A Colony of Service: Gamma Sigma Sigma
By Ava Burchell, Staff Writer Gamma Sigma Sigma, also known colloquially as Gamma Sig, established a colony at Gettysburg College this semester. Gamma Sig is a service-based Greek organization whose sisterhood is open to students who highly value service, friendship and equality. Gamma Sig president and founding member Sophie Lange ’26 commented on how the group came to campus. “When I was approached by OSAGL about bringing a sorority...
Hillel House Holds “Let’s Talk: Chabad”
By Katie Lauriello, Lead Copy Editor On Thursday, Hillel House presented Rabbi Nissin Pewzner from Chabad of West Shore in Mechanicsburg, PA to speak about Chabad style Judaism. The event was held in the College Union Building Room 260, and pizza was offered for any attendants. Pewzner explained that everything is viewed from the perspective of oneness in Chabad. There is no split between good and bad, and instead, everything is...
Philosophy Department Holds 20th Annual Mahan Lecture: “Where is Africa? What is it?”
By Hugh Toner, Contributing Writer On Thursday, the Philosophy Department held the 20th Frederick and Martha Mahan Lecture Series. The lecture, titled “Where is Africa? What is it?” featured guest lecturer Professor Mogobe Ramose from the Sefako Makgatho University in South Africa, and Ramose discussed the necessity for mutual respect pertaining to racial and cultural differences. Chair of the Philosophy Department Gary Mullen...
Manzanar: Eisenhower Institute Lunch and Learn Panel Discussion
By Chloe Kieper, Contributing Writer The Eisenhower Institute cohosted a Lunch and Learn Panel on the Manzanar War Relocation Center with the Schmucker Art Gallery on Wed. The panel was headed by Professor of Asian Studies Yoko Nishimura and Professor of Political Science Alauna Safarpour. The panel covered the history behind Schmucker Art Gallery’s first art exhibition of 2024 titled “Ansel Adams: Manzanar,” which was curated by Emma...
Live on Air: Annual Family Pops Concert
By David Poulos, Staff Writer The Sunderman Conservatory of Music presented their Wind Symphony Annual Family Pops Concert on Feb. 18 in the Majestic Theater. The concert was in collaboration with Gettysburg College’s non-commercial, student-run radio station “WZBT 91.1 FM.” The concert was named “Live on Air,” and students recorded radio segments to mimic real radio stations. These segments were played between the different...
Campus Safety Crime Log: Feb. 12 – Feb. 18, 2024
Compiled by Alexis Doyle, Staff Writer Monday, Feb. 12 Vandalism: Patrick Hall; Closed (Referred to SRR) Retail Theft: Jaeger Center – The Dive; Closed (Referred to SRR) Tuesday, Feb. 13 Terroristic Threats: Apple Hall; Open Wednesday, Feb. 14 Possession of Marijuana (Small Amount), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia: Patrick Hall; Closed (Referred to SRR) Clery Act Drug Law Violation Referrals: 1 Thursday, Feb. 15 Theft and...
