College Responds to Police Impersonation Incident and Campus Anxieties
This article originally appeared on pages 6 and 7 of the No. 4 February 2025 edition of The Gettysburgian magazine. By Vincent DiFonzo, Editor-in-Chief, and Katie Lauriello, Managing Editor Shortly after 8 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 1, a student was walking near West Stevens and Mummansburg Streets, close to the center of campus, when a dark SUV pulled up alongside them. The driver, described as a white male wearing dark-colored clothes,...
Opening of “Source & Resource” in the Schmucker Hall Art Gallery
By Sarah Daniels, Content Manager Opened Jan. 29, the “Source & Resource” exhibit in the Schmucker Hall Art Gallery features contemporary artwork with their historical inspiration. The groupings give visitors a chance to compare, side by side, images that inspired artists decades after their production. Majority of the works shown are drawn from the Gettysburg College Art Collection. Artists include Kara Walker, Andy Warhol, Carl...
The Weekly Roundup: March 3 – 7
Monday, March 3 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., STI/HIV Testing, College Union Ballroom 11 a.m. – Noon, GETTing College Ready, College Union 206 Noon – 1 p.m., Cycle with Amanda, Jaeger Center 143 Multipurpose Room Noon – 1 p.m., Peace & Justice Student Council Meeting, College Union 212 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., Declare a Psychology Major, Science Center 300 4 p.m. – 5 p.m., Recruitment Chair Meeting, College...
History Department Hosts Global History Lecture on Emancipation in Colombia
By Brandon Fey, News Editor The history department hosted Yesenia Barragan, a professor at Rutgers University, to give the annual Global History Lecture on Thursday. The lecture focused on Barragan’s book, “Freedom’s Captives: Slavery and Gradual Emancipation on the Colombian Black Pacific,” took place at 4:30 p.m. in the Joseph Theater. Barragan was introduced by history professor Hannah Greenwald, who spoke about Barragan’s work in...
Brazilian Student Association Brings Oscar-Nominated ‘I’m Still Here’ to the Majestic Theater with Panel Discussion
By Rodrigo Cabrales, Staff Writer On the evening of Friday, Feb. 28, the Brazilian Student Association screened Walter Selles’ Oscar-nominated film “I’m Still Here” at the Majestic Theater. The Portuguese-language film follows the story of the Paiva family in 1970s Brazil struggling against military dictatorship, based on Marcelo Rubens Paiva’s memoir. Post-screening, students and attendees discussed Brazil’s military...
ResEd Holds Furniture Showcase for the West Quad Remodel
By Nathaniel Swindell, Staff Writer The Office of Residential Education (ResEd) held a “furniture review” event on Tuesday and Wednesday that showcased furniture designs to be used in the renovated West Quad. The showcase was held in the CUB Ballroom, where a variety of furniture designs and room layouts were presented for students to vote upon. “So we are really focused on having the student input for the furniture that we’re using...
