Counseling and Wellness Services Hold Fresh Check Day
By Laken Franchetti, Editor-in-Chief On Wednesday, Fresh Check Day was held on Stine Lake from 12 to 3 p.m. Fresh Check Day is a concept created by The Jordan Porco Foundation (JPF), and the event is designed to bring the campus community together to “check-in” on the mental health and wellness of college students. Student organizations and clubs held booths at the event that discussed self-care, the positive impact creativity and art...
EI Hosts Rebuilding Trust In Government Event
By Brandon Fey, Contributing Writer On Monday, Sept. 19, The Eisenhower Institute (EI) at Gettysburg College held its “Rebuilding Trust In Government” forum in the Dining Center Atrium from 6-8 p.m. It featured a bipartisan panel of former U.S. Representatives Bob Goodlatte (R-VA) and John Yarmuth (D-KY). This event initiated the EI’s annual Democracy Week, which aims to promote interest in American government around Constitution Day...
Congress to Campus Program Visits Gettysburg College
By Laurel Bennett, Features Editor As part of the Eisenhower Institute’s Democracy Week events, former members of Congress John Yarmuth and Bob Goodlatte visited Gettysburg College through the Congress to Campus Program. Yarmuth is a Democrat from Louisville, Kentucky. He served as the U.S. representative of Kentucky’s 3rd congressional district from 2007 until his retirement this past year. In total, he served eight terms and was...
Student Senate 9/18: Affinity Group Leaders Election and Insurance Issue for International Students
By Ella Prieto, Managing and News Editor Officer Reports President of the Study Body Andrew Lemon ’24 had no officer report, simply wishing everyone a good week. Vice President of the Student Body Geoffrey Meadville ’25 announced that this is the first week that senators need to attend a committee, and he emphasized the importance of committee attendance. He also said that one-on-ones are available for all senators who feel they need...
Schmucker Art Gallery Hosts Opening Reception for Susquehanna River Art Exhibit
By Ainsley Green, Contributing Writer On Wednesday, Sep. 13, the Schmucker Art Gallery held its first opening reception of the 2023-2024 academic year. A large crowd gathered in Schmucker Hall to enjoy refreshments and catch a glimpse of the art collection being unveiled. “Drawing on the Susquehanna: Three Centuries of Artistic Inspiration and Commerce” is a collection of many mediums of artwork including oil paintings on canvas,...
OME Hosts Booth at Adams County Farmers Market for Hispanic Heritage Month
By Ella Prieto, Managing and News Editor & William Oehler, Director of Photography On Saturday, the Office of Multicultural Engagement (OME) hosted a booth at the Adams County Farmers Market from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The booth was a part of the Farmers Market celebration of the Hispanic Heritage Market. Assistant Director of OME and Community Liason for the Center of Public Service and Case de la Cultura Mauricio Novoa explained how...
