Marquis, Emilee Kling
Marquis, Emilee Kling
York College Admissions Welcome Center Building, Emilee Kling
By Emilee Kling and Sofia Gutacker
November 17, 2025
York college offers a great variety of courses and programs to fit almost everyone's interests and it is located close to Red Land High School, making it a good option for higher education.
They offer tours and open houses where prospective students can view and learn about the campus; you can sign up for these events on the York college website. We went on a non informational tour of the campus on Oct 23, 2025. We both had separate tours with different upper classmen tour guides. When you first check in you get a “Swag bag” with a waterbottle, lanyard, sticker, and a folder containing information about the campus.
The first thing on the tour was getting to ride the shuttle bus and going see the Grumbacher Sport and Fitness Center. It has multiple basketball courts, M&T Bank Field House, an indoor track, a 32 x 39 rock climbing wall, an Olympic size swimming pool, and gym.
M&T Bank Field House is a three court field that they hold events in, like blood drives, club fairs, and even concerts. The college has had concerts from YungGravy and Flo Rida, and comedy shows like Murr from Impractical Jokers.
After the sports center we were taken around campus to see the different parking lots for commuters and the people that live on campus. We were then taken back to the main campus where they then took us into the freshmen dorm building where there was a dorm staged so you can see what a dorm looks like with things inside. They told us about what was given with the dorm and what you had to bring on your own.
Then they took us to the library. It has different stories for different activities: the first floor is for collaboration and if you need to use the computers, it allows a regular talking level. The second floor is the quieter area, with minimal talking and more studying. Lastly, the third is complete silence to focus and study with little to no distractions.
After that we were taken next door to the Waldner Performing Arts Center where they have a community center, concert hall, cultural district, performing arts center, school theater, and a Starbucks for hanging out and studying. Starbucks is definitely a school favorite, evidenced by the very long line of students waiting to place an order.
If you walk out the side door of Waldner, you will see the iconic green rock that has all the graduated seniors' signatures from the 2025 school year. This is their way of having their seniors leave a mark on the campus and to sign off. Each year they repaint the rock the same green color for the next graduating class. The incoming freshman will receive a small green rock to represent their college experience and symbolize that the community will be their rock, giving them support and stability.
After visiting the rock, we went to the Spartan Store, where you can buy school school and alumni apparel, toiletries, snacks and drinks, school supplies, electronics, and many other miscellaneous items.
Once we finished at the Spartan Store, we headed to the Spart’s Den which is a place for all students to hang out, play some pool, or grab a bite at “Copperhead Jack’s” or “Spartan’s Slice.” Connected to the den is the Health Services where there is general medical care, screenings for mental health, individual and group counseling, and reproductive health.
Lastly we went to the Johnson Dining Hall which has many food options for all people and is served during breakfast, lunch, and dinner. They have a new station that has food prepared without the top nine food allergies: peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shell fish, wheat, soy, eggs, dairy, sesame, and gluten.
Unfortunately all good things come to an end, as well as our tour at York College. Our experience on the campus was good; we enjoyed the scenery, the people, and the tour.
By: Reagan Gossard
December 18, 2025
Many people know about it, and many people do not stop talking about it. The holiday menus throughout different coffee shops seem to create gossip between customers. In some ways, it may not be 100% positive. A sophomore from Red Land High School, Harper Gossard, voices her opinion, “Starbucks is good, but I feel like Dunkin is the same every year.” There tends to be many mixed emotions about the menus. It could be due to the renowned drinks, like the “Pumpkin Cream Chai” that individuals seem to rave about every Halloween, or the holiday bear cup from Starbucks that people would wake up early in the morning for, to make sure they were the first people in line to buy it. Regardless of the holiday, people are going to have different opinions about every item, both positive and negative.
Oftentimes, we hear about the positive aspects of the holiday menus and do not really pay attention to what others have to say about it, and it may not be the most cheerful feedback. A junior at Red Land High School, Alena Imamovic states, “ I just feel like they could do better. I think they should have a broader selection.” Many individuals say that the menus always have the same options, and to some people this could get tiring. There could also be certain flavors that customers may not like, and these companies continue to put it out every holiday season. Elyse Tatar, another junior at Red Land emphasizes, “I don’t like all the peppermint stuff, I feel like there’s a lot of it.” Businesses might not have an idea about what people do and do not like. These negative opinions could possibly spark new creative ideas, in the hopes of possibly creating different items on the menu.
On the contrary, many people do find the menus exciting and love being able to purchase these items every year throughout the holiday seasons. Annabelle Stonesifer, a student who frequents coffee shops, states, “I like getting holiday coffee more than regular coffee.” Many times there are individuals who can not wait for the holiday menus to come out, because they love the festive items more than the regular ones. There also always tends to be multiple drinks that people like on the menu, and want those items to continue to be on it every year. A senior at Red Land High School, Alia Williamson, says, “But I am a fan of the caramel brulee latte from Starbucks.” Lots of times people love certain flavors, and these companies continue to put them out every year. These flavors help keep customers happy and can make people want to come back to buy these drinks.
Ultimately, you cannot please everyone when it comes to these holiday menus. There tends to be many mixed emotions throughout the seasons when these items are produced. Although, feedback can open new ideas and possibilities that can possibly make the menus better.