Air Conditioning for West Quad and a Transformed Ballroom: An Overview of Upgrades Coming to Gettysburg College
By Vincent DiFonzo, Editor-in-Chief Over winter break, Gettysburg College will begin a multi-million dollar renovation of multiple campus buildings and outdoor spaces. The facility upgrades were first announced by the College on Oct. 23. Renovations will primarily target the West Quad first-year residence halls, the College Union Building Ballroom and Plank Gym’s lower level. These renovations are estimated to cost approximately $30...
Community Dialogue Meeting Addresses Identity-Based Bias, Race and Accountability
By Vincent DiFonzo, Editor-in-Chief On Thursday, Gettysburg College hosted a campus dialogue session. The hour-and-a-half session, held in the College Union Ballroom, was facilitated by Jason Craige Harris of the Perception Institute and addressed issues of “race, identity, accountability, and repair.” The session was held in conjunction with Conversations for Change. The afternoon’s athletics schedule was cleared to encourage...
Campus Safety Alerts Community to Increase in Thefts from Vehicles
By Vincent DiFonzo, Editor-in-Chief On Thursday, Executive Director of Campus Safety Alex Wiltz sent an email informing the campus of an increase in vehicle break-ins observed throughout the Gettysburg borough. “Local authorities have alerted us to a rise in thefts from vehicles in Adams County, the Borough of Gettysburg, and on campus,” wrote Wiltz. Wiltz advised students to ensure that their vehicles are locked with valuables out...
Women’s Soccer Alumnae Petition in Support of Recently Resigned Head Coach Garners 60 Signatures
By Vincent DiFonzo, Editor-In-Chief, and Ella Prieto, Managing Editor Editor’s Note: This article refers to the recent resignation of head women’s soccer coach Matt Garrett, which is covered in more detail in this article. On Nov. 1, the head coach of the women’s soccer team, Matt Garrett, resigned amid accusations of verbal abuse toward student-athletes. After a parent petition garnered 69 signatures and called for Garrett’s...
Women’s Soccer Head Coach Resigns Amid Allegations of Verbal Abuse Toward Student-Athletes
Editor’s Note: Since this article’s publication, a group of women’s soccer alumnae issued a petition in support of former head coach Matt Garrett, which can be read about here. By Vincent DiFonzo, Editor-in-Chief, and Ella Prieto, Managing Editor The head coach of the Gettysburg College women’s soccer team has resigned amid accusations of verbal and mental abuse targeting student-athletes on the team. Coach Matt...
