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Springfest shows G-burg a calm before the storm
Students relax with a day of music, games, and entertainment before the last week and finals Photos Courtesy of Jamie Welch
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International Numerous Americans remain unaccounted for after Saturday’s earthquake in Nepal, U.S. Ambassador Peter W. Bodde told ABC News today it has been hard to pin down an exact number for the missing. “We get information, or families show concern that someone might be missing,” Bodde said. “We immediately start putting them into our database and look at what information we have.” The U.S. Embassy in Kathmandu has received more than 1,000 inquiries about Americans in the country and has accounted for more than 500 of those people, spokeswoman Susan ParkerBurns said today. While that leaves nearly 500 inquiries unresolved, Parker-Burns said the list could contain some erroneous inquiries or duplicate names. The death toll from the disaster has topped 5,000, Nepalese authorities said.
This week’s “Top Stories” were compiled by Brendan Raleigh with information form abcnews.go.com. and www. khaama.com
Students celebrate the week before finals in the Woodstock-themed Burgstock, which featured the band Breathe Carolina (top left) as the main music act.
B y J ulia S ippel S taff W riter Despite unseasonably low temperatures, Springfest: Burgstock was an overall hit. Modeled after the historic Woodstock Music and Art Fair of 1969, CAB scheduled events Thursday through Saturday, and students extended the fun as much as possible. The festivities began Thursday night, with Servo Truck and Make and Take tie
dye on Stine Lake, despite weather concerns, and a showing of the musical classic Grease in the Junction. After Friday classes, activities resumed with first of the semester’s three Dog Days, featuring nine fiveweek old Airedale Terriers, undoubtedly the stars of the show (Dog Days continue Thursday, April 30 and Wednesday May 6 from 5:15--6:30 p.m.). A student showcase and comedian Arvin Mitchell
followed in the CUB ballroom, and Midnight Madness finished out the night. Saturday began with the colorful Holi Festival and continued with activities such as carnival games and mini golf, featuring a Servosupplied picnic and more food supplied by Hunt’s Battlefield Fries and 7-Eleven. A concert featuring duo 1st Klass and electronic rock band Breathe Carolina added to the afternoon’s revelry, which closed with laser tag
in the CUB ballroom and free pretzel bites and cheese sponsored by IFC, Panhellenic Council, Student Senate, DPS, and Servo. “It was a great way to get closer to your friends and decompress before the last push of the semester,” said first-year Christopher Massos. S a t u r d a y ’ s e n t e r t a i nment was met with mixed reactions, with many not enjoying the featured music. One student put it very
bluntly: “The band sucked, but I was too drunk to care, so I guess it was okay.” First-year Alex Tottser summarized enmity saying “Collective opinion: get a new band.” As a whole, however, Springfest 2015 was enjoyed by all who participated. First-year Alexandria An drioli said of the weekend, “I loved the Woodstock theme and making flower crowns was such a fun idea! ...overall, it was fantastic!”
The Gettysburgian’s Editors-in-Chief say farewell Katherine Fila and Chelsea Donohue reflect on their time with The Gettysburgian B y K atherine F ila E ditor - in -C hief Writing this farewell letter is surreal for me for a multitude of reasons. It is surreal first and foremost because even after a year of being editor-in-chief of the Gettysburgian, I still cannot believe that one of my Gettysburg dreams has come true. It is surreal secondly because I truly cannot believe my time at Gettysburg College is coming to an end, far more quickly than I would like. I began my journey working for the Gettysburgian my first year. I had worked for the yearbook in high school and knew I wanted to find a similar niche in college. I wrote for features and admired the features editor, who at the time was Casey Kramer ’14. Though I was an anxious first year student and awkwardly stood in the back of events and programs I was covering for the newspaper,
Inside This Issue
Baltimore police credited an overnight curfew with helping to restore some level of order in a community shaken by violence and unrest. Law enforcement fired smoke canisters and pepper balls after some protesters defied the curfew, which went into effect at 10 p.m. and continued until 5 a.m. By midnight, 10 arrests had been made, Police Commissioner Anthony Batts said. “Curfew is, in fact, working,” Batts said. “The city is stable. We’d like to keep it that way.” The curfew was implemented after a day of riots followed Monday’s funeral of Freddie Gray, a 25-year-old black man who died with a spinal injury a week after police took him into custody.
Weird News, pg. 2
I eagerly sought Casey’s approval for each article I wrote and noticed my writing as it evolved throughout the year. Sophomore year was a challenging year for me and the newspaper served as an outlet that I could depend on each week. There was an open position as Money, Science and Technology editor and I eagerly jumped on the opportunity to take a bigger leadership role with the paper. I developed a very close professional and personal relationship with the editorin-chief of the newspaper, Abbey Lovell ’13. She was kind, driven, and well-spoken. I looked to her for guidance and when she told me that she wanted me to someday be the editor-in-chief, it lit a fire inside of me. Prior to that, I had fantasized about becoming editor-in-chief, but always dismissed the thought as being out of my reach. Hearing Abbey say that she believed I Continued on Page 2
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Chelsea Donohue ‘15 and Mr. Gettysburgian, proving the two exist separately.
