First-years participate in 23rd annual GIV Day
By Chelsea Donohue, Features Editor Learning how to get involved was not a hard task this past Friday, as first-years and upper-class student volunteers participated in Gettysburg College’s 23rd annual GIV Day. Run by the Center for Public Service, “GIV Day is the first opportunity for [students] to engage in the local community as well as learn about social justice issues while connecting with classmates, upper-class students and...
Miley Goes Mad at VMA’s
By Janelle Thompson, A&E Editor Once again, the Video Music Awards have people up-in-arms about the falling standards of today’s entertainment industry. If viewers tuned in hoping to catch the stellar performances of this year’s hottest stars, they were highly disappointed. From Lady Gaga’s awkward costume changes to the silhouetted freak show that was Kanye West, fans had little to write home about – but that wasn’t even...
Student loans look more promising with recent government legislation
By Morgan Patullo, Staff Writer When the economy crashed in December 2007 it caused a Great Recession, which affected nearly 40 percent of households. With many Americans jobless or experiencing negative home equity, overdue mortgage payments or foreclosure, students’ abilities to pay for college became of an even higher concern, impacted greatly by any financial struggles of their families. The College Student Pulse survey conducted...
Music education students travel to Bali
By Brendan Raleigh, Web Editor Twelve students of Gettysburg College spent three weeks of the past summer in the Indonesian province of Bali as part of Professor Brent Talbot’s EDUC 298 course, immersing themselves in the Balinese culture and daily life. In addition to learning about Balinese society, students were also tasked with performing a number of songs in the Balinese musical ensemble called the gamelan and learning a...
Campus sees less boozing
By Mia Phillips, Contributing Writer As classes start up again at Gettysburg College for the Fall semester, there is one major difference that students might notice for this year as opposed to last year: the lack of parties on the weekends. As per Gettysburg policy, “Student social events with alcohol will not be permitted until Sept. 6. There will be no events with alcohol during the time period including the Orientation period, the...
