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National Stanford University recently updated its student alcohol policy so that hard liquor is prohibited at undergraduate on-campus parties. This change i n pol i c y c o m e s a f t e r B r oc k T u r n e r , f o r m e r Stanford swimmer, was convicted of sexually assaulting a woman after both had been drinking at a campus party. Stanford’s new policy prohibits hard alcohol at all categories of campus parties, with the exception of parties hosted by student organizations or residences whose members are all graduate students. Such parties are only permitted hard alcohol in the form of mixed drinks. Ralph Castro, director of Stanford’s Office of Alcohol Policy and Education (OAPE) states that the intent of the new policy is not a complete prohibition of hard alcohol, but rather a targeted approach meant to limit high-risk behavior. The OAPE plans to measure policy success through evaluating alcohol use and its consequences from individual and community perspectives.
International An Armenian court sentenced a Russian soldier to life in prison on August 23rd for killing a family of seven outside a Russian military base in Armenia, sparking a crisis between the historic allies. According to the Armenian court, Russian soldier Valery Permyakov left his base with a machine gun and went on a shooting rampage at the family’s home. Permyakov confessed to the killing during the trial but refused to give testimony. Russia is Armenia’s main sponsor and ally, but this brutal killing has sparked protests throughout the usually Russia-friendly Armenia. Investigators have not established Permyakov’s motive or whether he had any accomplices. Tests conducted by both Russian and Armenian psychiatrists certified that Permyakov is sane. It is not yet clear whether Permyakov will serve his sentence in Russia or Armenia. Some Armenian people fear that his sentence may be reduced if he is sent back to Russia.
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Gettysburg community welcomes new LGBTQA Advocacy & Education director Tiffany Lane joins The Center to create dialogue and improve campus climate By Nora Tidey News Editor Gettysburg College has very recently welcomed an important addition to the campus community. Tiffany Lane will be taking over as the director of LGBTQ Advocacy & Education at The Center, located on the first floor of Apple Hall. The Center is committed to creating an inclusive campus community where all students feel welcome and empowered to succeed regardless of sexuality, gender identity or gender expression. The Center seeks to improve campus climate through social and educational programming and ongoing dialogue. Some of the numerous resources for students in the LGBTQA community offered by The Center include: Q&A, which holds meetings and events dedicated to the acceptance and advancement of gender, sexual and romantic minorities; Friend or F.O.E., a student group focused on providing a
social and supportive atmosphere for LGBTQA students who want to spend time with like-minded peers; QHouse, a college house committed to raising awareness about queer issues and queer culture; and so much more. Students can also take part in annual drag shows, student panels, guest lectures and SafeZone training. Lane stated that all of the resources Gettysburg already offers made her excited to work here and continue to sustain and expand the support for the LGBTQA student community. As director of LGBTQA Advocacy and Education, Tiffany will offer advocacy and oneon-one support for students who may be struggling to come to terms with their identities as well as students who want to learn more about how to support the LGBTQA community. The Center also offers a Queer Mentorship Program in which LGBTQAidentified underclassmen pair with LGBTQA-
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Lane will be working with The Center to create social and educational programs. identified upperclassmen to have a peer mentorship relationship. Lane said that she is proud to serve as a role model for students, and that nothing makes her happier than seeing the development of students into leaders and professionals. She wants the student body here to know that she is working hard to make sure everyone feels welcome at
Gettysburg, to help educate the campus community and to support and advocate for students. To reach Tiffany, she can be found in her office across from The Center in Apple Hall. She has an open door policy and will always make time for students. Tiffany has only been on the job for a little over three weeks, so be sure to welcome her to Gettysburg! She
can be reached at tlane@ gettysburg.edu or by contacting/visiting The Center. Gettysburg’s LGBTQA community has a bright future with Tiffany, who said, “When people look for LGBTQA-friendly private liberal arts colleges, I would like Gettysburg to be the leading example.”
