The Crossword Answers, April 2023 Issue
Made by Ella Prieto, Assistant News Editor This crossword originally appeared on page 23 of the April 2023 edition of The Gettysburgian’s...
The Crossword, April 2023 Issue
Made by Ella Prieto, Assistant News Editor This crossword originally appeared on page 23 of the April 2023 edition of The Gettysburgian’s magazine. Across 1- Instagram friend 8 – Baby cat 13 – Keeps you cool 14 – Suffix for an expert in an academic branch of learning 17 – Aussie friend 18 – “Midnights” singer 20 – Gettysburg department that focuses on climate change (abbr.) 21 –...
The Legacy of “1000 to 1: The Cory Weissman Story”
By Jack Herr, Sports Editor Showcasing one of the more inspiring stories to come out of Gettysburg outside of the Civil War battle itself, “1000 to 1: The Cory Weissman Story” represents Gettysburg athletics at its best. As Cory Weissman ’12 put it, the film’s timeless message of “overcoming adversity, never giving up, and keeping a positive attitude” is one that has resonated with audiences across the country. It all started on March...
Editorial: Behind the Scenes in Administration Highlights a Need for Student Voices
By The Gettysburgian Editorial Board Faculty meetings are exclusive events that construct the future of Gettysburg College but lack important members of campus: the students. Persisting issues and new concerns are showcased during these meetings that directly and indirectly impact student futures, but we are not welcome to join the conversation. The Curriculum Review Committee (CRC) is working to create a new curriculum that will...
Postcard from Abroad: بلدي الأردن Jordan, My Country
By Natalie Peck, Contributing Writer “Welcome to Jordan!” This phrase has been repeated to me at least once a week over the last two months since moving to Amman, Jordan and I know I’ll hear it until I leave. Sometimes, it’s spoken in an Uber on my drive back to my homestay while I’m clutching the headrest due to the wild driving that makes New York drivers seem tame. Sometimes, it’s in my host family’s living room as I meet another...
Gettysburg Campus Safety Officer Ricky Pearce Retires
By Alicia Method, Staff Writer This past fall, Campus Safety Officer Ricky Pearce retired after eleven years at Gettysburg College. Pearce was known for connecting with students on a personal basis. Before coming to Gettysburg, Pearce worked for the National Park Service at Gettysburg. When he saw an opening at the college campus in 2012, he decided to apply. Pearce listed his first year working at the college as one of his fondest...
