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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
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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
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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
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AXP, TKE Jhanvi Ramaiya ‘17 brings us a shot of a warm spring afternoon in the square of Frederiksborg Palace from across the Atlantic in Denmark.
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Weird News of the Week By Brendan Raleigh News Editor London Medics Rush to the Aid of an Injured Pigeon
London medical workers rushed to the aid of what they thought was a collapsed woman Sunday evening, only to discover that the being in need was actually a pigeon. The person who called emergency services said that a “bird collapsed,” LAS Emergency Planning Officer Chris Hawkswell (that’s really his name) said in a tweet. Since those crazy old Brits sometimes refer to women as “birds,” the dispatcher assumed the call was about a human woman. Hawskwell noted that the call handler “stayed on the phone giving lifesaving advice until our paramedic arrived, thinking it was a human woman.” The caller also told the dispatcher that the bird was 25 years old. When senior paramedic Rachel Lack got to the scene, she sad four people were gathered around the ailing pigeon, according to a news release from the London Ambulance Service. “They were surprised to learn that the ambulance service is for humans not animals,” she said in the news release. Unfortunately, though staff did attempt to help the pigeon, the bird did not make it. In the news release, Director of Operations Jason Killens advised UK residents to contact the RSPCA about animals in need. Cop Impersonator Tries to Pull Over Real Cops Florida man John Arthur Benedict, 69, was arrested Saturday after cops say he tailed and then pulled over a pair of undercover detectives with the Lee County Sheriff’s Office while impersonating an officer.The officers drove a white, unmarked SUV that Benedict later claimed he saw speeding. Police said that the fake cop drove a Crown Victoria with strobe lights and a “police interceptor” emblem on it. From afar the cruiser looked legit, so the driver of the undercover vehicle pulled over. There, one of the officers got out of the car and asked Benedict if he was a cop. The police report was redacted, so it’s unclear what Benedict’s response was. It did say that he allegedly bought and installed the emblem because he wanted his Crown Victoria to look like a cop car. Benedict later described the incident as a “senior moment,” and said he’d never done anything like that before. However, the man’s son admitted his dad had impersonated a cop before, turning on the strobe lights to direct traffic at accident scenes in Lee and Harris counties, according to the police report.
This week’s “Weird News” was compiled by Brendan Raleigh with information from huffingtonpost.com.
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DG FIJI Luigi 2015 Come out and enjoy some La Bella’s pasta, breadsticks, and salad on Saturday April 18 from 6-8 p.m.! The whole campus is encouraged to attend! Tickets are on sale in the CUB April 14-17 for $12 each. Student charge is available. All proceeds will be donated to Joining Forces, an organization founded by the Delta Gamma Fraternity. Joining Forces is an adjunct to the existing Delta Gamma Service for Sight philanthropy. The purpose of this initiative is to present a vehicle for Delta Gamma collegians and alumnae to support and give back to those service men and women who have experienced vision impairment, eye trauma, or vision loss.
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“Oh Spring Fling, What News Movies at the Ma jestic Did You Bring?”
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Helen Mirren & Ryan Reynolds star in remarkable true story of a Holocaust survivor’s courageous journey to reclaim art treasures the Nazis seized from her family. With Charles Dance & Elizabeth McGovern Friday (4/17) - 7:15 PM Saturday (4/18) - 4:15 PM and 7:15 PM Sunday (4/19) - 2:15 PM and 5:15 PM Monday - Thursday (4/20 - 4/23) - 7:15 PM Leviathan
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A black comedy, social thriller that takes a thinly veiled swipe at Vladimir Putin’s corrosive regime. Oscar nominee for “Best Foreign Language Film.” Friday (4/17) - 7:00 PM Saturday (4/18) - 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM Sunday (4/19) - 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM Monday - Thursday (4/20 - 4/23) - 7:00 PM
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As we near the end of the year, one of the most talked about events on campus is creeping up on us; yes everyone, SPRING FEST! But before we make it to Spring Fest, we have to talk about the amazing Spring Fling event that took place last week. Spring Fling seems to be the kickoff to the much loved Spring Fest, but the event itself brings excitement of its own. Last year’s event included flavored ICEEs, make your pwn potato skins, and featured a student DJ, who was absolutely incredible. It was a great time to relax and celebrate the end of an amazing year with friends. I could not stop dancing, laughing, and jumping around. The event was also a relief to the daily stress and anxiety us students have been facing these past few weeks. But enough about partying! The most exciting part of Spring Fling was the announcing of the band for Spring Fest. The most voted for genre of music was alternative pop (read those digests so next time you can vote on the genre of music). The group that will be performing as Spring Fest is Breathe Carolina! Such a breathtaking group and I have no doubt they will get the party jumping on April 25. I will see you all there my fellow Gettysburgians.
