Student Senate 10/30: Costume Contest and Opinions on the Floor
By Ella Prieto, Managing and News Editor Officer Reports President Andrew Lemon ’24 began the meeting by wishing everyone a happy Halloween. He also urged senators in the room to give their full attention to the meeting. Vice President Geoffrey Meadville ’25 concurred with Lemon and also announced the upcoming guest speakers and that Belle Pedersen ’24 is the new Academic Affinity Group Leader. He also went through the costumes in...
Family Weekend Choir Concert Held at Paul Recital Hall
By Will Oehler, Director of Photography The Gettysburg College Choir held their Family Weekend Concert on Friday from 8 to 9:30 p.m. in Paul Recital Hall.
Senior Spotlight: Benjamin McCarley, Baritone and Clarinet
By Kenzie Smith, Arts & Entertainment Editor On Saturday, music education major and Civil War Era studies minor Benjamin McCarley ’24 hosted his senior recital in Paul Recital Hall at 7 p.m. McCarley performed both baritone and clarinet and had piano accompaniment by Victor Fields. McCarley has been singing since he was a toddler and has played clarinet since fourth grade. “Singing has always been a big portion of my life, from...
EI Hosts Lunch and Learn Event Featuring Skye Lawrence
By Jonathan Wenger, Staff Writer On Oct. 26, the Eisenhower Institute (EI) hosted the latest installment of their “Lunch and Learn” series. The event’s guest speaker was Co-founder of Ampere Skye Lawrence. Ampere is a company that focuses on electrifying and decarbonizing industrial processes. Lawrence earned her Bachelor of Arts in Government from Smith College and received her master’s of public administration in Science,...
New Accreditation Self-Study Made Available to the Campus Community
By Eric Lippe, Magazine Editor Gettysburg College recently published its Self-Study Report Draft for feedback from the campus community. The College hopes to gain feedback before the document is submitted to the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) during 2024’s accreditation review. According to an email sent out to the college community on Oct. 22, the report was compiled by over sixty students, staff, faculty and...
The Pre-Health Professions Club Prepares Students for the Medical Field
By Laurel Bennett, Features Editor Gettysburg College prepares students for a vast array of careers, and health professions is one direction for many science students. The Pre-Health Professions Club is a way for pre-health students to connect with each other and hear from numerous medical professionals. Guest speakers are a central component of the club. In the past, the club has had an extremely wide array of guest speakers. These...