Final Version of Freedom of Expression Philosophy Released
By Benjamin Pontz, Managing News Editor After a two-week feedback period, the committee charged with drafting a statement of institutional philosophy at Gettysburg released a final version of the statement, which made one change from the original draft. “After careful consideration of the feedback we received at the town hall and online, the work group made one small (but meaningful) adjustment,” an email sent to the...
DPS Crime Log: February 5-19
Compiled by Benjamin Pontz, Managing News Editor & Gauri Mangala, Assistant News Editor February 6, 2018 Harrassment: Intimidation in an on-campus residential facility, an incident that occurred on January 26; the incident was classified as a hate crime and remains open and under investigation by the Department of Public Safety (DPS). February 8, 2018 Fire at College Apartments; it was an accidental cooking fire in a toaster oven....
Senate Sails Through Meeting, Adjourns
By Benjamin Pontz, Managing News Editor Even starting a few minutes after 7, the Gettysburg College Student Senate concluded its meeting by 7:45 p.m. Monday evening as the body sailed through a light agenda. During the student concerns portion of the meeting, Senator Marisa Balanda ’21 expressed frustration over the college’s decision not to give priority housing to residents of the Hanson Hall basement forced to relocate...
Hanson Residents Will Receive $250 Compensation Due to Mold
By Benjamin Pontz, Managing News Editor Residents of Hanson Hall, a first-year residence hall affected by mold that is currently being remediated, will receive $250 in compensation to “defray the costs of relocation and cleaning,” Associate Dean of College Life for Residential and First-Year Programs Keira Kant said in an email to Hanson Hall residents Monday morning. “While I realize this may not be the outcome that...
DPS Crime Log: January 29-February 5
Compiled by Benjamin Pontz, Managing News Editor & Jamie Welch, Editor-in-Chief January 31, 2018 Assault: Other Assaults — Not Aggravated — Harassment (Dating Violence); Referred to Title IX Officer Assault: Other Assaults — Not Aggravated — Harassment at Eddie Plank Gym; Referred to Office of Students Rights & Responsibilities (SRR) February 1, 2018 Liquor Law Violation: Underage Consumption at Rice...