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Kip Moore rocks the house at the Majestic Theater By Sarah Lowy Contributing Writer
On Sunday March 29 as the clock was nearing 4:00 p.m., Gettysburg College’s Majestic Theater was flooded with people. Local country radio station WGTY 107.7 sponsored a country music concert with Kristian Bush of Sugarland opening for upand-coming country star Kip Moore, who was headlining. Bush came on stage and immediately made a joke about how people who first hear him perform as a solo act wonder if he can actually sing, due to the fact that he was not famous for his vocals
during his time as a part of Sugarland. He talked about the fact that he had a new album, Southern Gravity, coming out on April 7th and played a few tracks from it. This included the song “Trailer Hitch”, which has been played on many radio stations since its release. He also, much to the crowd’s delight, played a few famous Sugarland tracks like “Baby Girl” and “Stuck Like Glue”. Kip Moore was greeted with loud applause when he entered the room. He started his portion of the concert by saying that he wanted the atmosphere
to be that of a “living room hang,” and got comfortable on stage drinking wine from a solo cup. The “living room h a n g ” a t m o s p h e re m e a n t that Moore talked about his songs before he played each one, which offered some insight into how and why he writes his music. He played fan favorites, “Dirt Road,” “Beer Money,” “Somethin’ ‘Bout a Truck,” and “Hey Pretty Girl,” among others including his new single, “I’m to Blame.” Overall, it was a great concert with two excellent musicians who created a very fun atmosphere.
ADPi’s Airbands raises over $6,000 with help from the other Greek organizations By Bailey Outerbridge Contributing Writer
This past Saturday evening, over 500 students gathered in the College Union Building ballroom to support Alpha Delta Pi’s largest philanthropy event of the year, Airbands, an annual dance competition benefitting the Ronald McDonald House Charities. All 14 Greek organizations competed in the event, including sorority victor Delta Gamma and fraternity
victor Phi Delta Theta (selected by judges David Wright, Cindy Wright, and Charles Wessel). The event featured an explosive guest performance from BOMB squad, as well as the hosting Alpha Delta Pi sophomores and seniors (coached by the sorority’s juniors). ADPi’s affiliated philanthropic organization, the Ronald McDonald House Charities, provides accommodations near hospitals for families with very ill children across the
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country. So far, this event has raised over $6,400 for the cause. Alpha Delta Pi’s Philanthropy Chair Emily Lunardi says of the event, “I’m ecstatic with how successful AirBands was this year, and all the money that was raised. Thank you so much to everyone who attended and helped make the event as great as it was! I’m so proud of all the dancers and coaches for working so hard and putting on a fantastic show for the audience.”
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Smart Woman Securities Students gain skills through gives students opportunity spring semester spent in DC to meet business executives B y S ara M ater C ontributing W riter In an opportunity that comes once in a lifetime, three Gettysburg students, Sara Mater, Weiting Li and Phoebe Do, traveled to Omaha, Nebraska to meet the legendary investor Warren Buffett and over thirty business executives through an investment organization on-campus called Smart Woman Securities. Smart Woman Securities is a national organization whose mission is to provide investment education through a mandatory ten-week seminar series and investment project to undergraduates. With chapters at eighteen elite universities throughout the United States, Gettysburg College is fortunate enough to be the only liberal arts college to have an SWS chapter. As the world’s third richest man worth over $72 billion dollars, War-
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ren Buffett is the chairman an d C E O o f B er k s h i r e Hathaway, a conglomerate wholly owning 59 companies including GEICO. Berkshire Hathaway also owns major stakes in several prominent subsidiaries. Over three days in March, the trip encompassed numerous site visits to company headquarters including TD Ameritrade, Gallup Poll, in addition to Berkshire Hathaway companies that included Oriental Trading Company and Union Pacific Railroad, allowing participants to gain insight into various careers, both in and outside of finance. During a two-hour Q&A session, Warren Buffett answered questions ranging from his riskiest investment and perspective toward regulation to life advice and raising children. A prominent point Buffett s tres s ed was the vital importance of learning how to communicate with people. He
asserted that his best investment was taking a Dale Carnegie course after business school. Later that evening, SWS participants had a three-hour exclusive dinner with Buffett at his favorite steakhouse, where they were able to witness the personal side of one of the richest men firsthand. Buffett took a candid interest in each of the p ar t i ci p an t s , ex em p l i f y i n g his patience and insightfulness, all while revealing bits of his sense of humor. Participants left with an extraordinary handful of connections to the corporate world as well as to fifty other SWS members from around the country. It was truly an unforgettable and humbling experience. If you are interested in learning more about Smart Woman Securities, please attend our information session on Monday, April 27 at 6 p.m. in Breidenbaugh 205.
