The Class of 2021 in Sports
By Garrett Glaeser, Sports Editor This year’s graduating class of athletes have had their daily routines and expectations consistently upended for the past year. Many athletes still have vivid memories from last March when spring teams on spring break trips had to rapidly pack up and go home. However, their success is still remarkable and indicative of a continual rise in Gettysburg athletics. With the loss of this academic year’s...
Analysis: How Does Gettysburg Stack Up Against Centennial Conference Competitors?
By Garrett Glaeser, Sports Editor In the Centennial Conference’s twenty-eight years of existence, Gettysburg has won its fair share of games and championships. Walk the halls of the Jaeger Center and you’ll see walls adorned with images of outstanding teams and players. Just below the coaches’ offices are cabinets full of trophies and hall of fame inductees over the college’s long history. Gettysburg’s first varsity sport was...
April Fools: 5 More People You’re Likely to Encounter on Zoom—Hybrid Edition
By Garrett Glaeser, Sports Editor Last year we were introduced to twelve very recognizable Zoom personalities, each of which we found entertaining, yet mildly infuriating, but nonetheless hoped would be a short-term phenomenon. Yet here we are in year two where despite most of campus being back residentially, online and hybrid classes still reign supreme. Here’s some comedic relief: 1. The Movie Star – For those of us in the...
April Fools: College Releases New Battlefield Running Policy
By Garrett Glaeser, Sports Editor You’ve heard of Turkey Trots and Reindeer Runs but get ready for the Gettysburg Gallop! That’s right, the College has listened to alums who have expressed a disappointment that they didn’t enjoy the battlefield enough and has instituted a new policy where students will be required to run the park roads. “In each student’s time here they will grow mentally as students and physically as runners,” said...
Centennial Conference Releases Spring Schedule, Indicates a Return To Play
By Garrett Glaeser, Sports Editor It is an exciting time in Gettysburg, not just because of the longer days and warmer weather, but because sports are finally back. Following the Centennial Conference’s announcement to hold athletics, the schedules for each spring sport were posted. It appears the conference was intentional with their scheduling, having each school play another in every sport on the same day. Whether this decision was...
