Authorities seek information on attempted robbery on Carlisle Street
By Jamie Welch, Editor-in-Chief A Gettysburg College student was the victim of an attempted robbery in which an unknown person punched him to the ground, authorities say. Authorities say the incident happened at 1:51am Friday morning in the 100-block of Carlisle Street, in front of the Carlisle Street Apartment Building. Two or possibly three white males approached the victim and wanted his wallet, the report states. The victim...
Gettysburg College adopts new mission, strategic plan
By Jamie Welch, Editor-in-Chief Gettysburg College has a new mission statement and strategic plan that will guide decision making for at least the next five years, according to a statement released Oct. 19 by College President Janet Morgan Riggs. The importance of a diverse and inclusive learning community and the value of ethical leadership are two major changes to the mission statement, last updated in 2003. Riggs says these changes...
Morgan Wong arrested after authorities find drugs in her room in Science House
By Jamie Welch, Editor-in-Chief Police found drugs and more than $2,000 in cash in a sophomore’s room on Sept. 29, according to an affidavit filed with District Judge Matthew Harvey and obtained by the Evening Sun. According to the affidavit, college administration received a tip about drug activity in the room in Science House, and the college called authorities to assist in the response. Morgan Ashley Wong, 19, of Laguna Niguel,...
Prof. Iannello: “Balanced presentation a dishonest exercise,” Trump presidency “unteachable”
By Jamie Welch, Editor-in-Chief Gettysburg College Political Science professor Kathleen Iannello has had her ability to be fair and balanced with her students called into question this week after writing an Op-Ed piece in which she called a Trump presidency “unthinkable, as well as unteachable.” Her piece, published August 8 on Philly.com, sparked off a nationwide controversy this week when Fox News picked up the story and called into...
Tour Guide ‘really excited’ about Gettysburg, assures parents Greek Life ‘not that prevalent’
By Jamie Welch, Web Editor Parents and prospective students alike confirmed to reporters Tuesday that they were “very impressed” with the tour of campus offered by the Office of Admissions that started at 11:02a.m. on March 29. Veteran tour guide Rob Schaeffer ‘16 was responsible for showing the guests around campus, and all who were on the tour agreed that his enthusiasm and dedication to the school really stood out. “He only had the...