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You can find Gettysburg College students in Spain, Denmark or Australia studying abroad, but you can also find them in our nation’s capital, Washington, D.C. Connor Rose’16 and Natalie Young’16 are spending their semester with the Lutheran College Washington Semester. In addition to classes, the two students also partake in a full-time internship on Capitol Hill at the U.S House of Representatives. Connor Rose, a political science major, has always wanted to intern in a congressional office. “I want to be at the center of all the politics,” he said. Working in the congressional office has proven to be challenging but extremely memorable. “One of my most difficult tasks, but also one of my favorite tasks, is to answer constituents’ calls. Many people express different opinions on the same issues. It is very interesting,” said Natalie Young, a political science major with a peace and jus-
tice studies minor. Both students express confidence in how a Gettysburg education has prepared them for their professional experience. “A liberal arts education has definitely sharpened my writing skill. It has also taught me to value different perspectives. Discussions inside the classroom have helped me to balance respect for others’ opinions and persistence in my own,” said Natalie Young. Connor Rose gained great insight and knowledgeable framework on how things work in the Capitol, particularly through his education as a political science major. “Dr. Warshaw’s American Presidency class and my participation with the Eisenhower Institute have provided me with a strong background in government politics,” he said. Although this may be an unconventional abroad experience, Natalie and Connor do not regret their choices to study in Washington, D.C. “This is definitely a worthwhile experience. I didn’t come to D.C. looking to just be a student. I consider this as a valuable opportunity to build my
resume and to expand my professional network,” said Connor Rose. When asked what advice they would give to students in the Lutheran College Washington Semester, Natalie shared, “I would absolutely encourage students to use their Gettysburg connections to find an internship they want in D.C.” Connor warned future D.C. students that while on the escalator “stand on the right, walk on the left.” In addition to the unique experience interning full-time, the Lutheran College Washington Semester provides students with opportunities to explore all the wonders that the city has to offer. From visiting the Newseum to speaking with a scholar at the American Enterprise Institute, students have gained invaluable experiences that will impact them beyond this semester in Washington, D.C. If you want to learn more about the Lutheran College Washington Semester, contact Dan Alberston, Associate Director, Center for Global Education, (717)337-6866.
The members of the Smart Women Securities organization here at Gettysmeet Warren Buffett at the SWS conference in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo Courtesy of Sara Mater
Gettysburg’s Model UN club attends Seoul conference B y K ayla B ritt F eatures E ditor
Gettysburg College’s International Affairs Association, which meets Thursdays from 8-9 PM in Weidensall 301, provides its members with a range of opportunities to advance their public speaking, critical thinking and teamwork skills. Recently, from March 16 to 20, several members attended the Harvard World Model United Nations (WorldMUN) conference in Seoul, Korea where they were able to discuss and debate international “hot topics” while becoming introduced to South Korea. At the conference, their delegates were split into three committees: the International Monetary Fund (IMF), United Nations Security Council (UNSC), and the Council of the Paris Commune, 1871. They all served as Australia, with the exception of a delegate in the Paris Commune, who acted a French feminist Paule Mink. The schedule of the conference was packed with riveting events
including committee meetings, social events, and in-conference trips. Marley Dizney Swanson ‘18 who was on the Security Council discussed ISIS and the Ukranian Crisis. Her favorite part of participating in Model UN was studying global issues in-depth. “Nothing teaches you more about a topic than having to argue about it for days on end! It gives you a different perspective on world issues, as you’re arguing from different countries viewpoints,” she said. She hopes to go into politics in the future, and believes that being aware of world issues makes her more aware of what is going on in the news. “Being able to apply the knowledge I’ve learned at Gettysburg to conferences makes my education seem so much more valuable.” During their weekly meetings, the IAA selects a specific international issue to discuss. Students can also come to the meetings and present about important weekly news. Delegates
who attend conferences have their own special training sessions where they learn parliamentary procedure, directive writing, and portfolio powers: all vital skills for participating in a conference. “Model UN has definitely enhanced my college experience. The global travel I have been able to take part in through Model UN has furthered my global mindset, a concept Gettysburg College is very passionate about students fostering,” said Maja Thomas ‘17, who also attended the Model UN Conference. Clearly, the IAA is an outstanding club dedicated to increasing awareness of international issues and their impact, and gives its members a chance to grow and learn tremendously. To learn more about the IAA, drop by their next meeting this Thursday at 8PM in Weidensall 301. You can also visit their Web site http:// gburgiaamun.weebly.com, Facebook page https://www.facebook. com/groups/360477737345805/ or send a tweet to https://twitter. com/gburg_iaatmun.
Correction: We mistakenly referred to Take Back the Night as a SASA event in our previous issue. The event was run by the Women’s Center.
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Natalie Young ‘16 and Connor Rose ‘16 stand in front of the White House. They are currently studying in D.C. through the Lutheran College Washington Semester.
