Farewell from the Editor-in-Chief
By Jamie Welch, Editor-in-Chief I have been deluding myself into thinking this day would never come, but now it has arrived: I am graduating from Gettysburg College today and this is the final day I will oversee The Gettysburgian as Editor-in-Chief. This moment is bittersweet. Sure, I will miss chasing down leads and typing up stories. But, on the other hand, I look forward to having my Wednesday nights … and really all my other...
Gettysburg College President Janet Morgan Riggs to Retire in June 2019
By Jamie Welch, Editor-in-Chief Gettysburg College President Janet Morgan Riggs announced at this afternoon’s faculty meeting that she plans to retire in June 2019. “It’s been a very difficult decision, in some ways because I feel so connected to Gettysburg College and I have such great respect and admiration for this institution,” Riggs said, “and there are many things about this job that I love. It has...
Arbaugh Elected Student Senate President
By Jamie Welch, Editor-in-Chief Nick Arbaugh ‘20 is the Student Senate President for the 2018-2019 Academic Year, Arbaugh confirmed to The Gettysburgian Monday evening. Arbaugh beat out opponents Anna Burns ‘19 and Alex Xie ‘20 by what is being described as a razor-thin margin to clinch the presidency. Andrew Fitzsimmons ‘19, Chair of the Senate Sustainability Committee, had also declared his candidacy, but withdrew Friday afternoon...
Young Voters Day Underscores the Importance of Civic Engagement
By Jamie Welch, Editor-in-Chief Enhanced security measures were in place Saturday afternoon at Masters Hall as students gathered to hear from Democratic officials as part of College Democrats’ first annual Young Voters Day on Saturday from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. The event, which featured speakers from across the Commonwealth, was billed by College Democrats in a press release as an effort to “register as many new voters...
Faculty Ratifies Freedom of Expression Philosophy
By Jamie Welch, Editor-in-Chief The faculty voted Thursday afternoon to ratify the final version of the Freedom of Expression philosophy by a vote of 114-4 with 11 abstentions via secret ballot. There was very limited discussion on the motion. Paul Austerlitz, Professor of Music, asked if the philosophy provides adequate protections against white supremacist groups recruiting on campus or flying Confederate flags. Vice President for...
