Gettysburg College welcomes the class of 2019
By Julia Sippel, Staff Writer This fall, Gettysburg is welcoming a brand new group of students to campus— the Class of 2019. As always, this group is certain to be an amazing addition to the College community! Simultaneously, the 2015—2016 school year will bring several new policy changes, most notably, changes to the implementation of Title IX and adjustments to the Alcohol and Drug Policy Point System. As outlined by...
Bullet Shot: Athlete of the Week
By Claire Healey, Staff Writer The Gettysburg College field hockey team has had some ups and downs this season. The Bullets started their season off with two wins only to be dominated by top ten-ranked Catholic University. Gettysburg was downed 4-1 by the Cardinals this week, but one player posted an outstanding game. Sophomore Haley Mowery made an outstanding 11 saves with only four goals slipping out of her reach, even with...
Kicker’s Korner: Inside the Huddle
By Jared McCully, Contributing Writer “It’s a great day to be a Bullet,” is what Gettysburg Head Football Coach Barry Streeter would say to summarize the team’s 22-15 nail-biting home opener win against the Ursinus Bears. With both teams coming off of week one wins, the stage was set for a great matchup of two Centennial Conference powerhouses. With the Bullets coming into the game having the second highest rushing offense in the...
Gettysburg strives to curb violence on campus
By Jennifer McCarey, Associate Dean of College Life Whether it is your senior year or you are stepping on campus for the first time this fall, there are a number of ways to get involved and make a positive impact on your Gettysburg community. On Aug. 13, you received an important email from Dean Ramsey and the Office of College Life—I encourage you to read (and re-read) that important message about updates and community standards for...
Big dreams to make change
By Julian Weiss, Opinions Editor I’ve got big dreams. Someday, I’m going to run my own Government Agency. It won’t be cynical like everything else in Washington, DC, it will be progressive and have a positive impact on the world. I’ll use my liberal arts education from Gettysburg College to show everyone that passion and compassion have a place in our government! Enough with politics! Politics just leads to gridlock and holds up good...
