The Center for Public Service Launches Virtual Tutoring and Mentorship Program
By Shanzae Sarwar, Contributing Writer The Center for Public Service (CPS) has started a new initiative, called Gettysburg United in Developing Education (G.U.I.D.E), in response to the challenges stemming from the pandemic. CPS was founded by Karl Mattson, with a vision of creating a lasting commitment to community service and strengthening local partnerships. Over the years, through its many programs and initiatives, CPS has...
Blast from the Past—November 4, 2020 Edition
By Shannon Zeltmann, Staff Writer This week in 1955, Dwight D. Eisenhower suffered from an illness, which the College had sent their best wishes to Eisenhower’s well-being. Mamie Eisenhower decided to write to the college, thanking them for the letter. The letter was from the middle of October, stating: “Thank you for the message of good wishes for the president’s speedy recovery. It means a great deal to the president and me to...
Weekly Roundup Nov. 3 to Nov. 6
Compiled By Katie Oglesby, News Editor Tuesday, Nov. 3: Aromatherapy Play-Doh Held from 4:30 to 5:30 P.M. in the CUB Ballroom for the residential cohort. Join the Office of Student Activities and Greek Life to make aromatherapy play-doh! Wednesday, Nov. 4: Make your own Galaxy Jar Held from 4:00 to 5:00 P.M. in the CUB Ballroom for the residential cohort. Join the Office of Student Activities and Greek Life to make a galaxy in...
Senate Tables Amendment That Would Derecognize Inactive Clubs
By Katie Oglesby, News Editor Senate’s Oct. 28 meeting began by swearing in the newly appointed Inclusion Officer, Daniel Jones ‘22. Chair of Opinions Committee Giacomo Coppola ‘22 gave his committee report discussing a proposed opinion to have members of the Student Senate take the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI), which is a three-part implicit bias test. The opinion passed. Senate Parliamentarian Lauren Browning...
Pink Party Kicks Off Relay for Life
By Alli Dayton, Staff Writer Relay for Life is an annual fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, where teams of people take turns walking around a track over a six to twenty-four hour period to signify the continuous impact of cancer. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the American Cancer Society at Gettysburg College, Sigma Nu, and OSAGL presented a “Pink Party” to begin a series of Relay for Life events. Prior to the day...
Library Offers Microtours to Residential Cohort
By Alli Dayton, Staff Writer In October, Musselman Library began offering in-person microtours to the residential cohort at Gettysburg College. The tours were created after librarians “found that students who were on campus had a lot of questions about using the library,” said User Services Librarian Betsy Bien. During the tour, students view a screen with the online resources Musselman Library offers. These include MUSCAT Plus,...