CPS summer fellowships engage students in community development
11 students participate in leadership and service in Gettysburg and abroad by annika jensen editor - in - chief The Center for Public Service provided 11 Gettysburg College students with fellowships to spend this past summer engaging in community action and development in Kenya, Nepal, Nicaragua, and Gettysburg. Cassie Scheiber ‘17, Chentese Stewart ‘18, Aubrey Gedeon ‘17, May Chou ‘18, Emiline Jacobs ‘18, Aiden Egglin ‘17, Ivy Torres ‘18, Jade Kling ‘17, Nathan Kumar ‘17, Cameron Stewart ‘18, and Alyra Parker ‘18 were given the opportunity to work with different organizations on solving social issues and contributing to community development. Jeff Rioux, associate director of CPS, said that the fellowships “empower students to want to be active citizens in their communities.” CPS has been providing students with summer fellowships for ten years, a result of a generous contribution from alumnus James Heston ‘70. Rioux said, “Heston approached us and said, ‘I don’t want to fund things you’re already doing. I want you to dream: what would you do if you had a sum of money and could do something new?’” This provided a learning opportunity for students who wanted to travel
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One summer program takes Gettysburg students to Kathmandu, Nepal, where CPS fellows work with the Children’s Art Museum of Nepal (CAM) as well as several schools, community organizations, and artists. abroad and participate in community developmentbased internships but did not have the money or resources. “One of the things that students learn, it seems, is that as much as they think they might be ready to contribute to community development, they realize they have a whole lot more to learn,” said Rioux. “I think that attitude comes back to Gettysburg; it helps their
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work at CPS. It helps them be more engaged community members, listening to the people around them and learning from them.” One student, Nathan Kumar, spent his summer in Gettysburg working on issues of food access and immigration with Migrant Education, the Adams County Farmer’s Market, and the South Central Community Action Program. Kumar taught
English to immigrants from Myanmar, Syria, Mexico, and Cambodia while gaining problem solving skills. The political science major said, “This exposure to often unseen and unheard of community members helped me to think about how some of the theories and policies I learn about in class would work in practice.” Each site allows students to see the
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overlap of social issues in the community and how different organizations work together to solve them. Kumar’s summer experience made him realize the importance of language and communication: “They were always so eager and happy to learn. Even though I was only able to spend a few hours a day with them they always seemed to appreciate the effort I was putting in and the fact that someone was helping them learn English. It made me realize how much I take speaking English for granted.” Kumar hopes to continue his service in Adams County by continuing to help out at the Farmer’s Market, the ESL program, and various circles. “Past Gettysburg,” he stated, “I'm looking to spread the idea that direct and extended exposure with underprivileged and historically marginalized groups is a necessary prerequisite before passing legislation of policies that affect said people.” T h e s u m m e r fellowship had a powerful takeaway for Kumar, particularly as he learned about Adams County’s considerable migrant population and Continued on next page
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poverty rate. “I hope to be more mindful of the groups that are not seen or heard from,” he said. “It's easy to think of Gettysburg College as a bubble rather than part of the whole Gettysburg community.” However, Kumar hopes to prove to the community that Gettysburg College cares: “The college and its students do strive to help and learn about more than just themselves.” The best reason to do the fellowship, Rioux said, is to meet new and extraordinary people, “people who are motivated to be engaged members of their community, who are involved in social change in ways that we admire and our students learn a lot from. You’re going to meet amazing people, and your life will be changed.”
CPS also offers summer programs to Leon, Nicaragua, which is partnered with the Borough of Gettysburg in a sister cities program.Fellows are able to work with teachers and social workers to develop English, art, entrepreneurship and STEM programs.
New Christine’s Cafe opens in Gettysburg
Baltimore Street restaurant replacing Cafe Saint Amand offers vegan and gluten-free dining by jules sippel pr manager
If you have been in Gettysburg before, chances are you remember Cafe Saint Amand, the adorable French bistro that recently closed. The corner cafe left an emptiness in town that could only be filled by crepes…and Keith Lowman set out to do just that. Former executive chef at Christine’s Cafe in Waynesboro, Lowman opened his own branch of the restaurant at the Baltimore Street location in mid-June. Lowman and staff describe their fare as “casual fine dining,” as the restaurant includes a coffee bar, meals for all times of day and, of course, greatly-desired crepes. Perhaps most exciting
is Christine’s inclusive items, including vegan and gluten-free options. The staff is exceptionally accommodating, so do not be shy to make a request if you need to! In addition to the food, be sure to enjoy the atmosphere at the new eatery. Those who frequented the former cafe will recall decor, such as the lattice in the dining area, while the new spot highlights the ideal balance between classy and casual. Christine’s Cafe is currently featuring an iced butterbeer latte, sure to attrack students and Harry Potter fans of all ages. The next time you come to town (because we all know you missed Gettysburg), check out the new Christine’s Cafe. You will not be sorry.
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Keith Lowman, who opened Christine’s Cafe on Baltimore Street.
Prof. Iannello: “Balanced presentation a dishonest exercise,” Trump presidency “unteachable” J amie W elch E ditor - in -C hief Gettysburg College Political Science professor Kathleen Iannello has had her ability to be fair and balanced with her students called into question this week after writing an OpEd piece in which she called a Trump presidency “unthinkable, as well as unteachable.” Her piece, published August 8 on Philly.com, sparked off a nationwide controversy this week when Fox News picked up the story and called into question Ianello’s ability to be fair when dealing with conservative-leaning students. In the Op-Ed, Iannello asserts that “as a liberal, [she has] no problem extolling the virtues of Democrats,” and that she does not need to attempt by
to be neutral in the classroom because Trump is a “lightning rod for promoting further hate.” She goes on to write that “it is a disservice to students to attempt to provide balance” and that “balance is an offense to the truth.” Iannello claims that her comments are “neither partisan nor ideological,” but that is a hard pill to swallow for many conservative students on campus, who have written in the past about feeling intimidated by Iannello if they lean right. One such student wrote on professor review site RateMyProfessor.com, “Professor Iannello means well and is a decent teacher, but she preaches her liberal propaganda way to [sic] much in class...she is not open to new ideas and is very close [sic] minded on
her beliefs.” Another student wrote, “if she thinks you’re leaning right, watch out!” The College Fix asked Ianello if her very strong political leanings would allow her to be fair to those students who do not share her liberal perspective, and she claimed that her feelings about Trump would not have any bearing on how she evaluates students. “I can assure you that all students will have a voice in my classes,” she said. College officials echoed her sentiments, assuring The College Fix in an email that the class will be as fair as can be. “It’s an important part of our mission as a liberal arts institution to ensure that ideas can be shared openly, and we have every confidence that students will be given opportunity
to express their views freely in their classes,” a spokesperson wrote. These reponses have failed to quell the controversy, which has taken off in recent days and lead to a firestorm of angry Tweets calling for Iannello to resign; at least one Gettysburg alum identifed themself as @ knoxcamper and tweeted that s/he “will cease all donations until Kathleen Iannello is fired.” While it is unclear to many if Prof. Ianello will be able to treat students equally in her class, what is clear is her opinion on Trump. “He displays neither a record of public service nor an understanding of the word statesmanship,” she wrote. “In the history of our country, it is hard to recall anyone less prepared to take office.”
