3/19 Faculty Meeting: AI Initiative, New BS in Psychology and Proposed Partnership with the LIU
By Ella Prieto, Editor-in-Chief President’s Report President Iuliano began the faculty meeting with an anecdote from the past week. He received a letter from Ridgewood, Connecticut, which began with “I am the luckiest man alive.” The man who sent the letter had seen the Gettysburg College Choir on their tour during Spring Break, and was blown away by their “youthful passion, energy and devotion to their craft” along with their...
Opinion: Pedophiles in Office, A Student Perspective on Chad-Alan Carr
By Piper Pokorny, Contributing Writer Chad-Alan Carr, a once-trusted member of the Gettysburg Borough, was an individual who, through his love of theater, created a flourishing community that inspired locals who shared his admiration for the arts. A mayor, a volunteer, and a representative of the queer community, Carr has now sparked disappointment and outrage for his actions following his arrest for having a past relationship with a...
Young Americans for Freedom Host North Korean Defector
By Celena Glaghassi, Staff Writer Part of this story contains sexual violence as a part of Park’s story Last month, the Young Americans for Freedom (YAF) invited Yeonmi Park, a North Korean defector and bestselling author, to share her experience living in North Korea. The event began at 7 p.m. and was held in room 260 of the College Union Building. The chairman of YAF, Tyler Seeman ’26, began the event by introducing himself...
3/16 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 Minutes Motion passed. Officer Reports President Roman Jordan Vote for the Linnean Award. Vice President Duquette No Report. Parliamentarian DiLuzio Table on Thursday at 11:30 – 1:00 PM. Treasurer Amer Attend BMC this week. Secretary Bumps No Report. Inclusion Officer Delena The Journeys...
Former Gettysburg Mayor Carr Arrested on Child Sex Abuse Charges
By Sophie Lange, Managing Editor Former Gettysburg Mayor Chad-Alan Carr was taken into custody by Pennsylvania State Police on Friday, March 13. He has been charged with two felony counts of Photograph/Film/Depict on Computer Sex Act-Child as well as a misdemeanor for corruption of minors after allegedly exchanging inappropriate messages and video calls multiple times with the victim, who was in high school at the time that the crimes...
Gettysburg College Launches Voluntary Separation Incentive Program (VSIP)
By Ella Prieto, Editor-in-Chief On Feb. 16, Gettysburg College launched a Voluntary Separation Incentive Program (VSIP) by sending an email to the following employees: administrators in Dining & Catering, administrators and support staff in Musselman Library and hourly-paid administrative support personnel in roles focused on general administrative coordination, customer service and operational support. In total, the program was...