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Iuliano Named 15th President of College B y G auri M angala , N ews E ditor and B enjamin P ontz , E ditor - in -C hief
On Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 30, the Presidential Search Committee announced its selection for the 15th President of Gettysburg College, Robert W. Iuliano. Iuliano, who currently serves as Senior Vice President and General Counsel, Deputy to the President of Harvard University, will take over for President Janet Morgan Riggs ’77 on July 1, 2019. In preparation for the president-elect’s introduction to campus community at a community reception on Feb. 8, here are ten facts about Robert Iuliano:
1. His name is Italian.
Of Italian origin, the surname Iuliano is pronounced phonetically as YULE-ee-ah-no.
2. He grew up in Massachusetts.
Iuliano grew up in Watertown, Massachusetts, was the captain of his high school football team, and also wrestled while in high school. R o b e r t
3. He went to Harvard.
Iuliano received his bachelor’s degree in government from Harvard College in 1983. While in college, he interned for Speaker of the House Tip O’Neill. His senior honors thesis was entitled “How Coalitions are Built in Congress.” After college, he attended the University of Virginia School of Law, where he served as Editor-in-Chief of the Virginia Law Review.
4. He’s a lawyer.
Iuliano clerked for the Honorable Levin H. Campbell of the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. He went on to work in the labor and litigation departments of the Boston law firm Choate, Hall & Stewart. Iuliano also served as an Assistant United States Attorney with the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force in Boston and prosecuted violations of federal gun, drug, and money laundering laws before returning to Harvard as an attorney.
5. He is married and has two kids.
Iuliano’s wife Susan Iuliano received her B.A. from Yale in religious studies and political science and went on to receive her J.D. from the University of Texas School of Law. She worked in Massachusetts as a clerk for federal appeals court judge and an attorney, and then went on to teach at the New England School of Law as an adjunct faculty member. The Iulianos have two sons, Jeff and Ben. Jeff is currently pursuing his PhD at Johns Hopkins
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In his role as Senior Vice President & General Counsel, University in astrophysics. Ben recently graduated from Harvard University in comparative religion Iuliano oversaw the Harvard University Police Department, and is currently working for a video game company. which, unlike the Gettysburg Department of Public Safety, is a sworn law enforcement agency. In that capacity, he helped to successfully defend the University from a lawsuit filed by 6. He returned to Harvard in 1994. Iuliano has worked in Harvard’s Office of the The Harvard Crimson that sought access to expanded police General Counsel (OGC) since 1994. During his tenure in the records including incident reports and medical information. OGC, Iuliano worked to develop and improve programs of campus life at the college. Since his initial appointment, he 9. Iuliano taught courses at Harvard including one received promotions to Deputy General Counsel, General in the Graduate School of Education called “Higher Counsel, Senior Vice President, and Deputy to the President. Education and the Law.” In March of 2012, he played an integral role in Harvard’s reinstatement of an Army Reserve 10. He was heavily involved in Harvard’s finances. Officers Training Corps (ROTC) program that had been While at Harvard, Iuliano was involved in all suspended for four decades after Vietnam War era protests. aspects of the University’s financial standings, including
tuition, financial aid, and the University’s endowment. In
7. He has played a role in a pending lawsuit against 2018, Harvard concluded a capital campaign that brought Harvard alleging racial bias in admissions. in $9.6 billion. For comparison, Gettysburg recently As Harvard’s General Counsel, Iuliano has played a concluded a campaign that brought in $160 million. central role in defending the institution’s admissions practices in federal court. A lawsuit filed by Students for Fair Admissions Staff Writer Phoebe Doscher contributed to this report. alleges that Asian-Americans are forced to meet a higher bar than other applicants. While a judge has not yet ruled, the case could affect the ongoing legality of affirmative action.
8. He oversaw the Harvard University Police Department.
Inside: Full story on President-Elect Robert W. Iuliano (see page 3)
College Weighing Plan to Situationally Arm DPS Officers
Class of 2022 sings alma mater in front of Penn Hall for Twilight Hour (Photo Mary Frasier/The Gettysburgian)
Twilight Hour: First-Years Become Alumni, Sing Alma Mater B y G auri M angala N ews E ditor
On Friday, Jan. 25, the Class of ’22 participated in Twilight Hour, inducting the class as alumni of Gettysburg College. The students walked from the CUB Ballroom through a path of lights held by students, faculty, and staff to Pennsylvania Hall, where
Blasts from the past These archived “blasts from the past” were compiled by copyeditor Shannon Zeltmann utilizing Special Collections in Musselman Library.
the Class of ’22 officers gifted President Janet Morgan Riggs ’77 with their class book. Led by the Four Scores a capella group, the first-years serenaded Riggs with the alma mater. This day marked, for many first-years, their first time singing the alma mater, and Riggs’ last time receiving it as President of Gettysburg College at the Twilight Hour. This week in 1899, the New YorkGettysburg Club, a club for alumni, held its first meeting of the new year and had the highest attendance ever. The club meeting went until late that night and many alumni were thankful for the wonderful reception. The club that year was officially open to all Gettysburg alumni from New York State and held meetings every two months. All the alumni were happy to have a chance to reminisce about
B y B enjamin P ontz E ditor -I n -C hief Every year since the 2007 Virginia Tech massacre that left 32 dead and 17 more wounded, Executive Director of Public Safety Bill Lafferty and Dean of Students Julie Ramsey have reviewed Gettysburg's security procedures and made a recommendation to the college president as to whether Department of Public Safety (DPS) officers should be armed. For the first time, this year, their answer is yes. Under a proposal currently being circulated for feedback, DPS officers, who are state-certified, would be able to carry firearms in specified circumstances such as during large-scale, openair events on campus, when rallies or other potentially dangerous activity in the town has the potential to spill onto college property, or in the event of an active shooter scenario. Lafferty
and Ramsey intend to make a formal recommendation to President Janet Morgan Riggs ‘77 in March, and Riggs is expected to make a decision prior to her retirement in June. "It's not about who we are. It's about where we are," Lafferty said while presenting the proposal to Student Senate Monday evening. Lafferty pointed to a national rise in hate crimes and bias-related incidents since 2017 as evidence of the changing context in which he has weighed the issue. He also noted that, while DPS has a variety of local law enforcement partners beyond the borough including Cumberland Township Police, the National Park Service, and Pennsylvania State Police, the borough police's staffing struggles -- including its lack of permanent leadership since June 2018 -- has made him concerned that there may be
times in the future that local police would not be able to support DPS in staffing large events. "Every year part of the decision-making was the support we have externally," Lafferty said. "That doesn't mean that they're not supportive. I believe that when we need immediate local response, our friends will be able to provide that." However, he added that when the college has requested external support from local law enforcement to secure campus events, the answer varies. When Robert Spencer, the Director of Jihad Watch, spoke on campus in the spring of 2017, an event that drew threats from a local Antifa group to "make Gettysburg Berkeley" (referring to incidents at the University of California at Berkeley in which protesters started fires, vandalized property, and clashed with police) Pennsylvania State
Police was able to provide several officers to assist with event security, but they emphasized they could not do that regularly, Lafferty said. The need to ensure the campus community's safety -- particularly at those sorts of events as well as at Convocation and Commencement -- is the primary motivation for the proposal.
their Gettysburg years and discuss how the college was doing in 1899. This week in 1919, both literary societies on campus, Philomathean and Phrenakosmian, had their second combined meeting in Philo Hall in Glatfelter (at the time name Recitation Hall). People were excited to hear some of the student literature. Two students played the violin and piano to “create an atmosphere of delight.” The first speaker gave a short history on Theodore
Roosevelt’s childhood. Next students had their first debate of the year, whether first-years should follow daylight discipline. The students decided against it, but it was a heated debate. This week in 1949, a new exam for Sophomores was revealed. It was a general educational exam, mainly dealing with contemporary events and English comprehension. The Sophomores had to take the exam in March and it was split into three parts. They also had to take
a survey to test their liberal arts knowledge, with a variety of subject areas on the survey. The college had plans to put in place a similar exam for seniors the next year. This week in 1979, an investigation was underway for a December fire in Phi Sigma Kappa’s house on the second floor. The renovations were already underway and were expected to be done by April. The members of the fraternity had to relocate to other dorms for
the time being. The fire was caused by a cigarette that was placed on the top bunk bed. It was likely the mattress burned for some time until it fell onto the bottom bunk, and then spreading. However, some speculated it was caused by an intruder into the fraternity because a TV and stereo were stolen right before the fire. In any case, the fire caused an estimated damage to the building alone was $60,000.
Procedure for Deploying Firearms The proposal calls for the purchase of six handguns that would be stored in a locked safe at DPS headquarters. DPS officers trained and certified under Pennsylvania's Act 235 would be able to access the weapons when authorized by the College President, Vice President of College Life, Executive Vice President, or Director of DPS. -Continued on page 3-
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Battlefield Run, Embarrassing Costumes, and Forced Alcohol Consumption
College Discloses Hazing Violations From Past Five Years
All of the hazing incidents reported pertain to Greek organizations; the crests of those organizations found responsible for incidents since 2013 appear above (Graphic designed by The Gettysburgian’s staff) B y B enjamin P ontz E ditor -I n -C hief Seven Greek organizations and one individual student have been found responsible through the college’s judicial processes for hazing over the past five years, a total that includes five incidents that were classified as violations of federal or state law. The findings came to light when the college released two reports to comply with Pennsylvania’s Act 80 of 2018, which came on the heels of a hazing incident at Penn State in which Timothy Piazza, a pledge of the Beta Theta Pi fraternity, died. Act 80 mandates that all Pennsylvania colleges report to the public all violations of institutional hazing policy or the law. The college divided its disclosure into two reports: one detailing incidents that were classified as violations of college policy, the other detailing incidents that were classified as violating state or federal law. In all, four fraternities (Lambda Chi Alpha, Phi Gamma Delta, Phi Delta Theta, and Alpha Tau Omega) and three sororities (Sigma Sigma Sigma, Gamma Phi Beta, and Chi Omega) have been found responsible for hazing violations since 2013. Gettysburg College currently recognizes nine fraternities and seven sororities. In total, the reports outline 10 incidents, of which nine resulted in a finding of responsibility: eight against a Greek organization and one against an individual who was a member of a Greek organization. The time frame covered in the reports dates from the fall 2013 semester through fall 2018. Moving forward, the college will be required to disclose reported incidents on January 1 and August 1 of each year to comply with Act 80. Dean of Students Julie Ramsey did not directly address a question regarding whether the reports indicate a systemic problem within the Greek community at Gettysburg, but she did call hazing a national problem. “Clearly, there is a national problem around hazing in a variety of college organizations around hazing, which can have tragic consequences,” she said. “No degree of hazing is acceptable and it is an ongoing and critical challenge to educate each new generation of students that hazing is not tolerated here. We must reiterate for each new class that hazing is inconsistent with the values of the college and every organization within it.” Director of Student Activities and Greek Life Jonathan Allen added that the college has redoubled its
educational and enforcement efforts over the past five years, which, he said, has led to a decrease in the number of organizations found responsible for hazing. 11 Greek organizations were found responsible for hazing from 2011 to 2014, while four have been found responsible since 2015.
