MLB Championship Series Preview
By Megan Anderson, Contributing Writer With the fall season upon us, baseball fans across the nation are gearing up for exciting showdowns in both the National and American Leagues. It has come down to the last four teams for a trip to the World Series. The National League Championship Series will feature the Philadelphia Phillies and the Arizona Diamondbacks, while the American League Championship Series will be a true Texas...
The Fundamentals of Directing Class Hosts a Short Play Festival
By Kenzie Smith, Arts & Entertainment Editor On Wednesday and Thursday, a Short Play Festival was presented by The Fundamentals of Directing Class in Stevens Lab Theatre from 7-8 p.m. These two shows encompassed short scenes chosen by the students to direct. Theatre arts professor Christopher Kauffman explained how students outside the class were involved in the process. “There were ten directors who cast 24 performers and stage...
EI Hosts Eisenhower’s 133rd Birthday Party
By Brandon Fey, Staff Writer On Friday, Oct. 13, the Eisenhower Institute (EI) at Gettysburg College held a birthday party for President Dwight Eisenhower in the College Union Building. The party featured music, patriotic decorations and a large red, white and blue cake. As they celebrated the 133rd birthday of the 34th U.S. President, attendees were encouraged to ask questions about EI’s upcoming programs and learn more about what...
Gettysburg College Holds Second Annual Coming Out Day Celebration
By Andrew Thibaudeau, Staff Writer & Joshua Fackler, Staff Photographer On Wednesday, Gettysburg College hosted its second Coming Out Day Celebration from 4-6 p.m. in front of Pennsylvania Hall. The event hosted many activities and local vendors, from student-favorite Ziggy Donutz to a drag show. Dean of Inclusion and Belonging Cristina Garcia revealed that this event is not just for the sake of fun. “The goal is to help students...
Provost Jamila Bookwala Addresses Budgetary Pressures at Gettysburg College
By Laken Franchetti, Editor-in-Chief On Friday morning, The Gettysburgian held an interview with Provost Jamila Bookwala to learn more about the budgetary pressures facing the college and the administration’s plan to combat these pressures. Faculty Appointments Full-time faculty, such as tenure-line faculty, have various appointments determining their contract to teach at the college. Tenure-line faculty positions include those who...
