V-Day, One Billion Rising draw attention to global violence against women
By Janelle Thompson, Courtesy of the Women’s Center This Valentine’s Day marks the 15th anniversary of the V-Day campaign, initiated by Eve Ensler in 1998. Ensler envisioned a day in which people from all walks of life would come together and raise awareness about violence against women and girls. Inspired by her work as an activist, Ensler penned the “Vagina Monologues.” Since the play’s publication in 1994, the...
Fashion police take aim at Grammy Awards attendees
By AnnaMarie Houlis, Web Editor Although CBS sent an email delineating a strict dress code to the guests of the Grammy Awards this year, according to “US” magazine, stars still opted for sexy slits, crazy cleavage and chic sheer attire at the Staples Center in L.A., Sunday, Feb. 10. The email read, “Please be sure that buttocks and female breasts are adequately covered. Thong type costumes are problematic. Please...
Musicians going abroad
By Sarah Van De Weert, Staff Writer In January of 2014, the Sunderman Conservatory will take members of both the Wind Symphony and the Symphony Orchestra across the world for a performance tour of China and Singapore. This will be the first international tour for these ensembles at Gettysburg College. “My friends and I still randomly break out in exclamations of ‘We’re going to China!’ We’re all so excited to go abroad and...
G-Harmony Bachelor of the Week: Alec Mitchell
Interview by AnnaMarie Houlis Each week we will have an interview with a new cutie on the prowl! This week he’s hot, he’s nice, he’s quite the charmer, he’s Alec Mitchell! Nickname: Big Al Class Year: 2014 Major/Minor: Political Science Do you have an innie or an outtie? Outtie What is your ideal first date? Lincoln Diner at 4 a.m. What are your favorite flavored Pringles? Chedda Would you parallel park or drive around the...
Care Bear Cares: Using the FriendZone
Dear Care Bear, I know this guy who I am somewhat friendly with. We have classes together and we see each other a lot. Recently, he asked me out on a date and I said yes—I never thought of him in that way but I had no reason not to give him a chance. We went out for lunch and I’ll spare you the details but he’s not the guy for me. The problem is that he texted me the next day saying what a great time he had and how he’d love to do it...
