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...
Learning to See the G: Thoughts on a New Visual Identity
By Omer Shamil, Opinions Editor Just like many of you, I got to know the new logo through the school’s social media post, where it looked quite right but not so right at the same time. I think the biggest question that was making it more uncomfortable was why? As the semester started, I heard the logo in many different circles in many different environments. While many never wanted to say anything on the record, the general sentiment...
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...
Dr. Jocelyn Swigger Premieres Etudes and Idylls of Hidden Gem Composer Agnes Tyrrell
By Ainsley Green, Staff Writer On Sat. September 13, Dr. Jocelyn Swigger performed a piano recital featuring the 12 etudes and a handful of idylls of 19th-century composer, Agnes Tyrrell in Paul Recital Hall at 7 p.m. The hall was nearly filled with many members of the College and greater Gettysburg community. The audience present at the concert were likely the first audience in many, many years to hear the magical music of Tyrrell....
A Note From the Editor: Optimism in the Face of Despondency
By Ella Prieto, Editor-in-Chief A hallmark of this generation has been living through “unprecedented” events. Yet, our current circumstances feel like the most extreme. The country is facing censorship, an uptick in political violence and divisiveness. Artificial Intelligence has warped our reality, and everyday atrocities from across the world are displayed, yet meaningful action by our elected officials remains elusive. In such a...
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...
