Campus Reflects on Lack of Juniors in Student Organizations
By Vincent DiFonzo, Content Manager Across campus, students have noted a lack of involvement by the class of 2024 in extracurriculars including clubs, sports teams, and student organizations. Seniors typically occupy the majority of leadership positions in campus clubs and organizations, but the lack of current junior involvement could prove problematic as leadership positions find themselves vacant in the 2023-2024 academic year. ...
Counseling and Wellness Services Switches to More Individually Customized Scheduling
By Laken Franchetti, News Editor Counseling and Wellness Services made changes to their care model for students. Instead of having students visit the center every two weeks for appointments, the care model now takes a more customized approach. Executive Director of Counseling and Wellness Krista Dhruv believes this new model will better fit students’ needs. “Historically, Counseling Services typically provided students with therapy...
Making a Good Franchise Film
By Victoria Staub, Arts and Entertainment Editor In 2023, it is practically impossible to avoid billion-dollar movie franchises. Marvel comes out with two or three blockbuster hits each year, and this year we will be receiving an 11th “Fast & Furious” film. Some franchises are currently rebooting, such as “Star Wars” and Batman, some of which have been received far better than others. Two recent franchise installations have...
Professor Elizabeth Duquette Retires from English Department
By Alicia Method, Staff Writer English professor Elizabeth Duquette retired from her position at Gettysburg College this past fall. Duquette was known for her classes on 19th-century American literature and editing. However, her road to becoming a professor at Gettysburg did not begin with literature. As an undergraduate student, Duquette was a philosophy major. After graduation, she worked as an art gallery curator, municipal bonds...
Opinion: Educational Immersion: Studying Abroad in Asia Post-Covid
By Jackson Dino, Guest Columnist The approval of a Gettysburg College-sanctioned study abroad program in Singapore is imminent. A new opportunity is presented to the Gettysburg College body; one that I intend to take full advantage of, and one that many other of my peers should strongly contemplate. It serves as both a broadening of academic opportunities in an area lacking on campus and the chance to immerse oneself in a captivating...
Faculty Meeting News and Notes: March 2, 2023
By Katie Oglesby, Editor-in-Chief Thursday’s faculty meeting began with President Bob Iuliano thanking Vice President of Finance and Administration Dan Konstalid for his work as he leaves the College. “There are very few people whose legacies are as enduring as Dan’s,” Iuliano said. Iuliano also commented on the pending restructuring of the Provost’s Office, allowing Jamilia Bookwala, who will begin her tenure as Provost in July, to...
