Gettysburg Alumna Revives Efforts to Make Arrest Following 2013 Sexual Assault
By Phoebe Doscher, Editor-in-Chief On May 17, the Associated Press released a story about two sexual assault cases that occurred on Gettysburg’s campus in 2013 and 2014. Gettysburg alumna Shannon Keeler ‘17 and former Gettysburg student Katayoun Amir-Aslani came forward about their experiences after Keeler received a message with an alleged confession to her sexual assault, prompting her to bring the case to Pennsylvania authorities...
One-Quarter of Student Body Vaccinated, College Announces Deadlines for COVID Vaccinations
By Phoebe Doscher, Editor-in-Chief This afternoon, Interim Vice President for College Life and Dean of Students Jeff Foster sent an email to the campus community outlining the fall 2021 vaccine requirement for Gettysburg students. Nearly a quarter of the student body has received vaccinations for COVID-19, according to Health Services’ immunization records. The remainder of students must be fully vaccinated at least fourteen days...
Vaccinations Required for Gettysburg Students for the Fall 2021 Semester
By Phoebe Doscher, Editor-in-Chief President Bob Iuliano announced on Thursday afternoon that all students are required to get vaccinated for COVID-19 before returning to campus for the 2021-22 academic year, with the allowance of medical or religious exemptions. More information will come from College Life regarding exemptions, timing expectations, and documentation. With vaccinations, Iuliano mentioned the potential to eliminate...
Gettysburg Honors the Class of 2021 with 186th Commencement Ceremony
By Phoebe Doscher, Editor-in-Chief The class of 2021 gathered at Memorial Field for the 186th Commencement on May 17, 2021. Seniors processed through Penn Hall to honor the tradition of passing through the building at Opening Convocation and Commencement. College Marshal and History Professor Michael J. Birkner ’72 began by leading the processional, Brittney Sedgewick ’21 sang the National Anthem, and Class President Emma Padrick ’21...
Commencement Ceremony to Begin for Gettysburg’s Class of 2021
By Phoebe Doscher, Editor-in-Chief On Monday, May 17 at 10:30 a.m., the Class of 2021 will begin the 186th Commencement. The ceremony will take place on Memorial Field, and will be live streamed on the college’s website or on YouTube. The program is also available online. Prior to arriving at Memorial Field, seniors walked through Penn Hall to round out the tradition of processing through the building at Opening Convocation...