Runners race in 2nd annual Anything is Paulssible 5k B y J amie W elch S taff W riter The 2nd Annual Anything is PAULssible 5K was held on Sunday April 15. The event started at the Attic at 10 a.m, followed a route circling campus and ended back at the Attic where a reception was held for race participants. The Anything is PAULssible 5k was started to honor Paul Detweiler, a Gettysburg College student and Pennridge High School graduate, who passed away in 2013 from a cancerous brain tumor. The 5k is hosted by the Iota Omicron chapter of Alpha Phi Omega and the Eta Phi chapter of Alpha Chi Rho. It was a beautiful morning on April 15 as all 271 registered racers checked in and got ready for the race,
and at 10 a.m., they were off! It was a great atmosphere, with everyone cheering in excitement and ready to run. The first runner to complete the 3.1 mile race, Danny Zeng, completed the race in just 19 minutes and 46 seconds, with an average time per mile of 6 minutes, 22 seconds. Danny was followed closely behind by Jake Farias in second place and Joshua Alley in third. Caroline Moyer was the first female to complete the race, earning a position of 5th place. All told, the runners had an average mile time of 12 minutes, 33 seconds. After the race, a reception was held in the Attic where pancakes, fruit, and beverages were served. Although the lines for the pancakes were long at times,
everyone appreciated the pick me up after the race and the opportunity to chat with their friends. Around noon, Sara Moyer, one of the key organizers of the event, walked up to the microphone and awarded prizes to the winners and recognized the younger participants aged ten and under for their awesome achievement. Sara then gave a moving speech about what this race means to her and what it means for the memory of her very special friend Paul. “I can feel his presence with us today,” she said. She also thanked everyone who worked to make this event possible and the participants for coming out and making the event a huge success. “It wouldn’t be PAULssible without all of you,” she said.
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College Authors Reception How to reduce your plastic h o n o r s s c h o l a r l y w o r k s consumption and “go green” B y J amie W elch S taff W riter Musselman Library celebrated the scholarly works of Gettysburg College faculty, staff, and students on Friday at the 17th Annual College Authors Reception. The library also showcases their work online in the Gettysburg College institutional repository (The Cupola) and in book displays on the library’s main floor. Submissions received by December 31 of last year were honored at the reception. Publications submitted after that date will be recognized at the following year’s reception. This year, the library honored 99 Gettysburg College authors, including 17 students, who created 143 scholarly works in 2014. President Janet Morgan Riggs gave a few remarks at the event, thanking the librarians for all the work they do to support student scholarship, and for planning the College Authors Reception, which “they do with such panache every year.” President Riggs also honored a member of the campus community who is no longer with us who served as a driving force behind the annual reception-Gale Baker. Gale worked to plan this reception since its start in 1998. “She did everything to be sure all of your published work
was ready to be displayed, all the way to ironing tablecloths at the last minute to be sure everything looked nice for all of us,” President Riggs said. “She was a wonderful person…and I think it’s appropriate that we remember her today and honor her by dedicating this reception to her memory.” President Riggs then recognized the incredible amount of works that are available in full text, free of charge on The Cupola this year. “Last year, 53% of publications were openly available and anyone can access them, and among this year’s publications, 63% are openly available.” President Riggs also talked about the global reach of this effort to move college publications online. The Cupola has had visitors from 145 countries around the world. President Riggs highlighted the work of Professor Chuck Kann, whose educational resource book on integrated circuits was the first openly available open educational resource published by Gettysburg College. His openly available lab manual has been downloaded by over 1,500 people. Professor Randy Wilson, a professor of Environmental Studies who coauthored a paper with four students last year which consisted of a customer survey of three farmers markets in the Gettysburg area, spoke briefly
about the value of undergraduate research. He started out by saying that most of the faculty came to a liberal arts setting because they have “a deep commitment to teaching and mentoring undergraduate students,” and that they wanted to work at an institution that valued these things. “But at the same time, we wanted to maintain an active program in research and publication and offer opportunities for students to research.” Wilson said that Gettysburg College is the perfect place to balance these two ideals. He thanked all the students who helped him with his research, and for all the support that the Provosts’ Office gave him to help him conduct his research and present it to the academic community. “If I had to rely solely on external funding [to conduct research], that would greatly limit opportunities for students to be involved,” he said. He praised Gettysburg College for encouraging faculty to coauthor academic publications with undergraduates, and said that Gettysburg College is ahead of the curve: at many big institutions, it is rare for undergraduates to coauthor papers. He closed his remarks by thanking everyone who works make research happen at Gettysburg College, and encouraged everyone to be thankful that they are a part of such a fantastic educational institution.
Musselman hosts activities in celebration of Earth Day B y M eggan S mith M usselman L ibrary C orrespondent
In the spirit of Earth Day,
on Wednesday, April 22 from 1-5pm Musselman Library will be hosting a re-use craft that all can enjoy. Directions and supplies will be available to guide attendees through the process of taking a T-shirt and turning it into a no-sew tote! It is a great way to repurpose all of those Gettysburg shirts you’ve got around, so B.Y.O.T. (Bring your own t-shirt) or use one of ours. Thanks to DIY Gettysburg for the directions:
http://www.gettysburg.edu/news_ events/downloads/diy.dot. In addition to the Earth Day event on Wednesday, all week long there will be sustainability related questions posted on the Question Boards on the ground floor of the library. Participate and let your voice be heard.
