Movie Review: “Spider-Man: No Way Home”
By Laken Franchetti, Assistant News Editor Arguably the largest movie of 2021, “Spider-Man: No Way Home” introduced a multitude of new concepts and characters for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. With his secret identity revealed, Peter Parker comes under investigation and needs a really good lawyer. Early in the movie, Matt Murdock, otherwise known as Daredevil, is introduced. Having Charlie Cox in the MCU is a huge step for including...
Review: Netflix’s Murder-Mystery Comedy Murderville
By Laken Franchetti, Assistant News Editor “Murderville” is a new six-episode Netflix series that follows celebrity guests as they attempt to solve murder mysteries. Will Arnett is the lead character throughout the show, acting as homicide detective Terry Seattle. Each episode has him leading a new celebrity guest through a murder investigation. However, there is a catch. The celebrity guests get no script, so they have to...
COVID Update: Masking Policy
By Laken Franchetti, Assistant News Editor An email was sent to the campus community on Tuesday, Feb. 22 regarding an update to the COVID masking policies. A recent assessment of campus conditions has led to an adjustment of the indoor masking policy. Masks are now only required in classrooms and labs, at events and meetings where the host has requested masks, and at indoor athletic competition and performance venues. This new...
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Updates: Departure of Interim Chief Diversity Officer
By Laken Franchetti, Assistant News Editor An email was sent out to the campus community from President Bob Iuliano on Wednesday, Feb. 17 addressing the departure of Interim Chief Diversity Officer (CDO) Dr. Carlos Tasso Eira Aquino. During his time at Gettysburg College, Dr. Aquino advanced several priorities and worked closely with the Campus Climate Study Implementation Group. An upcoming survey is to be released by this group to...
COVID-19 Update: College Ends Requirements for Masking in Residence Halls and Weekly Testing
By Laken Franchetti, Assistant News Editor After the third week of classes, the college has confirmed 58 new cases out of 1,616 tests conducted within the student body. 7 positive cases out of 219 were found among employees. The college believes that positivity rates are on a steady decline, and the majority of students who tested positive for COVID-19 were asymptomatic. For these reasons, COVID protocols have been adjusted. An...
