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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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Archives, Opinion

It’s time to reassess what clubs pay, and the options they have, for catering | Opinion

By Alyson Hatfield AT YORK College, dining services have been run by an outside company called Chartwells for approximately 10 years. Chartwells is used at around 300 different schools around the country. At YCP, Chartwells oversees the Main and West Campus Dining Hall, Sparts Den, Appel Cafe, and the campus Starbucks. Chartwells also oversees all catering that takes place on campus. If any club or … Continue reading It’s time to reassess what clubs pay, and the options they have, for catering | Opinion

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Archives, Word on Campus

Students have their say on the issues of the day: Wi-Fi improvement

By Julian Leon QUESTION: Have you seen an improvement in the Wifi in your time here at York College? A story that appeared last semester in The Spartan details some of the issues students have with Wi-Fi, and was followed by this Word on Campus asking for more student input. This is a follow to that story. “Over my two years here I have seen … Continue reading Students have their say on the issues of the day: Wi-Fi improvement

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Archives, Sport

Youth movement takes over YCP men’s basketball

By Chris Hulsart SOMETIMES in sports, a new approach is what’s needed for a team to get back on the winning track. Although there may be a rough adjusting period, flipping the script can make the difference in the long run. This seems to be exactly what the YCP men’s basketball program has decided on. After a rough end to the 2022 season that saw … Continue reading Youth movement takes over YCP men’s basketball

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Weinstock fund fast-tracks YCP student business ideas to the next level

By Kai O’Brien HAVE an idea for a business you want to create but don’t know where to start? If so, the fourth Annual Weinstock Student Venture Investment Fund is coming up soon, and it’s the perfect opportunity to take your business idea to the next level. In 2018-19, Norm Weinstock, who is a alum of York College, gave a generous donation to the school … Continue reading Weinstock fund fast-tracks YCP student business ideas to the next level

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LVC uses late rush to overtake York College men, 74-67: photos

By Jack Fennell THE YORK College men’s basketball team went most of the last 10 minutes of the game without scoring and lost to Lebanon Valley 74-67 at the Charles Wolf Gymnasium on Tuesday night. It was the first of a men’s-women’s doubleheader against the Dutchmen. The Spartan women won 49-47 on a pair of free throws with 6 seconds left. The York men fell … Continue reading LVC uses late rush to overtake York College men, 74-67: photos

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Reach of YCP nursing program extends from York City to around the globe

By Lee Kling THE YORK College nursing program has one of the best reputations of nursing programs in the area. There are many reasons for that, and it is a well-deserved title. The baccalaureate and master’s programs at York College of Pennsylvania are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. Every year the program participates in community health outreach programs to help those in … Continue reading Reach of YCP nursing program extends from York City to around the globe

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An imperfect Wi-Fi? YCP students have their issues with the current setup

By Julian Leon SENIOR Grier Martin has experienced Wi-Fi issues on the York College campus for the past four years. It’s one thing he won’t miss once she graduates.  “Our Wi-Fi is nowhere near what it should be for our students to be able to get things done,” he said recently. “I could be five feet away from my dorm’s router and it will still … Continue reading An imperfect Wi-Fi? YCP students have their issues with the current setup

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Archives, Columns, Opinion

Why in this society are women blamed for their assaults? | Opinion

By Abigail Balderson FROM a young age girls are taught to cross your legs, sit up straight, cover yourself up. All to be ladylike.  We’re told that when a boy is mean to you that it is because they like you. We’re told to be nice when faced with unwanted advances.  We’re told that “boys will be boys.”  This way of thinking and excuses perpetuate … Continue reading Why in this society are women blamed for their assaults? | Opinion

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Students define stress and how they cope with it

By Paul Vigna SO MUCH has been written over the past year about the effects of the pandemic on young people. One of the more fascinating studies on that topic was one just released by the Stanford University, which found that stress from the COVID-19 pandemic prematurely aged adolescents’ brains, making them more like those of peers about three years older. By comparing MRI scans … Continue reading Students define stress and how they cope with it

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