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Volume CXVI, No. 12
This Week’s Top Stories
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Thursday, April 16, 2015
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Res. Life denies housing woes for Class of 2019
Gettysburg College Admissions: “Class of 2019 will not be the largest class” Photos Courtesy of Brendan Raleigh
Photo Credit: gettysburg.edu
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International The U.N. refugee agency says the shipwreck in the Mediterranean this week, in which 400 migrants are presumed to have died, is among the deadliest single incidents in the last decade. The tragedy comes amid an unprecedented wave of migration toward Europe from Africa and the Middle East. The Italian Coast Guard said it rescued nearly 10,000 people at sea since Friday, which was an unprecedented rate in such a short period, according to spokesman, Cmdr. Filippo Marini. UNHCR Italy spokeswoman Barbara Molinario says 900 migrants have died or gone missing at sea so far this year, part of a phenomenon the agency has been tracking since 2011. In most cases, no bodies are found and the deaths are presumed based on survivor accounts or, when no boats are recovered, reports by family members whose loved ones never arrive in Europe. The UNHCR estimates 3,500 migrants died in the Mediterranean last year, up from 600 in 2013. This week’s “Top Stories” were compiled by Brendan Raleigh with information form abcnews.go.com.
A sunset view of Quarry, a top location for upperclassman housing. Concerns have been raised over the 2015-2016 housing situation, though admissions assures that the class size will not be the biggest class. enrolling any bigger class “Our goal is to have a A d d i t i o n a l l y , N a t h a n 150 students live off-campus B y A nika J ensen next year.” high number of applications; A r n d t , o n b e h a l f o f R e s i - every year. To do so, they S taff W riter Every year the col- it puts us in a favorable posi- dence Life, said that “the must meet certain requirelege aims to enroll about 720 tion as far as our acceptance h o u s i n g s i t u a t i o n w i l l r e- ments, including GPA and Despite concerns about first years. “[720] is a com- r a t e i s c o n c e r n e d , ” s t a t e d main the same as this year. disciplinary and financial the size of the incoming first fortable size for this campus, Frye. “It makes us highly The only time we have had standing. year class and the possibility literally for the number of selective.” to shift students was for the Though students may of a housing conundrum, the beds here,” said Frye. Around 300 first year current Junior class, and we be concerned about their livGettysburg Office of AdmisThe only recent excep- students have already reg- used a floor on Musselman ing situation, Heidi Frye resions assures students that tion to this is the class of i s t e r e d b e f o r e t h e M a y 1 for the overflow of first-year mains assured: “In my seven t h e r e i s n o t h i n g t o w o r r y 2016, which had an original d e a d l i n e , b u t A d m i s s i o n s students.” years here, the sentiment about. enrollment of 801. still insists that there will One rumor surrounding from students is that they “The class of 2019 had Though the incoming not be an issue with housing. the possibility of an undesir- have been happy and comthe largest application num- f i r s t y e a r c l a s s h a d a r e - There is still the impending able housing situation is a fortable with their housing. bers, but it will not be the cord number of applications, “summer melt,” when many low number of upperclass There are no horrible places l a r g e s t c l a s s , ” s a i d H e i d i a r o u n d 6 , 3 0 0 , e n r o l l m e n t prospective students change students being allowed to to live, even if students do Frye, Assistant Director of for the class of 2019 is not their college plans, keeping live off-campus. However, not get their top choice.” Admissions. expected to be any higher the number of students from Frye insists that this is not “We have no plan to be than normal. exceeding 720. the case and that only about
Prospective students get a taste of G-Burg college Potential students stay at the college overnight to experience Gettysburg College B y J ulia S ippel S taff W riter Campus has been scattered with high school students lately as seniors make their final decisions and juniors and younger start thinking about college. Aside from touring campus with tell-tale folders of critical information, some prospective students take their visit a step further by spending a night with a current student. Jake Grajewski, from Conrad Schools of Science in Wilmington, Delaware, came in preparation for playing football next fall. “I think the bond between those guys is amazing,” he said of his future teammates. “They really go out of their way to make people feel welcome and give you an honest opinion about the school.” Fellow prospective
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Ending two years of speculation and coy denials, Hillary Rodham Clinton announced on Sunday that she would seek the presidency for a second time, immediately establishing herself as the likely 2016 Democratic nominee. “I’m running for president,” she said with a smile near the end of a two-minute video released just after 3 p.m. “Everyday Americans need a champion. And I want to be that champion,” Mrs. Clinton said. “So I’m hitting the road to earn your vote — because it’s your time. And I hope you’ll join me on this journey.” The announcement came minutes after emails from John D. Podesta, Mrs. Clinton’s campaign chairman, alerting donors and longtime Clinton associates to her candidacy. Mr. Podesta said that Mrs. Clinton would meet soon with voters in Iowa and host a formal kickoff event some time next month.
Weird News, pg. 2
Patrick Peters, who is from Newark Academy, Florham Park, New Jersey, visited last weekend. As he has not made his official decision, Peters was hopeful that visiting would help him decide. “Overnights seem like the best way to really get a feel for the environment of a school,” he said. “The school itself is just gorgeous and very welcoming…. I just want to see people being happy at Gettysburg.” Led by Admissions Counselor Shruti Naik, a group from Admissions has been hard at work preparing for these guests. Senior Megan Valentine, Host Coordinator, is among them. “We receive an information sheet on the student with all their pertinent information as well as their academic/extracurricular
Spring Fling pg. 3
interests… [We ask] professors from all over campus if these students can sit in on their classes and chat with them in one-onone meetings, specifically a b o u t t h e s t u d e n t s ’ i n t e rests.
“Our Ambassadors’ enthusiasm and pride for Gettysburg has a tangible impact on these prospective students.” ~Megan Valentine, Host Coordinator
Students meet Warren Buffet, pg. 5
These personalized meetings especially emulate the time and dedication that our professors give to all of our current students by answering their questions and generally getting to know the person in the hopes of aiding their future successes here at Gettysburg.” First-year Alex Engelsman was one of the student hosts for the weekend. After thorough training, he and the other hosts were prepared to help these visits go well. “When staying overnight,” he said, “you can see what being here is actually like.” Hosting is equally rewarding for the host. “Hosting has been kind of a trip down memory lane,” said Engelsman. “I was in exactly his position a year ago today.” “I find it incredibly
Model UN club travels to Seoul, pg. 6
rewarding to see someone I hosted as a high school senior on campus walking to class in the following Fall semester, now as a Gettysburg College student in their First Year. Our Ambassadors’ enthusiasm and pride for Gettysburg has a tangible impact on these prospective students, and the Ambassadors enjoy the experience immensely in turn,” said Valentine of her own experience. In regards to getting involved, she said, “The Admissions Office recently hired a new group of Ambassadors for this Spring semester, but if anyone would like to get involved, they can contact the Admissions Office to receive notifications on when we will be having volunteer or hiring opportunities available. “
College Authors’ Reception, pg. 7
Ready for Hillary pg. 8