Incidents Classified as Violations of the Law The most recent incident from the college’s first release occurred in November 2018. In that incident, Lambda Chi Alpha was found responsible for subjecting its new members to wear embarrassing costumes, sleep in the chapter’s house, and participate in a run around the battlefield. The college found the chapter responsible for “low level hazing and violating the Recruitment & New Member Education Policy” and imposed nine weeks of social probation, a suspension of recruiting, and required educational programming. Asked what constitutes a “low level” hazing offense, Ramsey said she expects the college will revisit its institutional definition to tack more closely to state law, which will result in eliminating the distinction between low level and high level hazing. Joseph Gangi ’20, President of Lambda Chi Alpha, said that the hazing incidents came because the organization had not revisited “outdated traditions” that stemmed from the use of “old processes or reincarnated traditions of decades ago within fraternal family lines.” Addressing the charges specifically, Gangi said in a statement: “I am aware that after our alumni barbecue, a few of our Associate Members … had conversations with alumni about costumes they wore long ago. The new members thought it would be a good way to connect with our chapter’s history to bring back these costumes. As far as sleeping in the chapter house, previous classes had participated with the same practice as an effort to truly bond with their Associate Member class before they become fully initiated brothers. These practices were not forced and stressed to be completely optional.” He added that the battlefield run was open to the entire chapter and was also optional. Moving forward, though, Gangi said that the chapter will make changes. “We understand that our previous practices were not agreeable with the school’s policies and we have made changes that
will continue to uphold our traditions and ideals but challenge old practices and satisfy the school’s policy and our national headquarter’s [sic] policy,” he said. Kurtis Grey ’21, one of the organization’s new members this fall who has since become its vice president for external affairs, said that, although he recognizes the fraternity’s conduct “may have fallen short of school standards in some aspects,” which he and his brothers own, no hazing was forced upon new members. “Instead, we wished to make our mark on our brotherhood early and often, immersing ourselves as a class when our schedules allowed so, as there was an emphasis placed on our right to be at our house,” he said. “I think I speak for both my year and all my brothers when I say that our brotherhood bond is something we take pride in and treasure. We would never risk this by attempting to make people uncomfortable or participate in things that they don’t desire to.” Grey asserted that there was no malicious intent in any of the hazing that transpired. “I think it is important to note that both our house and people outside of it have stated their belief that these transgressions were done only with the best of intentions to build a complete bond, rather than harm anyone in any way,” he added. Other organizations implicated in incidents classified as violations of the law include: -Phi Delta Theta, which, in November 2016, was found responsible for compelling new members to sleep in the chapter house, consume food products and a concoction of milk and vinegar, and complete calisthenics. The organization received seven penalties including indefinite loss of social host privileges, walkthroughs by the Department of Public Safety, and development of a 3-5 year improvement plan. Notably, that plan was not referenced at all in the chapter’s 2017 or 2016 evaluation by the Office of Student Activities & Greek Life (OSAGL). -Phi Gamma Delta, which, in August 2015, was found responsible for hazing that occurred in 2013 in which new members were subjected to line ups, wall sits, and assigned costumes. The college imposed conduct probation for two years, a loss of social host privileges for six weeks, and creation of a behavioral agreement. -Alpha Tau Omega, which, in March 2014, was found responsible for forcing a new member to consume
alcohol that led to his hospitalization. The college notified the fraternity’s national headquarters, suspended the organization’s social hosting privileges for 19 weeks (which included summer break), and assigned a “reflective writing assignment.” -Sigma Sigma Sigma, which, in September 2013, was found responsible for compelling a new member to drink alcohol on bid night. The organization received a written warning. Ramsey said that she is not aware of any cases being referred to law enforcement. Sanctions Imposed & Organizational Response According to the student handbook, conduct probation is “a written reprimand for violation of specified regulations.” “It essentially puts an organization on official notice that further violations will result in more severe sanctions and it is often paired with educational sanctions,” Allen said. Educational sanctions vary based upon the context of the policy violation, he added, but are aimed at correcting the underlying behavior. Leaders of Greek organizations found responsible for past violations emphasized their chapters’ current practices that forbid hazing. Reed Berestecky ’20, President of Phi Gamma Delta, said, “The incidents … took place back in 2015. None of Fiji’s current members were members at that time, nor are those incidents reflective of who we are as an organization. Phi Gamma Delta has a strict policy when it comes to hazing, and it is not condoned whatsoever.” Becky Montross ’20, President of Sigma Sigma Sigma, emphasized that the organization has strict policies in place that forbid hazing. “We do not tolerate hazing. Period. We go to great lengths to make sure our new members feel safe and welcomed,” she said. “Our current members have done countless hours of hazing prevention programming, both through Gettysburg College and Tri Sigma National Headquarters. Our sisters who are active know that hazing is completely unacceptable.” She added that she is grateful for Pennsylvania’s new anti-hazing law, but was disheartened to learn of the incident that occurred in her organization more than five years ago. “We promote empowerment and sisterhood, not peer pressure and
bullying,” she said. “During my time as a member, I have not witnessed one instance of hazing, nor have I personally experienced hazing. My sisters will tell you the same. I will say it again: Tri Sigma does not tolerate hazing. Period. I am more than confident that we will maintain our exceptional reputation moving forward.”
Incidents Classified as College Policy Violations In addition to the incidents classified as violations of state or federal law, the college detailed five incidents in which violations of the college’s anti-hazing policy were alleged. In four of the five cases, the organization or individual was found responsible for a policy violation. Most recently, in March 2018, a member of Alpha Chi Rho unsuccessfully sought to compel a new member to write an AntiSemitic essay. The individual, who was not named in the college’s report, was found responsible for violating the college’s hazing policy, but the organization was not charged. The individual was required to help develop a hazing prevention program and to write an apology letter to Alpha Chi Rho. The other incidents involved charges of organizational responsibility. In October 2017, the college discovered a fanny pack suspected of being a “pledge pack” –items an organization requires new members to have at all times, typically in a fanny pack — belonging to a member of Alpha Tau Omega. The fraternity was not found responsible for hazing, however, as the college determined the organization’s “social event the night before had been rave which was consistent with the design of the fanny pack and some of its contents.” Organizations found responsible for violations of college policy dating back to 2013 are: -Phi Gamma Delta, which, in December 2015, was found responsible for enforcing dress regulations of new members, directing them to clean the fraternity house, and be at the fraternity house early each morning to raise the fraternity flag. After the incident, the college required that the length of the new member education period be shortened and that the chapter communicate with parents during recruitment. -Gamma Phi Beta, which, in May 2014, was found responsible for incidents that occurred the preceding fall in which
the sorority enforced dress regulations, restricted new members from certain areas of campus, and required completion of chores and tasks for initiated members. The college imposed 15 months of conduct probation, a one semester loss in social hosting privileges, and “indefinite deferred suspension.” -Chi Omega, which, in September 2013, was found responsible for requiring its new members to run around campus on Bid Night. The college issued a written warning. Organizational Response Taylor Maloney, President of Chi Omega, cited the organization’s antihazing policy in response to an inquiry about the chapter’s current practices. The policy reads, in part: “Chi Omega Fraternity does not tolerate harassment, hazing, or bullying of any kind and prohibits any activity that endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a person. In fact, Chi Omega members are educated on expectations for membership, and as a condition of membership, each individual bears the personal responsibility to abide by applicable federal, state and local laws and college/university rules and regulations.” Representatives of Gamma Phi Beta, Phi Delta Theta, and Alpha Tau Omega did not respond to a request for comment.
Moving Forward Ramsey said that, although all of the violations mentioned in the college’s report refer to Greek organizations, national research from StopHazing. org suggests that athletic teams experience hazing at approximately equal rates and that hazing also occurs in “club sports, intramural teams, military groups, recreation clubs, service fraternities and sororities, performing arts organizations (e.g., marching bands and theater groups), honor societies, and even academic clubs.” “We believe it’s important to appropriately address and stop hazing in any and all cases,” she said. Allen reiterated that the college is committed to improving its strategy towards hazing with the ultimate goal of ending it completely. “We will continue to assess our strategies and programs to make sure they are meeting the needs of our community,” he said. “Hazing prevention has been a priority of the College and will continue to be one moving forward.”
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DPS Headquarters (Photo courtesy of Gettysburg College) -Continued from page one Ty p ica lly , s u ch authorization would come when a college threat assessment indicates that a particular event has the potential for violence to affect campus. Lafferty said that, over the past several years, he can think of only four circumstances in which firearms might have been carried: the Spencer event, Convocation, Commencement, and a 2017 incident in which students were advised to shelter-in-place when DPS received reports of an armed suspect fleeing local police near campus. Presently, 12 DPS officers are certified to carry firearms under Pennsylvania regulations. Act 235 requires recertification every five years after the initial certification, but Lafferty anticipates that DPS officers would undergo significant additional training. He anticipates that a firearms expert would come to campus on a semesterly basis to conduct a refresher course. "In addition to that, we are thinking about two other times per semester where officers are on the range practicing," Lafferty said. "I want them to be familiar with the weapons that they are carrying. As an example, for the taser, it is not a requirement that people carrying the taser to be shot with the taser, but we did that. We wanted people to be familiar. Clearly, we can't do that with a firearm. The way we do that is out in the range. That's above and beyond what would be required by the state. From my military and law enforcement training, I think that's important. Not doing that with that degree of frequency would worry me." Some DPS officers have carried tasers since 2010, but they have not been fired in that period. Because DPS is not a sworn law enforcement agency, its officers would only use firearms to defend themselves or members of the campus community, not to effectuate arrests or otherwise pursue suspects. Although an external audit after Virginia Tech recommended that DPS become a sworn police department, the college has resisted that change. "It is true that if you look to our peer institutions, a lot of them are more advanced in terms of policing and arming," Ramsey said. "We don't want that; we don't think that's best for Gettysburg." Lafferty pointed to Juniata College and Susquehanna University as examples of institutions in Pennsylvania with non-sworn security agencies that are armed, situationally or otherwise. He said that, from his
perspective, two of the primary reasons he would not want to become a sworn police department are that it is a significant expense and it would put his officers in the position of arresting students, which would hinder the positive relationship his department has sought to build through community policing efforts. With respect to cost, the proposal for situational arming of officers would cost approximately $7,500 at the outset with ongoing costs for training and equipment maintenance, Lafferty said. He added that the college's general counsel and insurance company have also reviewed the proposal and were supportive.