Phi Delta Theta and Chi Omega host basketball
tournament for ALS research
Photos Courtesy of Zach Moser
Brothers of Phi Delta Theta and sisters of Chi Omega participate in a basketball tournament to raise funds for ALS research.
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The brothers of Phi Delta Theta and the sisters of Chi Omega hosted a co-ed basketball tournament on Wednesday, April 8 in the College Field House in support of ALS research and therapy. This year, the annual tournament saw 14 teams participate and each participant donated five dollars to the cause. Over 700 dollars has been raised so far and contributions are still coming in. All proceeds go to the ALS Therapy Development Institute and the ALS foundation HARK. If you would like to donate to these foundations please contact Zach at moseza01@gettysburg.edu.
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By Julia Rentsch GECO Correspondent Do you want to have less plastic in your life? I know I do—but unfortunately it is everywhere. It is in our clothes, in our shampoo, in our oceans... yuck. Besides avoiding plastic because you simply want more “natural” substances in your life, there are other rationales to be aware of that might convince you to decrease your consumption of it. Plastic takes hundreds of years to biodegrade. That means that every ounce of plastic ever made on Earth is still out there somewhere. Plastic is also polluting our land and oceans. The world’s largest landfill is actually in the ocean—the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. It is estimated that there are 270,000 tons (so, 540,000,000 pounds) of garbage floating in the oceans. You can absolutely be a part of helping to diminish this amount. You might say that plastic is okay to use because you always recycle it. Unfortunately, even if it makes it to the recycling bin, odds are that it will not really be recycled. To start, there are not that many products currently being made with recycled plastic, as new materials are more desirable because they are cheaper (recycling is an expensive process). Though it is a commonly held belief that, like aluminum and glass,
plastic will be converted into new similar objects, more often they are “down-cycled” into textiles, plastic lumber, doormats, etc. The EPA has collected data of recycling across the U.S., and has found that 93% of plastic is not recovered (put in recycling bins) and goes straight to landfills. That is an outrageously high number. So what is one to do if recycling is even a bad option? Stop buying disposable plastic items. Some suggestions I have for freeing your life from disposable plastic on campus: 1) Reusable water bottles. I recommend stainless steel over a plastic one, not just because of the theme of this article, but because even “BPA free” bottles are known to contain other substances that still leach into your drink. Whatever you do, though, do not buy the disposable “Gettysburg” water bottles at Bullet. 2) While you’re at it, consider buying a reusable green take-out container, which they keep in the back of the Bullet Hole. They are about $7 each, and you can student charge. Just ask the cashier. 3) Reusable bags. There is nothing dorky about looking after our planet, so use those things with pride. If you forget, plastic bags have a lesser carbon footprint than paper—and even less if you reuse them again afterwards (as a trash bag, picking up after your dog, various home
improvement situations... Google it!) 4) Buy in bulk whenever possible. Bigger things have a smaller surface to volume ratio, so less packaging is almost always used. If there is no larger size of what you want, pick the brand that uses the least packaging. 5) Replace all your cleaning supplies (read: funky chemicals in plastic packaging) with one completely natural and completely effective alternative: white vinegar. Seriously! You can even add lemon and orange peels to this natural disinfectant to get it to smell nice. 6) Whenever you can, replace plastic-packaged grocery products (like condiments) with glass that can be reused again and again. How do you get the actual condiment, you ask? Make your own! 7) Discover the pressure cooker. To avoid things packaged in cans (Wait, aluminum? Nope, they are lined with BPA, a plastic that is a known endocrine disrupter), you can soak dried foods (like beans) overnight and then pop them in a pressure cooker. Voila! 8) Replace shampoo and conditioner with, respectively, coconut oil and Castille soap. The coconut oil acts as a preconditioner, which you wash out with the Castille soap. Woo-hoo!
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Note: The opinions published in this section are those of the individual writers and are in no way representative of the views of The Gettysburgian staff, The Gettysburgian or Gettysburg College.
To the Sticking Place Gettysburg College shoves Ready for Hillary
sex, race, and class problems under the rug
source: The Telegraph Hillary Clinton bumper stickers at a Ready For Hllary PAC event. Hillary Clinton announced her candidacy for the 2016 Presidential elections on Sunday.
