Ken Burns Film Festival Presents “The Civil War” Episode Five
By Laken Franchetti, News Editor On Friday, the Majestic Theater presented episode five of the 1990 documentary series The Civil War by filmmaker Ken Burns. This event was part of the festival “Who Are We?: A Festival Celebrating the Films of Ken Burns.” Majestic Theater founding executive director Jeffrey Gabel gave opening remarks. He shared that people from over 28 states had come to Gettysburg for the festival’s event. Over 2,200...
The Eisenhower Institute Announces Applications are Open for Two Summer Programs
By Laken Franchetti, News Editor The Eisenhower Institute is opening two opportunities to all students on campus: the Washington Summer Fellowship and the Inside Civil Rights study trip. These programs will align themselves with the college’s strategic plan to focus on career pathways and hands-on experiential learning. These programs will allow students to gain practical skills for public, private, and non-profit service. This is the...
Campus Safety Alerts Student Body of Monday Night Incident in Residential Building
By Laken Franchetti, News Editor On Tuesday, Executive Director of Campus Safety Alex Wiltz sent an email to the campus community detailing an incident that occurred within a residential building on Monday night. A student reported that a former student threatened them in a College residential building, and said that the threat included a reference to a weapon. Campus Safety contacted the Gettysburg Police Department for assistance,...
Community Standards Updated in Response to Issues with Bikes and Scooters
By Laken Franchetti, News Editor On Wednesday, Director of Student Rights and Responsibilities Elizabeth Farner sent a campus-wide email detailing an addition to the Community Standards related to bikes, skateboards and electric scooters. She began the email by detailing the importance of residential safety within the campus community. It was reported that there were incidents in the fall semester with bikes and scooters inside...
Campus Safety Expands Student Parking to Employee Lots During “Open Times”
By Laken Franchetti, News Editor On Monday, Executive Director of Campus Safety Alex Wiltz sent a campus-wide email detailing new parking lot hours that were enacted for student use of employee parking. Students are now allowed to park in employee parking lots during non-peak hours. These non-peak hours are described as “open times,” and these times include from Monday to Thursday at 5 p.m. to 6 a.m. as well as from...
