Lacrosse coach chosen as speaker at Nat. Convention — Dan Sharbaurgh will host “Team Offense”
By Lauren Perry, Staff Writer US Lacrosse has named Gettysburg College men’s lacrosse assistant coach Dan Sharbaugh a speaker at the US Lacrosse National Convention, presented by Champion. Sharbaugh will join roughly 200 of the sport’s best coaches and officials as presenters at the largest professional development event in the world for lacrosse coaches, officials and administrators Jan. 10-12, 2014, in Philadelphia. Sharbaugh will...
When a sudden impact hits
By Sarah Van De Weert, Opinions Editor Only a short week ago, I wrote that I could handle it. I thought that I could handle the storm. I thought that if I stayed in the library long enough I could accomplish all of my work eventually, step-by-step. I would be able to go through the motions until it all got done. That was the plan. But as all plans do, things changed. Something happens. Everything changes. And then I get this feeling...
Study abroad student shares her experiences from Australia
By Rebecca Johnson, Contributing Writer Like many Gettysburg students, I always assumed I would go abroad even if it was just because everyone else did. But as my junior year came closer and I completed my application to study with IFSA-Butler in Queensland, Australia, it finally became real: I was going to be alone for the first time…for nearly five whole months. I have always embraced challenges, but travelling alone to Australia...
Mr. Fraternity event entertains G’burg students for a good cause
By Mila Whiteley, Contributing Writer On Nov. 1, the Chi Omega sorority hosted their 20th annual Mr. Fraternity competition, from which all the proceeds benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation. For this competition, fraternities select a candidate from their pledge class to represent them in the fight for the title of Mr. Fraternity. To win the title, contestants must compete in a talent portion, a question portion and do a runway walk,...
Research says put down the coffee, pick up the phone
By Marli Horwitz, MS&T Editor Before you go to the Commons and order anything with a double shot of espresso, you might want to read this article. Recent studies show that if you are feeling low on energy, the best thing to do may be to – yes, believe it or not- make a phone call home. Studies show the power and helpfulness of a “microburst, a small activity that has a big energy payoff,” according to a recent Fast Company...