Student Reaction At Monday's Student Senate meeting, students asked questions and raised various concerns about the proposal during a discussion period that lasted about 45 minutes. Among the concerns raised was if and how the campus community would be notified when DPS officers would be armed. In an interview on Wednesday, Lafferty said that he thinks it would be possible in most circumstances to alert the campus in advance that armed personnel would be on hand at events or that a potential threat near campus could lead to an activation of the situational arming procedures. Ramsey added that she recognizes some people, herself included, are not generally comfortable around guns even in the hands of security personnel and that the college is sensitive to such concerns. Melanie Pangol '21 said that some students on campus do not have a good relationship with DPS and would not be comfortable with officers being armed. "[S]ome students on campus do not feel comfortable in putting their security on a officer in the first place," she said after the meeting, "this could be a possibly of trauma caused by their past interaction with law enforcement. Therefore, how can the college campus expect to push this policy forward before addressing the fact that there are some students on campus that do not have the best relationship with college officers and as a result, they do not feel like their safety will be prioritize[d]." Erick Cabrera '21 emphasized that, in his view, it is important for students to know what to do in an emergency situation that might necessitate DPS accessing firearms. Growing up in Mexico, he said, he frequently heard
gunshots from drug dealers and lacked the ability to do anything other than hide. "I believe there should be a program that teaches students how to prepare for situations like that," he said. H e l a t e r elaborated, “It is true that the college show[s] every student a video about what to do in case of a shooting, but students aren’t really prepare[d] for situations like those, I personally feel secure when I see a DPS officer patrolling around, but I also understand that the [t]own we are in and how wide open is our College, can put students on a high risk against protestors of the Civil War, the KKK, or anyone with a gun around and outside the college area.” After the meeting, Student Senate President Nick Arbaugh '20 said that he strongly supports the proposal. "It's important for the Department of Public Safety to have the tools it needs in order to provide a safe and secure environment," he said, "and I trust the wisdom of the officials involved in this process to make the right call."
Moving Forward R a m s e y emphasized that she is not excited about making a recommendation to arm DPS officers even in a restricted fashion, but she said that it is the college's job to think about what is the best way to prevent and prepare for dangerous situations. "Students have said in the past that they go to high schools where there's an armed guard at the door, so it's not like they haven't been exposed to this," she said. "Some of them have assumed that DPS was armed, and some parents have assumed that's the case." From Lafferty's perspective, he wants his officers to be prepared to address situations that may arise and pose a danger to the campus. "We have seen nationally, certainly, that crime overall is down, but there's been a significant uptick [of certain violent crimes] in the last two years. I think that's the shift for me, in my mind, and recognizing that the borough is not free from crime, and it's just an interesting place that we sit as an institution," Lafferty said. "There are instances when crime has spilled over onto our campus. There are folks that target our campus with the specific intent to victimize our students. Those things happen. We're trying to be prepared. God forbid something happens, and then we ask why not."
Robert W. Iuliano, President-Elect (Photo courtesy of Gettysburg College)
On Wednesday afternoon, the Presidential Search Committee announced that the fifteenth president of Gettysburg College will be Robert W. Iuliano. He is expected to begin on July 1, 2019. Charlie Scott, Chair of the Presidential Search Committee (PSC) and Executive Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees, said that Iuliano was a unanimous choice who rose to the top of a deep pool of candidates. “As context, we met a very talented and diverse pool of candidates through the search process,” Scott told The Gettysburgian. “As we began to select for those whose experiences and attributes most closely aligned with those articulated through the ‘listening phase,’ Bob and a couple of others stood out. In the end, there was not just one factor, it was the overwhelming match of Bob’s experiences through 25 years dedicated to higher education, in combination with personal attributes so culturally-aligned with Gettysburg, that made him the unanimous choice.” Iuliano currently serves as Harvard University’s deputy to the president, senior vice president, and general counsel. He also taught at Harvard’s Graduate School of Education. Iuliano worked under five of Harvard’s presidents, scaling a wide range of improvements to campus life including diversity in admissions, inclusion, and re-introducing the ROTC program to campus. A lawyer, he has been heavily involved in a lawsuit at Harvard regarding
race in college admissions and a $102 million lawsuit involving the government. Iuliano has no prior connection to Gettysburg College, a factor that appears to have weighed positively in considering the successor of the current president, Janet Morgan Riggs, who is an alumna and was on the faculty for decades prior to her selection as the college’s 14th president. “President Riggs has done an outstanding job in continuing to elevate Gettysburg College and helping us to maintain a strong position within residential liberal arts,” Scott said. “In our discussions with President-elect Iuliano, we would hope he will spend a considerable amount of time listening and learning about what makes Gettysburg great, as well as where there are areas for improvement. The Board is looking forward to having Bob lead in three broad areas: developing a vision for the future, strengthening organizational capacity and sustainability, and raising our profile and resources.” The PSC also noted Iuliano’s fundraising acumen. Gettysburg’s endowment lags behind peer institutions such that capital infusion is a key agenda item for the incoming president. Scott said that the PSC is convinced Iuliano will “excel” in that area. Iuliano came with high praise from Harvard presidents past and present. Drew Gilpin Faust, who retired in 2018 after 11 years as Harvard’s president, said, “Congratulations to Gettysburg College for its brilliant selection of this remarkable leader and wonderful human being.” Lawrence Bacow, Harvard’s current president, said, “Bob Iuliano is one
of the most talented leaders with whom I have ever been privileged to work. He cares deeply about students and undergraduate education. He is a gifted teacher and a fabulous leader. He also is incredibly decent, principled, and humble. Gettysburg has chosen well.” Nick Arbaugh ‘20, President of the Gettysburg College Student Senate, was more measured in his commentary, but commended the search committee’s work. “We as a community put our trust in the PSC to make the right choice when it came to our next President,” he said. “By all indications, they have done an excellent job. I know that I speak for all Gettysburgians when I say that I can't wait to get to know the 15th President of the College.” He added, “That being said, I would reiterate that it’s unfortunate that the representative government of the Student Body was left without a voice in the process.” At Harvard, IRS filings show that Iuliano earned approximately $600,000 annually, higher than Riggs’ compensation of $434,460 as reported on the college’s 2017 IRS form 990. Scott declined to give a specific figure on Iuliano’s salary, but said it would be commensurate to the market wage. “President-elect Iuliano is joining Gettysburg College from a much larger university setting,” he said. “His total compensation plan at Gettysburg will instead reflect what is competitive among similarly sized private liberal arts colleges in the Northeast US, as approved by the Executive Compensation Committee of the Board of Trustees.”
B y C am D’A mica S taff W riter On Monday, Jan. 21, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Gettysburg college hosted their 39th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration at 7 pm in Christ Chapel. The program featured music, prayer, and a moving speech that honored the legacy of King. The event began with the music of the Biglerville High School Jazz Band, directed by Rei Phillipi. The processional was then led by the Morgan State University Choir singing “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” The Reverend Dr. Kristin Largen, the Chaplain of Gettysburg College, led the whole room in a prayer for the inspiring voices Aretha Franklin and Martin Luther King, Jr. The Morgan State Choir, directed by Dr. Eric Conway, moved the audience to their feet and to tears with their beautiful and resonating voices that gave tribute to King. The ‘Living the Dream’ Award, presented
by the YWCA and United Way of Adams County, honored David Crowner, a retired German professor of Gettysburg College and co-founder of Project Gettysburg-Léon, for his continued devotion to equality and public service. The Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Committee raises money for the Adams County Career Aid Project (ACCAP) that helps the low-income residents of Adams County with financial assistance for education and job training. A recipient of a grant from the Adams County Career Aid Project shared his experiences and successes that he was able to accomplish because of the grant he received, and an offering was taken to help aid the effort of Adams County Career Aid Project in helping the community. The offertory music was provided by the Chamber Chorale of the Gettysburg Children’s Choir, directed by Dr. Brent Talbot. Tonya Mincey, the ACCAP Chair, then
introduced the keynote speaker, Dr. Scott Hancock, an associate professor of history and Africana Studies at Gettysburg college. Dr. Hancock shared his experience of a Gettysburg College immersion trip to Rwanda, and shared the words of Dr. King with the audience. He had the audience repeat a quote with him: “Power at its best is love implementing the demands of justice.” Dr. Hancock continued to explain how inaction is never an option and that everyone has power, but what really needs to be considered is how that power will be used. He encouraged the audience to never refuse justice and live through exercising their power to love. The Morgan State Choir ended the celebration with the song “We Shall Overcome” as the audience joined hands and sang along with them, honoring the work of Dr. King and inspired to create a future based on equality.
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Student Possible B y G auri M angala N ews E ditor Coming off of a rather uneventful first meeting, Student Senate reconvened on Monday, Jan. 28 with a presentation and discussion led by Dean of Students Julie Ramsey and Executive Director of Public Safety William Lafferty regarding a proposal for partial or situational arming of DPS officers. Ramsey and Lafferty presented the proposal to the
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Senate, reminding that while the student body, faculty, administration, and Board of Trustees have and will be consulted, the final decision lies with the college president. Since Virginia Tech in 2007, Ramsey and Lafferty have been asked to analyze the security of the college and make a recommendation on whether or not to arm officers. This is the first time in over a decade that they are considering it. According to
Lafferty, if this proposal were to go into effect, firearms would only be taken out of safes with the possibility of being utilized in “very specific circumstances.” Students questioned why this was only being considered now, and what makes this time different than every other year. Lafferty stated that he could think of four instances in the past few years that could have used the possibility of arming
officers, including an incident on October 3, 2017 where a shelter in place was advised. Treasurer Haley Gluhanich ’19 noted that $53,743.89 remains in the Senate coffers for the semester. Shots in the Dark Improv Comedy and the Owl & Nightingale Players were announced to be on fiscal probation, pending the submission of certain forms. Vice President Patrick Custer ’19 announced
that the quorum was still in need of a senator for the Class of 2021, even after the recent appointment of Ryan Sipple ’21. Jon Allen, Director of the Organization of Student Activities and Greek Life (OSAGL) acknowledged the current difficulties with the updated website and assured that work is being done to correct issues with functionality. Affinity groups
elected the Spring 2019 semester’s affinity group leaders: -Academic: Ryan Schimmel -Political: Sara Tomson -Religious: Laura Fodale -Service: Sydney Kaplan -Social: Marz Smeltzer -Arts & Music: Hannah Labovitz -Cultural: Melanie Pangol EMS Club and Sceptical Chymists were allotted $1,387 and $1,036, respectively.
Douds Delivers WGS Lecture on Public Policy Problems
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College Plans Preventative Measures in Light of Recent Burglaries B y G auri M angala N ews E ditor Over Thanksgiving and Winter break, a series of burglaries took place on and adjacent to the Gettysburg campus, including in residence halls and off-campus housing for Gettysburg College students. On Dec. 26, William Lafferty, Executive Director of Public Safety sent an update to the burglaries, announcing that a person involved in the recent burglaries that occurred over winter break had been arrested by Gettysburg Borough Police (GPD). Joshua Wyatt, the alleged perpetrator, was found burglarizing the 223 Carlisle Street residence hall on Dec. 24. However, it still remains unclear whether Wyatt worked alone, whether all of the burglaries between Thanksgiving break and Winter break were connected, and whether Wyatt was involved in other incidents. Wyatt is currently incarcerated as he was unable to post bail. He is awaiting his formal arraignment in late February on five charges: burglary, conspiracy, criminal trespassing, theft by unlawful taking, and receiving stolen property.
