Meet Brad: Head of the ISS and Honorary “Gettysburg Dad”
By Eric Lippe, Magazine Editor When Brad Lancaster began working for Gettysburg College ten years ago, there were 48 international students. Today, there are 248. Lancaster, though he tends to go by Brad, began working for the college in 2013 as the inaugural Director of International Student Services (ISS). According to Lancaster, his intention was to make the ISS a “home away from home for international students.” The motivation to...
Student Senate 10/16: Guest Speakers Iuliano, Ehrlich and Bookwala Address Student Concerns
By Ella Prieto, Managing and News Editor Officer Reports President of the Student Body Andrew Lemon ’24 discussed the past Homecoming Weekend. “I had so much fun at Homecoming weekend. Thank you to everyone who put on such great events,” said Lemon. Vice President of the Student Body Geoffrey Meadville ’25 reminded clubs that they must have their representative listed on EngageGettysburg to count for attendance. He also shared that...
Opinion: A Plea from International Students
By Aahana Rajbhandari, International Club Senate Representative Gettysburg College has recently changed its policy on health insurance for international students. The mandate—which coerces us to pay $3,500 a year for insurance—is financially crippling. A number of us have raised our concerns about the unexpected and compulsory enrollment into the college-sponsored insurance without the choice to waive a third-party insurance policy....
MLB Championship Series Preview
By Megan Anderson, Contributing Writer With the fall season upon us, baseball fans across the nation are gearing up for exciting showdowns in both the National and American Leagues. It has come down to the last four teams for a trip to the World Series. The National League Championship Series will feature the Philadelphia Phillies and the Arizona Diamondbacks, while the American League Championship Series will be a true Texas...
The Fundamentals of Directing Class Hosts a Short Play Festival
By Kenzie Smith, Arts & Entertainment Editor On Wednesday and Thursday, a Short Play Festival was presented by The Fundamentals of Directing Class in Stevens Lab Theatre from 7-8 p.m. These two shows encompassed short scenes chosen by the students to direct. Theatre arts professor Christopher Kauffman explained how students outside the class were involved in the process. “There were ten directors who cast 24 performers and stage...
EI Hosts Eisenhower’s 133rd Birthday Party
By Brandon Fey, Staff Writer On Friday, Oct. 13, the Eisenhower Institute (EI) at Gettysburg College held a birthday party for President Dwight Eisenhower in the College Union Building. The party featured music, patriotic decorations and a large red, white and blue cake. As they celebrated the 133rd birthday of the 34th U.S. President, attendees were encouraged to ask questions about EI’s upcoming programs and learn more about what...
