GSK chairman discusses hopeful future for malaria vaccine
By Lana McDowell, Contributing Writer Dr. Moncef Slaoui, Chairman of Vaccines at GlaxoSmithKline, visited campus on Sept. 15. In two presentations, he shared the long process of developing a vaccine for malaria, which began in 1984 and is expected to be available in late 2016. Simple methods of prevention, such as mosquito nets and insecticide use, have shown modest success, but malaria continues to kill one child each minute. Medical...
Children and poverty at the center of new Schmucker exhibit
By Kira Goodwin, Contributing Writer The Schmucker Hall Art Gallery is currently displaying an exhibit entitled “Pray for the People Who Feed You” Voices of Pauper Children in the Industrial Age. This exhibit, curated by Gettysburg College senior Rebecca Duffy, is comprised of a number of different forms of art, namely paintings, photographs, books and their illustrations, and even a poster. This variety is a main part of the...
This year’s Greek Life pledge: acceptance, tolerance, and understanding
By the Brothers of Lambda Chi Alpha We, the members of Gettysburg College Greek Life, have come together to foster a message of inclusion and acceptance of all members of the Gettysburg College community. Each and every person deserves the utmost respect and kindness, no matter their race, gender identity or expression, sexuality, or religion. Our mission is to make everyone feel safe, welcome and comfortable both in the Greek...
New services at Musselman Library
By Meggan Smith, Musselman Library Columnist This fall semester Musselman Library is excited to announce two new services available for students: skateboard parking and text notifications! Skateboard Parking: Need a place to store your board while you’re in the library? You can park your skateboard or longboard just behind the Check Out/Reserves desk near the doors and then pick it up again on your way out the door. No more lugging...
Is high school helpful or wasteful?
By Dean De Lucia, Contributing Writer Do you have a brother, sister or close friend attending high school? Well maybe you should ask them what they want to pursue in a few years and if high school feels like a waste of time. Although attending school is a requirement, many people have asked why certain things are taught in school. The curriculum that is included for the twelve years we attend school may not always help us in the...
