Smartphones shaping brains
By Kayla Britt, MS&T Editor Every new advent of technology – the telegraph, the landline phone, the Internet – has shaped the human brain in unique ways. But researchers believe that the latest piece of technology, the smartphone, is different. University of California, Santa Cruz psychologist Benjamin Storm links this to the vast quantity of information we now have easy access to. In one study, college students were given a mix...
LRC offers mini language workshops
By Angela Pegarella, Contributing Writer Ever wanted to visit another country but couldn’t afford the time or money? You’re in luck! We have international opportunities right here on campus. Every week, Gettysburg College students have the opportunity to learn the basics in a new language for free! The Language Resource Center has started holding Mini Language Workshops, featuring eleven different languages. Whether you love learning...
Expert research help available for all at Musselman Library
By Musselman Library Staff It’s the time of the semester when due dates are starting to become overwhelming. Whether you need a head start on research for an upcoming project or help with research for something you are working on right now, the Research Help Desk can provide assistance. From research inquiries to citation questions, you can visit the Research Help Desk for immediate assistance from a librarian or a Peer Research...
In the spotlight: Shannon Gross
Shannon Gross, current senior and art studio major, exhibited three works of sculpture at the Juried Student Exhibition, and their piece, “Touch Me” won first place. The sculpture features the bottom half of a nude female body in the process of transitioning to a floral-esque abstract sculpture, complete with dripping green paint and pink floral embroidery. “The one that won was my first successful attempt at figurative sculptural...
Phi Kappa Psi reaches new heights
By Nora Tidey, Staff Writer Since returning to Gettysburg in the fall semester of 2014, the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity has been gaining momentum and re-making a name for itself on campus. At last week’s Greek Awards, Phi Psi won two awards that were founded by Phi Psi alumni for academic excellence, the award for highest fall semester G.P.A., the award for highest new member G.P.A., and the award for Best Fraternity Junior. Phi Psi...
