Fashion Initiative: A Community to Express Creativity
By Laurel Bennett, Features Editor The Gettysburg College Fashion Initiative is a new organization that will be fostering an inclusive and creative community on campus. President of Fashion Initiative Dan Nguyen ’26 spearheaded the formation of the organization. Nguyen came to Gettysburg College in the spring semester rather than in the fall for his first semester, and he observed how there were already-established organizations and...
The 26th PCG: Connecting Gettysburg College to the Past
By Laurel Bennett, Features Editor The 26th Pennsylvania College Guard club (26th PCG/PCG) gives members the opportunity to attend Civil War reenactments and living history events around Gettysburg and at National Park sites. The club draws its name from the Pennsylvania College students who served their nation during the American Civil War and put their studies on hold. Each semester, the 26th PCG attends one to two events that allow...
Gettysburg Smoothie Co. Now Offered at Gettysburg College
By Laurel Bennett, Features Editor When Gettysburg Smoothie Co. opened its first location on York Street in May of 2022, it quickly became a staple for Gettysburg community members and students alike. This rapid success was followed by Gettysburg Smoothie Co. opening a second location at the Gettysburg Outlets in April this year. The closure of The Dive in the Jaeger Center left a void on campus concerning dining options. Executive...
1,000 Paper Cranes on Display in Glatfelter Hall
By Laurel Bennett, Features Editor When students and faculty members walk into the main lobby of Glatfelter Hall, there are now 1,000 paper cranes hanging from the ceiling above. Visiting professor of mathematics Nathan Shank is the driving force behind the display. Shank teaches MATH 103, and students in his two sections of the class were responsible for folding the cranes, which are filled with deep symbolism. “The 1,000 cranes...
From Gettysburg College to Dental School: Kathryn Van Pelt ’23
By Laurel Bennett, Features Editor Gettysburg College is known for its consequential education which enriches and prepares students, both in their time at Gettysburg as well as in their experiences following graduation. Kathryn Van Pelt ’23 is a recent alumnus who is currently in her first-year at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine. Van Pelt credits the professors at Gettysburg and the college’s multitude of...