“The active police investigation continues in an attempt to understand the full scope of this person’s accountability. At this point in the process, a direct link has not yet been determined,” Lafferty explained to The Gettysburgian. D u r i n g Thanksgiving break, many houses on the perimeter of the college were burglarized, including 155 N. Washington Street, often known as “Blue Porch.” According to a resident of the house, the burglar gained entry through back door and broke the latches off of every locked room’s door. The residents have only reported theft of cash that was around the house. The resident of the house who spoke to The Gettysburgian reported losing between 75 and 125 dollars. (The Gettysburgian does not identify the victims of crimes, so the resident’s name is being withheld.) The house latches have been since repaired, and Gettysburg Borough Police is investigating. Wyatt has not been charged with any crimes relating to this incident. Some students have expressed concern that the college is not doing enough to protect students’ property
January 2, 2019 (Wednesday) -Liquor Law Violation - Underage Consumption at Sigma Alpha Epsilon; Closed - Referred to SRR January 7, 2019 (Monday) -All Other Offenses: Possession of Drug Paraphernalia - Smoking Device with Marijuana Residue Found Outside at Campus Exterior: South of 239 North Washington Street; Closed - No Suspects or Witnesses January 10, 2019 (Thursday) -Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol Flight to Avoid Apprehension, Careless Driving, Driving Vehicle at Safe Speed at 71 W. Lincoln Avenue; Closed - GPD Arrested Eric Carr of Gettysburg College Referred to SRR January 14, 2019 (Monday) -Drug Abuse Violation: Possession: Marijuana/All Other Offenses: Possession of Drug Paraphernalia at Lamp Post; Closed - Referred to SRR
while they are off campus including Brianna Bruccoleri ’21, who wrote an opinion piece regarding the recent burglaries, that said, in part, “The events which have occurred on-campus were avoidable, had it not been for the College’s lack of priority and overwhelming abundance of negligence.” Lafferty said the college is working to rectify the situation as GPD investigates the burglaries further. “The college has not been impacted by burglaries during the break period for many years,” said Lafferty. “Enhancements in physical security to include increased lighting, camera and access control technology have all reduced the number of burglaries on campus. We continue to enhance our crime prevention efforts providing education to students about reducing crime victimization, we are looking at additional camera applications to include coverage of public property areas immediately adjacent to the college’s core campus and perimeter buildings, and we continue to partner with local law enforcement ensuring information sharing and joint resource allocation where possible.”
B y K aley M ichael S taff W riter Assistant Professor of Public Policy Anne Douds took to the podium this week at the Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies’ Series to discuss “Opening the Aperture on Public Policy Problems.” Douds, a graduate from Duke University with a Ph.D. from George Mason University and a JD from Emory University, is an experienced lawyer and professor. Adept in the areas of public policy-making and policy analysis, Douds has used her skill both in the courtroom and through social advocacy programs. She is a published author, who has printed two books within the past two years, and advocates for civil rights on a daily basis. To begin her presentation, Professor Douds told a surprising narrative: she was once put in jail. In 1998, as a city girl new to the country terrain, she was met with a misogynistic judge (otherwise known as Robert S. Armstrong). There were only seven practicing female lawyers in the county – “The Coven,” as the local bar called them. This low number allowed the judge to practice his sexist views and hold Anne Douds in jail for wearing a pantsuit after he reprimanded her and demanded that she wear a skirt. The next day, against his judgment, she once again wore a pantsuit. Thus, she was held in contempt. Surprisingly enough, she was not able to call her own lawyer. Even more devastating is the fact that females were and still are being held to a sexist standard that denies them the right to choose their own outfits. Douds explained that this made her feel “powerless”, and “like [she] just had to suck it up and take it.” She later put the problem into a “Basic Policy Cycle”, and said, “When we make people feel uncomfortable about the way they think things are
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supposed to be, we insult them in some way.” She examined the Judge’s behavior as something he felt was a necessity, like if he was not rude to her, then his respect would be compromised and his authority would be undermined. The issue of men needing to assert themselves as superior to women is something that persists despite how deleterious it is. She then listed issues of policy, such as policy environments and sociocultural perspectives, the times and timing, and reframing or approaching the problem from a different angle. Subsequently, she delved into many narratives that depict the policy issues that affect women and communities as a whole. She began with a water availability problem in the Horn of Africa, where there were unstable communities with scarce water. The United States sent members of the Navy to help the communities by building wells in neighboring villages. When the well was vandalized, they had no idea who could have demolished it. However, they later came to uncover that the women of the community vandalized the well. They did this because they felt like living with a well would destroy the purpose of the women, as well as prevent them from getting out of town. Women and their role in society were the reasons that something that was supposed to help the people was ruined. Later, the community built a center with wool and looms that enabled women to still have a purpose. Douds continued to narrate the stories of women who paved the way for rights and privileges, such as Albert Cashier – born Jennie Hodgers – who pretended to be a male during the Civil War. When he reverted back to his female identity to seek medical attention, living in an all-female ward
practically killed him. He was later monumentalized on his tombstone as both his male and female identities. While that was an example of incremental change, which for a revolutionary is unfavorable because it is not a quick progression, that kind of change is a necessity. Another interesting tidbit is that regardless of assigned sex when doing a heart health survey, the female identity was a predictive factor for a heart attack. Something about gender identity for females is stressful enough to make this true. She ended with a personal anecdote that brought her to tears. She described a case at which she failed in 2009 when she had a client named Brad. He, at nineteen, slept with his seventeen-yearold girlfriend (consensually) and her father was able to prosecute him for statutory rape. After being in jail for a year, Brad was released and fell into drugs. He contracted HIV. He moved in with his grandmother, a victim of Alzheimer’s, but forgot to register as a sex offender in the area before his thirty day grace period. He was charged again. He was not able to get the medicine for his HIV in a Georgia jail. Brad was transferred to a different jail, but had developed a sarcoma, a distended belly, weighed ninety-five pounds, and in a letter to his parents, addressed that the only medicine he was given for his painful bowls was Tylenol. His mother begged to be close to him while he died, handcuffed to a bed at Grady Memorial Hospital. From this, Professor Douds learned that sometimes she is not going to change people’s definitions of a problem. She developed a program “Dignity in Death” and hopes that people consider public policy as a way to understand how to look at things from a different perspective.
January 22, 2019 (Tuesday) -Liquor Laws: Open Container/ Assisting Other Agencies at Public-Clery: 1st Block East Water Street - Carlisle Street to Strickhouse Alley; Open - Under Investigation by DPS & GPD -Liquor Laws: Underage Consumption at College Apartments; Closed - Referred to SRR -Liquor Laws: Underage Consumption at Patrick Hall; Closed Referred to SRR RA/RC Report -Liquor Laws: Underage Consumption at Patrick Hall; Closed Referred to SRR RA/RC Report -Liquor Laws: Underage Consumption at Unknown Campus Location; Closed – CSA Report
Referred to SRR/GPD -Liquor Laws: Underage Consumption at Patrick Hall; Closed Referred to SRR -Liquor Laws: Underage Consumption; Liquor Laws: Underage Possession at ATO - North Exterior; Closed - Referred to SRR/ GPD - Citation pending -Liquor Laws: Underage Consumption at ATO North Exterior; Closed - Referred to SRR/GPD - Citation pending -Liquor Laws: Underage Consumption at Huber Hall; Closed Referred to SRR -Liquor Laws: Underage Consumption/Liquor Laws: Underage Possession/Drug Abuse Violation: Possession: Marijuana at Huber Hall; Closed - Referred to SRR
January 23, 2019 (Wednesday) -Drug Abuse Violations: Possession - Marijuana at Hanson Hall; Closed - Referred to SRR
January 27, 2019 (Sunday) -Liquor Laws: Underage Consumption at Campus Exterior: Outside - Northwest Exterior of Apple Hall; Closed - Referred to SRR -Trespass: Criminal/Vandalism: Damage to Private Property Under $50 at Lambda Chi Alpha; Closed - No Identifiable Suspects -Sex Offense: Rape at Campus Residential Facility; Closed Referred to Title IX Coordinator -Drug Abuse Violation: Possession of Marijuana at Paul Hall; Closed - No Suspects or Witnesses
January 19, 2019 (Saturday) -Larceny: Theft from Buildings; Closed - No Suspects or Witnesses
January 25, 2019 (Friday) -Drug Abuse Violations: Possession - Marijuana at Musselman Hall; Closed - Referred to SRR -Drug Abuse Violations: Possession - Marijuana at Paul Hall; Closed - Referred to SRR
January 20, 2019 (Sunday) -Liquor Laws: Underage Possession/ Liquor Laws: Underage Consumption at Colonial Hall; Closed - Referred to SRR
January 26, 2019 (Saturday) -Other Assault: Not Aggravated: Simple Assault: Other Assault: Not Aggravated: Harassment at ATO - North Exterior; Closed -
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A group of Gettysburg students traveled to the Texas/Mexico border for a CPS Immersion Project over winter break (Photo courtesy of Bridget Schell) and actively immerse my eyes to the roller B y M ary F rasier m y s e l f i n c u r r e n t coaster of emotions, S taff W riter events, I still felt ill- f r u s t r a t i o n s , a n d When deciding informed about current t r i u m p h s t h a t e x i s t i n to apply for the El i m m i g r a t i o n p o l i c y the Borderland. Paso, Texas/Mexico and wanted a hands- In preparation Immersion Project with o n e x p e r i e n c e t o t r u l y for the trip, our group the Center for Public c o m p r e h e n d w h a t w a s leader, Christina Noto, Service, I thought it happening at our nation’s and our group mentor, would be a great learning border. Bridget Schell, gathered opportunity. T h e e x p e r i e n c e together with the trip’s Although I am a n o t o n l y e x c e e d e d m y nine other members in Political Science major expectations, but opened several meetings prior to
our departure in January. During this time, my peers and I diligently explored the Borderland’s history as well as levels of oppression on the area’s people, and facets of cultural sensitivity. Upon our arrival in El Paso, we met our tour guide, Kari, and began the transition from passively absorbing information to actively observing Kari’s nonprofit organization. The organization, tagged as the Border Servant Corps, works closely with refugees and their families who have been recent l y r el eas ed from detention centers. I anticipated that the stories we would hear from families within the Border Servant Corps would be difficult to hear, but no level of preparation or handson observation could have readied me for the emotion that their stories evoked and the intense inspiration I gathered from their hardships.