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In order to write this senior farewell, I went back to the farewell I wrote for my high school newspaper, an idea that did not prove as productive as I anticipated. I soon realized that while I was still the same person I have always been, I have also changed a lot in my four years here at Gettysburg (though I stand by the comments I made in 2011 about playing bass clarinet in high school marching band—it rocked). I also refused to make myself sit down and write this farewell. I couldn’t figure out how to write only a few words to sum up a place full of people that have meant so much to me. Instead, I wrote some of it in increments on my phone, walking around campus and attempting to navigate around the intimidating presence of the
squirrels, a species that I still believe to be related to the yellow-spotted lizards from ‘Holes.’ Though walking around campus often makes me focus on how beautiful everything is, it is the people here that I always find myself thinking of. Sharing the editor-in-chief position with Katherine this year has been the most fulfilling experience I’ve had at Gettysburg and one that I will never forget. From our first week and our failed headline (“to to Gettysburg”), to the number of hours we’ve spent in the office, to the time when I realized you accepted how much I weirdly love my dog and how much coffee I need, I have enjoyed every moment of our time at the paper and I’m so happy this position brought us together. I’m lucky to have shared this role with such an amazing and talented person and can’t wait for the rest of our adventures Continued on Page 2
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could someday fill that role was the motivation I needed and after sophomore year, becoming editor-in-chief of the Gettysburgian became one of my ultimate goals during my time at Gettysburg. Spring of my junior year, I became features editor. This was by far the most responsibility I had had thus far with the newspaper. This section was intense and required more consistent contact with writers than I had ever previously had. It was rigorous, but I enjoyed every minute of it. At the end of junior year, The Gettysburgian staff voted to select the new editors-in-chief for the upcoming year. I read my speech aloud to the team and eagerly awaited the results of the vote. When I found out I would be editor-in-chief alongside Chelsea Donohue, I was beyond thrilled. At the
time, I didn’t know Chelsea at all, but I had a gut feeling that everything was going to work out just fine. Fast forward almost exactly one year later and here I am writing my editor-inchief farewell letter. Despite working for the newspaper for three years prior, there is no amount of preparation I could have done to fully prepare me for this role. I have spent hours in our small, cluttered office in the basement of Plank Gym. I have dealt with angry parents, difficult faculty members and struggled to adjust to this difficult, oftentimes thankless job. Our weekly team meetings are silly and fun, yet I am consistently so impressed by the dedication and intelligence of our staff members. I have laughed, ranted, complained, joked and talked endlessly with my co-editor-in-chief and now close friend, Chel-
sea. It has not always been an easy ride, but I wouldn’t change a single moment. I have always struggled letting go of the things I love. It is difficult for me to no longer identify as editor-in-chief and it will be difficult for me to accept that the newspaper will continue to be printed every Thursday morning regardless of whether or not I am a student at Gettysburg. But, I have so much faith in our new editors-in-chief, Lauren Perry ‘16 and Brendan Raleigh ’16, and I am eager to see the many exciting changes that will soon be happening to the Gettysburgian. I have watched the newspaper evolve as I, too, have grown. Although I will no longer be an editor-inchief, I will forever be a Gettysburgian.
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in NYC (eventually). Thank you to The Gettysburgian staff, a team of people that have made the layout process go so smoothly and the weekly team meetings so fun. Thank you for all of the highs and lows and for entertaining my need to continuously wear the Mr. Gettysburgian suit. You guys rock and I know the paper will get better and better each year. Keep rocking the suit (and maybe wash the gloves). To all of my friends from Hanson 3, I’m so happy we oddly stayed friends and that you stuck with me after you learned how weird I really was and that how cool I seemed initially was just a well-executed façade. Over the past four years, I have experienced so much and I’m so thankful I’ve had you guys there to share it with and to laugh with. Also, Chief loves
all of you so our friendship is solidified forever based on that mere fact. I wish I could write a letter to every person that I’ve been lucky enough to meet and get to know from my first here year to my senior year, as you have all been such a huge part of my college experience. Gettysburg has been my home away from home for so long and the people here are at the heart of that. Everyone I have met has changed me for the better and I will miss seeing all of your faces around campus, a part of my day that has never failed to make me smile or cheer me up. Everything I have learned at Gettysburg College will stay with me throughout my life and I know my experiences here have shaped who I am as a person and who I will become. Beyond the classroom, I have learned
that you should never take yourself too seriously and that you should always be kind to people. I am so grateful to have spent four years here and to have had such an amazing environment in which to change from a nervous 17-year-old sitting in a hotel room the night before orientation into a lucky and thankful 21-year-old ready to experience whatever is to come (hopefully that involves becoming a combination of my mom, Liz Lemon, and whoever invented those bowls made out of bacon). Thank you to everyone at Gettysburg for everything you have given me and for all that you have done to help prepare me for the next part of my life. I feel so fortunate to have found my home here and can’t wait to come back to visit (probably on a Friday for chicken fingers....or waffle night at Servo).
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Weird News of the Week By Brendan Raleigh News Editor It’s a Guy Thing A high school baseball coach in Currituck County, North Carolina, has been suspended after he forced his players to spit on him. Justin Hill, who coaches at Currituck County High School, was suspended for one game on April 17, almost two weeks after the spitting incident on April 6, WAVY. com reported. Sources told the station that Hill was angry when nine players skipped practice on Friday, April 3. At the next practice, Hill ordered all the players to spit on his face, which was his way of calling their tardiness disrespectful, according to FayObserver.com. Hill eventually apologized to the team, according to WKBN.com. So far, neither Hill nor school officials have responded to media inquiries Satan Teacher or Lamb of Academia God? Texas A&M Galveston professor Irwin Horwitz would like to fail his entire class -- close to three dozen students in total -- but the school is blocking him from doing so. Horwitz announced in emails last week to university administrators at the Galveston campus and to his strategic management class that he would no longer teach the course and would fail the entire class because “None of [them] ... deserve to pass, or graduate to become an Aggie,” according to Inside Higher Ed. The professor said that the class was being so disruptive that he couldn’t last teaching the course for the rest of the semester, and now a department head will take over. Horwitz told KPRC the class was so bad he needed security guards in the room. “Since teaching this course, I have caught and seen cheating, been told to ‘chill out,’ ‘get out of my space,’ ‘go back and teach,’ [been] called a ‘fucking moron’ to [his] face, [had] one student cheat by signing in for another, one student not showing up but claim they did, listened to many hurtful and untrue rumors about myself and others, been caught between fights between students,” Horwitz wrote in an email to students, published by Inside Higher Ed. However, Texas A&M Vice President of Academic Affairs Patrick Louchouarn told KPRC none of the students have failed the class, because the “only reason a student would fail because he or she has not performed the expectations for that particular class.” The university will, however, investigate Horwitz’ allegations about student misbehavior. “I have nothing left,” Horwitz told the Houston Chronicle, blaming the school for not enforcing the university’s honor code against his allegedly unruly students. “I put my neck on the line for what I thought was the right thing to do.”
This week’s “Weird News” was compiled by Brendan Raleigh with information from huffingtonpost.com.
