“The Long Road to LGBTQ+ Equality in Pennsylvania” Exhibit Returns to Campus
By Rachel Nguyen, Contributing Writer The Long Road to LGBTQ+ Equality in Pennsylvania exhibit, which chronicles the efforts of activists in Pennsylvania to achieve full equality for LGBTQ+ people, has returned to Gettysburg after three years. The traveling exhibit opened on Tuesday, Sept. 27, on the Ground Level of Musselman Library. In 2019, Professor Rachel Lesser from the classics department brought the exhibit to Gettysburg...
Student Senate 9/26: Senate Provides Budget Update and Presents Guest Speakers
By Kenzie Smith, Staff Writer Monday’s Student Senate Meeting included two guest announcements, a budget update, and the addressing of student concerns. Officer Reports President Miranda Zamora ’23 started off by discussing the respect that should be shown during Senate meetings. Zamora emphasized that although she understands that members are under a lot of stress and tensions can be high, disrespect should not be shown in any...
Fall 2022 COVID-19 Procedures
By Nate Hoffert, Contributing Writer Despite decreases in COVID-19 cases, the virus is still present in a small amount of the population on campus. Because of this reality, there are still isolation procedures in place for students who test positive for COVID-19. Associate Dean of Co-Curricular Education Jim Duffy said, “As in previous years, we have consulted both a medical expert and the American College Health Association to...
Faculty Favorites: Professor Birkner’s Favorite Movies
By Leah Warshavsky, Contributing Writer With the amount of assignments they give, it can be hard to remember that professors are people too. Because they are human, they of course have their own favorite movies. This week’s favorites are brought to us by Professor Michael Birkner. Birkner is an Alumni of Gettysburg College and has taught as a history professor since 1989. Below are his five favorite movies and why they are his...
Campus Safety Crime Log: Sept. 19–Sept. 25, 2022
Compiled by Katie Oglesby, Editor-in-Chief Monday 9/19: Disorderly Conduct: Obscene Language/Gesture on the 200 Block of West Lincoln Avenue; Closed (Referred to Gettysburg Police) Tuesday 9/20: Clery Act Drug Law Violation: Possession of Marijuana/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia at Musselman Hall; Closed (Referrals: 2) Wednesday 9/21: No crimes reported Thursday 9/22: No crimes reported Friday 9/23: Public Drunkenness at Old Quad;...
Football Secures First Victory of Season
By Jack Herr, Sports Editor Just when fans of Gettysburg football may have been starting to worry, the team trounced Centennial Conference opponent Juniata on Saturday for their first victory of the season. Winning by a score of 40-14, the team hopes to ride the momentum from this landslide and rejuvenate the young season. From the opening possession, Gettysburg arguably had control of this contest. Forcing a three-and-out, the...