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Will Olympians bring Zika home with their medals?
The science and policy behind Olympic records
By Sam Siomko Staff Writer As the United States continues to wipe the floor in the medal count at the Rio Olympics this year, concerns surrounding conditions on and off the playing fields are still an issue. The whole Australian team had been robbed, and then there was that time the diving pool turned green. But before the Olympic torch was even lit, Zika was all over the news. Zika is a virus that is spread through mosquito bites. People who are infected with the virus may show flu-like symptoms, have red eyes and develop a rash, but many people do not even show symptoms. The biggest concern, however, seems to be the damage it can do to unborn babies.
By Kayla Britt MS&T Editor Every four years millions of people tune in to watch highly-skilled and well-trained athletes compete in high-stakes competitions. The Olympic Games, which have ties to ancient Greece, were expanded in the 1980’s to include professional athletes. They are arguably the most prominent sports competitions in the world today. The Olympics are an opportunity for athletes to shatter stereotypes surrounding gender, race and culture, with some prominent athletes like Simone Biles and Michael Phelps reaching near-celebrity status. Up until the 1980’s, women were held back from competing in many events, including the marathon, as women were not believed to be capable of enduring long, strenuous races. They were also ex-
cluded from track and field entirely until 1928. In 1966, Roberta Gibb made a feminist statement by unofficially competing in the Boston Marathon. She and other women who set records for the marathon in the sixties paved the way for records in years to come. Still, some health experts claimed that running the marathon would be detrimental to women’s well-being. However, in 1980 the American College of Sports Medicine gave a statement supporting t h e ef f o r t, s ta ti n g th at there “is no scientific or medical evidence that long-distance running is [harmful] for the healthy, trained female athlete.” The IOC finally voted in 1981 to allow women to participate in the marathon race, after years of effort on the part of many individuals. In addition, records broken in other sports can be attributed to technical advancements and
research. In 1968, U.S. Olympian Dick Fosbury won a gold medal competing in the high jump using the Fosbury flop. Later, athletes using the same technique would go on to break the high jump world record. Other changes, like the decision to allow polyurethane swimsuits in 2008 (before they were b an ned ag ain in 2 01 0) also led to new records. The new swimsuits were designed to improve buoyancy by including small gas pockets embedded in the material. The effect was less drag and faster swimming times. In the 2008 Beijing Olympics, 23 world records were broken by swimmers wearing the swimsuits. It is likely that records will plateau as the International Association of Athletics Federations cracks down on drug violations and athletes are reaching their maximum performance capabilities.
By Kayla Britt MS&T Editor Yesterday, researchers published results from a study that found that bacteria could be used to produce methane (car fuel) from carbon dioxide, which is abundant in the atmosphere. The enzyme nitrogenase enables the conversion. Nitrogenase is also involved in nitrogen fixation, generally a process done by soil bacteria. Scientists genetically engineered a strain of bacteria to produce large quantities of the
enzyme nitrogenase. The new version of nitrogenase is not capable of nitrogen fixation, but it is capable of doing something else: producing methane from carbon dioxide. Although there currently exist other microorganisms that are capable of converting carbon dioxide into methane, they require other organisms to supply them with materials in the process. The genetically engineered bacterial strain developed by the researchers is capable of producing bacteria on its
own. It also requires less energy input. However, it is unlikely that the process will become mainstream just yet - it is relatively inefficient, with a large amount of hydrogen being produced along with methane. Researchers are working to hone in on the process and maximize its efficiency. One day in the future, bacteria might be helping you fill up your gas tank.
