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...
The Weekly Roundup: Sept. 2 – 8
Monday, Sept. 2 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Fall Open House #1, College Union Building 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Alex’s Lemonade Stand with Alpha Phi Omega, College Union Junction 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Open Swim, Jaeger Center Pool Noon – 1 p.m., Cycle-Spin with Amanda, Jaeger Center 143 Multipurpose Room 4 p.m. – 6 p.m., Auditions for Animal Farm, Brua Hall 100 4:30 p.m. – 6 p.m., Ultimate Frisbee Fall Outdoor, Tennis...
Center for Public Service Hosts Annual Engage Expo
By Brandon Fey, News Editor The Center for Public Service at Gettysburg College offers students a variety of opportunities to volunteer on behalf of the local community and participate in immersion projects. These offerings were showcased at the Engage Expo held along the path between Stine Lake and Plank Gym on Wednesday, Aug. 29 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Students were invited to peruse the display of project boards and talk to student...
Opinion: America Stands Unprepared for Global Conflict
By Connor Joyce, Guest Columnist As tensions rise between global powers and conflicts escalate into open warfare, the threat of a global war on a scale not seen since the Second World War reaches dangerous levels. Rep. Michael McCaul, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, recently expressed grave concern over the possibility of a third world war. “It would be an unholy alliance between Russia, China, Iran, North Korea,...
