Rightmire Named 2024 Student Commencement Speaker
By Ella Prieto, Managing Editor On Monday, the Class of 2024 Treasurer Gwenyth Michaels ’24 announced in an email that the Student Commencement Speaker Selection Committee chose Regan Rightmire ’24 as the 2024 Student Commencement Speaker. “The Committee and I are truly confident that Regan represents our class and will deliver a phenomenal speech at graduation,” wrote Michaels. The email also provided background on Rightmire. She...
Student Senate 4/29: Final Meeting of the School Year
By Ella Prieto, Managing Editor Officer Reports President Andrew Lemon ’24 thanked the senators for such a great year. “I will miss all of you, and I know I’ve said it so many times this year, but it has been a highlight of my Gettysburg experience to have this honor to represent you all as President, so thank you,” said Lemon. He then updated attendees on the prominent student concern from the last meeting: the change in dining...
NBA Playoffs: What Has Happened So Far
By Zion Williams, Staff Writer The 2024 NBA Playoffs have not disappointed, keeping its promise of drama and excitement. Each game has been a showcase of the skill and determination of the elite teams and players of the league. Eastern Conference The Boston Celtics stormed into the postseason as the top seed with a talented roster, led by Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and Kristaps Porzingis. They currently lead 2-1 in their series...
NFL Draft Night in Detroit
By Owen Kutlu, Staff Writer The 2024 NFL Draft, as usual, was a nerve-racking event for many football fans who saw the future of their teams take shape. Dreams were fulfilled and careers were launched for hundreds of aspiring college players. Held in Detroit, the draft showcased the pool of elite talent at all levels of college football. Years of dedication, training, and anticipation for players all culminated in the biggest weekend...
“Myself and I”: A Senior Capstone by Gabe Houser
By Eric Lippe, Magazine Editor On April 26 at 7 p.m., theatre arts and economics dual major Gabe Houser ’24 debuted his capstone project, “Myself and I,” an original one-act show that ran 40 minutes. There was an additional matinée April 27 at 2 p.m. Houser wrote, directed and starred in the show, performing it alongside a small cast of five others with two crew members. “Myself and I” was a series of vignettes that portrayed several...
Opinion: Student Senate on Supporting the Financial Economics Major
Framework and Basis The below opinion (S/RES/2402) was amended and approved by the Student Senate during its weekly meeting on April 22, 2024. The opinion was drafted by the Student Senate Opinions Committee during the week of April 15, 2024, in response to concerns voiced at that week’s Senate meeting. The Committee found that: The proposed Financial Economics major was denied by faculty. Such a major would pose a net benefit to the...