Our group heard a variety of stories-from families with mixed statuses to students who were unfairly affected by the de-funding of DACA. We heard fathers proclaim their determination to give their children a better education and mothers who had risked it all to give their daughters the best medical care possible. Other refugees had lost their families for a variety of reasons, ranging from the difficulty of distance and time to gang violence. We connected with the families immediately, their stories infiltrating our hearts on the spot. We will forever cherish the moments we saw them smile after all their went through. Listening intently to their stories, their hardships, their strength and their wisdom, I was humbled and eternally grateful for all that life had given me. The absolute determination and selflessness of those
sharing their stories was an inspirational experience that surely none of the group members, myself included, will ever forget. In addition to personal stories of refugees, our group heard from a federal judge in El Paso whose case load is predominantly immigration related and works as an immigration lawyer. We also spoke with a woman who donates children’s books in Spanish and Indigenous languages to the Border Servant Corps, due to the multitude of languages their refugees speak. The stories we heard from those who shared were educational and at times, extremely frustrating. Learning about the many faults of the immigration system and all that needs to be done to fix it felt overwhelming. -Continued on next page-
Kolbe Fellows Present: Water Politics, Holocaust Art, #MeToo, and More
B y P hoebe D oscher S taff W riter Nine students from Gettysburg College presented their research as part of the Kolbe Fellowship on Thursday, Jan. 24. The students researched on topics ranging from the Arts to Humanities and Social Sciences and expressed their passion for each topic through their findings and elaborate presentations. Bailey Harper ‘19 shared her passion for history through her study of part of the upcoming exhibition at the Schmucker Art Gallery: Plains of Mars: European War Prints, 1500-1825. Harper shared the importance of historical war prints throughout her presentation entitled The Disasters of War: European War Prints. She created a comprehensive website and worked in the art gallery, giving tours and talks. Harper primarily researched the depiction of soldiers and civilians during the French, Revolutionary, and Seven Years’ Wars. In addition to her website, she wrote two essays, four catalogue series, and three didactic wall labels looking at history from an artistic angle. Brittany Bondi ‘19 shared her scientific insight in her research called, How Does the Environmental Film Impact Audience Behavior, Emotion, and Concern? Bondi held a screening of the environmental film, The Human Element for a sample group of students and gave them surveys regarding their mood, beliefs, personal actions, and concern level both before and after the documentary. She learned that although the film sparked motivation in the viewers to become more environmentally active, the sample group was not necessarily given examples of how to change the current
state of the world. Overall, Bondi was able to meld her love for environmental science, social science, communication, psychology, and the humanities in her study and will continue to study the long term behavior of these sample groups overtime with repeated supplemental information, including a website that will debut in May 2019. Lynn Porta ‘19 explored water politics in her study, Transboundary Water Narratives of the Middle East – Sources of Understanding for the Politics of a Scarce Resource. She delved into the issue of treaties and policies between countries regarding water politics, including data analysis and extensive research of the roles of international institutions, technology, and food policy changes that affect international basins. Porta’s research stretched from the Jordan River Basin to the Tigris Euphrates River Basin, and covered security issues in Syria and Iraq. She also related her studies to current, closer to home water crises in Flint, Michigan and Puerto Rico. Khun Minn Ohn ‘19 shared his insight on the political agendas of film festivals in a study called, Wathann Film Festival: A Public Sphere Promoting Independent Filmmaking in a PostDictatorship Myanmar. Ohn studied the Wathann Film Festival, which occurred during a time of political transformation in Myanmar. He described film festivals as public spheres, arguing that the Wathann Film Festival was created with an agenda during the postmilitary junta period. Ohn concluded that the festival was founded purposefully to break from the public sphere and foster the independent film scene while working alongside
the political transition in Myanmar from 2010 to 2011. Austin Nikirk ‘20 took an arts-oriented approach to her research and studied Floral Imagery and Birdsong in the Art Song of Amy Beach. Nikirk spoke passionately about Beach, an American composer, who pioneered women’s music performance and composition. Nikirk primarily studied Beach’s art songs, analyzing a variety of nuances in her stylistic tendencies, harmonies, and poetry. Nikirk described Beach’s modification of early strophic songs, and how she expanded upon melody and mood in a way that was unprecedented for the time period. Ultimately, she intended to find how Beach used certain techniques to display originality and express emotion in her works. Nikirk will be singing songs by Beach during her junior voice recital at the Sunderman Conservatory of Music in March. Laura Grace Waters ‘19 also studied in the art category with her research called, Facing the Past: Memory, Communication, and Intent in the Aesthetics of Holocaust Art. Waters studied abroad in Germany and was inspired by her visit to an art exhibition in Auschwitz. She decided to study the nuances of Holocaust Art in particular, including how it expresses victims, artist intention and style, and the response from outside viewers. Waters mentioned that there is a level of shock with Holocaust Art, and some treat pieces from the time artifactually. She called upon a few pieces in particular but hopes to continue researching more pieces of artwork for her capstone and explore why and how artists tell -Continued on next page-
Campus has been transported back into the Jurassic Period with the arrival of Roy the Raptor this semester (Photo courtesy of Roy the Raptor)
Roy the Raptor Shares His Prehistoric Story B y L izzie H obbs S taff W riter Gettysburg College students have been thoroughly perplexed (and entertained) since the beginning of spring semester by the emergence of a new campus celebrity, Roy the Raptor. With his first Instagram and Twitter posts going up on Jan. 24, this Gettysburg student documents the daily ponderings of a simple, college student dinosaur. After being spotted around campus by many students throughout the course of the last week, Gettysburg College is starting to ask: Who is Roy the Raptor? After contacting the Raptor earlier this week to express interest i n w r i t i n g t h i s a r t i cl e , he left a note for The Gettysburgian staff
to make his mission statement clear: “My name is Roy the Raptor. Despite my threatening appearance (I am a predator, after all), I am a very friendly dinosaur. Not many people know this, but I am the first dinosaur to attend Gettysburg College. Fact. That might not be a big deal for some, but it is to me. My goal is to go around campus spreading joy and getting a good education.” In his note, Roy the Raptor went on to assure the campus community, “I don’t mean to frighten or bother anyone. I’m just a lone dinosaur at a school for humans, trying to get by in life.” To share more of his backstory, the campus dinosaur wrote, “My favorite hobbies are climbing trees and splashing in puddles. My favorite food used to
be human, but now it is cooked asparagus (like I said, I’m adjusting). Yep, life as a raptor is pretty hard, but I get by. I like making people laugh when I walk by. I like eating cooked asparagus.” He also took a moment to reflect on some troubling memories from his past: “Sometimes I wish that meteor had never hit, but hey, you know, that’s life. You live, you die, you try to forget the meteor that killed your family. What can you do?” Roy the Raptor has been posting fairly consistently on both Instagram (@the_gettysburg_ raptor) and Twitter (@ RoytheRaptor1). Though we may never know the true identity of the person behind the mask, Roy the Raptor has certainly caught the attention of Gettysburg campus.
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Mary Frasier ‘21 shares her life-changing experience seeing the border between Texas and Mexico (Photo courtesy of Antonio Valencia)
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W e w o u l d have given anything to reform the laws, to help refugees through an already daunting process and ensure their safety in crossing into the Borderland. Especially after spending time with recently released refugees who had been in detention centers. The children had a fearless, free spirit and their parents had only kind words of gratitude for the people working at the Border Servant Corps. Becoming close with these families and then watching them walk out the doors to a rocky, unknown future was one of the most difficult parts of the trip. Borderland. A word and place I had never of heard before. It seems so disconnected and distant from snowy southern Pennsylvania, a state with what appears to
have minimal connection to our nation’s border. However, the reality is the complete opposite. Many Americans know very little about what is actually happening in the Borderland--and most only associate the area with an image of the impending wall. However, it is immensely important to understand that the border is more than a wall or a chain-link fence. T h i s t r i p demonstrated to our group that borders are social constructions, man-made and only existent on a map. This area is not just a line drawn in the sand between the U.S. and “the other.” Immigrants are not criminals; they are here to create a better future for themselves and their families, similar to all of our ancestors. “The borderlands are filled with vibrant communities, resilient
people, and unforgettable stories that transcend unnecessary divisions,” described Kiera Koch ‘19, a participant on the immersion project. Like Koch, members of our immersion trip came home, with a new knowledge of the Borderland and the overwhelming desire to educate our fellow students in honor of those whose stories we heard and who continue to go voiceless each day. All of the group members urge students, faculty, and community members to look beyond social media and the news. Only by traveling to the Borderland will one be able to have a true and authentic firsthand experience. Writer’s Note: Angely Arriaza ‘22 and Kyra Pfeiffer ‘21 contributed to the making of this article.
Honoring Holocaust Remembrance Day
Professor William Bowman and Professor Charlotte Werbe present on a panel following a showing of “Who Will Write Our History?” (Photo Sam Hann/The Gettysburgian) B y K yra P feiffer S taff W riter Inspired by her experience at the Jewish Film Festival, Gettysburg Alumni Lauren Ashley Bradford ‘18 reached out to college officials with the idea of showing Roberta Grossman’s film “Who Will Write Our History?” The documentary, approximately 90 minutes in length, is an emotion-evoking realistic film portraying the writers as witnesses to the Onyeg Shabes Archives. On Wednesday, Jan. 30, the film was shown in Joseph Theater in honor of Holocaust Remembrance Day. “Who Will Write Our History” follows the story of the Archives through the eyes of Emanuel Ringelblum, head of the Jewish Self Help of Warsaw organization, and Rachel Auerbach, a Jewish journalist. During World War II, the creation of the Archives by Ringelblum coincides with the closing of the Warsaw
Ghetto in 1940 and continues until 1944 when Ringelblum and his family were captured by Nazis and executed. The film skillfully navigates the hardships of the ghetto’s citizens, amplifying their journey through poverty, hunger, and Nazi control through the documents acquired by Ringelblum and his associates, Auerbach and Hersh Wasser, amongst 58 other members. Secretly buried before the liberation of Warsaw, an archaelogicalesque dig was undertaken to acquire the documents compiled in the Onyeg Shabes Archives. Though the third cache has not been found, the documents, diaries, art, and other evidence within the two acquired caches has spawned both the book and movie “Who Will Write Our History?” Together, this coverage has worked to give exposure to the Onyeg Shabes Archives for what Emanuel Ringelblum intended it to be: evidence
that allows the oppressed Jewish population to tell their tragic yet brave stories against Nazi propaganda that framed Jews in a negative light. The 60,000 pages of personal accounts and photographs are currently preserved in the Jewish Historical Institute in Warsaw. Following the showing of “Who Will Write Our History?” a question and answer panel was held in Joseph Theater. Amongst the panelists were Charlotte Werbe, Assistant Professor of French, and William Bowman of Gettysburg’s History Department. Answering questions from students and viewers, the panels provided post-film insight on themes featured in the documentary using their own professional research and opinions. Their answers brought to light the development of the Holocaust historiography, its discussion geographically and over different time periods, as well as educated remarks on Holocaust literature and film.
the stories of Holocaust victims. Emily Wielk ‘20 presented her work, Larry Nassar and #MeToo: How Traditional Media Responds to Allegations of Sexual Assault. Wielk was inspired by posts and news reports of the sexual allegations of Nassar in 2017 and decided to analyze the media’s approach to the topic. She created a digital timeline with tweets, pictures, and summaries from before the Me Too movement through Nassar’s postsentencing hearings. She read around 800 articles published during this time frame and analyzed the frequency of the article posts, which spiked in October of 2017. She will continue to research the impact of social media on the events. Alex Xie ‘20 researched foreign trade in a study of Effects of the
US-Singapore Free Trade Agreement on Bilateral Trade Flows and Foreign Direct Investment Flows. Xie wanted to investigate if the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has increased trade following a 1993 trade bloc in which the government lowered tariffs and sparked a political economy debate. Xie used a gravity model to calculate the total trade between two countries at a certain time and ultimately compiled data of intra-national and bilateral international trade flows. He concluded that the free trade agreement increased bilateral trade and hopes to continue to research how certain countries in particular were affected by the agreement in a general equilibrium analysis. Tyler Mann ‘20 went into the topic of The Energy and Economic Implications of Chinese Politics on Blockchain Technology. He first
became interested in the topic when he studied abroad in China and got an internship with a financial technology company. Mann was intrigued by Bitcoin, a cryptocurrency, energy consumption, considering that China is a large producer and consumer of coal. He explored the factors that led to China’s control of Bitcoin mining and the implications thereof. He also tracked economic action and energy consumption in China. The Kolbe Fellows Program was conducted during students’ sophomore, junior, or senior year summers as a ten-week research program with faculty mentors. The faculty mentors of these nine students include Shannon Egan, Salma Monani and Sarah Principato, Stephen Stern, James Udden, William O’Hara, Ian Isherwood, Cassie Hays, M. Ivanova Reyes, and Rim Baltaduonis.
