers lead YCP softball team to shutout win: photos

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Features

Best pizza in town? Here are 5 shops to consider

By Evie Giffin FINDING a good pizza place in York can be difficult. A lot of us as students end up ordering from Domino’s or another chain restaurant. However, supporting small businesses is important, and these places tend to offer better quality. Below is a list of what pizza places we’d recommend.  Marcello’s Pizza  7 S. George St #1406, York, 3149 Cape Horn Road, Red … Continue reading Best pizza in town? Here are 5 shops to consider

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