A Day in the Life of a Remote Student
By Piper Mettenburg, Features Editor A loud screeching noise jolts Olivia Chatowsky ‘21 out of a comfortable sleep. Sitting up, she locks eyes with the perpetrator of the noise: an old fashioned alarm clock strategically placed several steps away from her bed. Before making her way to the clock, she grabs her phone and catches a glimpse of the time. It’s 8:30 a.m. Although her first class isn’t until 11:30, she urges herself to get...
Teaching in a Pandemic: Alumni Face Challenges and Nurture Passions as First-Time Music Educators
By Julia Dortch, Contributing Writer, and Lily Zhou, A&E Editor Teaching and learning in a pandemic have presented many challenges for both educators and students around the world. After graduating virtually back in May, Ben Fruchtl ‘20 and Brooke Maskin ‘20 have already been able to experience both sides of the coin — they are currently navigating their first few months as music teachers in a virtual setting. Fruchtl is...
The Office of Sexual Respect Adjusts to New Title IX Regulations, Addresses Sexual Misconduct During COVID-19
By Jane Fitzpatrick, Assistant News Editor Colleges across the country received new guidelines from the United States Department of Education surrounding Title IX and the regulated responses to sexual assault reported on college campuses. New adjustments to regulations will have to be implemented this year. Some of the most prominent changes established by the U.S. Department of Education affect the hearing processes which take place...
Review: Schitt’s Creek
By Ethan Cannistra, Staff Writer Schitt’s Creek tells the story of a rich family that has all of their assets taken away from them, except for a small town in the middle of nowhere called Schitt’s Creek. As a result of losing their home and all of their money, the family is forced to move into a motel located in the town. Throughout the show, the family must figure out a way to get back on their feet while also coming to appreciate...
Instagram Amplifies Gettysburg Student Experiences: BIPOC, Survivors, and Mental Health Instagram Accounts Flourish Over the Summer
By Phoebe Doscher, Magazine Editor The advent of social media catalyzed a new era of digital platform usage as a tool to inform and inspire. For the Gettysburg community this summer, Instagram accounts became a unifying source of awareness and visibility. These accounts provide a safe environment to share stories anonymously, allowing participants and followers to feel heard, find resources, and take part in movements to enact change....
Gettysburgians Craft Handmade Masks for the Community During the Pandemic
By Kayla Ellis, Contributing Writer Wearing a mask is one of the best ways to prevent contracting and spreading the coronavirus, per guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Mask-wearing is part of our responsibility as community members to protect others from sickness. While many settle for store-bought masks, there are some members of the Gettysburg College community that have found a way to make protective...
