“La Manplesa: An Uprising Remembered” Screening at the Majestic
By Ella Prieto, Managing and News Editor On Thursday, the documentary “La Manplesa: An Uprising Remembered” was screened at the Majestic Theater, followed by a question and answer panel featuring the director and producer of the film. This event was sponsored by the Eisenhower Institute, the Office of Multicultural Engagement, the Office of Diversity & Inclusion, Musselman Library, the Public Policy Department, Peace and Justice...
Student Senate 10/16: Guest Speakers Iuliano, Ehrlich and Bookwala Address Student Concerns
By Ella Prieto, Managing and News Editor Officer Reports President of the Student Body Andrew Lemon ’24 discussed the past Homecoming Weekend. “I had so much fun at Homecoming weekend. Thank you to everyone who put on such great events,” said Lemon. Vice President of the Student Body Geoffrey Meadville ’25 reminded clubs that they must have their representative listed on EngageGettysburg to count for attendance. He also shared that...
New Social Spaces Emerge at Gettysburg College
By Ella Prieto, Managing and News Editor The Office of Student Activities and Greek Life (OSAGL) is working to unveil new spaces for students to socialize and convene for the 2023-2024 school year. The new spaces include new activities in the Attic and plans to reformat Plank Basement, which is home to several clubs and organizations. These spaces are the result of hard work and careful planning by OSAGL, College Life and other...
A Change in the International Students’ Insurance Policy Sparks Outcry
By Ella Prieto, Managing and News Editor During the student concerns section of a Gettysburg College Student Senate meeting on Sept. 18, a plethora of international students spoke up about changes to their insurance policies. This change, which they claimed was only made aware to them two months before it was enacted, forced them to pay for insurance through the college. Dean of Students Jeff Foster was not present at this meeting to...
Student Senate 10/2: Pre-Reading Days Meeting
By Ella Prieto, Managing and News Editor Officer Reports The meeting began with a report by President Andrew Lemon ’24, who shared that the Executive Board went to a weekend leadership conference at Washington College. “This past Saturday the Exec team was at Washington College for a leadership conference, which was really, really cool. It was really fun to learn some new skills about leadership and bond as a team,” said Lemon. He...
