In Memory of Professor Peter Carmichael
Colleagues reflect on the “larger-than-life” personality and legacy of Pete Carmichael By Vincent DiFonzo, Editor-in-Chief Professor Peter Carmichael, a husband, father of two, 14-year director of the Civil War Institute and beloved Gettysburg College professor, died on Sunday, July 21 at the age of 58. Carmichael left behind a legacy of compassion for others and a genuine passion for his students’ success, in addition to deep...
A Note From the Editor: Living in ‘Interesting Times’
By Vincent DiFonzo, Editor-in-Chief It’s always something in Gettysburg. From the ‘black bear incident’ this semester to the time that a first-year attempted a bank robbery, unexpected things just keep happening on the Gettysburg College campus. The campus is ever-changing and constantly evolving as classes graduate and new students join our ranks. The Gettysburgian serves as an archive of these changes, documenting the College’s...
Young Americans for Freedom’s 9/11 Memorial Vandalized on Campus
By Brandon Fey, News Editor Each year, the Gettysburg College chapter of Young Americans for Freedom creates a public display of American flags on Stine Lake to commemorate the anniversary of Sept. 11 as part of its “Never Forget” project. Last month, a sign labeling the memorial was stolen and a bag of dog excrement was left behind. “I am deeply disturbed by the behavior exhibited by individuals on Gettysburg College’s...
Co-Owner of Mamma Ventura’s Restaurant Charged for Sale of Cocaine, Intent to Distribute Fentanyl
By Vincent DiFonzo, Editor-in-Chief A co-owner of Mamma Ventura Restaurant and Lounge, located on Chambersburg Street, has been charged for felonies related to possession and distribution of cocaine, fentanyl and marijuana. Co-owner Cristina Fazzolari and her romantic partner John Anderson were charged by the Adams County Drug Task Force on Monday in connection to the distribution of drugs, including in the alley behind the...
Campus Safety Crime Log: Sept. 23 – 29, 2024
Compiled by Alexis Doyle, Staff Writer Monday, Sept. 23 Theft: Huber Hall; Closed (Prosecution Declined, Property Recovered) Tuesday, Sept. 24 No Crimes Reported Wednesday, Sept. 25 No Crimes Reported Thursday, Sept. 26 No Crimes Reported Friday, Sept. 27 No Crimes Reported Saturday, Sept. 28 Underage Drinking: W Lincoln Ave 1st Block; Closed (Citation by Gettysburg Police Department) Person Cited on the Charge of Underage Consumption...
