Gettysburg College Launches Voluntary Separation Incentive Program (VSIP)
By Ella Prieto, Editor-in-Chief On Feb. 16, Gettysburg College launched a Voluntary Separation Incentive Program (VSIP) by sending an email to the following employees: administrators in Dining & Catering, administrators and support staff in Musselman Library and hourly-paid administrative support personnel in roles focused on general administrative coordination, customer service and operational support. In total, the program was...
3/5 Faculty Meeting: International Student Applications Down, Provost Addresses VSIP, and Faculty Policy Changes
By Ella Prieto, Editor-in-Chief President’s Report President Iuliano started the faculty meeting with a recap of his time in Washington, D.C. last week. After having written to Gettysburg’s two United States Senators and Federal Representatives last semester, he continued conversations with them about the importance of international students to the College and higher education in general. Differing from his letter, though, was...
Mayor Chad-Alan Carr Resigns
By Ella Prieto, Editor-in-Chief Gettysburg Mayor Chad-Alan Carr resigned in the afternoon of March 3. Gettysburg Borough Council President Matthew Moon, who is now serving as the interim mayor, announced the news earlier today. He stated that the Council accepted Carr’s resignation and wishes him well as he pursues a resolution to his personal legal issues. The Borough Council will vote to officially accept Carr’s...
3/2 Student Senate Meeting Minutes
The Gettysburg College Student Senate provided the following minutes. Besides formatting, they have not been edited in any way. Approval of Minutes Motion passed. Guest Speakers Dr. Paula (Alex) Trillo, Professor of Biology Seeking student feedback on Study Abroad opportunities, and provided a survey to give feedback. The report is due in March, so feedback is needed immediately. Mike Bishop, Executive Director of Auxiliary Services...
The Finished Stine Renovations: A New Era of First Year Housing
By Sarah Daniels, News Editor On Dec. 17, 2025, Stine officially reopened, with brand new furniture, bathrooms, and cooling systems. The dorm also features a new kitchen, trash room, and single stall bathrooms. The student body can finally see the long-awaited designs of the notoriously small First Year dorm on campus lived out. Residential Education and Gettysburg College have posted extensively about the renovations on both...
Learning from Legacy: Gettysburg College’s MLK Day Teach-In Explores King’s Full Story
By Ella Prieto, Editor-in-Chief The first day of classes for the Spring Semester coincided with Martin Luther King (MLK) Jr. Day. As with every federal holiday, Gettysburg College students did not have off, which has been a point of contention for many. To help remedy this issue, the Public Policy, Africana Studies and Philosophy & Religious Studies departments, along with the Office of Diversity & Inclusion, the Office of...