The virus causes microcephaly, a defect in infants where the brain does not fully form. Should people be afraid that the instances of Zika will increase in the States once everyone returns from Rio? According to a report conducted by the Yale School of Public Health, those fears may not be warranted. Their study claims that only about six to 80 visitors in total will be infected with Zika in Rio during the extent of the games. That does not seem too huge when compared to the half-a-million visitors who traveled to Rio this year. Likewise, it is winter in the south ern hemisphere, so the number of mosquitoes in Rio are lower than in the warmer months. With so many peo-
ple in Rio right now and the low mosquito count, the chance is low that an infected mosquito would bite a US citizen. This is called “herd immunity” where most of the members of a large population are protected since the infected mosquitoes have a higher chance of biting someone else. The idea of new and unknown diseases might be scary; however, the news agencies that blow such stories out of proportion do more harm than good. So do not worry about S imone Biles or Michael Phelps coming back with an exotic virus. More likely than not, the only thing that they and other United States Olympians will be bringing home is the gold.
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1.) Elon Musk, founder of SpaceX, is sponsoring a new mission to get humans on Mars. He is planning not only to get humans there, but form a colony as well. He plans to use a Red Dragon spacecraft which could deploy useful devices. 2.) Famous physicist Edward Witten has declared himself a “mysterian,” meaning that he does not belive that scientists will ever resolve how consciousness comes about. He belives that, although science has the ability to glean insight into many concepts, human consciousness is not one of them.
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The Bullet Hole, which offers quick and healthy food to go, is a favorite dining spot among upperclassmen.
B y A ri S naevarsson F eatures E ditor First-Years, welcome to possibly the four most exciting years of your life. Underneath all of the fun, engaging elements of college lies a newfound sense of independence. While this can be a great thing, it also comes with a responsibility you will either adopt now or push off until senior year, at which point I guarantee regret will set in. The “freshman fifteen” about which you have undoubtedly heard is a very real thing. This college, in particular, offers no shortage of delicious foods. When you combine this with the independent decision-making you are now tasked with, it is not hard to see the truth this expression holds. But the “freshman fifteen” is not an inevitability. Read on to discover just how easy it can be to maintain (or pick up) healthy eating habits in college while still enjoying yourself. The Dive, Ike’s, Bullet Hole, and Commons: Because your First-Year meal plan requires you to eat the vast majority of your meals in Servo and limits your usage of these other dining halls, I will not get into much detail here. However, you do have some dining dollars at your disposal and can theoretically add as many as you wish. So, I will briefly mention that The Dive serves a wide selection of delicious and nutritious shakes and smoothies that can be great on the run (if
sitting down to eat is not an option). It is my fourth year here and I have still yet to venture out to Ike’s, but I hear their salads, sushi, and soups are worth trying. Bullet Hole, colloquially referred to as “Bullet,” is probably the most popular choice for upperclassmen and, with a little bit of strategy, can be a healthy option as well. They not only offer a considerable variety of lean cold cuts and veggies with which to top your sub but also Greek yogurt, fresh fruits and fruit or vegetable cups. Finally, the Commons Café mainly sells snacks and coffee; on mornings I need a little p ic k - me- u p caf f ein e, I have definitely gone there a few times. Of course, by mornings I mean “every morning,” and by “a little pick-me-up caffeine” I mean to say “my fix.” Kidding (sort of). Servo: Servo is the main dining hall, where you will likely be eating most of your meals. Fortunately, this is the easiest place to make healthy choices. With a salad bar, a constant supply of various fruits (which you can grab on your way out as well) and vegetables, fat-free Greek yogurt, a soda machine that serves virtually any calorie-free drink you can imagine, a station to make your own healthy sandwiches (pro tip: the sprouted bread is the healthiest) and usually at least one healthy, lowcalorie entrée or sauté line
option, you almost have to go out of your way not to eat well. In the morning, you can grab some egg whites, fresh fruits and oatmeal; or, alternatively, a made-to-order omelet loaded with veggies. For lunch and dinner, you have the choice of a hearty entrée, a delicacy from the sauté, any combination of salad you care to make and everything in between. In between lunch and dinner they switch to Lite Fare, which I find to be a lifesaver for maintaining my healthy eating habits. Unlimited freshly cooked chicken breasts and steamed veggies as well as fresh fruits and vegetables? Goldmine. Inclusive exclusive:
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Welcome to Musselman Library, the soon-to-be hub of your academic and social life at Gettysburg College! We are looking forward to meeting you in person when you come into the library for CYC (Charting Your Course) next week. While this is a required activity, you can do it when it fits your schedule, as long as you complete it between Monday, August 29 and Friday, September 2 during the hours of 1:00-5:00 p.m. There is no make-up session, so make sure you stop by during the first week of classes! Below are a few
My number one tip for eating healthy in college, no matter where you go to eat, is to adopt an inclusive rather than exclusive mindset. This is not to say eat all the Servo desserts you want without a care in the world, but focus more on the healthy habits you aim to realistically keep rather than “all of the things I have to give up.” If you crave a warm, chocolate chip Servo cookie, by all means, enjoy yourself. But do yourself a favor and find ways that work for you to practice moderation and overall mindfulness of what you are eating throughout the day. Snacks, sugary drinks and salad dressings add up quicker than you might think.
