Center for Career Development hosts conference for women
By Marina Crouse, Contributing Writer The center of career development hosted its first conference geared towards women in the workplace. This all-female conference was attended by Students ranging from first-years to seniors attended this all-female conference. Kathy Williams, Director at the Center of Career Developmemt, organized the event, which included a panel of ten women and break-out sessions, as well as field-specific talks...
College explains cause of last week’s blackout
By Tyler Leard, Staff Writer At 10:12 p.m. on Nov. 8, Gettysburg College went dark. The cause of the blackout was the failure of the main input line for the school, which runs underground through the area behind the fitness center. Both the school and Met-Ed, the power company which serves the college, are unsure where or how the line was cut. A small amount of electricity was still able to pass through the line, which caused some...
Ask Aunt Izzie: Being the “other woman” is never a good idea
Dear Aunt Izzie, I have a really big crush on this guy and he has a girlfriend, but he’s expressed interest in me. What should I do? Sincerely, Potential Homewrecker Dear Potential Homewrecker, Back away from this guy. No more texting, calling, Facebook messaging, Snapchatting, or any other form of communication. I guess if you see him around and he waves to you, you can wave back. But nothing more than a wave, not even small talk. In...
Care Bear Cares: Moving on from a high school relationship
Dear Care Bear, My boyfriend and I have been together for nearly three years, and when we went to different colleges this fall, we decided to try and make long distance work. I’m loving Gettysburg in every aspect, but he isn’t having as much fun at his college, and he wants to talk constantly. Of course I miss him, but he is constantly wanting to talk on the phone and Skype about how unhappy he is, and then he makes me feel weird for...
Spielberg to give keynote address on Dedication Day
By Kate Higgins, Contributing Writer Oscar-winning director Steven Spielberg was selected as this years keynote speaker at the observance commemorating the 149th anniversary of President Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address, which is highly regarded as one of the best presidential speeches in history. The ceremony will be held on Nov. 19 at the Solders’ National Cemetery at 10a.m.. As the top-grossing director of all time, famous for...
