Note from the Editor: On Telling Stories
By Laken Franchetti, Editor-in-Chief In the past year, our publication has experienced the scrutiny and criticism that comes with telling difficult stories. In those moments, it is easy to feel defeated and as if the work we have tirelessly completed has gone unrecognized. And yet, the Gettysburg College community has reminded me time and time again why that is not the case. Within the past year, I have met more faculty and students...
Medieval Drama Course Performs “Noah: A Consequential Education”
By Laurel Bennett, Features Editor On Friday at 4 p.m., English 312: Medieval Drama performed “Noah: A Consequential Education” outside of Breidenbaugh Hall. The course, taught by Professor of English Christopher Fee, has produced a public performance of a modernization of a medieval play for the last 25 years. This performance acts as students’ final assignment. English 312 has staged 15 productions, and the first production was the...
Associate Professor of English McKinley Melton to Leave Gettysburg College
By Laken Franchetti, Editor-in-Chief After 12 years of teaching at Gettysburg College, Associate Professor of English McKinley Melton will be leaving the College after the conclusion of this semester. Melton will be an Associate Professor and the Chair of Africana Studies at Rhodes College. Melton was first drawn to Gettysburg College due to his prior experience teaching at a smaller liberal arts institution. Once he arrived at the...
Student Senate: A Year in Review
By Andrew Lemon, Contributing Writer Dear Gettysburg College, It is with great affection and a heavy heart that I write closing remarks to you on the current state of the Student Senate and the Student Body. As we close out our final semester for the 2023-2024 academic year, the Student Senate is ending its year in better shape than ever before. With no dramatic spectacles like impeachments, resignations or internal investigations,...
Gettysburg College has Three Winners of the Fulbright U.S. Student Program
By Laurel Bennett, Features Editor The winners of the highly prestigious Fulbright U.S. Student Program at Gettysburg College have recently been announced. Peter Wildgruber ’24 (Austria), Leila Elshehawy ’24 (Palestine) and Anna Benson ’23 (Argentina) were selected. Lupe Lazaro ’24 was named an alternate to Spain, which is the most competitive country. The Fulbright U.S. Student Program provides information about its purpose: “The...
Campus Safety Crime Log: April 21 – April 29, 2024
Compiled by Sophie Lange, News Editor Sunday, Apr. 21 Telephonic Harassment: Musselman Hall; Closed (Referred to SRR) Monday, Apr. 22 Bicycle Theft: Dining Center; Closed (No Known Suspects or Witnesses) Vandalism: Jaeger Center; Closed (Juvenile Matter) Retail Theft: CUB Commons; Closed (Referred to SRR) Theft & Vandalism: Brua Hall; Closed (Juvenile Matter) Tuesday, Apr. 23 Retail Theft: CUB Commons; Closed (Referred to SRR)...
