Campus Safety Alerts Community to Increase in Thefts from Vehicles
By Vincent DiFonzo, Editor-in-Chief On Thursday, Executive Director of Campus Safety Alex Wiltz sent an email informing the campus of an increase in vehicle break-ins observed throughout the Gettysburg borough. “Local authorities have alerted us to a rise in thefts from vehicles in Adams County, the Borough of Gettysburg, and on campus,” wrote Wiltz. Wiltz advised students to ensure that their vehicles are locked with valuables out...
Amnesty International Gettysburg Conducts Letter Writing Event
By Anaya Koirala, Contributing Writer On Tuesday, Nov. 19, the Gettysburg College chapter of Amnesty International began its “Write for Rights” letter-writing campaign, am event held in the CUB Junction in order to enable students to support activists facing wrongful incarceration around the globe for activities such as speaking against the government, demanding women’s rights and advocating for climate justice. Attendees drafted...
Richardson Event Traces the Rise of Digital Propaganda to Political Cults
By Ella Prieto, Managing Editor On Tuesday, Nov. 19, alumnus Thomas Cassara ’23 presented at the Richardson Event in the Pennsylvania Hall Lyceum. His speech, titled “May the Matrix Guide You: Online Political Cult Formation in the Digital Age,” traced the rise of propaganda throughout the world. Cassara began with a brief history of propaganda, divided into the pre- and post-printing press periods. In the ancient world, propaganda...
Senior Spotlight: Michael Tropp, Tenor and Bass Trombone
By Kenzie Smith, Arts and Entertainment Editor On Nov. 2, community members, students and faculty gathered in Paul Recital Hall for music education major and peace and justice studies minor Michael Tropp’s senior recital. Tropp demonstrated his talent in instrument by playing both the tenor and bass trombone. Scott Crowne accompanied Tropp on piano in select pieces. The recital began with “A quick trip with lots of baggage” by...
Women’s Soccer Alumnae Petition in Support of Recently Resigned Head Coach Garners 60 Signatures
By Vincent DiFonzo, Editor-In-Chief, and Ella Prieto, Managing Editor Editor’s Note: This article refers to the recent resignation of head women’s soccer coach Matt Garrett, which is covered in more detail in this article. On Nov. 1, the head coach of the women’s soccer team, Matt Garrett, resigned amid accusations of verbal abuse toward student-athletes. After a parent petition garnered 69 signatures and called for Garrett’s...
Bullets Victorious Against Haverford in First Game of Centennial Conference Championship
By Noah Simkiss, Staff Writer On Wednesday Nov. 13, Gettysburg women’s volleyball took on the Haverford Fords in the first round of the Centennial Conference Championship. Although it was a tight game, the Bullets ultimately battled for the win after four sets, with a final score of 3-1. The intensity of the game was heightened by the enthusiasm of the reported 118 fans in attendance, who kept the crowd lively from start to finish. ...
