Ancient Greek and Roman Studies Hosts Dr. Erin Hanses for ‘Smart Girls’ Lecture
By Liv Smith, Staff Writer On Tuesday, Oct. 21, the College hosted Dr. Erin Hanses of Penn State University for a lecture about women in antiquity held in the Joseph Theater. The event was organized by the Ancient Greek and Roman Studies Department, Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Department and the English Department of Gettysburg College. Hanses is an assistant teaching professor at the Penn State Department of Classics and...
Summer Changes to Musselman Library
By Sophie Lange, Managing Editor Over the summer, the Musselman Library made several changes. This included merging departments, combining the Checkout and Research Help Desks, relocating the Writing Center, and creating a study space that students can reserve. Due to staffing changes and a desire to unite employees who provided related services, the library staff decided last spring to combine the two public services departments,...
Gettysburg’s Approaching Mayoral Election and What it Means for the Borough
By Brandon Fey, News Editor This Nov. 4, Gettysburg voters will decide whether to re-elect the incumbent Mayor Rita Freeling as part of the 2025 Municipal General Election. Mayor Frealing is challenged by Councilman Chad-Alan Carr, who holds the at-large seat of the Gettysburg Borough Council. Carr defeated Frealing in the Democratic Primary in May, after receiving 268 votes compared to Frealing’s 237. However, Frealing was able to...
Campus Safety Crime Log: Oct. 13 – 19, 2025
Compiled by Alexis Doyle, Staff Writer Monday, Oct. 13 No Crimes Reported Tuesday, Oct. 14 No Crimes Reported Wednesday, Oct. 15 Underage Possession of Alcohol: Ice House G; Closed (Referred to SRR) Clery Act Liquor Law Violation Referrals: 1 Thursday, Oct. 16 No Crimes Reported Friday, Oct. 17 No Crimes Reported Saturday, Oct. 18 Vandalism: Paul Hall; Closed (No Known Suspects or Witnesses) Sunday, Oct. 19 Underage Drinking: Rice...
10/20 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 –Bruno Garcia, Garthwait Leadership Center GLC is a Leadership hub on campus, with indoor and outdoor leadership programs for all years. GDP Programs Programming offering for Student Organizations on campus. Varies based upon the student...
Eisenhower Institute Opens 2026 Program Applications
By Ella Prieto, Editor-in-Chief On Monday, the Eisenhower Institute (EI) opened the application process for its 2026 programs, which include five spring and two summer opportunities. EI stated that through these programs, “students participate in small group conversations with experts and peers, apply and share knowledge through project-based work, and engage in travel and experiential learning.” These are open to all students,...