B y S tephany H arrington S taff W riter This past Sunday, Hillary Clinton declared that she is running for President of the United States. I’ve long awaited her announcement and will happily say that I am Ready for Hillary. Because Obama ran for his second term in 2012, I knew she would most likely not run until 2016. I had some fears that she would not end up running. When she released her new book last summer like many others, I had a feeling that she was going to run. I don’t follow politics intensely, but I know enough to say that I want her to be the next president and hopefully shatter the glass ceiling. Having a black president was incredible progress from all of the former white presidents that we have had. But I’m not ready for 2016 to be the end of that progress. We cannot revert to what we’ve always known. Some women are in the American political sphere, but that sphere is still predominantly occupied by men. The election of a female president would not completely eradicate the problem of sexism in the workplace, nor would it guarantee more female involvement in poli-
tics. What it would be is an astounding achievement for American women. Her election would signal a stark transition in our nation’s history. Representation is critically important. Hillary plans to advocate for wage equality, specifically reaching out to women’s issues in the gendered wage gap. I was particularly impressed with her announcement video, which showed a number of different people of diverse race and sexual orientations saying that they are all ready for new things. Clinton only appears at the end of the video, but she advocates for a restoration of the middle class and promises economic changes. Although her message was certainly important, the demographics represented in the video were more important to me. That, of course, is a message in itself and was definitely carefully crafted by people working on her campaign; it reaffirmed why I liked her as a candidate. Clinton included so many different people because that is the image of America. It’s no surprise, but for many years, liberals have been more likely to attract a wide variety of voters than conservatives. This world is changing pretty quickly now. With the legal-
ization of same-sex marriage in the past few years and the emphasis on affordable healthcare, it baffles me that the conservatives running are continually isolating a large portion of the American population. We need Hillary because she won’t try to isolate her voters. Through her announcement video, she affirmed that she is trying to speak for LGBT Americans, Hispanic-Americans, African-Americans, AsianAmericans and all women. The inclusion of these different people in her video shows that she is actually trying to be a “champion” for the American people. Unlike the Republicans running for office, middle-aged white men are not her targeted voter group. I need Hillary because the thought of her mere presence in the highest American office makes me feel like I have a voice. Women have been isolated from these positions of power for so long. I’m tired of waiting. She has the kind of strength and will that I greatly admire. She has the opportunity to set new political and social precedents. And as far as I’m concerned, she already is my champion. I’m ready for Hillary.
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source: Gettysburg College Flickr What used to be Phi Sigma Kappa house before the organization was suspended for five years after many members involvement in a drug scandal. The house is now vacant. More than 25 students were found to be guilty of violating College policy.
By Julian Weiss Opinions Editor
Gettysburg College has a lot of problems. This is something we don’t hear often enough or ever. We are all so caught up in trying to create the image of a perfect college that we ignore the problems around us so that outsiders never hear about them. This is not a productive way to go about creating a community. As long as we ignore our problems for the sake of image, we risk damaging Gettysburg irreparably. It reminds me of ‘Hot Fuzz.’ ‘Hot Fuzz’ is a really bad Simon Pegg movie about a cop who has to relocate from crime-ridden London to the beautiful small hamlet of Sandford. Pegg spends the movie investigating a series of accidents, about which all the residents of the town seem entirely unconcerned. By the movie’s end, it is revealed that a secret cult is killing off the undesirables in Sandford to give the town a better chance at winning the “Village of the Year” award. The moral of the story is that it’s better to reveal your true, problematic self than hide all of your issues until they explode into plain view. Gettysburg is a little bit like Sandford, with less murdering and more cults. The administration has made the decision to blame issues happening at our school on national trends. When Phi Sigma Kappa was banned over the summer for their involvement in a drug scandal, President Riggs moved the blame to the nation: “Gettysburg College is not immune to national problems associated with drug and alcohol abuse.” She did the same when announcing the creation of a Title IX officer position: “Sexual assault on college and university campuses across the country has become a national concern... Gettysburg College is certainly not immune to this national problem (emphasis added).” In response to SAE’s racist remarks at Oklahoma University, InterFraternity Council President Nolan Lynch refused to ac-
knowledge that racism and sexism are a part of Greek Life right here and right now. Instead, he pointed to historical racism and argued that “the lack of diversity in fraternities was a symptom of the larger campus community, rather than the disease itself.” This evasiveness has bled over into the student body as well. Gettysburg’s SAE chapter released a statement totally ignoring their own issues of exclusionary practices and biases: “Their actions are not indicative of any Greek society organization and certainly are not indicative of our Chapter or any of us individually.” It shouldn’t have to be said that Gettysburg students would not hurt people because of their race. However, all Greek organizations are inherently exclusive. IFC President Lynch said as much in his open letter when he says exclusivity needs to be redefined, but he refuses to admit that exclusivity is a problem here and now in fraternities at Gettysburg. This exclusivity propagates unintentional biases such as racism, classism and certainly, sexism. The administration and everyone in Greek Life seems to thank god for each minute they spend out of the limelight for some sort of racist or sexual offense, but should that be the low bar we set our standards by? It feels like I get an e-mail about a new sexual offense every week. How is rape so prevalent here? SASA, The Women’s Center and other campus organizations have done a lot of great work to spread knowledge about consent and sexual issues, but they cannot go on the offensive. These organizations are bound to defense by their unwritten commitment to make Gettysburg College seem like a nice place to go to school. I’m not so sure that is the best strategy any more. We should all be willing to go on the offensive when we see a problem at Gettysburg. Thankfully we have not made the news for the subtle
biases and shrugged-off racist remarks that fill the pages of Surge and Fringe or for the seemingly endless strand of sexual violence that is plaguing our campus. But someday we will if we don’t address these issues now. President Riggs is acting beyond her words with the creation of a full-time Title IX position. This action shows that although her words indicate the issue is a national concern, she understands that the solution needs to come from Gettysburg first. I wish I could say the same about Greek Life here. They have agreed to some sort of meaningless investigation which will find no biased or discriminatory practices at any level of the organizations. Until the administration recognizes that bias and discrimination is at the very heart of Greek Life, those organizations will be ticking time bombs. I understand that ev eryone wants Gettysburg to be the kind of school that is makes itself out to be to prospective students, but it’s not. It never will be. Gettysburg College is as complicated and riddled with problems as each of its students and faculty. Recognizing the faults in something you care about is not tarnishing its reputation. On the contrary, it is part of an effort to keep the institution alive. It is not hard to see why College staff would try to downplay the problems at our school, but doing so runs a serious risk. Not only does it make it easier for the problems to continue without serious consideration, but it allows students to ignore them as well. After all, if it’s just a national problem, then we don’t have to worry about it. The fact of the matter is that sexism, racism and classism occur on a daily basis on this campus, whether we want to acknowledge it or not. As long as we ignore the problems at Gettysburg or move the blame onto something bigger and intangible, our college will remain as stagnant as the water at Quarry Lake.
