Sisters of Tri Sigma share national anti-hazing policies
By Katie Quirin, Contributing Writer On Sept. 25 and 26, the sisters of Tri Sigma hosted a CUB table with a Stand Up to Hazing Pledge in support of National Hazing Prevention Week (NHPW). Participants both within and outside of the Greek community signed the pledge, promising not to haze. The women collected over 150 signatures against hazing in an effort to bring awareness about NHPW — which lasted from Sept. 23-27 — to the...
Initial Screening of “1000 to 1” makes a great first impression
By Kris McCormick, Staff Writer On Thursday Sept. 26, 2013, the Board of Trustees and President Janet Morgan Riggs convened inside Cinema 1 of the Majestic Theatre to enjoy a private screening of the newly released film, “1000 to 1,” which was shot on campus during the fall semester of 2012. The movie was written to chronicle the life of Cory Weissman ‘13 and his journey back to the basketball court after a stroke. Okay, I have to...
Bill Ayers speaks at Gettyburg on public education reform
By Gina Abraham, Contributing Writer Elementary education theorist, author, professor and activist Bill Ayers spoke in the College Union Building on Oct. 1 to share his opinions on the current state of the American educational system. Much controversy surrounded the event due to Dr. Ayers’ past work as an activist in the Weather Underground, an organization he founded in 1969 in response to United States involvement in the Vietnam...
Aunt Izzie: Avoiding the dorm plague
Dear Aunt Izzie, Everyone in my dorm is getting sick. How can I avoid catching something? Sincerely, Can’t Afford Tissues Dear Can’t Afford Tissues, Once every month or so it seems like every single human on campus starts sniffling and getting head, stomach, and every other kind of aches. But fear not! There are definite ways to avoid falling under the weather. Wash your hands! Seriously. Don’t do that thing where you only wash...
Unstoppable Bullets Rip through Shoreman four to zero
By Shannon Keeler, Contributing Writer The Gettysburg Women’ s soccer team walked away from the Washington College Shoremen Saturday with a four to nothing shutout win and their strongest victory thus far. It has been nine years since the Bullets have started off their season with such domination, obtaining a 6-0-2 undefeated record. What is even more impressive is that six out of eight of their games have been shutouts. Senior...
