Student Senate Tables Three Amendments and Sends Two Back to Committee
By Katie Oglesby, News Editor On Monday April 19, Senate met and primarily discussed the contents of five amendments, two of which were brought forth by the Inclusion Committee. The first amendment, explained by Inclusion Officer Daniel Jones ‘22 would allow non-recognized clubs up to $800 in funding where they are now not allowed any funding from Senate. This launched debate amongst club representatives and members of the executive...
Weekly Roundup April 26 – May 2
Compiled by Jane Fitzpatrick, Assistant News Editor Monday, Apr 26 Sunderman Wind Quintet Performance Held outside Musselman Library from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. That Fantastic Flute! A celebration of Dr. Teresa Bowers’ 40-year career at Gettysburg College Take Back the Night Week Kick Off Held virtually and on Stine Lake (Rain location: Ballroom) from 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Come hear from Katie Koestner, the...
Opinion: On Paid Sick Leave
By Colin Hughes, Contributing Writer Reducing contact between individuals is critical in stopping the spread of infectious diseases. Achieving this can be difficult as many individuals do not have the financial luxury of being able to stay away from crowded areas—like the workplace. Therefore, it is the college’s duty to ensure that workers can stay away from close quarters when ill without being financially punished. According to...
Virtual Showcase Recognizes 80+ Students who Completed Garthwait Leadership Certificate
By Katie Oglesby, News Editor On Wednesday, April 21, the Garthwait Leadership Center (GLC) virtually held their annual Leadership Certificate Showcase to recognize the more than 80 students who completed the year-long, co-curricular leadership certificate program. Executive Director Andrew Hughes introduced the event. Leadership Mentor Ingrid Bayer ‘22 led into the panel discussion between Leadership Mentors Sarah Feldman ‘22 and...
Scott Hancock on Gettysburg’s Past and Present
By Piper Mettenburg, Features Editor On July 4, 2020, Scott Hancock arrived at the State of Virginia Monument in Gettysburg National Military Park equipped with a small hammer and signs reading “#FindABetterRoleModel,” and began staking homemade Black Lives Matter flags around the 41-foot monument of Confederate General Robert E. Lee. A dedicated Civil War historian, Hancock wants battlefield visitors to understand a simple truth—that...
