Student Senate Makes Major Constitution Changes to Allow for More Transparency
By Laken Franchetti, News Editor and Andrew Thibaudeau, Staff Writer The Student Senate at Gettysburg College has made adjustments to its constitution, and Parliamentarian Joey Labrie ’25 said he believes these changes will allow the Senate to be more transparent and accessible for students. Labrie is responsible for revisiting and revising parts of the Student Senate Constitution. He said he believes that the newly ratified...
Student Senate Proposes Changes to their Structure and Responds to Student Demand for Increased Minimum Wage
By Andrew Thibaudeau, Staff Writer Monday’s meeting introduced a proposal for substantial changes to Senate that would closely align the functions of Gettysburg College’s Senate to other institutions. Officer Reports Statements about increased counseling accessibility were made, along with a mention that counseling would be more closely tailored to the needs of individuals instead of a “one-size-fits-all” format. There will also be...
Gettysburg’s Interfraternity Council Relaunches Not in Our House Campaign
By Ella Prieto, Assistant News Editor In the spring semester of 2020, Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE) member Ryan Ahern ’20 launched the Not in Our House Campaign. Working with the Gettysburg College Office of Sexual Respect and Title IX, Ahern hoped to combat sexual assault and gender violence throughout campus with Greek organizations at the forefront of the fight. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, however, the campaign did not gain...
Nikki Johnson-Alfano Gives Women & Leadership Talk at Gettysburg College
By Ella Prieto, Assistant News Editor On Tuesday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., lawyer Nikki Johnson-Alfano gave a speech on women and leadership in the College Union Building. The event was co-sponsored by the Public Policy Department, the Eisenhower Institute’s (EI) Women and Leadership program, the EI Fielding Fellows, the Pre-Law Program, The Women’s Network, and the women, gender, and sexuality studies department. The event...
Campus Safety Crime Log: Feb. 20 – Feb. 26, 2023
Compiled by Alexis Doyle, Staff Writer Monday, Feb. 20 Vandalism: Hanson Hall; Closed (No Known Suspects or Witnesses) Vandalism: Musselman Hall; Closed (No Known Suspects or Witnesses) Vandalism: Hanson Hall; Closed (No Known Suspects or Witnesses) Vandalism: 109 West Lincoln Street; Closed (Organization Referred to OSAGL/SRR) Littering: 63 West Lincoln Avenue- Rear Garage; Closed (No Identifiable Subject) Tuesday, Feb. 21 Possession...
Women’s Basketball Takes Home Second Consecutive Conference Crown
By Zion Williams, Staff Writer Advancing to the Centennial Conference title game for the sixth consecutive season, the Bullets dominated Washington College 70-40 on Friday, Feb. 24, earning a chance to defend their title against rival Johns Hopkins. Fans returned to Bream Gym in full voice, wearing all black to match the blackout theme. The Bullets controlled the game from the beginning as the tip-off fell to forward Emily Violante...
