Gettysburg College Holds Inaugural Paxton Chair Lecture
By Brandon Fey, Staff Writer On Thursday, Oct. 12, Gettysburg College held its inaugural Paxton Chair Lecture in CUB 260 from 11:30 to 12:00. The Office of the Provost hosted Paxton Endowed Teaching Chair and Associate Professor of English Dr. McKinley E. Melton to give a presentation about the connection between teaching and advising in liberal arts education. At Gettysburg College, Melton’s research has focused on contemporary black...
Opinion: AI as a Peer
By Alfredo Roman Jordan, Staff Columnist In an era defined by technological advancements, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has woven itself into the fabric of our daily existence, revolutionizing every aspect of society. Yet, its integration into education has been met with a mix of apprehension and skepticism. It is no secret that over the summer, a predominant concern among professors was figuring out how to incorporate generative AI...
The Age of Generative AI at Gettysburg College
By Laurel Bennett, Features Editor Brandauer serves as Director of the Johnson Center for Creative Teaching and Learning (JCCTL). This center provides faculty members with a multitude of resources to encourage student engagement and participation. The JCCTL also provides grants and workshops for faculty members, with many of the workshops now centering around AI. “We have a mission to help people become more effective teachers,”...
The Unsung Heroes: Interview With Amanda Singer of Gettysburg’s Athletic Training Staff
By Owen Kutlu, Staff Writer Many die-hard fans love to see the final game results, stuffed box scores and celebrations. But who really makes it possible for these teams to put together a winning product on the field or court? A major aspect of it comes from the work done by the athletic training staff. At Gettysburg College, home to 22 varsity athletic teams, the role of the training staff can not go unmentioned. Assistant Athletic...
Student Leader Meeting Held with Members of the Administration
By Laken Franchetti, Editor-in-Chief On Wednesday, an optional student leader meeting was held with President Bob Iuliano, Provost Jamila Bookwala and Vice President for College Life Anne Ehrlich. Last week, an email from Ehrlich was forwarded to student leaders on campus inviting them to attend the meeting in order to discuss important topics regarding Gettysburg College. “At the beginning of the semester, President Iuliano sent a...
Opinion: The Jewish Spirit Endures
By Ziv Carmi, Guest Columnist Editor’s Note: This article discusses the ongoing Israel-Hamas War and includes links to content that viewers may find distressing. I am a Jew. I am a proud Israeli-American and the grandson of a Holocaust survivor and a veteran of two wars in Israel. My father is a ninth generation Israeli and my grandmother grew up in Jerusalem during the final days of Mandatory Palestine and the 1948 Arab-Israeli War....