Alyssa Cassini: Israel to Namibia to Gettysburg B y L izzie H obbs S taff W riter While some Gettysburg College students enjoyed a relaxing winter break at home, many of our classmates chose to step outside the box--and the national borders--for their winter vacations. Alyssa Cassini, ‘21, spent 20 of her vacation days traveling in both Israel and Namibia. Cassini began her travels in Israel, where she spent ten days learning more about Jewish culture, and seeing some of the most famous cultural sights the country has to offer. The group she travelled with, organized by Birthright Israel, was comprised of approximately forty students from a variety of Hillel organizations from schools in our region. Whilst in Israel, the group was able to go see incredibly famous cultural sites like the Western Wall and the Dead Sea. Floating in the Dead Sea, to Cassini, was “totally a bucket list item.” She also commented on how interesting it was to be led around the country by people our age, most of whom were fulfilling their term of compulsory military service required by the
Israeli government, as well as how varied the practice of Judaism is throughout the country. “It was really cool to see the broad range of how people practice and how much people practice in Israel,” Cassini said, commenting that the trip also gave her an interesting inside view of the Israeli-Palestine conflict. After returning stateside for one day, Cassini jetted off again on another ten day trip, this time heading to Namibia with the Center for Public Service’s Immersion trip. This trip in particular focused on issues of conservation and social justice, two things Cassini is very passionate about. During her time in Namibia, Cassini visited several Namibian conservancies, and discussed the conservation issues the country faces the most frequently with conservation workers on-site. When asked what one of the biggest problems faced by Namibian conservation groups is, Cassini surprisingly answered, “Elephants.” Apparently, elephant control is an incredibly common
struggle faced by these conservancies, because they cause so much destruction due to their size. “Poaching is also an increasingly large problem there,” Cassini said, partially in part to the rising value of materials obtained through poaching. Cassini, an Environmental Studies and Public Policy major, said the experience “allowed her to see a broad range of conservation efforts” as well as offering “perspectives on different relationships that people have with conservation.” The experience pushed her interests in public policy even further, especially drawing attention to environmental justice, and how conservation efforts impact minority groups and underprivileged communities. Finally, Cassini commented that she was “excited to get started” this semester, taking the skills she’s learned over the course of her travels and applying them to both her leadership role in CPS, and while transitioning into her new position as Service Vice President of Alpha Phi Omega.
Alyssa Cassini ‘21 spent her winter break traveling to Israel with the Birthright Israel trip and to Namibia through the Center for Public Service Immersion Project (Photos courtesy of Alyssa Cassini)
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Helen Schulman, author of Come with Me, autographed a copy of her novel for Thea Toocheck ’21 (Photo Thea Toocheck/The Gettysburgian). audience, listeners became B y T hea T oocheck acquainted with her lyrical, S taff W riter descriptive writing. She On Wednesday, explained that she likes to Jan. 23, Helen Schulman give lots of details to make was the first speaker in this her scenes grounding and semester’s reading series in real, and that quirky details a discussion of “the craziest are much more useful than book I’ve written,” to quote obvious ones. Schulman, called Come with An interesting part Me. of writing from multiple Schulman is a New perspectives, she says, is York Times bestselling discovering the personalities author who has published of each of the characters and five books and has had fiction choosing what they would and non-fiction appear in notice. Vanity Fair, Time, Vogue, Part of her creative and the New York Times process is writing uninhibited Book Review, among other about the backstories of her publications. characters; later, she combs Come with Me is through and pulls from her most recent novel, about this what is relevant to her a family living in Palo Alto. story. In the case of Come All five family members with Me, her original basis have chapters written from for the novel was a short their perspectives detailing story that would not sell; three distinct days in their however, because she had lives. Part family drama, so much information about part comedy, and part sci-fi the characters, she was able reflection on the existence to expand the story into its of multiverses, the novel final form. reflects on how technology Schulman was has changed the way we live intrigued by the idea of our lives. multiverses partly because I n t h e e x c e r p t the idea of living life S c h u l m a n r e a d t o t h e infinitely but parallel felt
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similar to her identity as a fiction writer with countless ideas in her head. However, the details in her novel are based in more concrete forms; each year, her students at The New School become her research assistants, and together they are able to find endless information on the internet, which Schulman admitted was a tremendous help even though she is “scared of technology” because of the way it has changed the ways we think and live. After reading her excerpt and answering the audience’s questions, she offered to sign the books waiting for their readers in the back of the room. While getting my own copy inscribed, I struck up a conversation with a man named Frank, who is a former employee of Gettysburg College and now lives in Mechanicsburg. Too timid to ask anything of Schulman himself, I asked for him what or who her favorite book or author was; she then detailed the debt she owes to William Faulkner’s As I Lay Dying, her full consideration of which is available online. If Come with Me is about our relationships with the people around us, it was in this conversation that I reflected on the incredible ability of books to change people and to bring them together. Copies of Come with Me are available in the College Bookstore, each waiting to take readers on a journey through its characters’ multiverses and back to reality.
Musselman Library announces applications for summer internship opportunity working in Special Collections and College Archives (Banner courtesy of Musselman Library).
Musselman Updates: Summer Internship and Classified Records B y M usselman L ibrary
Summer Internship: Special Collections and College Archives at Musselman Library invites current Gettysburg College students, including seniors who will graduate in May, to submit applications for the Diane Werley Smith ’73 summer internship in Special Collections. T h i s p a i d internship is available to an undergraduate who is interested in exploring special collections, archives, public history, or museum studies as a profession. This internship includes independent work, while also providing collaborative learning opportunities with other summer interns. The Smith intern will gain firsthand experience while rotating through Special Collections, exploring archival processing and records management, cataloging and collection development, conservation and collection maintenance, digital projects, and more.
S p e c i a l Collections and College Archives is home to the College’s collection of rare books, letters, diaries, College publications, photographs, historic maps, memorabilia, artifacts, oral histories, and media, plus documents related to the history of the College. If you are interested in history, this could be the perfect summer opportunity for you! Application deadline is February 7, 2019. For more information and application directions visit the Musselman Library page on the Gettysburg College website. This internship is made possible by the generosity of Diane Werley Smith ‘73 & Ronald Smith ‘72.
Lyceum. David Fort ’00 has spent the last 17 years making access to records happen. He is responsible for both safeguarding national security and working with the public to help scholars and civilians alike access government documents. He will talk about his career path from Gettysburg College to the N atio n al A r ch iv es an d detail the declassification process and how Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests are handled. Using examples from recently declassified WWII records and documents about General Eisenhower’s leadership he will explain how access to previously restricted information enhances the work of historians and others. Classified Records: This event C o m e h e a r a is co-sponsored by the Gettysburg alum share E i s e n h o w e r I n s t i t u t e , his experience working Musselman Library, and with classified records at the departments of Political the National Archives on Science and Peace and Wednesday, February 6, Justice Studies. 7:00 p.m. in the Penn Hall
Problem of the LGBTQA+ Center Merges Week: Feeding Time
Food, Feels, and Friends B y D anielle S icotte S taff W riter
On the evening of Sunday, Jan. 27, a group of people equipped with poems braved the cold and ventured out into downtown Gettysburg bound for Waldos & Company. There, they attended “Feast & Feels with Friends” sponsored by the college’s LGBTQA+ Center from 5:00-7:00 p.m. to share and listen to poetry composed by themselves and their peers. As they filed in, everyone was treated to a Waldo’s drink and offered a wide selection of snacks, including finger sandwiches. One attendee, Sam Shourds ’22 was especially moved by the food options, “I really enjoy the food. It was something different
and a good experience.” Maybe it was something in the food, but after a bit of sampling the snacks, everyone was cheerful and talking to each other. Another attendee, Emily Dalgleish ’22, remarked, “There’s lots of fun people here, and this is a really cool and fun space.” Waldo’s did seem to be the perfect spot for such an event providing a natural easy-going atmosphere. After an hour of people stuffing themselves with good food and getting acquainted with the others at the event, the first of four performers took to the stage. Everyone listened attentively to Randy Feeley ’21 who shared his poem, “Untitled” portraying his difficulties with his
identity. Following Randy was Steph Osman ‘22 who shared her poem which was also “Untitled” and detailed her struggles with her self-image. A short musical act was performed by a trio -- Kylie Mandeville ’21, Aisha Royer ‘21, and Anna Perry ‘21 -- who sang “My Eyes Are Green (‘Cause I Eat A Lot of Vegetables)” about jealousy. To wrap up the night, Alyssa Mendoza ’22 shared her poem that had not yet been named about the difficulties of accepting change. After a snapping ovation for all of the performers, the night came to a close and left everyone inspired, empowered, and maybe even with a new friend.
B y D epartment of M athematics Editor’s Note: The Department of Mathematics at Gettysburg College hosts a problem of the week challenge to determine each semester’s Paul Mugabi problem-solving award recipient(s). Each week’s entries are scored by a panel of faculty judges, and winner(s) from each week will receive a Problem Of the Week (P.O.W.) button. The Gettysburgian is not involved in or responsible for accepting or evaluating students’ submissions to this contest. THE RULES: The contest is open to all Gettysburg College students. Up to three people may work together on a submission.
Make sure your name is on your submission and that any sources are properly cited! Send solutions to bkennedy@ gettysburg.edu or put solutions in the marked envelope in the hallway outside Glatfelter 215. This problem was posted on Friday, February 1 and solutions are due on Friday, February 8 by 5:00 p.m.
can give him an yth ing the following night). According to the above rule, then, the following is a valid “10-night menu”:
THE PROBLEM: Every night I feed my pet walrus exactly one of the following for dinner: fish, pizza, or tacos. My walrus loves pizza and tacos, but fish are better for him, so I adhere to the following rule: if I feed my walrus something other than fish on any particular night, I will feed him fish the following night. (If I feed my walrus fish on any particular night, I
QUESTIONS: How many valid 10-night menus are there? If n is a positive whole number, how many valid n-night menus are there? If you’re feeling adventurous, generalize to the case where there are k “unhealthy” options (that is, k things other than fish that I might feed my walrus).
