Opinion: Go Greener, Gettysburg
By Molly Hoffman, Guest Columnist This year, Gettysburg College received a gold rating from the STARS Report for its sustainability efforts. The STARS (Sustainability Tracking, Assessment, and Rating System) Report is a self-reporting framework that allows colleges and universities to track their sustainability performance. Colleges are given a rubric with different categories that each have a total number of possible points a school...
New Social Spaces for Plank Basement Revealed in Email to Students
By Laken Franchetti, Editor-in-Chief Director of Student Activities & Greek Life Jon Allen and Associate Vice President of Facilities Planning & Management Jim Biesecker sent an email to students on Thursday detailing the new social spaces coming to Plank Basement. The spaces come after an initiative to improve event and informal spaces on campus for students. In the spring of 2023, a group of students were brought together to...
Stine Lake Renovations Begin
By Ella Prieto, Managing and News Editor On Tuesday, the Stine Lake renovations officially began, closing down the popular area of campus. The renovation, which was delayed by the rain, is expected to continue until late Oct. through mid-Nov. In a message sent through the Student Digest, Director of Services & Communications for Facilities Jennifer Coale explained the cause of this project. “In 2020 the College made several...
Review: Olivia Rodrigo’s Sophomore Album “GUTS”
By Ainsley Green, Contributing Writer Before her singing career took off just over two years ago, many knew Olivia Rodrigo as a Disney Channel actress who could carry a tune. However, Rodrigo’s debut solo album “SOUR” took the world by storm when it was released on May 21, 2021. This album displayed her masterful songwriting skills and vocals. Rodrigo’s success with her album, particularly the release of her single “driver’s license”...
Campus Safety Crime Log: Sept. 18 – Sept. 24, 2023
Compiled by Alexis Doyle, Staff Writer Monday, Sept. 18 Vandalism: Musselman Hall; Closed (No Known Suspects or Witnesses) Underage Drinking, Furnishing Alcohol to a Minor: Apple Hall; Closed (Referred to SRR) Clery Act Liquor Law Violations: 2 Tuesday, Sept. 19 Vandalism: 104 W Water Street (ATO); Closed (Organization Referred to OSAGL) Wednesday, Sept. 20 No Crimes Reported Thursday, Sept. 21 Vandalism: Apple Hall; Closed (No Known...
Sceptical Chymists Host Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream Event
By Zach Brooks, Social Media Manager On Sept. 27, members of Sceptical Chymists hosted a liquid nitrogen ice cream event on the Science Center patio. Sceptical Chymists is a student organization that encourages students to extend their interests in the field of chemistry and related areas through reading, research, activities and lectures on contemporary topics in the field. Sceptical Chymists President Ethan Clare ’25 and other club...