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Senate Update April 27, 2015 By Brooke Gutschick Student Senate Secretary
Student Senate Bullet Points * President’s Report * If there is any interest in chairing a committee, please send Taylor an email * Clubs Liaison Report * Thursday Senate Recognition Ceremony at 6pm in Specialty Dining * Please send 2 club representatives Senate facilitated a discussion about what we should focus on next year. If you have any suggestions, please email President Taylor Bury at buryta01@gettysburg.edu
Students are welcome to attend the weekly meetings of the Student Senate Mondays at 7 p.m. in CUB 260.
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Movies at the Ma jestic
Gett: The Trial of Viviane Amsalem (Not rated) Expertly written, brilliantly acted film about the painful 5-year process for one woman to obtain a divorce from her mean, manipulative husband from the rabbinical courts in Israel. Friday (5/1) - no showing Saturday (5/2) - no showing Sunday (5/3) - 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM Monday - Thursday (5/4 - 5/7) - 7:00 PM
David Schmitt, the lead vocalist of Springfest headliner Breathe Carolina.
“They definitely played to their audience. They closed the concert with ‘Blackout’ which was a great way to fire up the crowd for the rest of the afternoon.” -Nancy Clarke ‘15
Woman in Gold PG-13 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 (5/1) - 7:15 PM Saturday (5/2) - 4:15 PM and 7:15 PM Sunday (5/3) - 2:15 PM and 5:15 PM Monday - Thursday (5/4 - 5/7) - 7:15 PM
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WZBT Top Songs & Albums Added Songs 1 MIKAL CRONIN MCIII Merge 2 BUILT TO SPILL Untethered Moon Warner Brothers 3 WIRE Wire Pink Flag 4 THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS Glean Megaforce 5 SPEEDY ORTIZ Foil Deer Carpark
Top Albums 1 MODEST MOUSE Strangers To Ourselves Epic 2` COURTNEY BARNETT Sometimes I Sit And Think, And Sometimes I Just Sit Mom And Pop 3 VETIVER Complete Strangers Easy Sound 4 SWERVEDRIVER I Wasn’t Born To Lose You Cobraside 5 BEARHUG So Gone Spunk 6 MATTHEW E. WHITE Fresh Blood Domino 7 IN TALL BUILDINGS Driver Western Vinyl 8 JON SPENCER BLUES EXPLOSION Freedom Tower: No Wave Dance Party 2015 Mom And Pop 9 WAND Golem In The Red 10 REPTAR Lurid Glow Joyful Noise
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Come enjoy cake and good reads! In anticipation of summer, Musselman Library is hosting its second annual You’ve Gotta Read This: Lunchtime Launch. This launch party is in celebration of the annual publication: You’ve Gotta Read This! Summer Reading @ Musselman Library, in which you will find recommendations for summer reading and viewing from Gettysburg College faculty, staff, and administrators. With 175 book and film reviews, there is sure to be something for everyone! Swing by Musselman Library’s front patio Friday, May 1 between 11:00am and 1:00pm to pick up your copy of the summer reading booklet and enjoy some festive treats. Library staff will be on hand to show you how to access the summer reading titles from Overdrive on your reading devices, so B.Y.O.D. (bring your own device). Hope to see you there!
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As college costs skyrocket, Greek Spotlight of the Week organization pushes for affordable tuition prices B y F rancis A rigo C ontributing W riter
B y K endall W right Staff Writer It is no secret that college tuition is skyrocketing. According to NPR, a few states have experienced an average tuition hike of over 70% in the past five years. With the ever-increasing burden of student debt a hot topic in Washington, many private organizations are stepping up to propose their own solutions. Americans for Affordable College Costs (AACC), is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping students and their families cope with the financial burden of a college education. “We aim to help families achieve the American dream – an affordable college education and a bright, financially successful future for their kids,” said AACC executive director James Boyle. “AACC will be an important new information source and voice for parents and students, fighting for their rights on key issues,
including making the tuition tax deduction a permanent part of our tax code, fighting against government cuts to education funding, and protecting the financial rights of families who invested in prepaid college savings accounts that may be threatened by financial insolvency.” In addition to supporting the national tuition tax deduction, AACC is lobbying to extend tax deductions for contributions to education savings accounts to all 50 states, allow refinancing of student loans and increase transparency and government oversight in the student loan process. The organization is also working to make college affordable on an individual basis. It offers a paid membership program, LowerYourTuition.org, which offers, among other benefits, personalized financial coaching and a $7,500 Accidental Death and Disability insurance policy, which can be used to help offset the cost of college in the event that a
parent or guardian becomes unable to work. The organization is also developing a free mentoring program for parents who did not graduate from college, which aims to help them to understand the often-convoluted admissions process and assist them in negotiating financial aid packages. At the same time, AACC recognizes that such services can only go so far. The organization is currently seeking sponsorships from corporations and foundations for families and communities which require additional financial support. The executives of AACC hope that, through these programs, they can make the dream of attending college a reality for thousands of Americans who might not otherwise be able to afford an education. For more information, visit the official AACC website at http://www.americansforaffordablecollegecosts.org/.
Stay sharp and productive during the coming summer B y M eredith C ox H ealth and W ellness C olumnist
The arrival of summer is imminent as we all rush to finish our final projects, papers, and exams. As the weather is turning from bitter cold to brisk breezy days to sweltering heat, we find ourselves spending less time on the couch or in front of the computer, and more time outside in the fresh, sweet air. However, it can be easy to lose track of time and let some responsibilities fall by the wayside while we are off on break. It is important that even in the summer months when our workload is lightened with the end of classes, we remain productive and on top of our obligations, whether they be internships, jobs, or summer classes. In order to stay motivated, start with a list. At the beginning of each week, write down everything you need to or want to accomplish by Friday. Hang the list somewhere you will see it everyday, multiple times a day. This constant reminder will help you stay focused.
