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...
2/16 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 Chad Alan Carr, Mayor of Gettysburg Background From Galveston County, Texas. Mayor Carr was involved in theater throughout his life, and was introduced to Community Theater during the 7th grade. He found an accepting community within the theater. This sparked...
EI Opens Applications for the Inside Civil Rights Program
By Sarah Daniels, News Editor and Content Manager On Monday, the Eisenhower Institute (EI) announced that applications will open on February 23, 2026 for its Inside Civil Rights program, a week-long immersive study trip taking place May 11–15 in Memphis, TN and Little Rock, AR. Inside Civil Rights connects key moments of the Civil Rights Movement to ongoing efforts to advance racial justice and policy change. Through site visits,...
