Anti-Abortion Protest Held Outside of Servo
By Kenzie Smith, Arts & Entertainment Editor On Monday, the American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family and Property (TFP), which is based in Hanover, PA, held an anti-abortion protest on the sidewalks outside of Servo and the College Union Building (CUB). This group has held similar protests on campus throughout the previous years. The TFP was clad in suits with red sashes, and some carried large banners with...
Student Senate 4/22: Changes to the Bullet Hole and the Honor Code Next Semester
By Ella Prieto, Managing Editor Officer Reports President Andrew Lemon ’24 stated that there are only two meetings left, with the meeting next week being a transitional one. Student Concerns will also be in a transitional phase, with President of the Student Body-Elect Michael Woods ’25 working with Lemon this week. He also commended the College Life Advisory Committee (CLAC) for its work planning the Big Spring Blowout Event and...
Gettysburg’s First Gala & Fashion Show
By Ella Prieto, Managing Editor On Saturday, the Gettysburg African Student Association (GASA) and Fashion Initiative Club hosted their first Culture Shock Gala & Fashion Show in the CUB Ballroom. The event took place from 6-10:30 p.m and had a dress code of black formal attire. The theme of the event was Sankofa, a Ghanaian term meaning “go back and get it” or “learn from the past to change the future.” In English, it is...
Dreams Become Reality at 2024 WNBA Draft
By Owen Kutlu, Staff Writer In the 2024 WNBA Draft, held on April 15, fans eagerly waited to see where the top prospects would land. Here’s a recap of the notable moments and key picks: Former Iowa star Caitlin Clark was selected with the first overall pick by the Indiana Fever. Known for her elite playmaking and shooting, Clark was unanimously predicted to be the top pick all year and is expected to make an immediate impact in...
Liz Truss Speaks at the Eisenhower Institute’s Scharf Lecture
By Brandon Fey, Assistant News Editor 56th Prime Minister and current Member of Parliament of the United Kingdom Liz Truss was the guest speaker at the 2024 Henry M. Scharf Memorial Lecture on Current Affairs, presented by the Eisenhower Institute (EI) at Gettysburg College. The lecture was held on Thursday, April 18 at the National Press Club in Washington D.C. The Scharf Lecture was established by Dr. F. William Sunderman in 1977...
The Gettysburg College Wind Symphony Performs “Masterworks & Premieres”
By Ainsley Green, Staff Writer On Friday, April 12, the Sunderman Conservatory Wind Symphony performed their last major concert of the year, entitled “Masterworks & Premieres” for its variety of classic band repertoire combined with new, contemporary pieces. The show began at 8 p.m. and took place in the Majestic Theater in downtown Gettysburg, with an audience made up of students and community members. Wind Symphony is the...