When you complete a task on the list, cross it off. This will give you a sense of instant gratification. You will slowly become more motivated to finish the list by the end of the week, crossing off every last item. Revisit your plan. When you feel overwhelmed with summer work and just too lazy to get anything done, remember why you are where you are. Think about what you want to get out of this summer: have a vision, make a plan, and stick to it. Know why you are working a certain job or why you applied for that intensive internship. Think about how you will feel at the end of the summer and what you want to accomplish. Use this feeling to motivate and push you through the summer months. Remember to take breaks and enjoy the summer weather. Get outside and soak up those sunny rays. Take a walk outside, drive to the closest beach, lake, or pool, and relax in nature. Drink some iced tea or lemonade, listen to the birds, or just go outside and smell the flowers. Allowing yourself this little 10-minute break
will be just what you need to power through the rest of your busy summer day. Schedule at least one fun event a week so you have so have something to look forward to on those days you are stuck inside at your job or internship. This little indulgence will be something that keeps you motivated to get all of your work done. When this weekly activity arrives, it will feel so satisfying and energizing to know that you powered through your work and can now enjoy the fun. Keep this activity light and stress-free. Schedule a picnic with your friends, a trip to the beach, or a run through the park. Staying productive during the summer is sometimes hard when all we seem to do during the school year is work, work, work. While summer is the time to decompress and relax, try to stay motivated by completing small projects and tasks that will help you stay on top of things so you will be ready to get back at it in the fall when school and work resume. Here is to having a productive summer!
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I am a political science major and writing minor from Queens, New York. I joined Lambda during the fall semester of my sophomore year, and immediately started getting involved within the brotherhood. During my first year as a brother, I was elected Standards Chair. Now, I am co-Social Chair and a member of our Philanthropy Committee, which are both exciting positions because I am able to plan different events that help our brotherhood and our community, with the added bonus of running our Twitter page. Outside of Lambda, I am the co-President of the Class of 2016, the Vice President of the Student Senate, a writer for The Gettysburgian, and a member of the club baseball team. It has been awesome leading our class, and coming up with ideas with my fellow class officers on how to raise money for our senior year events. One of my biggest plans for next year, as a member of student government, is to to facilitate more co-sponsorships between Greek and non-Greek organizations for events.
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“I had a great first year with the baseball team. Having a good team of guys made it a smooth transition to college, and I was lucky to get a solid amount of playing time. It was probably my favorite part of my freshman year.”
Musselman library extends hours for upcoming week B y M eggan S mith M usselman L ibrary C orrespondent Extended Library Hours: Starting Friday, you can stay in the library even longer than usual. Friday, May 1 the library will remain open until 11:00 p.m. After opening early on Saturday morning at 8:00 a.m., the Library will not close again until the following Saturday (May 9) at 5:00 p.m. Enjoy legit 24/7 library access while finishing up your final projects and preparing for your exams. Ice Cream Break: On the Monday, May 4 Musselman Library will be hosting its semi-annual Finals Study
Break. Join us at 8:00 p.m. on the back patio (rain location Room 018) for an ice cream social! Come enjoy a frosty treat with your friends, but hurry – when the ice cream runs out, it’s back to studying! Research Help: The reference librarians are available to help you with your last minute research questions or citation dilemmas. You can just stop by the reference desk, call 717-337-6600, text 717473-4532, or use the chat box on the library webpage through 5:00pm on Tuesday. Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday the reference desk will be closed, but librarians will be available in Room 102 on the main floor of the
library. Stop on by during the day, or email ask@gettysburg.edu, and a librarian will assist you as soon as possible. Return Library Materials. ALL library materials, including items borrowed through Interlibrary Loan, are due back to Musselman Library by no later than Friday, May 8 (although, depending on when you checked them out, your items may be due back earlier!). *Seniors: note that all library charges are due to the Finance Office by 9:00 a.m. Monday, May 11. Breathe. You got this! Good luck with your finals and have a fun, safe summer!
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Commencement speaker GECO urges students to pay reflects on time in college attention to the environment By Kayla Britt Features Editor Nadejiah Towns ‘15, a Sociology Major here at Gettysburg, was nominated and selected to be the Student Commencement Speaker at the upcoming Class of 2015 Commencement Weekend May 16-17. “I knew I wanted to speak at Commencement since junior year. Initially I wanted to speak because I have had a great experience here, in a complex way. Now I’m even more driven to speak so that I can make sure everyone in our class is represented, including those who are underrepresented,” said Nadejiah. Although more than deserving of the honor, she is humble and attributes much of her success and growth to mentors and experiences on campus which have enabled her to thrive. During her time at Gettysburg, Nadejiah has taken on leadership roles as a student staff member of Residence Life, advocated for acceptance and understanding as a Diversity Peer Educator, served on the Student Life Committee, welcomed prospective students to campus as a Tour Guide, worked as a Peer Learning Assistant for the Sociology department, and has also held a multitude of other jobs including employment at the Writing Cen-
ter and the Center for Intercultural Advancement. Through her involvements on campus, Nadejiah is more than prepared to enter the next chapter of her life, and plans to attend the College Student Affairs E.d.M. Program Master’s at Rutgers University, New Brunswick. She will also have an assistantship as a Residence Life hall director, fitting with her long-term goal of working in higher education. “I like problem solving,” said Nadejiah. “I know that every student is unique and needs support in different ways to get through their four years, and I want to be part of that support system. I had a great experience because of my mentors and I want other students to have that same life-changing experience.” She herself has changed since she entered Gettysburg as a first-year, noting particularly that her leadership skills have improved dramatically. “I’m also a lot more focused on education and understanding conflict, and figuring out how I can be a part of the solution. I always knew that I liked working with students, and now I’m just more passionate.” Not that her four years have been completely smooth sailing. Like any college student, Nadejiah has faced her share of hurdles. She believes her biggest challenge here has been navigating her
identity within Gettysburg’s campus culture and learning to grow through other people. “Nothing much about Gettysburg culture was familiar to me when I came here,” she said. She has learned how to engage differences better through taking advantage of all the opportunities Gettysburg has to offer. Clearly Nadejiah has left a lasting impact on campus life here at Gettysburg, as a passionate and vocal leader who strives to pay attention to and work to ameliorate important issues. She is an excellent role model for underclassmen, and exemplifies strength of character and integrity in her everyday life. Nadejiah also highlighted the relationships she has built with administrators. “I think I’ve been able to develop great relationships with administrators and that has shaped me as a professional. That’s been a huge part of my experience her and I’m very grateful for that.” Her most fond memory, in fact, was finding out she would be a Residence Coordinator for Residence Life. “My supervisor prolonged our meeting to make sure he was there when I received the news. That was a great memory, knowing that he understood how much it meant to me and how badly I wanted the opportunity. His sharing in my joy meant a lot to me.”
