Canada Gets Their Revenge: The 4 Nations Faceoff Final
By Daniel Casanta, Contributing Writer The 4 Nations Faceoff, a new addition to the National Hockey League’s midseason break, has created fireworks. The tournament has showcased high-level competition between the best players from The United States, Canada, Finland and Sweden. After the dust settled, it left the U.S and Canada against each other in the championship. The 4 Nations Faceoff was a huge success and this game was one of...
Campus Safety Crime Log: Feb. 10 – Feb. 16, 2025
Compiled by Alexis Doyle, Staff Writer Monday, Feb. 10 No Crimes Reported Tuesday, Feb. 11 Vandalism: 104 W Water St (ATO); Closed (Organization Referred to SRR/OSAGL) Wednesday, Feb. 12 Vandalism: 104 W Water St (ATO); Closed (Organization Referred to SRR/OSAGL) Vandalism: Hanson Hall; Closed (No Known Suspects or Witnesses) Thursday, Feb. 13 No Crimes Reported Friday, Feb. 14 No Crimes Reported Saturday, Feb. 15 No Crimes Reported...
10th Annual CAFE Symposium Celebrates Academic Achievements of First-Year Students
By Brandon Fey, News Editor The Celebration of the Academic First-Year Engagement (CAFE) symposium is an annual showcase of the work of first-year students in First-Year Seminar classes from the fall semester. Professors nominate exceptional final papers and projects from these seminars, which the students convert into informational posters they present at the symposium. 2025 marked the 10th year of the CAFE Symposium at the College,...
Interdisciplinary Studies Department Hosts Antisemitism Lecture 500 Days After Oct. 7 Attack
By Nathaniel Swindell, Staff Writer The interdisciplinary studies department held a lecture and Q&A on antisemitism on Tuesday, Feb. 18 — exactly 500 days after the Oct. 7 attack on Israel by Hamas. The event was led by professor Stephen Stern of Jewish and interdisciplinary studies and professor Kerry Wallach, chair of German studies. The lecture focused heavily on Jewish persecution and antisemitism throughout history, as well...
Annual Snowball to Lead Avalanche of New York-Themed Events
By Heather Wirick, Assistant News Editor On Saturday, Feb. 15, Gettysburg’s Office of Student Activities and Greek Life hosted its annual Snowball dance. The semi-formal event has been a staple of student nightlife since 1994, granting students an unaffiliated opportunity to get out of the dorms for the night while donning their evening wear. CUB Ballroom was adorned with traditional Snowball decor suited to this year’s theme,...
Anthropology Department Hosts Forensic Anthropologist for ‘Finding the Fallen’ Lecture
By Rodrigo Cabrales, Contributing Writer The anthropology department welcomed forensic anthropologist Katie Pompeani ’10 to the Penn Hall Lyceum Monday evening for a discussion on the use of forensic anthropology for retrieving the remains of U.S. service members who have gone missing throughout history. Pompeani currently works for the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA). During her lecture, she provided an in-depth look at the...
