The Teachers’ Pets of Gettysburg College
By Sophie Lange, Features Editor Jasper Professor and chair of the political science department Caroline Hartzell’s dog, Jasper, is a poodle and King Charles Cavalier spaniel mix with a few others thrown in. According to Hartzell, they got Jasper nine years ago, a week before her daughter left for college. She described his personality as sweet and friendly. “I like to say that he thinks his job is to be the neighborhood greeter....
Politico Journalist Reflects on Election Results During Annual Blavatt Lecture
By Vincent DiFonzo, Editor-in-Chief The Eisenhower Institute welcomed Peter Canellos of Politico on Wednesday — one day after the 2024 election — for the annual Blavatt Lecture. This year’s lecture was called “America Has Spoken – What’s Next?” Canellos is a career journalist who is currently working as the managing editor of enterprise (news, analysis and opinion) at Politico and is the author of multiple books, including “The...
Sunderman Conservatory of Music Presents Fall Choir Concert
By Noah Simkiss, Staff Writer The Sunderman Conservatory of Music at Gettysburg College held the Fall Choir Concert on Friday, Nov. 1 in the Paul Recital Hall. The concert featured Audeamus, Camerata, Concert Choir and College Choir. Directed by Robert Natter and accompanied by pianists Scott Crowne and Tim Foster, the choirs brought to life a range of autumnal themes such as camaraderie and community, the passing of time and eerie...
Campus Safety Crime Log: Oct. 28 – Nov. 3, 2024
Compiled by Alexis Doyle, Staff Writer Monday, Oct. 28 No Crimes Reported Tuesday, Oct. 29 No Crimes Reported Wednesday, Oct. 30 Vandalism: Hanson Hall; Closed (No Known Suspects or Witnesses) Harassment: College Union Building; Closed (Referred to SRR) Thursday, Oct. 31 No Crimes Reported Friday, Nov. 1 No Crimes Reported Saturday, Nov. 2 Vandalism: Paxton Hall; Closed (No Known Suspects or Witnesses) Rape: Location Withheld to...
Gettysburg College Participates in the 2024 Election
By Brandon Fey, News Editor The Gettysburg College community engaged in the historic 2024 Presidential Election through themed events and discourse leading up to Tuesday, when students and faculty finally cast their votes at the polling station created in the CUB Ballroom on campus. There had been significant efforts by student organizations to get their classmates to register to vote in the weeks prior to the election. The Political...
2024 World Series Recap: Dodgers Defeat Yankees
By Hailey Clark, Staff Writer On Friday, Oct. 25, the 2024 World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Yankees began. Spanning five games, the Dodgers claimed their eighth World Series victory, winning the set 4-1. Game 1: Friday, October 25 What started as a back-and-forth game ended with a walk-off grand slam, the first in World Series history. Freddie Freeman’s incredible hit led the Dodgers one step closer to...
