Fife Nets Hat Trick in Win over Salisbury, Mens Soccer
By Jack Herr, Sports Editor The men’s soccer team secured a non-conference victory over Salisbury on Wednesday, October 13, defeating the Sea Gulls 3-1. Connor Fife ’23 netted all three goals for the Bullets and became the first Gettysburg men’s soccer athlete in four years to score a hat trick. The intensity heightened soon after the clock started ticking down, with the Bullets offense, led by forwards Jonathan Molina ’22, the only...
The American Cancer Society on Campus Celebrates Pink Party Event
Laken Franchetti, Staff Writer The American Cancer Society on Campus held their Pink Party registration event for Gettysburg College’s Relay for Life. The event occurred on Oct. 14 at Glatfelter Lodge and included numerous activities, music, food, and raffle opportunities. Relay for Life is an annual fundraiser in the spring held by the American Cancer Society that involves teams of participants walking around a track for long periods...
Students Express Opinions On New Mask Policy
By Sarah Laud, Contributing Writer On Oct. 6 Vice President for College Life and Dean of Students Anne Ehrlich, and Executive Director of Human Resources Jen Lucas released a campus update to the community regarding COVID-19. The notification outlined the college’s COVID-19 status, protocols for the upcoming Reading Days and Family Weekend, and a new mask mandate on campus. The email explained that masking is required for vaccinated...
Review: Symphony Orchestra and Wind Symphony Feature in Triumphant Return to Live Music
By Casey Ottaway, A&E Editor On Thursday Oct. 7, the Sunderman Conservatory’s Symphony Orchestra and Wind Symphony featured in the Conservatory’s first concert in the Majestic Theatre since February 2020. As those first dulcet notes reverberated through the theatre it was as though the music itself understood the weight of the moment. Under the direction of Dr. César Leal, the symphony orchestra opened the Fall 2021 concert...
Open Educational Resources: A Movement Toward More Equitable Classrooms
By Gracie Meisner, Staff Writer For many college students, the high price of textbooks required for college courses poses an enormous financial burden. In some cases, the cost of required texts makes it impossible for students to afford the vital resources needed for academic success. A Change.org petition entitled “Implement Solutions for Textbook Affordability at Gettysburg College,” seeks to address this problem. The...
SAIL Program Works to Improve Physical and Mental Health in Student-Athletes
By Colin Lawless, Staff Writer The Student-Athlete Impact Leader (SAIL) program at Gettysburg continues to reinvent the way athletes adapt and respond to mental health in its third year. SAIL is a part of the Student Athlete Well-Being Program on campus, with the mission to bringing together “a group of student-athletes who are invested in the well-being of themselves, their teammates, and peers at Gettysburg College.” The group is...
