Gettysburgian editors Ben Pontz and Gauri Mangala discuss the news and other items of interest on the Gettysburg College campus and interview campus newsmakers on the new On Target podcast produced in association with WZBT.
Intercollegiate Fall Sports Suspended
By Garrett Glaeser, Sports Editor Following the announcement timeline outlined by the College a few weeks ago, both Gettysburg and the Centennial Conference announced today that all intercollegiate fall sports have been suspended. Conference member institutions will continue to monitor the situation and reevaluate the feasibility of having fall sports compete in early September. It […]
Gettysburg Increases Tuition by 3.75 Percent for the 2020-21 Academic Year
By Jane Fitzpatrick, Assistant News Editor Gettysburg College tuition will increase by 3.75 percent for the 2020-21 school year. This increase will apply to all enrolled full-time students, including those studying on campus and students who choose to continue learning remotely. Students studying remotely will not have to pay for room and board. This is […]
Commencement Ceremony for the Class of 2020 Moved to May
By Katie Oglesby, News Editor Special Projects Coordinator Katie Barako informed the class of 2020 today, via email, that the commencement ceremony originally rescheduled for October 9 and 10 has been postponed again due to the health and safety concerns stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the email, members of the class of 2020 […]
Gettysburg College will Open for a Residential Fall 2020 Semester
By Gauri Mangala, Managing Editor Gettysburg College has launched a “Better Together” section of the website announcing its intention to return to campus for the Fall 2020 semester in a residential setting. Here are some key takeaways: First day of classes will be August 17. In an attempt to eliminate the need for students leaving […]
OPINION: International Students Face New Challenges During COVID-19
By Huanjia Zhang, Contributing Writer Known for its town square, churches, antique stores, and pick-up trucks, central Pennsylvania’s Gettysburg is the quintessential American small town. It contains rich Civil War history and prides itself on the eponymous Gettysburg Address. Gettysburg also hosts 147 international students from across the globe, and they are enrolled at Gettysburg College […]