By Julia Rentsch GECO Correspondent It is time for Gettysburg College students to sit up and listen, because the toxic normalcy of environmental abuse is dragging down our campus and our world. Too many circular practices have been ingrained into our consumer culture— like buying, throwing away, and re-buying things—and it should be no news that the trickle-down Reaganomics system has been proven to be a seductive, destructive lie. Of course, we were all born into this culture—what is normal only naturally falls out of focus, which is why we must all pay extra attention to the easily ignorable, but costly, agreement that the President is currently trying to forward in Congress. President Obama’s Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), currently one of his top priorities in his policy on trade, can only make our structurally-supported environmental abuse worse. This trade-promotion agreement would unrestrict international trade between the U.S. and Australia, Brunei, Chile, China, Canada, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, and Vietnam. You might hear this referred to as a way for trade agreements to speed through Congress, or ride a “fast track,” which sounds merely like globalization at
work if only viewed through rose-colored glasses. According to the thoroughly underwhelmingly angry words of other Democratic lawmakers, the reality is that the President’s bill will “cost American jobs, weaken food safety and financial regulations, and undermine environmental and labor standards.” In truth, this bill would be disastrous on many levels for small businesses around the world. These trade rules are written by and for the largest corporations—the documents are even currently being withheld from the public eye. While politicians certainly tout the agreement as progressive and herald its bipartisan appeal, it is clear that those who are backed by big bucks from big business (and therefore have their scruples clouded by this wad of cash and influence) are cheering the loudest. The meatpacking industry is an example of an industry that will exploit this to no end. The number and size of Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs, a.k.a. egregious violators of principles of decency towards animals) in the U.S. will swell if this is passed, as the lucrative markets in Japan, Vietnam, and Malaysia, which currently place limits on imports, will be opened to them. An article from Mother Jones on the subject declared that “Our emergence as the globe’s feedlot will benefit few Americans other than those
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who own shares in the meat giants.” I am not asking Gettysburg students to become vegetarians. I am not asking anyone to make sacrifices. I am demanding that we all stop focusing on stupid stuff like Instagramming selfies, and start caring a bit about the world we are living in. Every day people with power are making selfish choices, short-sighted choices, or just blatantly, factuallywrong choices. Those of us with the gift of higher education must use our privileges to do what we can—write to Congress in opposition to the TPP, support local small businesses, research where our goods come from, and most importantly, buy less stuff. It is time to refocus. It is easy to feel secure when the damage we are doing is subterraneous: pollution is, by its own nature, a perfect problem as it is difficult to see until it is too late, and those who are most affected by it usually have the least power to help solve it. Please use your summer break to learn something about why protecting the environment and protecting human rights are so intertwined. Environmentalism can no longer be considered a “niche” interest; the current actions of our government and of private big business demand that we act now, with our voices, our dollars, and our practices. There is quite a bit at stake, and it is not just polar bears.
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A Riot is the Language of Innocent 25yo black man the Unheard - Dr. MLK Jr. Freddie Gray beaten and murdered by police. Spine severed. Thrown into police vehicle to die. By Julian Weiss Opinions Editor
I started my day today picking through the trash. Last night, I saw a poster in Plank basement. It was pretty bland and inconsequential: black text on a white 8 ½ by 11 sheet of paper. The poster laid out facts about the death of Freddie Gray, how his spine was severed for unknown reasons in police custody -- how he was murdered. It implied justice in the protests and riots in Baltimore. The poster stunned me, quite literally. I stopped moving to read it. I was on my way to play Settlers of Catan, a strategy board game (think Risk except everyone hates each other by the end), in the WZBT station while my friend hosted a radio show. It took a little longer than normal to read the poster because I had drank a bit more than expected after my latest job rejection. I thought the night would be carefree. And here it was, this poster, slapping me out of complacency. Some brave soul had already taken a pen to critique the poster’s points. In response to the allegation of murder on the poster, the penner wrote, “He had one injury, his spine. Clearly not beaten.” Listen to yourself! Mr. Gray had a severed spine, not a broken nail. The police report confirms that he was picked up with no injuries.
He died. How could this be anything but brutality and murder? This person could not believe that Mr. Gray was murdered, nor that the black residents of Baltimore were capable of anything but rioting. Shine on you crazy diamond. And the issue I have with the mysterious white knight who took it upon himself to debate with a piece of paper is not that he disagrees. I am an Opinions Editor (for the next 24 hours), I thrive on argument. What I can’t stand is the irresponsibly unforgiving stick-your-fingersin-your-ears-and-blabber closed-mindedness of it. You study at a liberal arts school, at least try to pretend you can hear an argument you disagree with and think about it critically even if it’s from you don’t respect someone. Today I found the poster in a trash can next to the door it was posted on last night. The major issue in the debate going on about Baltimore is not that one side is particularly more right than the other. Again, this is a case where both sides are more right than wrong. Breaking laws, destroying property, and violence is bad, and should be criticized. Violating someone’s rights as a human being, and forcing them to live in poverty because of their skin color is unforgivable. The issue is that both sides reinforce the actions and
thoughts of the other, but only one side ignores or advocates racial inequality. Only one side dismisses government sanctioned murder against a black man. Only one side, when presented with facts, responds with racist rhetoric and ignorance. No matter what side of the debate you are on, open your mind. Listen to what people are saying. “A riot is the language of the unheard” is straight from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and as long as you keep ignoring what the rioters are saying, the longer they will burn and destroy Baltimore to get your attention. To the person who decided to crumple up the poster and threw it in the trash, I have something for you. Printed along with this article are the facts listed on the poster in big, bold print. We print 600 papers a week.Think next time before you refuse to listen to someone. And to those of you who are interested in learning more or having a discussion about recent events, I encourage you to attend the Black Student Union’s discussion with Dr. Hancock on the situation in Baltimore Thursday, April 30th at 7 PM in Mara Auditorium. But please, keep your discussions civil and respect the opinions of others, unlike the person who threw the poster in the garbage. We’re all better than that.
