A Look into the Office of Sexual Respect and Title IX
By Sophie Lange, News Editor The Office of Sexual Respect and Title IX serves to cultivate a community of mutual sexual respect and healthy relationships at Gettysburg College where every individual feels a sense of security and is free from harassment. Title IX is a federal regulation that aims to prevent sex and gender-based discrimination in educational settings that receive funding from the government, and it applies to any...
Campus Email Announces the Passing of Charlene Felton
By Sophie Lange, News Editor Today, Gettysburg College President Bob Iuliano sent a campus-wide email regarding the passing of Charlene Felton. For 24 years, she was a member of the support staff in dining services at the College. Of Felton, Iuliano said, “She joined our employee community when she was in high school and ultimately became a staple of our dining operations, most recently at the Bullet Hole. To all those who knew her...
Den Climbing Facility Under New Management
By Sophie Lange, News Editor Beginning in May, Campus Recreation will manage the climbing facility in the Jaeger Center, known as the Den. Previously, the Garthwait Leadership Center (GLC) ran both the 35-foot climbing tower and bouldering wall. GLC Executive Director Andy Hughes emphasized that this transition will not limit any current usage of these facilities and that the change in leadership will create more opportunities for...
Man Known as “Brother Ray” Holds a Demonstration Outside of Servo
By Sophie Lange, News Editor On Tuesday, a man who identified himself as “Brother Ray” started a demonstration on campus where he spoke loudly about topics such as religion, the LGBTQ+ community, sorority women, and female athletes. The man began his demonstration on Stine Lake before Gettysburg College Campus Safety officers asked him for a form of identification, to which he replied that he had none. Campus Safety Officer Brian Wood...
Title IX, OME and GSRC to Provide Rapid HIV and STI Testing to Students
By Sophie Lange, News Editor On Thursday, Feb. 8 from 2 to 6 p.m., free and confidential rapid HIV and STI testing will be offered in the CUB Ballroom. This event is sponsored by the Office of Sexual Respect and Title IX (Title IX), the Office of Multicultural Engagement (OME) and the Gender and Sexuality Resource Center (GSRC). Students do not need to make appointments or give their insurance, but they will need to fill out two...
