Thad’s Place: Thaddeus Stevens Museum Opens in Gettysburg
By Brandon Fey, News Editor Thad’s Place, home of the Thaddeus Stevens Museum, is a new museum dedicated to promoting and preserving the legacy of renowned American congressman, lawyer and ardent abolitionist Thaddeus Stevens. The museum opened in March 2024 and is operated by the Thaddeus Stevens Society. Located at 46 Chambersburg St, it stands directly across the street from Steven’s old home located at 51 Chambersburg St until...
Student Senate 9/2: First Meeting of the Semester
By Ella Prieto, Managing Editor Officer Reports President of the Student Body Michael Woods ’25 opened up the first Student Senate meeting by welcoming everyone. “Welcome to Senate! It feels good to have everyone back in the room,” said Woods. He also shared that applications for committee chairs and affinity group leader elections will be coming out in the upcoming weeks. Vice President Abby Ruggiero ’26 echoed Woods in welcoming...
The Weekly Roundup: Sept. 2 – 8
Monday, Sept. 2 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Fall Open House #1, College Union Building 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Alex’s Lemonade Stand with Alpha Phi Omega, College Union Junction 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Open Swim, Jaeger Center Pool Noon – 1 p.m., Cycle-Spin with Amanda, Jaeger Center 143 Multipurpose Room 4 p.m. – 6 p.m., Auditions for Animal Farm, Brua Hall 100 4:30 p.m. – 6 p.m., Ultimate Frisbee Fall Outdoor, Tennis...
Center for Public Service Hosts Annual Engage Expo
By Brandon Fey, News Editor The Center for Public Service at Gettysburg College offers students a variety of opportunities to volunteer on behalf of the local community and participate in immersion projects. These offerings were showcased at the Engage Expo held along the path between Stine Lake and Plank Gym on Wednesday, Aug. 29 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Students were invited to peruse the display of project boards and talk to student...
Financial Restraints, New Major Proposals Covered at 1st Faculty Meeting
By Vincent DiFonzo, Editor-in-Chief Faculty and administrators met for the first faculty meeting of the academic year on Thursday afternoon, discussing the College’s strategic direction, new major proposals and welcoming new faculty. Provost Jamila Bookwala first explained that President Bob Iuliano would be unable to attend in-person as he recently tested positive for COVID-19. Iuliano joined the meeting through Zoom. Iuliano...