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Hungerford racks up a career-high of eleven strikeouts
Junior Shawn Moffitt leads Bullets to victory against Dickinson with an insurance run By Sean Brower Contributing Writer
In need of a victory, having dropped their last three games, the Gettysburg baseball team turned to their ace, senior Eric Hungerford, to try to end their slide against Dickinson College. He would not disappoint. Hungerford pitched a complete game shutout, the 5th of his career, scattering 6 hits and pitching a careerhigh of 11 strikeouts. “We [definitely] had to get back on track today, after a terrible weekend at Swarthmore, and this is the kind of win we needed, just a full team effort,” said Hungerford. A team effort it was. His gem would not have been possible without solid defensive help. In the top of the 8th, with two outs, and Dickinson sophomore Ryan Dolan on second, Dickinson junior Matt Primavera hit a hard line drive towards left field. However, junior Henry Klimowicz leaped into the air, snagging the ball, and ending the threat. “I just kept thinking ‘first pitch strike,’ get ahead, and then once I was ahead in the count…I felt good out there,” said Hungerford. In the top of the 6th, Dolan stood on third, having
Photo courtesy of David Sinclair,GCC&M
Sophomore Aaron Bezio had a career-high of seven strike outs against the Red Devils in Carlisle, PA. hit a triple. However, sophomore Will Anderson, who helped guide Hungerford through the rainy afternoon conditions, picked him off. “We were on the same page for the most part. He just hit his spots and made some good pitches when he had to. That’s Eric, always
a gamer out there,” said Anderson, who also extended his hitting streak to 10 games. Hungerford’s stellar efforts, assisted by errorless defense, tied him with Ryan Taylor ’13 for the 3rd most shutouts in school history. On the offensive end,
the Bullets had multi-base runner innings in the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 8th. They would collect a total of 11 hits. Though they would strand most of them, junior Shawn Moffitt delivered. “I was just trying to get on track, just not trying to do too much at the plate, and
just [trying to] put the ball in play, finding pitches to hit, and just [trying] to drive the ball,” said Moffitt. Simply putting the ball in play produced big results. In the bottom of the 2nd, senior Mike Kielbasa and Anderson hit back-to-back singles,
bringing Moffitt to the plate. He would come through with the third single in a row, driving in Kielbasa. In the bottom of the 8th, the Bullets led off the frame with three consecutive base runners. Senior Cory Karagjozi hit a single, and Kielbasa and Anderson reached on throwing errors, by Dickinson first-year Robbie Thompson and Dickinson junior Mike Cowell, respectively. With the bases loaded, and Dickinson sophomore Cristian Acosta relieving Cowell, Moffitt stepped to the plate again. He poked another single, driving in Karagjozi, giving the Bullets an insurance run in the final moments of the neck to neck game. Before the inning was over, the Bullets scored a 3rd run, on a throwing error by Acosta, allowing junior Steve Wright to reach base. “Everyone is enthused, and hopefully, we can [follow this] up, [and] get a little winning streak going here,” said Hungerford. The baseball team has their next home game Friday, April 17th at Kirchoff Field. Come and support the team win their game at 3:30 p.m. against Johns Hopkins!
