Inclusion, Unity, and Fun: Introducing Orange and Blue Days
By Gracie Meisner, Staff Writer At Gettysburg College, a new initiative seeks to foster school spirit and unity on campus in a fun and inclusive manner. Spearheaded by Vice President for Enrollment and Educational Services Carey Thompson, Orange and Blue Days take place on the first Friday of each month, encouraging Gettysburg College students, staff, alumni, members of the community, and anyone else who wishes to participate to don...
Postcard from Abroad: Thank You, from Egypt
By Brandon Neely, Contributing Writer CAIRO – As any student who travels abroad knows, there are moments when you suddenly become aware of yourself. On my first day in Egypt, wandering through the streets, trying to find a place to buy water, it was a terrifying, overwhelming realization. I’m in Egypt, I remembered. I’m an ocean away from home, and I don’t know where to get drinking water, and I can’t handle how much sand is between...
Students See Discrepancies in Sickness Policies Now that the College has Returned to “Normal”
By Vanessa Igras, Staff Writer Gettysburg College students have been back in person for the entirety of this semester and in the spirit of normalcy, the College has witnessed the return of the common cold—or what students across America are calling the “frat flu.” This common cold variant appears to have symptoms extraordinarily similar to that of COVID-19. Additionally, this cold has the tendency to last weeks on end and thus, forces...
Women’s Volleyball and Men’s Soccer Bring Back a Winning Culture to Gettysburg
By David Goldman, Staff Writer After over a year without live sports on the Gettysburg College campus, the Bullets are back. Women’s volleyball and men’s soccer shined on the court and on the pitch, as both teams found themselves deep in the postseason. They brought much needed spirit and excitement back to Gettysburg, where students were eager to return to normalcy. Women’s Volleyball Head Coach Leah Bernier has served the Women’s...
Spring Semester COVID-19 Update: Required Booster, Updated Testing Policy, Online Classes First Week
By Nicole DeJacimo, Managing Editor, and Phoebe Doscher, Editor-in-Chief Gettysburg College will begin classes as planned on Jan. 17, 2022, with additional testing and vaccination requirements, according to a campus-wide email from the administration. Upon arrival, in-person classes and activities will be restricted and students will be tested for COVID-19. The changes come based on the Omicron variant and the nationwide trajectory of...