To the Sticking Place B y S tephany H arrington S taff W riter The pressures of these last few days are almost unbearable. I have become so resigned and fatigued that I almost don’t even care that both of my capstones were due this week, or that I have a few final exams coming up. I just want it to be over. I am anxious about graduation. Although walking to receive my diploma will be satisfying and well-deserved, I know that the big, bad world is waiting for me. And I’m not ready. As a way to combat this stress, I sometimes close my eyes, take a deep breath, and tell myself that everything will fall into place. I really do not want to make my last article for The Gettysburgian sappy, but I do want to express my gratitude for this school and all that I have learned here. I suppose this article really isn’t much of an opinion at all, but perhaps some words of advice and farewell. Almost four years ago, I arrived on this campus for move-in day completely terrified. I was excited, but absolutely petrified. And I realize that is a normal emotion for many people who are entering a new environment, but it took me an entire three years to stop being afraid. I always felt held back some-
The Last Word how. I have had an opinions column in this paper since the beginning of sophomore year, but it was only until this year that I actually voiced my true opinions. I avoided political articles because I didn’t want to be controversial. I remained disgustingly neutral on important issues because I was afraid of what people would think. However, something changed when I became a senior. I found a new confidence myself. Maybe it was studying in a foreign country, maybe it was that I lived away from my parents for the better part of a year. Whatever happened, I changed. I entered my senior year feeling new. I was happier than I had ever been, and I knew this last year was supposed to be exciting. I publically came out as a lesbian in a Surge post that I wrote this past fall, and the rest has been history. That was a watershed moment for me because I stopped being afraid. I was comfortable with this entire campus and my large extended family knowing my sexuality. It was scary at first, but I realized that I didn’t want to hide or feel like I couldn’t be myself. At last, my opinions articles actually reflected my perspective on certain issues, and I expressed them without fear of backlash. There was
too much wrong with 2014 to let me sit by and not describe how horrible it was. I felt that I had a responsibility to discuss issues like Ferguson, white privilege, sexual assault, and beyond. As Gettysburg students, we sometimes get stuck in a bubble and think that nothing can touch us. But these are issues are so real and tangible for others in this country that we cannot remain silent. We must question the system that we live in and try to improve it the best we can, even if that means pointing out what is wrong or unjust. We have a responsibility to discuss things that are hard and uncomfortable. I used to find the idea unpleasant, but I’ve realized that I am stronger than that. Distancing myself from my comfort zone was a critical aspect of my time here in Gettysburg. I used to think my opinions and thoughts were too small and unnoticeable to create change, but I was wrong. If you never try, you’ll never know. And that’s exactly why I want you all to be brave. Take risks, but don’t be stupid. Try and do what’s right. Say please and thank you. Close your eyes. Take a deep breath. This stress will all be over soon. Open your eyes. I think I am ready now.
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Peaceful High School student protest (walk out) for the brutal unjust and unpursued police murder of Freddie Gray interrupted and agitated by Baltimore Police in full SWAT gear.
Presidential Scorecard
Welcome, one and all, to the scorecard for the presidential hopefuls of 2016! I am going to completely arbitrarily take away points from, or give points to, each candidate. This column is not a democracy. Isabel Gibson-Penrose, Staff Writer
Hillary Clinton (D) | Points: 5,900
• Clinton was the favorite at the White House Correspondents Dinner. She was compared to Meryl Streep and the tired practice of making her audition when you know she’s going to get the role +3000 • Recent comments on reproductive rights led to headlines like “Hillary: Force Christians to Change Religious Views to Support Abortion.” That is one negative headline -2500 • With #LoveCantWait trending on Twitter, Clinton changed her avatar to a rainbow campaign icon. She’s making the “Bottom for Hillary” guys proud! +1400 • Weighing in on Baltimore, Clinton tweeted, “his death is a tragedy that demands answers” and prayed for peace in the city. Not sympathy for the police (take note, Rand) +4000 Superlative: Most Likely to be Retweeted
source: hillaryclinton.com
Rand Paul (R) | Points: -1,532
• In a strangely un-Libertarian move, Paul offered sympathy to state enforcers in Baltimore. “I am very sympathetic to the plight of the police in this,” he said. Ah yes, the plight of being caught on camera murdering innocent black people, such a struggle -4000 • “Who’s better on foreign policy than Rand Paul?” Cecily Strong asked during the Correspondents Dinner, before muttering “Hillary,” under her breath -700 • Paul blamed riots in Baltimore on the “lack of fathers.” Meanwhile, Paul’s son has been arrested three times. No word yet on what’s to blame for that -3000 • Paul defended Obama’s use of drones, which resulted in the killing of two hostages. You always have to respect a man who backs up his President +1200 Superlative: Least Likely to be Receptive to Suggestion of Giving Every Child TWO Fathers to Combat Delinquincy
source: randpaul.com
Ted Cruz (R) | Points: -5,000
• “There is, and always have been, far more to celebrate in American than to worry about,” Cruz commented on Baltimore. He spews rhetoric even when Americans are rioting for their rights. Now is not the time, Ted -2500 • Cruz said he would love his daughters even if they were lesbians. Basic decency should not count for much, but pickings are slim these days. +4000 • Human decency pickings are slimmer than we thought. Days after commenting about his daughters, Cruz criticized Democrats for refusing to allow “religious liberty” for those who want to discriminate against the LGBT community. A president that doesn’t understand the Constitution, separation of church and state? -5000 • Cruz criticized “greybeards” in Washington for pitting senators against governors in Presidential races. Aw, Ted. People don’t dislike you because you’re a Senator. They dislike you because you’re a lunatic -1500 points Superlative: Most Likely to Forget He Was Born in Canada
