Gettysburg English Department Hosts Award-Winning Author Karen McElmurray
By Jacob Tone, Contributing Writer The Gettysburg College English Department welcomed celebrated author Karen McElmurray for a guest lecture on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, at 4 p.m., which sought to draw students and faculty to explore the intersections of travel, spirituality, and creative nonfiction. Professor of English Catherine Rhett highlighted McElmurray’s writing awards, including the AWP award for her memoir “Surrendered...
History Department Hosts Stephen Petrus ’95 for Annual Alumni Lecture
By Celena Glaghassi, Staff Writer On Tuesday, Oct. 28, the History Department welcomed the director of public history at LaGuardia & Wagner Archives, Stephen Petrus ’95, to give the annual History Alumni Lecture. His lecture, “Where Have All The Protest Songs Gone?” was about political music in modern social movements. The event ran from 4—5 p.m. in the Joseph Theater. Professor of History Michael Birkner ’72 began the event by...
Campus Safety Crime Log: Oct. 20 – 26, 2025
Compiled by Alexis Doyle, Staff Writer Monday, Oct. 20 Vandalism: Apple Hall; Closed (No Known Suspects or Witnesses) Tuesday, Oct. 21 No Crimes Reported Wednesday, Oct. 22 No Crimes Reported Thursday, Oct. 23 No Crimes Reported Friday, Oct. 24 No Crimes Reported Saturday, Oct. 25 Vandalism: Hanson Hall; Closed (No Known Suspects or Witnesses) Street Harassment: N Washington St 200 Block; Closed (No Known Suspects or Witnesses)...
Author Jocelyn Jackson Malloy Visits Campus for Discussion of New Book
By Madilyn Cataloni, Contributing Writer On Monday, Oct. 15, the Black Student Union, Brown Nipple Collective and S.U.I.T.S. Collective co-hosted speaker Jocelyn Jackson Malloy to share her journey as an entrepreneur and an author in a discussion of her newly released book, “Hood Prophets: Stories from Babylon: A Street Gospel of Poetry, Prophecy, and Survival.” Malloy first discussed how her first book, “Many Faces: From Struggles...
10/27 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 Last Week’s Minutes Motion passed. Guest Speaker –Faculty Career Liaison Program Katy Mattson, Director of Career Counseling, Center for Career Engagement Dr. Tres Lambert, Professor, Department of German Studies Dr. Megan Benka-Coker, Professor, Department of Health Sciences Bring a faculty...
Clarinets & Costumes Showcases Musical Talent at Sunderman Conservatory
By Jacob Tone, Contributing Writer On Oct. 26, 2025, Students from Gettysburg College’s Sunderman Conservatory of Music sought to bring a festive spirit to Schmucker Hall on Sunday afternoon during the first annual “Clarinets & Costumes” recital, to blend musical performance with Halloween flair. The recital, held at 3:30 p.m. in the Paul Recital Hall, featured solo and ensemble works by costumed student clarinetists across...