F, P, F, F, T, F, F, T, F, P The following is not a valid “10-night menu”: F, P, T, F, T, F, F, T, T, F
Editorial Staff The Gettysburgian Editor-in-Chief, Benjamin Pontz ‘20
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Review: Weezer Releases Cover Album
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F e a t u r e d f i l m s i n G e t t y s b u r g Majestic Theater “The Favourite” 1 hour, 59 minutes – R A dark comedy set in 18th century England where a new servant, Abigail, charms a frail Queen Anne and sees a path to improve her social position. Starring Olivia Colman, Rachel Weisz, and Emma Stone. Friday - Saturday (2/1 - 2/2) - 4:15 PM and 7:15 PM Sunday (2/3) - 2:15 PM and 5:15 PM Monday (2/4) - 4:15 PM Tuesday - Thursday (2/5 - 2/7) - 4:15 PM and 7:15 PM
“Green Book” 2 hours, 10 minutes – PG-13 A working-class Italian-American bouncer becomes the driver of an AfricanAmerican classical pianist on a tour of venues through the 1960s American South. Starring Viggo Mortensen and Mahershala Ali Friday - Saturday (2/1 - 2/2) - 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM Sunday (2/3) - 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM Monday - Thursday (2/4 - 2/7) - 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM
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B y C harles S ternberg S taff W riter I think most people, including Weezer fans, would agree that Weezer peaked with the Blue album and Pinkerton all the way back in the late nineties. For two decades, dedicated fans have stuck with the group through thick and thin, as if Rivers Cuomo and Weezer would eventually triumph and make a big comeback. In 2018, Weezer finally made a breakthrough with a cover of Toto’s “Africa,” which went viral and became their highest charting song on the Billboard Hot 100 since 2009. “Africa” played non-stop on the radio that summer; the band performed it live on Jimmy Kimmel, released a music video for the song featuring Weird Al, and kicked off 2019 by performing it on Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve. Considering the success of “Africa,” I wasn’t too surprised when the Teal album suddenly dropped on January 24. An album consisting entirely of covers of popular songs makes too much sense for the group. The now famous “Africa” is joined by covers of A-ha’s “Take On Me,” Black Sabbath’s “Paranoid,” Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean,” and Electric Light Orchestra’s “Mr. Blue Sky” (as made famous last year by Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2). The tracklist panders to the lowest common denominator with songs that both millenials and their parents can sing along to. There’s nothing
on Teal that stands out as particularly awful or offensive, the problem with Teal is that its viciously unremarkable in just about every way. The songs on Teal are serviceable, but never unique or memorable. Instead, everything is painfully average and boring. Take “Paranoid” for instance; it’s a faithful straightforward cover of the original song, but that’s the issue. Weezer doesn’t attempt to reinterpret or put any spin on these songs. There’s no reason why I wouldn’t just listen to the original instead. The greatest covers bring something new and notable to a familiar song. Despite being based on existing songs, they require a lot of creativity. Only a few months ago, Ty Segall released his own covers album, Fudge Sandwich. Love it or hate it, listen to his cover of “Isolation” by John Lennon and try to deny that he made the song his own. In comparison, Weezer’s Teal feels so sterile and safe that it’s almost as if it was formulated by a board of directors in an office trying to figure out the equation for a sure hit. Still, I will give credit where it’s due. “Stand By Me” is notable for being the only track on this album that feels like more than the absolute minimum amount of effort went into it. The combination of retro synthesizers and electric guitar power chords in the chorus makes the tune feel like it came from an alternate universe where Ben E. King was a glam rocker.
B y J ackie M c M ahon S taff W riter The nominations for the 91st Annual Academy Awards were recently announced on January 22nd, and with a diverse list of nominees, this year’s ceremony is setting up to be a major improvement after past #OscarsSoWhite controversies. Leading the pack with 10 nominations each are the British-set period drama The Favourite and the Mexican-American foreign language film Roma, both of which are nominated for Best Picture. Three of The Favourite’s nominations are for the three main actresses, with Olivia Colman nominated for Best Actress for her performance as Queen Anne, and both Rachel Weisz and Emma Stone nominated for Best Supporting Actress for their roles as Anne’s competing lovers, Sarah Churchill and Abigail Masham. Roma is nominated for both Best Picture and Best Foreign Language film, with Yalitza Aparicio being the first Indigenous woman and the fourth Latinx actress to be nominated for Best Actress in the ceremony’s history.
Black Panther is the first superhero film to be nominated for Best Picture. The Oscars originally planned to introduce a new Best Popular Film category this year to recognize the success of such films, though the idea was scrapped after an outpouring of negative reception. Regardless, it is undeniable that Black Panther held more sway over popular culture in 2018 than any other film. This year’s ceremony will also be a big one for Netflix, which not only has its first Best Picture nominee with Roma, but also an additional 14 nominations including ones for Best Original Song, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Costume Design. The newest adaptation of A Star is Born is the fourth version of the film to receive Oscar nominations, and Lady Gaga is nominated both for Best Actress and Best Original Song for the film. Rounding out the Best Picture nominees are BlacKkKlansman, Bohemian Rhapsody, Green Book, and Vice. The Oscars also announced a controversial decision to go without a host after their original host, Kevin Hart, was
It’s easily recognizable, but for a song that has been covered by the likes of John Lennon and Florence + The Machine, Weezer manages to carve out its own little space here with their version. I wish there were more covers like this, but for the most part, the entire album feels as predictable as painting by numbers. At the end of the day, Weezer’s Teal album is only a short footnote in the long discography of Weezer; definitely not their best work but probably not their worst either. Destined to be forgotten like their Christmas album, it really only exists as a little side project to hold people over until the somewhat anticipated Black album comes out in March. So why am I even taking time to write about this and share my thoughts? There’s just something off-putting about the fact that a major band like Weezer, who once felt like the voice of a generation, has devolved into releasing lazy covers in an obvious attempt to cash-in on nostalgia. Whether or not this album is designed to be taken seriously, I can’t help but feel disappointed that Weezer is regurgitating songs they know we already love, while expecting us to lap it up. For a more wholesome alternative, attend a gig by your local dad band. They’re basically playing the same music anyway and it’s a great way to thank them for coaching your soccer practices back in the day.
What to Expect from the 2019 Oscars
caught in a scandal surrounding his past anti-LGBT+ tweets. Hart withdrew from hosting on December 6th, saying that he did not want his scandal to distract from the ceremony, though many members of the public were still displeased with his apology, deeming it too little, too late after Hart initially refused to accept blame. The Academy now plans to have selected presenters introduce segments and awards, making the 2019 Oscars the first since 1989 to not have a designated host. Despite the increased diversity in this year’s nominees, there is still a way’s to go before the Oscars can be considered truly equal. No Asian actors were nominated this year, and neither were any female directors. (Only one woman has ever won Best Director: Kathryn Bigelow for The Hurt Locker.) With the Academy and the film industry at large still predominantly white and male, there is still work to be done for diversity and inclusion in Hollywood, but the recognition for this year’s talented nominees is still something to be celebrated.
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Staff Editorial: Our Support for — and Reservations About — Arming DPS By The Gettysburgian Editorial Board THE ISSUE: On Jan. 28, Dean of Students Julie Ramsey and Executive Director of Public Safety Bill Lafferty presented a proposal to the Student Senate on the situational arming of Department of Public Safety (DPS) officers. Since the Virginia Tech Shooting in 2007, Ramsey and Lafferty, at the behest of President Riggs, have analyzed campus security on an annual basis to consider whether officers should be armed. The result is a proposal to have six handguns kept within a gun safe in DPS, that will only be removed by state-certified officers for campus emergencies and for situations with elevated risk e.g. a highprofile guest speaking on campus. OUR POSITION: Several times during the discussion
at Monday’s Student Senate Meeting, Director Lafferty said that this proposal is not a reflection of who we are, rather of where we are. Indeed, one need only turn on their television to find tragic examples of both school shootings and of tragedies wherein law enforcement officers have shot unarmed young people, often people of color, who had done nothing wrong. Obviously, it is our fervent hope that neither situation would ever occur at Gettysburg College. With that in mind, we offer our support for the proposal to situationally arm DPS officers, albeit with several reservations. Undoubtedly, circumstances exist in which law enforcement officials might need firearms to protect our campus. To date, when such circumstances have arisen, local police have filled that need. Lafferty said on Monday, though,
that, over the past couple of years, local police have been unable to support DPS when large-scale events in Gettysburg strain municipal resources. In particular, Gettysburg Borough Police have struggled to fill positions and are currently searching for a new chief. While Lafferty expressed confidence that, in an emergency, the police would be able to respond to campus “very quick[ly],” other circumstances -- such as a KKK rally or Antifa demonstration in town, which have the potential to spill onto campus -- could pose a threat that DPS should be prepared to address immediately. Moreover, large-scale events like graduation or visits by public officials may require added security beyond what local police are equipped to offer. As such, we believe there are legitimate circumstances in which it makes sense for DPS to carry firearms.
H o w e v e r , we are concerned that introducing firearms, even in a limited capacity, could be a slippery slope to their proliferation. Our support for this policy is emphatically not support for the wholesale arming of professors, staff, or students. Unequivocally, we believe that the access to firearms at Gettysburg College should be stringently restricted to only highly-trained and vetted DPS officers at moments of great need. We expect the College to codify procedures for when officers will be armed. These procedures should limit the situations wherein firearms could be deployed to clearly defined, specific circumstances so that campus security does not devolve into officers being frequently or constantly armed. These procedures should also be transparent, publicly accessible, and explained, in detail, to the campus
community. We also believe that -- to the extent practicable -- the campus community should be notified, in advance, when DPS plans for officers to be armed. If the occasions are as rare as Ramsey and Lafferty suggested, then students, faculty, and staff should know when circumstances dictate that such a dramatic deviation from the ordinary is necessary so that, if they desire due to discomfort with firearms or any other reason, they can steer clear of the area. Furthermore, DPS officers that are deemed eligible to carry a firearm should be highly trained and vetted. The College should not simply seek to satisfy the legal minimums in these practices. Instead, for their safety and ours, DPS officers need to be fully prepared for an array of situations that may require skills ranging from de-escalation tactics to recognizing implicit bias. As such, we
respectfully suggest that officers receive regular, additional training beyond what is already in place for those officers who have tasers. In closing, we would be remiss not to note our absolute respect and appreciation for DPS, and, in particular, for its director, Bill Lafferty. He is a consummate professional whose scrupulous attention to detail and holistic perspective on campus security has been of great service to the campus community for the past 18 years. Fundamentally, we trust his judgment as to what will keep our campus safe. That he has developed this plan from the beginning and will be responsible for leading its implementation gives us great confidence. We simply hope that caution and transparency continue to guide the decisionmaking process and, more importantly, the implementation of any such program.
