Bringing Light to Campus on Diwali Night
By Julia Chin, Staff Writer On the evening of November 9, flickering tea lights illuminated the path to Glatfelter Lodge, bright beams of guidance among the darkness. Inside the cabin-esque building, however, was a different story. In celebration of Diwali Night, the interior of Glat Lodge was a pop of multicolored shine, bopping Bollywood music, and a spread of toasty naan bread. Tables were sprinkled with individual bits of glitter...
It’s ALIVE! Celebrating Frankenstein’s 200th Birthday
By Julia Chin, Staff Writer The year is 1816. Dark clouds block out the summer sun, and night falls on the shore of Lake Geneva, Switzerland. Just over a year ago, Mount Tambora erupted in Indonesia, catalyzing a series of uncanny climate changes from its spewing of volcanic ash, which dropped the entire globe’s temperatures and stole the sun from the far corners of the Earth. But in Europe, the cause of the unnatural phenomena...
Acatoberfest Showcases Musical Talent on Campus
By Julia Chin, Staff Writer “Tonight,” Lauren Hand ‘20 began like a ringmaster at the grand opening of a circus, “you get the rare chance to see all four a capella groups in one concert.” On Saturday, October 13, the Attic was already packed by 7:00 p.m. with students who had come out to Acatoberfest, a musical spin on Oktoberfest. Like the traditional German holiday, this event featured food, fun, and alcohol for the college’s...
A Conversation with Queer Assembly Coordinator, Anna Perry
By Julia Chin, Staff Writer On August 31, Gettysburg College held its first Queer Assembly. On that Friday night after the first week of classes, everyone seemed grateful to have a break to just relax and get to know one another better. Standing, sitting, and snacking, an assortment of students of all identities came to the event. Discussion around the circle included friendly introductions and jokes, but there also was a significant...
Musselman Library Hosts College Authors Reception
By Julia Chin, Contributing Writer Writer Julie Garwood once said, “Education isn’t just about feeding the brain. Art and music feed the heart and soul.” Through this statement, we can throw away any whispers of “non-sequitur” or “miscellaneous” floating around our brains and accept the fact that yes, the College Authors Reception on Friday, March 23 was opened by Upscale and their re-mixed rendition of “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.”...
