The Weekly Roundup: Sept. 9 – 15
Monday, Sept. 9 9 a.m. – Noon, SCCAP Food Pantry Shift, Campus Kitchen at SCCAP 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Open Swim, Jaeger Center Pool Noon – 1 p.m., Cycle-Spin with Amanda, Jaeger Center 143 Multipurpose Room 1 p.m. – 3:30 p.m., SCCAP Food Pantry Shift, Campus Kitchen at SCCAP 4 p.m. – 6 p.m., IM 7 v 7 Soccer, Tennis Court Field 1 4 p.m. – 6 p.m., History, Civil War Era Studies and Public History Social,...
Economic Revitalization Focus of New Eisenhower Institute Senior Fellow Talk
By Hugh Toner, Contributing Writer On Tuesday, the Eisenhower Institute hosted its first Lunch and Learn event of the year, called “Saving Democracy Through Economic Revival.” The event, led by EI Senior Fellow John Austin, focused on economic revitalization in industrial regions. Austin, the newest addition to the EI Fellows, has worked closely with the institute in the past and contributed to the design of a number of their...
Opinion: Addressing Homelessness at Our Front Doors
By Leah Nath, Staff Writer When I first returned to the Gettysburg College campus this semester, I was struck by the eerie quiet and stillness of the grounds. While I have gotten used to the gray that grows over the campus and its students returning with the end of summer and the entrance of winter, the 90 degree heat and lack of movement in the days before move-in felt far more unnatural. With eight dorm halls, six apartment...
Campus Safety Crime Log: Aug. 26 – Sept. 1, 2024
Compiled by Alexis Doyle, Staff Writer Monday, Aug. 26 No Crimes Reported Tuesday, Aug. 27 No Crimes Reported Wednesday, Aug. 28 Theft: West Hall; Closed (No Known Suspects or Witnesses) Burglary: West Building; Closed (No Known Suspects or Witnesses) Thursday, Aug. 29 No Crimes Reported Friday, Aug. 30 No Crimes Reported Saturday, Aug. 31 Motor Vehicle Theft: Masters Hall Exterior; Closed (Transferred to Police Department)...
Thad’s Place: Thaddeus Stevens Museum Opens in Gettysburg
By Brandon Fey, News Editor Thad’s Place, home of the Thaddeus Stevens Museum, is a new museum dedicated to promoting and preserving the legacy of renowned American congressman, lawyer and ardent abolitionist Thaddeus Stevens. The museum opened in March 2024 and is operated by the Thaddeus Stevens Society. Located at 46 Chambersburg St, it stands directly across the street from Steven’s old home located at 51 Chambersburg St until...
