The Dissolution of the Education Department
By Laken Franchetti, News Editor Gettysburg College has dissolved its education department. Professor of Education in the Department of Sociology, Director of Educational Studies and Director of Community Based Learning and Research Divonna Stebick explained that this occurred following a shrinking staff and the discontinuation of the teacher certification programs that were housed within the department. The college has never made...
What is That? The Outdoor Sculptures of Gettysburg College
By Victoria Staub, Arts & Entertainment Editor Each day, students pass by numerous outdoor works of art and may not be aware of their origins. Some of these sculptures are straightforward depictions of people, and others are far more abstract. While some creek ominously on a windy day, others look simply like a stylized pile of rocks. Unsurprisingly, these sculptures carry unique histories, most of which have been forgotten over...
Low Interest among Sorority Women Results in End of Athena House
By Laurel Bennett, Staff Writer Last week, Director of Student Activities and Greek Life Jonathan Allen announced that the Athena House program would not continue for the upcoming academic year. The Office of Student Activities and Greek Life (OSAGL) had opened the house in partnership with the Panhellenic Council. Athena House was created to address the initial wishes of sorority women as there was an interest in having a space...
UConn and LSU Win Men’s and Women’s NCAA Tournaments
By Colin Lawless, Staff Writer This year’s edition of March Madness was another exciting entry to its famous catalog, and the ending was a fitting one. No. 5 San Diego State University (SDSU) faced off against no. 4 University of Connecticut (UConn) in a game that many people predicted differently. This year was the first time that no first seeded teams made the Elite Eight, so the final eight teams were all seen as surprise guests. ...
APO Service Fraternity Experiences Decrease in Membership
By Vincent DiFonzo, Content Manager Gettysburg’s Iota Omicron chapter of Alpha Phi Omicron (APO), a national co-ed service fraternity, has experienced a stark decrease in their membership over the past few semesters. APO has the goal of “providing service opportunities both on and off campus” and is “committed to the ideals of leadership, friendship, and service,” according to their website. APO has been an important part of the...
Opinion: Gettysburg College is Stuck in the Past
By Dominic DiLuzio, Guest Columnist Gettysburg is known for its rich Civil War history. College ambassadors highlight the history of the College from the moment a new student steps onto campus, speaking of Union and Confederate troops occupying Penn Hall and underscoring almost every inspirational message with a historic Gettysburg anecdote. However, this inseparability from its history has had an unintentional effect on the College:...
