The Weekly Roundup: March 28-April 3
Compiled by Ava Burchell, Staff Writer Monday, March 28 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Airbands Registration and T-Shirt Sales CUB Table, College Union Building Green 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m., Bagel Bar, Stine Lake 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m., Phila College Medical School Admissions, Virtual 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m., Meet The Women’s Network, College Union Building Green 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m., Notes at Noon-Sunderman Wind Quintet, Musselman Library...
The Alexander Hamilton Society Presents Lecture on Ukraine
By Sarah Laud, Staff Writer Professor Paul D. Miller, a current Professor of International Affairs at Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service, visited Gettysburg College on Tuesday, March 22 to talk with students about the invasion of Ukraine, the lead-up to the invasion, and where the nature of the war is headed. Miller began his lecture by exploring the roots of the Ukrainian War. Nearly one month ago, Russia declared a...
Students Participate in Academic Exploration Week
By Ava Burchell, Staff Writer This week, many Gettysburg College offices are participating in Academic Exploration Week. There are over 20 different academic department information sessions, as well as information sessions for Pre-law and Pre-health advising. There are course registration workshops and drop-in hours with different deans to help answer questions about course selection for next year. Lastly, there are panels on majors...
A Fluctuating Budget: Financing Athletics At Gettysburg College
By Jack Herr, Sports Editor “Our spending has varied wildly,” said Executive Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation Mike Mattia when asked about the state of Gettysburg College’s Athletics budget. With 25% of the current student body being student-athletes, sports represents a major aspect of Gettysburg, so understanding the Athletics budget is crucial to an appreciation of the College’s overall finances. As with all areas...
A Call for Transparency: How Financial Cuts are Affecting the College Experience
By The Gettysburgian Editorial Board It is impossible not to notice. It comes up in class, in line at Bullet, during club meetings. Students wonder, “Why do we no longer have this?” Gettysburg is not unique in facing financial distress, nor is it something new. This was true before the pandemic as colleges faced the “demographic cliff,” a large drop-off in the number of college-age students. Of course, the pandemic only worsened...
Ike’s Anvil: Eisenhower Institute Calls for Student Voices on Public Policy and Leadership
By Sarah Laud, Staff Writer An “anvil” resembles strength and unity, two qualities that Gettysburg’s Eisenhower Institute is inspired to restore in the people of the United States. Vanessa Igras ’24, managing editor of Ike’s Anvil on campus, gives insight on what the EI’s new platform is and how students can get involved. “The Anvil is inspired by the legacy of President Dwight D. Eisenhower, and its name comes from his last name,...
