Campus Safety Crime Log: Nov. 11 – Nov. 17, 2024
Compiled by Alexis Doyle, Staff Writer Monday, Nov. 11 Vandalism: Paul Hall; Closed (No Known Suspects or Witnesses) Tuesday, Nov. 12 No Crimes Reported Wednesday, Nov. 13 Theft: Briedenbaugh Hall; Closed (Transferred to Gettysburg PD) Thursday, Nov. 14 No Crimes Reported Friday, Nov. 15 No Crimes dReported Saturday, Nov. 16 Underage Drinking: Paul Hall; Closed (Person Arrested on Listed Charges) Clery Act Drug Law Violation Arrests:...
Student Senate 11/18: Amendment Debate, Immediate Second Meeting After Initial Adjournment
By Brandon Fey, News Editor Officer Reports President Michael Woods ’25 announced that the Senate would not meet again until Dec. 2. Vice President Abby Ruggiero ’25 stated that the Board of Committee Chairs had unanimously voted in favor of the amendment requiring that senators be assigned to committees to be voted upon by the senate. Treasurer Jack Thompson ’27 reported that the Senate has $50,136.01 on hand. Committee Reports The...
Campus Safety Alerts Community to Increase in Thefts from Vehicles
By Vincent DiFonzo, Editor-in-Chief On Thursday, Executive Director of Campus Safety Alex Wiltz sent an email informing the campus of an increase in vehicle break-ins observed throughout the Gettysburg borough. “Local authorities have alerted us to a rise in thefts from vehicles in Adams County, the Borough of Gettysburg, and on campus,” wrote Wiltz. Wiltz advised students to ensure that their vehicles are locked with valuables out...
Amnesty International Gettysburg Conducts Letter Writing Event
By Anaya Koirala, Contributing Writer On Tuesday, Nov. 19, the Gettysburg College chapter of Amnesty International began its “Write for Rights” letter-writing campaign, am event held in the CUB Junction in order to enable students to support activists facing wrongful incarceration around the globe for activities such as speaking against the government, demanding women’s rights and advocating for climate justice. Attendees drafted...
Richardson Event Traces the Rise of Digital Propaganda to Political Cults
By Ella Prieto, Managing Editor On Tuesday, Nov. 19, alumnus Thomas Cassara ’23 presented at the Richardson Event in the Pennsylvania Hall Lyceum. His speech, titled “May the Matrix Guide You: Online Political Cult Formation in the Digital Age,” traced the rise of propaganda throughout the world. Cassara began with a brief history of propaganda, divided into the pre- and post-printing press periods. In the ancient world, propaganda...
Women’s Soccer Alumnae Petition in Support of Recently Resigned Head Coach Garners 60 Signatures
By Vincent DiFonzo, Editor-In-Chief, and Ella Prieto, Managing Editor Editor’s Note: This article refers to the recent resignation of head women’s soccer coach Matt Garrett, which is covered in more detail in this article. On Nov. 1, the head coach of the women’s soccer team, Matt Garrett, resigned amid accusations of verbal abuse toward student-athletes. After a parent petition garnered 69 signatures and called for Garrett’s...