Marco Rubio (R) | Points: -500
• In two polls Rubio received 13% from registered voters in the Republican Party. Mike Huckabee received 9%. It’s a low bar Rubio, but you’re reaching it! +1300 • After declaring his love for EDM, including duo Axwell ^ Ingrosso, Rubio walked offstage to the tune of their song “Something New.” This would have been a great way to appeal to EDM fans, if Axwell ^ Ingrosso had not released a statement saying they do not want to be affiliated with Rubio’s party -800 • Rubio is the youngest Presidential candidate +1000 • Rubio discussed plans to reignite the country’s manufacturing economy by loosening regulations. I didn’t realize he was young enough to have missed the whole 2008 recession caused by lack of regulation thing -2000 Superlative: Most Likely to Have Midlife Crisis Before November
source: tedcruz.org source: marcorubio.com
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Men’s lacrosse team goes undefeated in regular season
Head Coach Hank Jancyzk reaches his 400th win after defeating Franklin and Marshall By Elizabeth Hilfrank Staff Writer
This past Saturday the men’s lacrosse team defeated Washington College 11-9 to finish the season undefeated. This victory also came with a school record, as the 2015 men’s lacrosse team now holds the record for the longest winning streak. They stand 15-0 overall and 8-0 in the Conference, and are ranked number 2 on the United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association Top-20 list. Head Coach Hank Jancyzk credits the accomplishments of the season to “really good teammates this year. They are always pushing and hold each other accountable. They believe in each other and are humble.” Junior Billy McAvoy commented on Coach Jancyzk’s 400th win: “It is a great accomplishment that truly speaks for itself and shows the impact he has had on Gettysburg men’s lacrosse team.” Prior to the victory against the Shoremen, Gettysburg battled and successfully defeated Franklin and Marshall College on Wednesday, April 22. This win was especially memorable, as it marked Coach Janczyk’s 400th win as a coach. Coach Janczyk is only the second coach in all of the NCAA to achieve this accomplishment. Three hundred and fifty-five of the wins have come from the Bullets, as this is his twenty-eighth season with the team. He has been a head coach for 33 years now. When asked about his win, Jancyzk chuckled, saying, “It shows that I’ve been around for a long time. But it’s been an honor to
Photo courtesy of David Sinclair,GCC&M
The Gettysburg men’s lacrosse team is one of only three remaining undefeated teams in Division III lacrosse. be a part of Gettysburg for 28 years. I’m the head coach but it’s really due to a lot of other people.” Not only did the team congratulate him on the win, but Lacrosse Magazine also featured Jancyzk in an article. In the article, previous players and assistant coaches highlight what has made Coach Jancyzk so successful, including his ability to let people learn from their mistakes; he does not demand too much but lets all members of the team experiment with what they think will work best. These characteristics were present at all of his employment locations, which
include Colgate University and Salisbury University prior to Gettysburg. Going into Saturday the Bullets were determined to finish the season strong. Having 400 wins is pretty remarkable, but having 401 would be even better. The men did not lose focus because they did not want to let their coach down. They came into their senior day very prepared. Washington College did not let Gettysburg off easy, as it desperately wanted to be the team to disrupt the streak. The Shoremen held the Bullets to a tie 5 times throughout the game and there was never more
than a 2-point gap between the teams. Yet, no matter how much they tried, Washington could not put a stop to the allpowerful Gettysburg. Playing in their last regular season home game, the seniors on the team were determined to make a mark on their turf. Senior Robby Maddux scored 2 goals and 1 assist and senior Bijan Firouzan netted 2 goals. Seniors Brendan Morris, Jimmy Morris, Andrew Toner, and Jack Harvazinski also contributed to the point rack-up. McAvoy explained, “All of our success can be traced back to the seniors. They weren’t satisfied with the
mediocrity of their previous 2 seasons and they got everyone on board with it. They were determined to put Gettysburg men’s lacrosse back on the map.” The seniors were not the only ones to be on their game that day. First-year goalie Tim Brady gathered a seasonhigh 16 saves during the game. Eleven of these saves came in the 2nd quarter as he faced a 19-shot barrage and never backed down. His success contributed to the Bullets 1st lead of the game, and when the clock for the 1st half buzzed to 0, the scoreboard showed the Bullets up by just 1 point.
Again, Washington College refused to give in. There were many quick battles as soon as the 2nd half started, and the back and forth action led to a tie game once again, being 7-7 until the final 2 minutes of the quarter. The Bullets clearly do not like to end a quarter of the game behind or tied because sophomore Sean Fumai and senior Firouzan quickly tossed 2 shots in to give Gettysburg the lead just as the third quarter finished. Heading into the final quarter, tension was high as the Bullets led 9-7. The battle continued until the very end, as Washington scored its final goal in the remaining 9 minutes of the game and junior Jameson Smith rocketed in the final goal for the Bullets shortly after. The very exciting and successful season for the lacrosse team foreshadows great things to come in the post season. Yet Coach Janczyk is keeping things low key: “This is a whole new season. We’re practicing hard and are really trying to prepare. We’ve had our fair share of injuries but just have to keep pushing the next guy up.” McAvoy stated, “There is not so much we need to improve on, but rather we need to maintain the foundation that the seniors have left and build on it for next year.” The number one seeded Bullets will reface the Shoremen (no.4 in the Centennial Conference, 6-8 overall) on Wednesday in the conference semifinals. Be sure to come out to Shirk Field at 4:00 p.m. for what is sure to be an intense competition.
