Prof. Rachel Lesser’s Lecture Compares Nolan’s Odyssey with the Original Epic Poem
By John McDermott, Contributing Writer On Thursday, the Department of Ancient Greek and Roman Studies hosted a lecture by Professor Rachel Lesser titled “Homer’s Odyssey and Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey.’” The event ran from 7 to 8 p.m. in Joseph Theater (Breidenbaugh 201). Dr. Benjamin Luley, chair of the Ancient Greek and Roman Studies Department, introduced Dr. Lesser. Lesser is a professor of ancient Greek and Roman studies...
Susan Eisenhower Farewell Lecture Kicks Off EI Democracy Week
By Paige Drummond, Contributing Writer Eisenhower Institute expert-in-residence Susan Eisenhower started off the institute’s Democracy Week on Monday with a lecture titled “From the Arsenal of Democracy to the Civil Rights Era: How World War II Transformed America.” The talk was held from 4 to 5 p.m. in the College Union Building (CUB) Ballroom. Executive Director of the Eisenhower Institute Tracie Potts opened the...
Campus Safety Crime Log: Sept. 9- Sept. 15
Compiled by Celena Glaghassi, News Editor Wednesday, Sept. 9 Carlisle St 100 Block: Street Harassment; Closed (Reported to Gettysburg Police Department) Thursday, Sept. 10 No crimes reported. Friday, Sept. 11 No crimes reported. Saturday, Sept. 12 W Race Horse Alley: VAWA Dating Violence, Public Drunkenness; Closed (Reported to Gettysburg Police Department) Underage Drinking: Patrick Hall; Closed (Referred to OCL) Clery Act...
9/14 Student Senate Meeting Minutes
The Gettysburg College Student Senate provided the following minutes. Besides formatting, they have not been edited in any way. Officer Reports President Duquette Committee Assignments If you were assigned to a committee and have any issues with it, please bring it up to the President & VP ASAP. AI Initiative Job Opening There is a new paid student position open for Gettysburg’s AI Leadership Team. The College is looking...
Majestic Theater Hosts “United 93” Screening and Panel on The 25th Anniversary of 9/11
By Gabriel Renelt, Contributing Writer On Saturday, Sept. 12, in honor of the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks that occurred on 9/11, the Majestic Theater held a screening of the film “United 93” and a conversation panel following afterward. The panel featured the families of the individuals on the plane dubbed United 93. The event ran from 6 to 9 p.m. “United 93” is a film directed by Paul Greengrass that portrays the true...
Faculty Meeting 9/10: Center for Student Success and Writing Center Updates, AI Policy and Committee Motions
By Brandon Fey, Editor-in-Chief NSSE Report President Bob Iuliano opened the meeting with a presentation on a recent report from the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE). The report measured the engagement of surveyed first-year students and seniors at Gettysburg and compared those from other schools. Iuliano stated that this year marks the first time the College is either on par with or outperforming every group of compared...
