Sauron to Join the Campus Community
By Laken Franchetti, Editor-in-Chief As a new alternative revenue stream, the cupola of Penn Hall is now occupied by the eye of Sauron. After the destruction of his tower in the land of Mordor, Sauron the Dark Lord made an agreement with the College’s administration to watch over the campus for use of the cupola. Although Sauron has had a tricky relationship with humans in Middle Earth, sources say that he is looking forward to...
Paranormal Activity Reported in Pennsylvania Hall
By Lewis Armistead, Contributing Writer Reports have arisen of instances of suspected paranormal activity taking place in Pennsylvania Hall. Several staff members who work in the building have noticed an increase in abnormal phenomena over the Spring 2024 semester. Gettysburg is nationally regarded as one of the most paranormal locations in the country, though this is the first time that alleged paranormal activity has made an impact...
ChatGPT Becomes the Newest Student Advisor
By Katie Lauriello, Lead Copy Editor After several years of development, the Center for Student Success is proud to announce students’ newest advisor: ChatGPT. As a generative AI, ChatGPT is able to provide students with the answer to any question they need or a draft to any paper they need to write. Not only that, but ChatGPT can attend to all students no matter how many there are or how far away they are. From any corner of the...
Iuliano Proposes a New Campus Morale Specialist
By Sophie Lange, News Editor On Wednesday, Gettysburg College President Bob Iuliano announced to his administration that he is in the process of procuring a dog to act as the new Campus Morale Specialist. Iuliano plans to establish a new Office of Canine Communications to coordinate the dog’s public appearances and other activities on campus in the very near future. According to experts familiar with the matter, Iuliano believes this...
New Initiative to Showcase The Wiggles at Commencement
By Cassidy Haines, Social Media Manager Earlier this week, Gettysburg College administration sent an email to students and faculty that unveiled a new tradition that will begin at this year’s commencement ceremony: the Commencement Community Celebrity Showcase (CCCS). According to the message, this initiative is meant to bring the campus together during the graduating class’s final celebration, so the administrators took inspiration...
Billy the Bullet to Return from NCAA World Tour
By David Goldman, Sports Editor It’s been quite some time now since Gettysburg’s own Billy the Bullet has been on campus. Billy made his Gettybsurg debut in 1976, and since then, he has been cheering on Gettysburg athletics and making himself a friendly “face” around campus. It has been over 10 years since Billy has left campus, and he is now set to return on April 27 for the last men’s lacrosse game of the season. You may be...