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During orientation week, Musselman Library is open weekdays, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and 12:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. on the weekend. Once classes start the library will be open 8:00 a.m.11:00 p.m. during the week, 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. Saturday, and open 10:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m. on Sunday. We begin our round-theclock hours on Sunday, September 11. You can also check the library’s
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When someone says “leaving for college,” everyone usually has the same picture in mind: the car is packed and ready to go, and a teenager is crying and saying goodbye to their friends and family members. However, pet owners have a slightly different image in mind. Saying goodbye to a pet is one of the most difficult things a person must do. Yes, saying bye to friends and family is hard, but at least they know that it is really a "see you later," and they will see you in a few months. This brings us to the first reason why saying “see you later” to your pet is so hard. In case you were unaware, most pets do not know what college is. How will my dog know that I am going to see her in a few months? How can I tell her that I am (hopefully) not dying? Trust me, I have tried explaining this to her. I
spent about 20 minutes telling her, “I am going to college,” but she stood up and walked away. I even attempted to teach her a complicated system of communication where whenever I am away from home for more than a night, I tap my finger on the ground for each day I will be gone. She did not seem to understand. At this point, we must accept that there is no way of explaining college to our pets. Which leads us to the next reason why it is so hard: our pets will spend at least a few weeks thinking that we might come home at any minute. Do not be alarmed by that noise, it was just your heart breaking. The list of reasons goes on and on. Who will play with your pet? Who will entertain them? Will they forget about you? Worse yet, will they find a new best friend who they love more than you? Those last few things probably will not happen, but unfortunately, everything
else is still unbelievably sad. Luckily, there are a few small things you can do to make the situation slightly better for your four-legged, two-legged, eight-legged (God bless) or no-legged friend. If your pet uses their sense of smell quite frequently (dogs, cats, not quite sure what else), leave something that has your scent all over it somewhere in your house for them to smell. For example, I will be leaving my pillowcase near my dog, Lola. This is probably the most effective thing you could do. If your pet has a crate or a bowl, you can leave a photo of the two of you right outside of it. Who knows? Maybe one day they will realize what it is. The best thing you can do is show your pet how much you love them because, while they may not be your whole life, you are their whole life. Get excited for the epic and heartfelt reunion that you will be having in just four short months!
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College provides new Reaction videos are Move-In Day program ruining YouTube By Jack Gentes
Volunteers help to move in students at the 2015 Move-in Day. This year, these volunteers serve as actors in place of real First-Years. Photo Credit: GCCM. By Jack Gentes college.” such that the parents do Well, fear not incomnot actually interact with Opinions Editor ing G-burg First-Years, real students.” First-Years Satire because Gettysburg has are encouraged to treat the So it’s First-Year your back. On Move-In actors as though they are Move-In Day. You’ve just Day, the move-in staff their future classmates, as driven up to your resiwill have themselves orto not break the illusion. dence hall, and the car is ganized in such a way that A rising sophomore filled to the brim with coleach student is efficiently agreed to have an interlege supplies. The friendly moved in one at a time, as v i e w a bout his moveGettysburg students are to avoid contact with any in experience last year, there to help you find your other real new First-Years. d e s p i t e b e i n g visibly room, lug in your stuff, I n s t e a d o f o t h e r stressed about having to and answer a quick quesFirst-Years and their famibring it up again: “My tion or two about where t h i n g s a r e o n c a m p u s . lies, the hallways will be parents wouldn’t stop talkEverything is new and ex- populated by actors who ing to people on my floor. citing. Well, sort of. In the have been instructed to All they would do is try to back of their minds, every both appear and act as prove to the other parents incoming First-Year is the most friendly, well- how I was going to be a horrified of the inevitable. mannered, and outgoing big shot at the school. The Yes, they may be anxious students they can be. By worst part was how they about leaving home, mak- doing this, the college tried to act cool around ing new friends, or taking hopes to limit the possibil- the students. My dad said college courses, but what ity of parents interacting hi to students by saying, they are really terrified with any real First-Years. ‘Suh dude,’ and my mom of is their parents talking In an interview, a member kept on trying to take selfto every single other new of the move-in staff told ies with her 2010 Samsung student on their floor. It us a little more about this flip phone.” At this point happens every year: par- project: “Well, the project the student could not conents want to snoop around is new this year. We all tinue with the interview the floor and get a read remember the horrors of due to the emotional stress on the new students and our parents embarrassing of thinking of the event. their families to find out us in front of our future Gettysburg hopes that with who they think their kid classmates on Move-In this new plan for Move-In will get along with, who Day, and we wanted to Day, students will never to avoid, and who their change that for this incom- again have to experience kid should marry in the fu- ing class. Our goal is to the horror of having their ture because “I bet they’ll get the student moved in parents talk to the people make lots of money after and occupy the parents, on their First-Year floor.
