The Class of 2027 Performs the First-Year Walk
By Laken Franchetti, Editor-in-Chief On Thursday, the Class of 2027 conducted their first-year walk. The route was adjusted from last year’s, and the students walked from the college campus down Baltimore Street and through the Gettysburg National Cemetery to reach a grassy portion of the battlefield. Before leaving the Chapel, students heard from Vice President for College Life Anne Ehrlich and President Bob Iuliano. Both highlighted...
Student Involved in Accident on Campus
By Laken Franchetti, Editor-in-Chief This morning, a student in the first-year class was hit by a car while crossing Washington Street. Vice President for College Life Anne Ehrlich sent out an email to the campus community detailing what had occurred. “The student was seriously injured and has been transported to a hospital for care. The family has been notified and are on their way to be with their student,” Ehrlich said....
Gettysburg College Holds Convocation for the Class of 2027
By Laken Franchetti, Editor-in-Chief On Wednesday, Gettysburg College welcomed the Class of 2027 during the Opening Convocation ceremony on Pennsylvania Hall lawn. The Gettysburg College Convocation Band played the opening prelude to the ceremony. The processional was led by History Professor Michael Birkner. Director of Religious and Spiritual Life and College Chaplain Bright delivered the invocation and land acknowledgement. Student...
Move-In Day for the Class of 2027
By Laken Franchetti, Editor-in-Chief This morning, students in the Class of 2027 arrived to Gettysburg College and moved into their dorms. They were welcomed by Residential Education staff, Orientation Leaders, student volunteers, and other campus staff members. Follow along for some of the highlights from move-in day:
House Rented by Gettysburg College Students Catches Fire
By Laken Franchetti, Editor-in-Chief A building at 202 Carlisle Street caught fire late Monday night. The building is known to house members of Gettysburg College’s men’s lacrosse team. The building was uninhabited at the time of the fire. According to reporting from the Gettysburg Times, emergency responders were dispatched around 11:57 p.m. Monday night to the corner of Carlisle and Water streets. Responders included dozens of...