Gettysburg College’s Orange and Blue Club
By Zion Williams, Staff Writer The Orange and Blue Club has played an important role in the expansion and prosperity of the Gettysburg Bullets by supporting student-athletes and providing the resources needed for success in their athletic and academic endeavors. “Our mission is to help provide the best student-athlete experience possible,” said Director of the Orange and Blue Club Nick Poehler. “We help budget advance new programs,...
“Being Alive”: A Senior Capstone by Libby Drew
By Ainsley Green, Staff Writer On Feb. 3, theatre arts and business, organization and management double major Libby Drew ’24 performed her senior capstone recital in Kline Theatre. The recital began at 7 p.m. and featured songs from a variety of different musicals that Drew explained encapsulated the theme of her performance: the joys and hardships that come with being alive. Drew was accompanied on all of her songs by Collaborative...
Opinion: Privatized Higher Education and Sustaining the Status Quo
By Terra Hobler, Opinions Editor As someone who grew up in an area with conservatives, I have often heard it said that college campuses across the country are riddled with “liberal indoctrination.” While I have always found this narrative slightly amusing, I could not help but simultaneously get annoyed by it. There is obvious irony in saying that higher education results in people becoming liberals, but as a student on Gettysburg...
The 96th Academy Awards: History in the Making
By Kenzie Smith, Arts & Entertainment Editor In the world of film, the Oscars are one of the highest honors. With the nominee announcement on Jan. 23, it was no surprise that blockbuster movies like “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” made the list. “Oppenheimer” was nominated for thirteen awards, while Barbie received eight nominations. Even with “Barbie” getting nominated for awards such as Best Motion Picture of the Year, Adapted...
Senior Spotlights: Post-Graduation Plans
Compiled by Laurel Bennett, Features Editor Christopher Mergner Jr. ’24: Teach for America Hawai’i Throughout my time at Gettysburg College, I have gained a great deal of knowledge from formal academia such as my coursework and lectures. Yet, another key takeaway I often reflect upon is my interactions with professors, other students, and general faculty. I have noticed that because Gettysburg is a smaller institution, the...
Faculty Meeting News and Notes: March 7, 2024
By Laken Franchetti, Editor-in-Chief Today’s faculty meeting began with President Bob Iuliano providing an update on the College’s process of reaccreditation. Following their visit to campus, Iuliano shared that the Middle States Evaluation team made no requirements and no recommendations regarding the College’s accreditation standard. Iuliano thanked all members across the campus who played a role in preparing the self study,...
