Review: The Trial of the Chicago 7
By Ethan Cannistra, Staff Writer The Trail of the Chicago 7 tells the story of a group of seven people who are arrested after a protest at the 1968 Democratic Convention in Chicago. The movie mainly follows these seven men as they go through their trial and await sentencing. However, the film also shows everything that happened leading up to the protest and the actual march in downtown Chicago. Aaron Sorkin, the director of the movie,...
College Launches New Strategic Plan, Addresses Financial Uncertainty and Marketability
By Nicole DeJacimo, Content Producer Last week, President Bob Iuliano and Assistant Vice President of College Life Darrien Davenport outlined the beginning stages of the new strategic plan called Living Our Promise in an online seminar. The current plan, Unfinished Work, is set to expire at the end of this academic year. Throughout the seminar, Iuliano circled back to four pillars and underscored their significance in the new...
Opinion: A Democratic Reckoning
By Harrison Brown, Contributing Writer On Sept. 26, Senate Republicans (minus the unneeded vote of Maine Senator Susan Collins) voted to confirm Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court — just eight days before the election. This was a blatant reversal of Republican logic in 2016, when Merrick Garland was refused even a hearing eight months before the election. Barrett marks the finishing touches on a Republican campaign to...
Weekly Roundup Nov. 11 to Nov. 13
Compiled By Katie Oglesby, News Editor Wednesday, Nov. 11 Cookies, Cocoa, and Career Connections Held in-person at the Bullethole Patio from 12:00 to 1:30 P.M. for the residential cohort. Center for Career Engagement hosts a gathering with warm drinks and snacks to show how students can use connectGettysburg to virtually connect with alumni. DIY Aromatherapy Spray Held in Memorial Field Tent 8 from...
Business, Organizations, and Management Major Receives $3.5 Million Donation
By Katie Oglesby, News Editor David R. Brennan ‘75, Chair of the Board of Trustees of the College, has recently gifted the Business, Organizations, and Management Major $3.5 million. According to Executive Director of Communications and Marketing Jamie Yates, this gift will support “new faculty positions in accounting and marketing; curricular course innovation stipends; applied student learning experiences; an endowed lecture fund;...
Senate Approves Reusable Containers in The Bullet Hole, Strikes Down Club Attendance Amendment
By Katie Oglesby, News Editor The Senate Meeting of Nov. 2 began with Giacomo Coppola ‘22 introducing an opinion on behalf of the sustainability committee to introduce reusable containers in The Bullet Hole. The opinion was passed. Lauren Browning ‘22 also reintroduced the tabled amendment from the previous meeting regarding affinity groups, which would require club representatives to meet with their affinity group leaders...
