Year in Review: 2024 at Gettysburg College
Compiled by Vincent DiFonzo, Editor-in-Chief Photos by William Oehler, Grace Jurchak, Sofia Gutierrez, Vincent DiFonzo and Gettysburg College January Community members gathered to remember the late Sara Gifford, former Assistant Director of International Student Services, on Jan. 25 in Christ Chapel. Gifford was killed on Dec. 22 of the previous year in a car accident on U.S. Route 15. In addition to her work at Gettysburg College,...
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...
