Texas Rangers Win First World Series in Franchise History
By Owen Kutlu, Staff Writer The Texas Rangers did it. For the first time in the 63-year history of their franchise, the Rangers were crowned World Series champions after defeating the Arizona Diamondbacks in Game 5. The first game of the series was a thriller that went into extra innings. Tied at five in the bottom 11th inning, Rangers outfielder Adolis García stepped up to the plate and took things into his own hands. García sent a...
Campus Safety Crime Log: Oct. 30 – Nov. 5, 2023
Compiled by Alexis Doyle, Staff Writer Monday, Oct. 30 Stalking, Harassment (VAWA Definition): Glatfelter Hall; Closed (Referred to SRR) Tuesday, Oct. 31 Vandalism: 104 W Water St (ATO); Closed (Organization Referred to OSAGL) Vandalism: 104 W Water St (ATO); Closed (Organization Referred to OSAGL) Wednesday, Nov. 1 Driving Under the Influence, Underage Drinking: Huber Hall Parking Lot; Closed (Arrest by Gettysburg Police Department)...
Unraveling the Strategic Direction
By Laken Franchetti, Editor-in-Chief Gettysburg College is currently facing budgetary pressures that have caused them to make and propose decisions that have elicited strong reactions from faculty and students. In an interview with The Gettysburgian, President Bob Iuliano explained that the administration has launched a new strategic planning process, which causes the administration to determine what resources best enhance the student...
Canceled or Popularized: The Rise of Cancel Culture
By Kenzie Smith, Arts & Entertainment Editor Any pop-culture enthusiast is familiar with the effects of cancel culture as there are endless social media posts and news articles on it. Cancel culture occurs when celebrities or other public figures participate in behaviors that are viewed unfavorable by the general public. This often causes a mass of people to publicly withdraw their support of the individual and call for others to...
Pumpkin Smashing Event Held at the Painted Turtle Farm
By Britt Collins, Contributing Writer On Nov. 4, members of the Center for Public Service (CPS) and the Painted Turtle Farm held a Pumpkin Smashing event from 4-6 p.m. Students were invited to join volunteers at the Painted Turtle Farm to smash pumpkins and improve their compost efforts. Students were invited regardless of whether they had their own pumpkin and were also provided hot apple cider and music. Upon smashing the pumpkins,...
