Eisenhower Institute Presents National Security Discussion
By Vanessa Igras, Staff Writer On Wednesday, Dec. 1, the Eisenhower Institute (EI) hosted a virtual conversation with Executive Director Tracie Potts and EI’s newest non-resident expert, Annie Morgan ‘06. Morgan’s experience as a defense attorney at the Military Commissions Defense Organization has provided her with great insight into the many aspects of national security. This virtual discussion also introduced a new Eisenhower...
Student Senate: Budget Requests and Proceedings with Impeachment of Colin Hughes
By Leah McCann, Staff Writer The Nov. 29 Senate meeting involved budget requests and proceedings with the impeachment trial of Vice President Colin Hughes ’23. Officer Reports President Sydney Quan ’22 once again offered 30 minute check-ins “for anyone who wants to talk.” Quan also announced that she is looking for members to join the Student Conduct Review Board. Director of Student Activities and Greek Life Jon Allen...
Gettysburg Releases Diversity Infrastructure Review Findings
By Phoebe Doscher, Editor-in-Chief On Nov. 18, Gettysburg released the findings of the Sept. 2020 diversity infrastructure review, led by Vice President of College Life Anne Ehrlich and Associate Provost for Faculty Development Jennifer Collins Bloomquist. The recommendations suggest improved interaction between the Chief Diversity Officer (CDO) and students, faculty, and staff; linking the Office of Diversity & Inclusion to...
Students for Indigenous Awareness, OME, and CPS Begin Native American Heritage Month Speaker Series
By Katie Oglesby, Magazine Editor On Monday, Nov. 15 Students for Indigenous Awareness, the Office of Multicultural Engagement (OME), the Center for Public Service (CPS), and Students Against Sexual Assault kicked off their Native American Heritage Month Speaker Series in Mara Auditorium at 5:00 p.m. Sammy Ventimigilia ‘22 began with the Land Acknowledgement Statement before introducing the speaker, Ruben Fast Horse. He described the...
Behind the Scenes of Game Day
By Jack Herr, Sports Editor The two-person team that makes up Gettysburg College Athletics Communications is Corey Jewart, Director of Athletic Communications, and Jennifer Mower, Assistant Director of Athletic Communications. They run the department and employ a large staff of student assistants who aid Jewart and Mower in game day operations. Without these two, game day would look a lot different. According to Jewart, the basics of...
Getting to Know IFC President Mark Seibert
By Phoebe Doscher, Editor-in-Chief Going into his first year at Gettysburg, Mark Seibert ’22 initially felt unsure about whether he would join a Greek organization. His brother, a 2018 grad, was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha, so he knew about Greek life opportunities before stepping foot on campus. “I knew that Greek life was here, but I wasn’t really too sure if I wanted it to be a part of my experience,” Seibert explained. His...