Opinions Editor I like to think that I’m a bit of a YouTube junkie; I have the uncanny ability to waste countless hours watching my go-to channels or random things that happen to crop up on my suggested videos list. While the website as a whole is probably ruining my productivity and enhancing my procrastination skills, I can’t help but love it. However, there are some YouTube content creators who make me want to redact this love. Nowadays, it is possible to make YouTube your job by having ads on your videos. YouTube content creators have even become micro-celebrities in their own right, some having tens of millions of subscribers. These YouTubers make money based on the amount of views their videos get, and with millions of subscribers, plus views from non-subscribed viewers, they can easily make a good living. I think it’s great that YouTube content creators can make a living off YouTube; it allows people who are genuinely creative to follow their passions and not have to worry about having “real” jobs. However, some content creators have found ways to play the system, making a fair amount of money without actually making original videos. These creators participating in a trend called “reaction videos.” A reaction video consists of creators stating their opinions about other YouTube videos, often criticizing them or praising them. There are some reaction channels that are fine by me: they take another video to react, then add their own flair by throwing in a skit or providing genuine, unique commentary using clips from the original video. There are some creators, however, that essen-
tially add nothing to the video being reacted to. They typically have a camera record their face whilst the other video plays in its entirety in a smaller window in the corner of the screen. During the video they may make a few facial expressions, laugh, or say a few words, but otherwise they just sit there. Herein lies what I feel are some serious problems: creators making videos like these claim that they are following fair use policies because they are adding more to the original video, and their commentary is equally as unique as the original video. If you have ever seen such a reaction video, it is clear that this is nonsense. The creator of the original video had to go through all the effort to plan, make, edit, and upload their video, while the reactor only has to watch it, make one or two comments, then do some minimal edits to prepare the video. What’s worse is that reaction videos often take views away from the original video, since reaction creators will often make their titles full of click-bait; after watching the react video, people then feel no need to go visit the original video. This in turn results in the reaction creator gaining more views, and therefore more revenue, than the original creator for using their video. Many good content creators have voiced their concerns about reaction videos, saying that they have had noticeable drops in viewership and that they can no longer sustain their channels. The most frustrating part about all of this is that YouTube video creation is not seen as a legitimate industry at the moment. It’s not as popular as film or TV, yet it still has a rather large viewer base. However, there is little regulation or legal attention paid to YouTube because it’s not as prominent. This means that
reaction video creators, who are essentially stealing other people’s content for their own gain, can fly under the radar and continue to operate their channels. There should be regulation, however, because these reaction video creators are clearly violating fair use policies. The most glaring infringement of fair use is that reaction video creators are making money off of their videos, which contain the entire, uncut footage of another video. Fair use policies say that when copyrighted content, such as YouTube videos, are used in a transformative manner for non-commercial purposes it’s fair use. Reaction video creators hardly transform the original content at all and collect revenue from it. In addition to this, half the time they don’t even ask the original creator if they could make a reaction video, and if the reactor criticizes the video, they are essentially making money from someone else’s work while tarnishing the original creator’s reputation, which is absolutely ridiculous. Luckily, some of the original creators of the reacted-to video make the effort to point out such things to YouTube, which can lead to the reaction video having its monetization removed. Of course, the reactors can then simply remove the video from their channel and act like nothing happened. It is shameful that these people are allowed to keep making their reaction videos, considering the fact that they are infringing upon nearly every part of fair use policies. I feel that YouTube has reached the point where it is no longer just a silly video sharing site; it needs to be regulated much more carefully, and steps need to be taken towards punishing or removing people who ignore the policies of fair use.
An open letter from A historical look at the an alum to President problem of voter apathy Janet Morgan-Riggs By Annika Jensen
By Donald S. Himmelreich
dent,
Class of 1969 Dear Madam Presi-
Over the years, I have read your “Notes from the President,” which appear in the quarterly edition of the Gettysburg College Magazine. My inevitable response is that they have come to epitomize everything that is wrong with small liberal arts colleges in general and Gettysburg College in particular. The Spring, 2016 treatise is over the top. What was conspicuously absent, shockingly so, in the summary of the subject — matters of ‘your retreat’ was any direct reference to the number one problem of higher education– the continuous skyrocketing cost of tuition, room, board, etc. Yes, a college education in valuable, almost essential– but who can equate that ‘value’ with a 4-year cost at Gettysburg (or other similar schools) of $250,000. Oh, it ‘pays off’ in the end– that is the generic answer always given. But, what about the ‘short’ term– the years and years of sav-
