Music Education for Social Change Presents “Here We Are: The Zoomsical”
By Jane Fitzpatrick, Assistant News Editor The Music Education for Social Change class taught by Professor Brent Talbot put together a nine minute musical (which can be viewed on Youtube) as part of students’ final grades for the spring semester. The original project was to create a forty minute musical production which discussed social justice issues within the topic of climate change. This plan was changed not only because...
College to Roll Out New Classical Studies Major in Upcoming Fall Semester
By Carter Hanson, Staff Writer The Classical Studies Department is inaugurating a new version of the classical studies major, which will be available for all incoming first-years and rising sophomores and juniors in the 2020-21 school year. The new major will remove the ancient language requirement and continue expanding the number of classes cross-listed with classics. In order to attract more students, the Classical Studies...
Resources and Tips for Navigating Summer Jobs and Internships
By Jane Fitzpatrick, Assistant News Editor College students are facing unexpected challenges due to recommendations to remain in quarantine and practice social distancing — including uncertainty regarding summer plans. Whether we had planned on working locally or participating in internships, cancellations and postponements are the new reality. Remote internships are also a new option that organizations are offering in response...
Dear Dogtor Zach: Getting Good Sleep
By Gettysburg College Counseling Services Dear Dogtor Zach & Co., I am having trouble sleeping and feel like I have tried everything, but I just can’t seem to fall asleep and stay asleep! I feel like it is impacting my entire life. How can I stop this cycle? Signed, Tired Having difficulty sleeping affects many aspects of our lives. You may experience problems with focusing, memory loss, increased stress, and...
Opinion: Living on Campus During COVID-19
By Peter Zhang, Staff Writer It did not catch me by surprise when the college announced its decision to move to remote instruction on March 16th, 2020. At that point, conversations with my family back home in China had been centered around COVID-19 for over two months. From the first case in Seattle, to restricting all flights from China, to spotted outbreaks around the globe, I regret that we are living in a world that hides too much...
Virtual Celebrations Commemorate the Class of 2020 on Previously-Planned Weekend of Commencement
By Phoebe Doscher, Magazine Editor The Class of 2020, Gettysburg’s senior class who spent a portion of their final semester at Gettysburg finishing their academics online, spent the would-be weekend of Commencement from May 16 and 17 celebrating the end of their four years with virtual celebrations. They tuned in for a 15 minute video program for a degree conferral and remarks from the Class President Callie Fucarino ‘20 and President...
