Report: easier to pass Organic Chemistry than find a seat in Servo at lunch
By Jamie Welch, Web Manager According to new research published Tuesday in the Journal of Applied Statistics, it is now easier to pass Organic Chemistry than to find a seat in Servo at lunchtime. “Our research has found that the marginal benefits of one extra unit of effort in Organic Chemistry have now exceeded the marginal benefits of an identical increase of effort in finding a seat in Servo,” the report reads in part. “You would...
CNAV announces it will be shutting down
By Jamie Welch, Web Manager At a press conference held Wednesday morning in West Building, a depressed and downtrodden CNAV announced that it is shutting down as of April 1, 2016 until people recognize its value. The Campus Navigation Portal (CNAV) serves as an information gateway for members of the Gettysburg College community. Each member is provided services and features according to their current relationship to the college. The...
String of laptop thefts captivates campus
By Jamie Welch, Web Editor Students at Gettysburg College are on high alert this week after a series of laptop thefts around campus have shaken the community of trust on campus to its core. The thefts occurred at various locations on campus in the period from Feb. 10 to Mar. 17, according to the Gettysburg College Department of Public Safety. A total of five laptops were stolen. The first incident occurred on Feb. 10 in Bream Gym. A...
Family Weekend recap: What you may have missed
By Jamie Welch, Staff Writer Gettysburg College’s annual Family Weekend was held this past weekend, and it was a roaring success! Over 700 families came to experience what it is like to be a student at Gettysburg College. Family Weekend is a time when parents can witness many facets of life at Gettysburg College from academic opportunities to exhibits to athletic events to music performances to open houses—and the list goes on....
What to expect when you are expecting your parents: A preview to Family Weekend
By Jamie Welch, Staff Writer Gettysburg College’s annual Family Weekend is this weekend, and a whole host of events are planned to give families a taste of what it is like to be a student at Gettysburg College and to provide a fun and relaxing environment for families to have fun with their favorite college students. Family Weekend is a time when parents can experience many facets of life at Gettysburg College from academic...