Lady Bullets move up to sixth place in Division III Poll Women’s lacrosse prevented Ursinus from netting one ball in the second half against Ursinus By Elizabeth Hilfrank Staff Writer The women’s lacrosse team represented Gettysburg College well on Saturday, defeating Ursinus College 20-2 on the home field. The game tied a season high number of goals for the Bullets, who have had an excellent first half of the season. Currently ranked 8th in the Conference, Gettysburg has won its last 5 conference games by a minimum of 10 goals. The game against Ursinus proved no different as 10 lady Bullets netted goals over the 60 minute time period. They prevented the Ursinus Bears from scoring after the first 7 minutes of the game. Within the first 2 and a half minutes of the 1st half, Gettysburg already had 4 goals under its belt. Senior Bridget Kenny, who ended
up scoring 3 goals and assisting another by the end of the game, threw in the first 2. Senior Mandy Buell came in with the next 2, and she continued to score another 3 and assist 2 more during the remaining 57 minutes. The game looked like it was going to be a close match in the first 5 minutes when Ursinus quickly retaliated from Kenny and Buell. The Bears rapidly fired 2 shots into the net. Only 7 minutes in, Gettysburg already had 5 points on the board with Ursinus trailing by a mere 3 goals. Little did the Bears know that those 2 points would be the only points to light up their side of the screen for the duration of the game. The Bullets finished the 1st half with 7 additional goals, making the score 12-2. Even after a break at half time, the Bears could
not rally to face the fierce Bullets. Gettysburg scored 8 goals during the 2nd half. The competition marked the 2nd time within 3 games that the Bullets held a team to no points for an entire half. Goalie Shannon Keeler blocked the mere 6 shots Ursinus threw her way in the remaining time. The Gettysburg offense worked hard to keep the ball in the opponent’s end of the field. Junior, Maggie Connolly, who totaled 4 goals throughout the game, led the way in the 2nd half. She opened with 3 goals which inspired sophomore Caroline Jaeger to score her 1st collegiate goal soon after. Jaeger then proceeded to assist sophomore Emma Christie with the following goal. The teamwork on the Gettysburg team was very prevalent throughout the game, as the girls successfully worked
together to come out with a win. The Bears only had 1 shot attempt during the second 30 minutes, and the Bullets won 16 out of the 24 draws. Every Bullet played well on Saturday, with firstyear Katie Landry helping to drive in 3 goals, scoring 2 more herself, and senior Allie Clark snatching 3 ground balls. Kenny also managed a season high 8 draws during the game, making her worthy of the title of Centennial Conference’s women’s lacrosse offensive Player of the Week. Gettysburg certainly displayed its talent this past Saturday, and standing 11-2 on the season, one can expect much more success to follow. Go check out the game the women’s lacrosse team’s game this Saturday, April 18, when the Bullets host Washington College at 1:00p.m.
Photo courtesy of David Sinclair,GCC&M
Senior Bridget Kenny won a season-high of 8 draw controls against Ursinus.
Men’s golf breaks their season record at Glenmaura
First-year Jacob Ecke tied for sixth place against sixty golfers with a score of one hundred fifty-one
Photo courtesy of David Sinclair,GCC&M
Will Young scored a season high of 75 at the Gelnmaura invitational.
By Elizabeth Hilfrank Staff Writer The Gettysburg College men’s golf team kicked off the two-day Glenmaura National Collegiate Invitational this Sunday at the Glenmaura National Golf Club. Several Bullets posted season-high scores and Gettysburg shot a season-low 310 over the final 18 holes, placing 7th among 12 teams. Some of the strong performances at last weeks invitational included sophomore Mark Dowicz’s tie for 32nd place with a score of 81, junior Will Young tied for 38th with an 83, senior Zak Kennedy tied for 45th with an 85, and Junior Bob Hoeppner, who placed 49th with a score of 86. Marywood University led the pack after the first day of golf with a team score of 303. Finishing narrowly behind was Moravian with a s co r e o f 3 0 7 . M cD an iel College and Scranton tied for 3rd, both scoring 310.
Marywood’s Nicholas Johnson and Michael Thomas tied for the lowest scores of the first day, posting 73 strokes each. The Bullets finished the first day with a total score of 325, placing them in 9th place among 12 teams. The second day of the invitational displayed several remarkable performances by the Bullets, with two golfers shooting season-lows. First-year Jake Ecke shot a 75, beating his season-low for the second day in a row. Ecke finished sixth among 60 golfers with a 151 (7675). Junior Will Young also marked his season-low with a score of 75. Young tied for 21st with 158 strokes (83-75). Senior Zak Kennedy was close behind with a 77, ending the day tied for 31st with a score of 162 (85-77). Sophomore Mark Dowicz tied for 36th with a 164 (81-83) and junior Bob Hoeppner placed 49th with a 176 (86-90).
The Bullets finished with a 36-hole score of 635 (325-310). Marywood University, led by Nicholas Johnson’s 146 (73-73), won the team title with a 605 (303-302). Scranton finished second with a total score of 615 (310-305). McDaniel rounded out the top three with 616 strokes (310-306). In the personal scores, Marywood’s Nicholas Johnson and Michael Thomas took 1st and 2nd, with scores of 146 (73-73) and 147 (73-74), respectively. McDaniel’s Mason Woolford took 3rd with 149 strokes (74-75). A solid performance at Glenmaura and a strong finish at the Hershey cup last week propels the Bullets into an excellent start to their spring season. You can see them in action next on Thursday, when they compete in the Messiah college invitational.