Postcard from Abroad: My Madrid
By Leah McCann, Contributing Writer My academic goals as a double major in music and Spanish were established during the very first semester of my time at Gettysburg College. Finding my objectives outside the classroom, though, took some more soul-searching. My Spanish major came with more than just a commitment to my classes at Gettysburg; it obligated me to study abroad. So, I chose Spain—a country whose tapestry of culture, music,...
Pumpkin Smashing Event Held at the Painted Turtle Farm
By Britt Collins, Contributing Writer On Nov. 4, members of the Center for Public Service (CPS) and the Painted Turtle Farm held a Pumpkin Smashing event from 4-6 p.m. Students were invited to join volunteers at the Painted Turtle Farm to smash pumpkins and improve their compost efforts. Students were invited regardless of whether they had their own pumpkin and were also provided hot apple cider and music. Upon smashing the pumpkins,...
Faculty Spotlight: Professor Christopher D’Addario
By Zach Brooks, Social Media Manager The fall ’23 semester marks the start of Professor Christopher D’Addario’s term as Chairperson of the English Department. He enters the role having taught English at the college for ten years. D’Addario first came to Gettysburg College in 2005 as a visiting professor after completing graduate school. After leaving Gettysburg and holding a job at another institution, he returned in 2012 in a...
Problem of the Week: Fall 2023, Number 11
Editor’s Note: The Department of Mathematics at Gettysburg College hosts a problem of the week challenge to determine each semester’s Paul Mugabi problem-solving award recipient(s). Each week’s entries are scored by a faculty judge, and winner(s) from each week will receive a Problem Of the Week (P.O.W.) button. The Gettysburgian is not involved in or responsible for accepting or evaluating students’ submissions to this contest....
The Pre-Health Professions Club Prepares Students for the Medical Field
By Laurel Bennett, Features Editor Gettysburg College prepares students for a vast array of careers, and health professions is one direction for many science students. The Pre-Health Professions Club is a way for pre-health students to connect with each other and hear from numerous medical professionals. Guest speakers are a central component of the club. In the past, the club has had an extremely wide array of guest speakers. These...
Her Campus and GWA’s Halloween Writing Contest and Celebration
By Laurel Bennett, Features Editor On Oct. 25, Her Campus and the Gettysburg Writer’s Association (GWA) hosted a Halloween party in the Attic to celebrate the winners of a writing contest. All students on campus were invited to submit a two-page or two-sentence horror story, and the winners were revealed at the culmination of the event. Members of GWA were excited to collaborate with Her Campus to facilitate the party and writing...
