First designer gene created in living organism
By Marli Horwitz, MS&T Editor What one typically thinks of when something is described as being “designed” are items such as the latest smartwatch, Apple’s newest iPhone update, spacesuits for planet Mars, and glasses you can check your email on. But what is being talked about this week cannot be designed and sold in Google Play or at your nearest AT&T Store. This week, we are talking about designer babies. It was four years...
Director of Student Activities put on administrative leave for alleged fraud
By AnnaMarie Houlis, Editor-in-Chief Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane announced Friday March 21st the arrest of Gettysburg College’s Director of Student Activities, Morgan Stocker, who, with her boyfriend, allegedly fabricated a scheme that diverted materials and money from a Dauphin County plastics company. Stocker, 33, has been placed on a paid administrative leave in connection with charges pending against her for suspected...
Fitness Center recieves another large donation, renamed for generous alum
By Reba Fisher, Part-Time Fisherwoman On a balmy day in October, one alumni returned home to the Gettysburg campus. As he surveyed Stine Lake he noticed something missing- not enough people were exercising. Compelled by a mix of passion for exercise and respect for the old orange and blue, the alum decided a change was needed. He had the tools to help the school he so loved. The John F. Jaeger Center for Athletics,...
The Gettysburg men’s baseball team heats up
By Kelly Keith, Contributing Writer The weather was not the only thing heating up in Fort Myers this spring break! The Bullets baseball team came out hot in their trip down south, winning eight of their 10 varsity games. The tradition of heading to sunny Fort Myers is one that is cherished among all members of the team. Senior captain Nate Simon, who made his fourth trip to Florida this year, talks about the benefits of the trip. “The...
Why I oppose everything that SeaWorld stands for
By Andrew Monthey, Opinions Editor This past week I had the chance to watch CNN’s “Blackfish.” The documentary focuses on the life of an Orca whale, named Tilikum, who was captured off the coast of Washington in the 1980s. Tilikum is responsible for the deaths of three trainers ever since he was captured. The film alleges that the psychology of Orca whales in captivity changes and they become irritable, frustrated, and even angry....