Consecutive losses dash Bullet’s playoff hopes
The Gettysburg baseball team ends the season with a strong record of twenty to fifteen By Sean Brower Staff Writer
The 1st loss in a doubleheader sweep by the Haverford College Fords on April 25 officially eliminated the Gettysburg College baseball team from qualifying for the Centennial Conference tournament. The 1st loss proved to be the final blow to the Bullets, who were also defeated twice by the McDaniel College Green Terror. Game 1 against McDaniel, on April 21, proved to be a tough loss for the Bullets. However, there appeared to be life for the team, as they rallied successfully to tie, get ahead, and then nearly tie again. In the bottom of the 2nd, with the Bullets trailing 1-0, and seniors Cory Karagjozi and Mike Kielbasa, who went 4-for-5 with 2 doubles, on first and third, respectively, senior Scott Zanghellini singled down the right field line, driving in Kielbasa. An inning later, the Bullets trailed 3-1, but led off the frame with 5 straight base runners. Sophomore Connor Tom started the offense with a walk, which juniors Steve Wright and Shawn Moffitt would follow with a single and double, respectively, to put the Bullets within 1. Backto-back singles by sophomore Will Anderson and junior Henry Klimowicz tied the game, which put the Bullets ahead 4-3. However, the lead would not last long. In the 4th, McDaniel first year Antonio Rosanova led off by reaching on a throwing error by Wright. He stole second and scored 2 batters later, on a single by McDaniel junior Marty Windisch. McDaniel junior Cameron Bahr walked, and would score, along with Windisch, on a 3-run home run by McDaniel senior Nick Valori. Before the game was over, the Terror would score 5 more runs. In the 4th, 7th, and 9th,
the Bullets also scored 5 runs of own, to put the score at 129. However, errors and other defensive miscues proved to be too much, as the team allowed 10 unearned runs. “Tough loss, a couple things didn’t go our way, a couple of tough defensive plays, but we got [senior Eric Hungerford] on the bump on Friday. [It] should be a great game at McDaniel. We’ll just go from here and keep chomping at the bit,” said sophomore Jonathan Lucido, who pitched two scoreless innings. On April 24, the Bullets played the Terror in Westminster, Maryland. Hungerford indeed turned in a strong performance, retiring the side in order in the 2nd, 3rd, and 6th, striking out 4 and allowing 4 runs, 3 earned, through 9 innings. The game remained scoreless, until the top of the 5th. Anderson led off the frame with a double. He scored 2 batters later on a Klimowicz single. This 1 run would not be enough, however. In the top of the 7th, Hungerford retired the first two batters he faced, but then allowed back-to-back singles to McDaniel junior Tyler Gilbert and Valori, and hit sophomore Kasey Nelson to load the bases. Senior Brandon Hayward, who went a combined 4-for-9 with 3 RBI’s in the season series, then delivered a 2 RBI single. In the bottom of the 8th, Windisch gave McDaniel insurance, in the form of an RBI double that drove in junior Sean Sivo. But the Bullets fought back. In a thrilling 9th, sophomore John Convery led off, hitting a fly ball to right field, sending Valori all the way back to the fence. Despite a great running effort, he could not make the catch, running hard into a pole. Convery motored his way around the bases for an inside-
Photo courtesy of David Sinclair,GCC&M
Haverford’s double header win kicks the Gettysburg baseball team out of the Centennial Conference tournament. the-park home run, putting the Bullets within 1. Moffitt, Tom, and Anderson loaded the bases, with 1 out. Kielbasa delivered with a 2 RBI single, giving the Bullets the lead. However, misfortune struck again for the Bullets. In the bottom of the inning, Hungerford struck out McDaniel sophomore Eric Grantland, only to have Nelson reach on a throwing error by Klimowicz. Two batters later, McDaniel sophomore Tyler O’Shea tied the game on a single. In the bottom of the 10th, sophomore Aaron Bezio relieved Hungerford. He walked Sivo and had to intentionally walk Bahr. Though he struck out Windisch, his throw to try to catch Sivo stealing third went past Klimowicz, allowing Sivo to score the game-winning run. “That’s all you can do, really (referring to hanging tough against the Terror), just trying to get this win for my team. Unfortunately, it didn’t happen, but just gotta bounce back tomorrow and get 2,” said Hungerford.
Game 1 against Haverford, on April 25, did not start much better. Almost immediately, the Bullets began to experience defensive problems. In the top of the 1st, Haverford sophomore Yannick Villanueva reached on a throwing error by Convery. He and senior Casey Fox, who hit a 1 out single, executed a double steal, ultimately allowing Fox to score on an RBI groundout by Haverford first year Mike Schmandt, who would go a combined 6-for-9 on the day, with 4 RBI’s. The Bullets’ woes were only just beginning. In the 2nd, 4th, and 5th, the Fords scored a total of 15 runs, 5 unearned. Throughout the game, the Bullets’ defense committed 7 errors. First years Brad DeMartino, Dustin Fischer, and Ryan Janiga, as well as sophomore Chase Stopyra, allowed a total of 18 runs, 10 earned. In the bottom on the 8th, the Bullets got to Haverford first year Justin Herring. Karagjozi and Zanghellini led off with back-to-back singles. Convery
grounded out, driving in Karagjozi. Wright and Moffitt would then hit back-to-back doubles, driving in 2 more runs. However, this would be all they could muster, dropping game 1 18-3. Game 2 proved to be a close contest. Sophomore Eric Brown worked around a few control issues, turning in a solid performance, going 6 innings, and allowing only 1 run. In the bottom of the 4th, Wright led off with a single, followed by Moffitt being hit by a pitch. Two batters later, Kielbasa reached on a throwing error by Haverford senior Tommy Bergjans, allowing Wright to score the game’s first run. Klimowicz then singled to left field, driving in Moffitt. Yet again, however, the Bullets could not hold the lead. In the top of the 7th, the led off with 3 consecutive base runners. Schmandt then singled in Haverford first year Matt Goss from third for his 4th RBI of the day. With the game tied at 2, Haverford senior Zach Taylor, who went a combined 5-for-11 on the
day, with 6 RBI’s, grounded into a fielder’s choice, driving in Fox. The Bullets fought back in the bottom of the inning. Kielbasa led off with a double. Klimowicz then reached on a fielder’s choice, and was able to advance to second, on a throwing error by Haverford first year Ben Furlong, also allowing Kielbasa to score the tying run. Two batters later, Zanghellini grounded into a fielder’s choice, but reached when Furlong committed his second throwing error of the inning. Klimowicz scored, putting the Bullets ahead 4-3. Unfortunately, the Bullets could not hold their slim lead in the top of the 9th. Lucido, who came into relief Bezio, in the 7th, only retired one batter, before Taylor batted in the tying run, in Villanueva. Haverford junior Nick Ott then reached on a fielder’s choice, but then scored, along with Taylor, on errors by Karagjozi and Klimowicz, who would lead off the bottom of the inning with a single, but would be stranded, when Bergjans struck out the side, to complete his gem of 9 innings pitched, striking out 9, and allowing only 1 earned run. “[These] last few games have been very, very tough. To come back in that second game and compete [in] the way your sons competed…is a great testament to their character. A lot of teams would’ve just rolled over and died…I can’t tell you how proud I am of their attitude and their character,” said head coach John Campo, in a postgame dinner for the players, their friends, and their families. With their loss on April 27, to the Susquehanna Crusaders, the Gettysburg College Bullets finish their season 20-15, 9-9 in Centennial Conference play. Come out to support the Bullets, when they return to action next season!