ings by parents, the years and years of student loan repayment (and default) and the inability of the graduate to get a meaningful job inasmuch as he or she emerges as an ‘educated nobody.’ Let’s face it– who ‘wouldn’t’ want to hire someone in today’s job market with a resume’ that is conspicuous by such ‘meaningful’ subjects such as ‘Chinese Art,’ ‘Music Appreciation,’ ‘Gymnastics,’ ‘Literary Foundations’ (Beowulf, anyone?) and on and on and on. My wife and I were fortunate. My oldest son went to Gettysburg for one semester in the 1990’s. He hated it and withdrew. He completed his higher education at Penn State, main campus. He loved it as did his parents inasmuch as the cost was 1/3 of Gettysburg. My younger son did likewise without even considering any place other than PSU. Today, they are grown men in their 30’s, both highly successful businessmen. This letter will be an ‘open letter’ to various other media outlets on campus. I wonder if you, Madam President, ever ask yourself why, among other things,
the Class Notes participation from the Classes of 67-69 is so low. Perhaps it is because those graduates share the same outrage over the transformation of a great, small college in a great setting, at a reasonable cost ($2000.00/ semester for T,R, and B) in the 1960’s to a place that most of those graduates do not recognize now and choose not to associate with. There is a giant bear lurking on campus and other campuses across the country. He will be at the door soon or, more probably, in the streets. The bear either will eat you or you can eat the bear — there can be no head-in-the-sand nihilism as you seem to exemplify. Perhaps, then, your next ‘retreat’ will be on the subject of major cost-cutting (inflated salaries, bloated administrative costs, etc.) to create major relief in T,R, and B. The revolution is coming..it is coming! You can either be out ahead of it or be forced in to a literal ‘retreat’ by the inevitable focus of change. Now would be a good time to get started. Donald S. Himmelreich, Class of 1969
Editor-in-Chief In June of 1963 Medgar Evers, a prominent Civil Rights activist in Mississippi, was assassinated, shot in his driveway by white supremacist Byron De La Beckwith. Evers was passionate about ensuring voting rights for African Americans, particularly eliminating violence and intimidation at the polls. After the assassination, Evers’ wife Myrlie took a prominent role in continuing her late husband’s democratic dream, and in 2013 Medgar was immortalized by Frank X Walker in the book Turn Me Loose, a collection of perspective poems about Evers’ legacy and the struggle for the African American vote. I read this book for English 250: Literature of the Civil Rights Movement during my first semester at Gettysburg. The reading was assigned in late October, just several weeks before the 2014 midterm elections. When my professor asked our class how many of us were registered to vote, or how many of us had already submitted absentee ballots for our home states, a few hands sprinkled up, and a few heads nodded, but
there was no overwhelming majority. In that moment, my professor expressed the same outrage at this sense of apathy, this taking-forgranted of our greatest democratic power, as I do today. He told us that Evers did not risk–and eventually give–his life in the name of voting rights just to have us conclude that we did not desire the responsibility of decision making, and I agree. He said that Evers was never meant to be a martyr, but he’d be rolling in his grave if he knew that we were ignoring the privilege we have been given in the vote, and I agree. In choosing apathy in the upcoming general election, you are shattering Evers’ legacy and dismantling his dream. Don’t like either frontrunning candidate? Tough luck; chances are, you like one better than the other. Vote for that one. Whatever statement you intend to make in withholding your vote is no more than a lesson in ignorance and selfishness. Don’t feel that you can morally vote for either frontrunning candidate? Vote Johnson, or do a write in. Let it be known:
choosing not to vote because you don’t like either frontrunning candidate is not a noble or heroic venture, it is a disgraceful one. It is a get-out-of-jail-free card that subsequently incarcerates the rest of the nation. It is disrespectful to your party, your country, your community; to Medgar Evers and every Civil Rights activist who has fought for the democratic core which you take so blatantly for granted. It is my hope that we can all understand our duty in seizing that same right the way Medgar Evers understood the importance of its preservation. When standing at the poll, it is my hope that we can comprehend and respect the challenges faced by generations of past voters, particularly people of color, even if we do not understand them personally. It is my genuine hope that the 18-24 age demographic is no longer that of the lowest voter turnout because our ideas and opinions are valid and deserve to be demonstrated. Voting safely and confidently is a right to be protected and a duty to be fulfilled; it transcends ideological desires and party lines. Don’t take it for granted this year.
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Making goals and scoring them Women’s soccer team sets sights on successful season for both offensive and defensive sides
By Andrew Milone Staff Writer The Gettysburg College women’s soccer team began its preseason Monday, Aug. 22 with new members at its front. This season will be the beginning of a transition — a transition from a team without the First Team All-American selection and the 2015 Centennial Conference Player of the Year, goalkeeper Eliza Gray. “Eliza will be a big loss, and we will need to become more of an attacking team and become better in the final third,” said head coach Matt Garrett. “During the last three or four years, we probably relied on her defensive qualities more, and now we have to evolve our play.” The first game of the season will be an away nonconference matchup against Lebanon Valley College. Beginning at 1p.m. Sept. 3, the team will be looking to continue its defensive prowess, which included allowing only six goals throughout 18 matches last season. Yet, there are new additions this year that will be sure to try to follow in Gray’s footsteps. With three incoming first year goalkeepers and returning sophomore goalkeeper Kiera Loftus
Photo courtesy of Caroline Cress
The Centennial Conference voted the Gettysburg College women’s soccer team to finish fourth in the conference this season. dotting the roster, there will be quite the competition for the play time Gray left behind, and there is a lot of pressure riding on this play time. Last year, for the third year in a row, the Bullets matched the school record of 13 shutouts. Garrett does not believe the success in the defense is solely due to Gray, however, or to having a defensively minded team: “We are a very possessionoriented team, and if you
