EI Concludes Democracy Week with Democratize America Event
Sep25

EI Concludes Democracy Week with Democratize America Event

By Brandon Fey, Contributing Writer On Friday, Sept. 22, the Eisenhower Institute (EI) concluded its Democracy Week celebration with the “Democratize America” event on Stine Lake held from 4-6 p.m. This was a casual event that was aimed to bring students from across the political spectrum to celebrate democracy and engage in meaningful conversion. EI student employee Adhara Ayndrila ’27 explained, “This [event] is supposed to bring...

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Faculty Meeting News and Notes: Sept. 21, 2023
Sep22

Faculty Meeting News and Notes: Sept. 21, 2023

By Laken Franchetti, Editor-in-Chief President Bob Iuliano began Thursday’s faculty meeting by recognizing how members of the Board of Trustees were in attendance. He thanked them for what they do for Gettysburg College and for being present at the meeting. Iuliano then acknowledged that a $1.5 million endowment was gifted to the college in order to establish the Ann McIlhenny Harward interdisciplinary fund for culture and music. This...

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EI Hosts Spotlight PA Lunch & Learn for Democracy Week
Sep22

EI Hosts Spotlight PA Lunch & Learn for Democracy Week

By Ella Prieto, Managing and News Editor  On Wednesday, the Eisenhower Institute (EI) hosted Deputy Editor of Spotlight PA Sarah Anne Hughes for a Lunch & Learn in CUB 260. The event began with an introduction from the Executive Director of EI Tracie Potts, who told the audience about Hughes’ work and thanked the EI staff members who made the Lunch possible. Hughes then took over with a PowerPoint presentation detailing Spotlight...

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Campus Safety Crime Log: Sept. 11 – Sept. 17, 2023
Sep21

Campus Safety Crime Log: Sept. 11 – Sept. 17, 2023

Compiled by Laken Franchetti, Editor-in-Chief Monday, Sept. 11 Disorderly Conduct: W Stevens Street; Closed (Transferred to Gettysburg Police Department) Disorderly Conduct, Trespass, Unlawful Fireworks Discharge & Littering: 113 W Broadway (Lambda Chi Alpha); Closed (Transferred to Gettysburg Police Department) Tuesday, Sept. 12 Underage Possession & Transportation of Alcohol, Furnishing Alcohol to Minors: 104 West Water...

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Counseling and Wellness Services Hold Fresh Check Day
Sep21

Counseling and Wellness Services Hold Fresh Check Day

By Laken Franchetti, Editor-in-Chief On Wednesday, Fresh Check Day was held on Stine Lake from 12 to 3 p.m. Fresh Check Day is a concept created by The Jordan Porco Foundation (JPF), and the event is designed to bring the campus community together to “check-in” on the mental health and wellness of college students. Student organizations and clubs held booths at the event that discussed self-care, the positive impact creativity and art...

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EI Hosts Rebuilding Trust In Government Event
Sep20

EI Hosts Rebuilding Trust In Government Event

By Brandon Fey, Contributing Writer On Monday, Sept. 19, The Eisenhower Institute (EI) at Gettysburg College held its “Rebuilding Trust In Government” forum in the Dining Center Atrium from 6-8 p.m. It featured a bipartisan panel of former U.S. Representatives Bob Goodlatte (R-VA) and John Yarmuth (D-KY). This event initiated the EI’s annual Democracy Week, which aims to promote interest in American government around Constitution Day...

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