A Note from the Editor: On the Meaning of Gettysburg
Like many members of the class of 2023, I have spent the last two months reflecting on my time at Gettysburg College. When I arrived as a freshman in August of 2019, I did not expect my first full year on campus to come in my last year as a college student. After dealing with a pandemic that disrupted nearly every expectation of how I would spend my time here, I have thought a lot about what Gettysburg College means to me. ...
Butterfly Coalition and CPS Host Day of Action Event to Raise Awareness for Undocumented Immigrants
By Alli Dayton, Managing/News Editor On Wednesday, Nov. 2, the Butterfly Coalition and members of the Center for Public Service’s (CPS) “Driving PA Forward” working group hosted a day of action outside of CUB to raise awareness and stand in solidarity with undocumented immigrants living in the United States. The Butterfly Coalition’s mission is to provide support for undocumented students as well as raise awareness of current...
Student Senate Oct. 31: Senate Approves Two Budget Requests and Discusses Attendance Policy for Committees
By Katie Oglesby, Editor-in-Chief Monday’s Senate Meeting included a discussion of attendance at committee meetings and two budget requests. Officer Reports President Miranda Zamora ’23 reminded students that during discussions everyone on the executive board needs to be respectful of each other. Vice President Geoffrey Meadville ’25 said Social Affinity Group Leader is still an open position that members of designated social clubs...
Bullets Football Loses Fourth Straight Game over Family Weekend
By David Goldman, Staff Writer Gettysburg welcomed back parents and family members this past weekend, which also meant that there was football to be played at Musselman Stadium. However, families of the Gettysburg faithful did not see the result they would have liked to, as the Bullets fell to the Ursinus College Bears 51-16. The Bears attacked first, much to the liking of a roaring Ursinus crowd that made the trek from Collegeville,...
Campus Safety Crime Log: Oct. 24-30, 2022
Compiled by Alexis Doyle, Staff Writer Monday, Oct. 24 Vandalism: Huber Hall; Closed (No suspects or Witnesses) Vandalism: Musselman Hall; Closed (No suspects or Witnesses) Vandalism: Stine Hall; Closed (No suspects or Witnesses) Tuesday, Oct. 25 Simple Assault, Disorderly Conduct: 200 Block West Lincoln Avenue; Closed (Referred to GPD) Wednesday, Oct. 26 No Crimes Reported Thursday, Oct. 27 Possession of Marijuana, Paraphernalia: 343...