look at the number of shots conceded every game, the number is very small,” said Garrett. “We want to progress from a very good possession team to more of an attacking-quality team.” The Orange & Blue will also be looking to improve upon its offensive game on the other side of the ball. Last season, the team only scored more than one goal in six of the 18 games. This strength in defense and weakness in offense
was most evident in the final game of the 2015 season. In the first round of the Centennial Conference Championships, Gettysburg battled Ursinus College. While Gray earned a shutout through the regulation and overtime periods, Gettysburg failed to score during this time. “We’re hoping to be a more threatening team in the attacking third. Our strengths have always been in the defensive
end,” said senior captain Julia Ramsey. “We want to maintain that this year but also be more attacking minded and capitalize on more opportunities towards the goal.” Ramsey, a midfielder, was an All-Centennial Conference First Team selection last season and senior captain Hannah Theurer will join her on the field. Theurer, a forward, leads the Bullets’ team on the offensive side with
nine career goals and four assists. This preseason features 18 total returning letter winners along with 1 4 incoming first year players. “The team’s attitude is really good. They are in good shape, and the seniors have done a great job bringing them all together,” said Garrett. Garrett is a veteran in his position, with the 2016 season being his tenth season at the college; the newly-selected assistant coach, Riley Piechnick, will accompany him this fall. Piechnick served as a three-year starting defender at Division I Loyola University. Garrett hopes that, with Piechnick’s assistance, he can get his hands on a Centennial Conference Championship, a title Gettysburg has not won since 2004. He led his team into the first round of the NCAA Division III Tournament in 2014, and he looks to return to the national stage with this young squad. They Orange & Blue also lost leading scorer Lauren Schapiro, defensive leader Cailin DiGiacomo and offensive contributor Melissa Seidner to graduation.
Bullets field hockey shoots for victory Lady Bullets return to campus with new teammates and high aspirations for the 2016 season By emily sheehan & elizabeth hilrfank
Staff Writer & Sports editor
The Gettysburg College Field Hockey team returned to campus Sunday, Aug. 21 with strong motivation for another successful season. Last year’s season ended with a win over top-ranked Johns Hopkins University, and the Bullets hope to start this season off with that same momentum. “We are really excited about the season,” said head coach Barb Jordan. “The team has been working really hard this preseason. We hope to keep the momentum going as classes start back up, and our main goal is to get our program back into the conference tournament.” Coach Jordan returns for her fifteenth season as head coach of the Bullets’ field hockey team, and with a winning percentage of .565, she leads the program with the highest number of career wins. At 143 wins, she is one of only four Gettysburg coaches to ever
exceed 100 career wins. A member of the United States women’s lacrosse team from 1982-1989 and a Beth Allen Award winner in 1992, Coach Jordan brings experience and knowledge to the field. Backed by six-year assistant coach Ashley Mowery, the two have created a relationship that is sure to bring success. Mowery was a field hockey sensation at her alma mater Messiah College where she was able to play in the NCAA Division III Final Four tournament for three of her four collegiate years. The Lady Bullets’ 2015 season ended with a Centennial Conference record of 4¬6 and 8-9 overall. While the team just missed the Centennial Conference tournament, it was still able to end the season with a win. This year, the team comes backed by several returning players who are driven by last year’s performance. Senior captain Nina Diamond
will take her place on the defensive end one last time, while junior Haley Mowery goes back in the cage. Mowery ranks third in the conference for save percentage, coming in at .756. She also holds second place for saves with 130 and eighth in goals-against average at 2.60. Not only will the defensive side see a strong return of players, but the offensive will also not be lacking in support. Senior Hannah Fitzgerald will make her final debut on the field as a forward this season. With seven assists last season, Fitzgerald ranks tenth in the Conference on the assisting end. She also is a leader for total shots on net, placing ninth with 57, behind senior captain Samantha Wright with 60. While returning talent always brings reassurance to the team, some new, motivated members will be sure to enhance the Bullets’ performance. Four First-Years will join the
This weekend in Gettysburg College fall sports: Saturday, August 27: Men’s Cross Country Alumni Race - 10:00 a.m. Women’s Cross Country Alumni Race - 10:45 a.m. Football vs Shenandoah (scrimmage) - 1:00 p.m.
Photo courtesy of David Sinclair,GCC&M
The field hockey team begins its season next Saturday, Sept. 3 at home. team this year, splitting half offensive and half defensive. First-Year Julia Soares will help as a midfielder and a forward, with First-Year forward Sarah McGowan also by her side. First year Sam Nicol will alternate between the midfield and the defensive side, with first year Jillian Caputo fighting for time in the goal. The team hopes for a fusion of teammates that will bring great success for
the fall season. “Our goals for this season are to work together as a team to be a cohesive unit and to get to the Centennial Conference Championships,” said junior midfielder/defender Philippa Lumsden. The Bullets have not taken the Conference title since 2001, when they beat the Johns Hopkins Blue Jays 2-1. While they have appeared in championships since then, they want the title now.
With a plethora of returning players, as well as new talent coming from incoming women, the team is in line for a winning season. As the program continues to grow, the Bullets hope to be strong contenders for a spot in the conference tournament with a winning record by their side. The field hockey team will take its home field for its first game Saturday, Sept. 3 at 5p.m against DeSales University.
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