EI Hosts Spotlight PA Lunch & Learn for Democracy Week
By Ella Prieto, Managing and News Editor On Wednesday, the Eisenhower Institute (EI) hosted Deputy Editor of Spotlight PA Sarah Anne Hughes for a Lunch & Learn in CUB 260. The event began with an introduction from the Executive Director of EI Tracie Potts, who told the audience about Hughes’ work and thanked the EI staff members who made the Lunch possible. Hughes then took over with a PowerPoint presentation detailing Spotlight...
Campus Safety Crime Log: Sept. 11 – Sept. 17, 2023
Compiled by Laken Franchetti, Editor-in-Chief Monday, Sept. 11 Disorderly Conduct: W Stevens Street; Closed (Transferred to Gettysburg Police Department) Disorderly Conduct, Trespass, Unlawful Fireworks Discharge & Littering: 113 W Broadway (Lambda Chi Alpha); Closed (Transferred to Gettysburg Police Department) Tuesday, Sept. 12 Underage Possession & Transportation of Alcohol, Furnishing Alcohol to Minors: 104 West Water...
Counseling and Wellness Services Hold Fresh Check Day
By Laken Franchetti, Editor-in-Chief On Wednesday, Fresh Check Day was held on Stine Lake from 12 to 3 p.m. Fresh Check Day is a concept created by The Jordan Porco Foundation (JPF), and the event is designed to bring the campus community together to “check-in” on the mental health and wellness of college students. Student organizations and clubs held booths at the event that discussed self-care, the positive impact creativity and art...
EI Hosts Rebuilding Trust In Government Event
By Brandon Fey, Contributing Writer On Monday, Sept. 19, The Eisenhower Institute (EI) at Gettysburg College held its “Rebuilding Trust In Government” forum in the Dining Center Atrium from 6-8 p.m. It featured a bipartisan panel of former U.S. Representatives Bob Goodlatte (R-VA) and John Yarmuth (D-KY). This event initiated the EI’s annual Democracy Week, which aims to promote interest in American government around Constitution Day...
Student Senate 9/18: Affinity Group Leaders Election and Insurance Issue for International Students
By Ella Prieto, Managing and News Editor Officer Reports President of the Study Body Andrew Lemon ’24 had no officer report, simply wishing everyone a good week. Vice President of the Student Body Geoffrey Meadville ’25 announced that this is the first week that senators need to attend a committee, and he emphasized the importance of committee attendance. He also said that one-on-ones are available for all senators who feel they need...
OME Hosts Booth at Adams County Farmers Market for Hispanic Heritage Month
By Ella Prieto, Managing and News Editor & William Oehler, Director of Photography On Saturday, the Office of Multicultural Engagement (OME) hosted a booth at the Adams County Farmers Market from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The booth was a part of the Farmers Market celebration of the Hispanic Heritage Market. Assistant Director of OME and Community Liason for the Center of Public Service and Case de la Cultura Mauricio Novoa explained how...