Shutdown without Winners By Wellington Baumann Columnist
By Joshua Wagner Opinions Editor In a surprising turn of events, most links to Gettysburg College’s website from Google searches lead to a charming error page
Trump to Blame for Budget Impasse By Eli Morton Columnist Three weeks ago, a record was broken. It was a meaningful record; yet it was the kind of record that should never have its position in the books threatened. It was not broken in an intentional attempt to break it, and the reason why it was broken was so laughably minute that it seemed that it would not happen. I am referring to the 35-day budget impasse that caused a record-long government shutdown. The previous record, 21 days, set during the Clinton administration, was also over silly politics related to President Clinton’s disagreement with thenHouse Speaker Newt Gingrich over the Contract with America. However, this government shutdown obliterated the previous record-holder not only in terms of magnitude, but also in terms of the pathetic nature of the reason it began. Donald Trump is responsible for this shutdown. Not only did he take credit for the shutdown in a December
meeting between himself, Nancy Pelosi, and Chuck Schumer, but he continued to deny that the shutdown was hurting federal workers and manufactured a fake crisis at the border. The Oval Office address he gave was chock full of misstatements of the situation in the nation’s four southern border states. Most immigration experts indeed agree that a medieval wall is unnecessary. Sizable majorities of Americans in some of the most reputable polls in the nation state that the border wall is unnecessary – the well-regarded Washington Post/ABC poll found that only 32% of Americans strongly supported a wall, and only 10% somewhat supported it, while almost 60% went the other way or had no opinion. Republicans shouldered the blame for the shutdown as well, and Trump’s approval dropped several points. This blame was merited, not only because of the evidence that Trump is responsible, but because the underlying political strategy the White House used: it assumed that by holding the government hostage, its demands
of Congress would be fulfilled. Respectfully, Mr. President, the Constitution would disagree with such a strategy. Congress is not an extension of the president’s authority. It is a separate, coequal branch of government which has its powers explicitly enumerated in the very first article of the Constitution. The president cannot directly control, even when his party is in power in Congress, the fate of any legislation making its way through the chambers, which makes the Republican argument that the only bill worth passing is a bill the president will sign even more ridiculous. Republicans purport themselves to be the party of strict constructionism, but this theory of the party has proven fallacious in this case. Government shutdowns are unnecessary. They are wasteful. They are abusive. They are dangerous. There is no reason that the government, and, by extension, the American people, should be taken hostage over pet political projects that most of the American people do not support.
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Thanks to a scuffle surrounding 0.1% of the proposed budget, parts of the Federal government went unfunded for 35 days. President Trump asked Congress to appropriate $5.7 billion towards a wall along the southern border, but Congressional Democrats refused to provide a single dollar. Although the government recently reopened due to a short-term funding bill, it will only remain so until February 15th. Unless Congress passes a budget by then, we will be right back where we started. The current lull is more of an intermission than a falling curtain. We are all just waiting for the second act. I find it hard to believe that there are any winners in the government shutdown. As things stand, there is no wall along the southern border and Congressional Democrats have come off as obstructionists. That said, I do feel that there are definite losers. Firstly, the federal workers who were caught in
the crossfire of petty politics and went unpaid for 35 days were the direct losers of the shutdown. Secondly, the so called ‘Dreamers’ really got the short end of the stick. President Trump offered Congressional Democrats a compromise where he would offer temporary protections for about 800,000 young illegal aliens in exchange for the wall, yet the Democratic leadership refused. This stance essentially killed any chance for amnesty towards ‘Dreamers’ before DACA is set to expire in March. We will have to see if both sides can reach a compromise surrounding border security, but I believe that it is relevant to point out some powers of the presidency than can be used to bypass congressional approval. The National Emergencies Act of 1976 gives the president the power to declare a national emergency, however, it is unclear if the president could use a national emergency to unilaterally divert funds towards a border wall. President Truman declared a state of emergency when he attempted to nationalize
the steel industry during the Korean War, but the Supreme Court struck down such actions in Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co. v. Sawyer (1952). However, language in the National Emergencies Act of 1976 may sway the current Federal judiciary into accepting bold executive action to satisfy the demands of a national emergency. Further, the president could use 10 U.S Code Section 2808 and 33 U.S Code Section 2293 to direct the military to undertake constriction projects to meet an element of national defense. These statutes have not been used to justify a project on the same scale as the proposed border wall, but I believe that it is possible for President Trump to use them to begin construction. Unless congress and the president reach an agreement, or the president attempts to act unilaterally, there will be no winner of the government shutdown. It is my hope both sides will reach a compromise, secure the southern border, and continue to work towards the defending the interests of the American people.
Senate Attendance Policy is Pointless By Augusta Pendergast Guest Columnist After returning to senate last Monday as the representative for my clubs, I was reminded of the stupidity of the rule Senate has in which they require a club representative to be present at each meeting. I sat there, waiting for the roll call to say one word, “here” and then sat back and attempted in vain to decipher why I was even there. There were presentations one after another which pertained to senators and members of the executive board only. As clubs, we were reminded that we do not have the ability to vote, and that within the assembly we are not even considered full members. I was present two years ago at a meeting in which the very issue of club requirement of Senate was discussed, and after multiple clubs stating their problems with the rule, the senators proceeded to vote on our fate. The very rule for which we were solely affected, was not even an issue that we
were allowed to vote on. Senate is an organization that attempts to enact change on campus and works to have a body in which all students may be represented. This seems to be the notion on which the rule lies. While club participation should be something that is encouraged and allowed, it should not be a requirement. Forcing clubs to be present creates an atmosphere of frustration and impatience as they are forced to listen to agendas that don’t pertain to them. This is counterproductive to the goals of Senate because if you want to enact change, you need positivity and passion, which cannot follow from forceful cooperation. It would be much wiser to have participants who are genuinely interested in the issues that Senate attempts to tackle. An agenda is already sent out each week. If the rule was removed, Senate representatives and club presidents would be able to determine their interest from these agendas and plan their
attendance accordingly. Representatives at this point seem like bodies to fill a room. The requirement only fosters anger for the organization as a whole instead of respect and willing cooperation. People feel as though they need to make the meetings quick because they know there are people present who don’t want to be. Club presidents and representatives should be trusted to make the decision as to whether or not a discussion is important for their clubs. By requiring presence, it is essentially saying that reps and presidents can’t be trusted to make the best decisions for their own organizations. I propose the dissolution of this rule, in place of trusting clubs to make the decision of their attendance for themselves at any given meeting. This would foster respect, good feeling, and mutual appreciation for all that Senate has to offer this campus.
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Bullet Men’s Swimming Wins Invitational Second Straight Year shot: f o r
Alec Warren ‘19 (Photo courtesy of Gettysburg College B y C andace M eans S taff W riter D e s p i t e the Bullets Men’s Basketball Team 75-53 loss against Haverford last Saturday, Senior Captain Alec Warren is optimistic about the team’s future. The Bullets started off strong, but began to fall behind after the first quarter. With an impressive 65.1% shooting average, the Fords soon gained a clear lead over the Bullets. Senior and Captain Alec Warren, hailing from Shawnee High School in Medford, New Jersey, scored 8 points for the Bullets and added 2 boards. While the Bullets did not pull off the victory over the Fords, they have continued to remain positive throughout the season under Warren’s leadership, despite their record. The team’s motto “Why not us?” has remained constant throughout the season. With a new coaching staff this year, the Bullets have undergone many changes, with Alec Warren stating in the preseason that he knows the Bullet’s success “… is not going to happen overnight.” W a r r e n emphasized the importance of “building a culture and establishing new standards and expectations” for the team. With the optimistic outlook and emphasis on improving rather than winning, the team should be in great shape by next year. He remains a positive influence on his teammates, many of whom are younger, as he gushes about all “the talent on this team.” The Bullets face their next challenge against Swarthmore, which currently boasts a 17-3 record (103 in Centennial Conference play) and is ranked 16th nationally on Saturday, Feb. 2 at 3:00 p.m.
B y G arrett G laeser S taff W riter The men’s swimming team continued their undefeated season by taking down Mary Washington University this past Saturday 158104 at the Bullets Pool. Duncan Proxmire ’21 and Sam Nonemaker ’22 led the team with two individual wins each in the team’s first events since returning from their winter break trip to Barbados. Proxmire, a long distance specialist, won the 500 and 1000 Freestyle, beating out fellow teammates Ernie Ribera and CJ Hewitt, who placed second and third respectively. Nonemaker, the other top performer, won the 200 Freestyle, 5 0 F r e e s t y l e , a n d w a s Sam Nonemaker picked up the the closer on the 400 Freestyle Relay winning 282, Dickinson by 500, group with Danny Petrillo and Susquehanna by 580. Building off the ’21, Parker Sorenson ’19, and Aedan Collins t e a m ’ s s u c c e s s i n t h e ’ 2 1 , w h o w o n t h e 1 0 0 fall semester, the Bullets enter the spring with Fly. O t h e r w i n n e r s a similar mentality of included Jack Freeman p u s h i n g e a c h o t h e r i n ’21 and Oliver Pickering p r a c t i c e a n d w o r k i n g ’22 who won in the 100 hard independently in the Back and 200 Butterfly weight room on strength and conditioning. respectively. “You have to This win marked shake the rust off a little the Bullet’s second over Mary Washington b i t , ” s a i d N o n e m a k e r U n i v e r s i t y t h i s y e a r , who commented on the w i t h t h e l a s t c o m i n g intense training sessions back in December at the i n B a r b a d o s a f t e r a Gettysburg Invitational, shortened winter break. According to when the Bullets posted Nonemaker, the Barbados a score of 1105, and beat t r i p w a s a relaxing Mary Washington by
Nonemaker said that the toughest competition would be Swarthmore, second place finishers last year, and conference champions in 2017. The Garnet currently sit at 6-1 overall and 4-0 in conference, their only loss coming to #4 Johns Hopkins on January 19. Nonemaker continued to mention that the Bullets’ last two opponents, Dickinson (7-2, 2-1) and Franklin & Marshall (6-4, 2-2), shouldn’t be too difficult to beat in preparation for the championship races. T h e f i n a l event on the schedule before championship swimming begins is the Franklin & Marshall Invitational on February 9-10, an opportunity to compete in a playoffwin in the 50 and 200 Free (Photo courtesy of David Sinclair). like atmosphere before The Bullets, who returning to Bullets Pool time and great for team b o n d i n g , b u t w a s a l s o n o w s i t a t 6 - 0 o v e r a l l for the championship. The Bullets f i l l e d w i t h i n t e n s e and 3-0 in conference, four-hour long training l o o k t o s t a y o n t r a c k w e l c o m e S w a r t h m o r e sessions. The long time to repeat as champions t h i s w e e k e n d o n i n t h e p o o l w a s e a s e d o f t h e C e n t e n n i a l Saturday, February 3 for by friendly competition C o n f e r e n c e w i t h f o u r a Centennial showdown b e t w e e n t e a m m a t e s i n meets remaining before t h a t s h o u l d b e a g o o d preparation to return to the championship begins indicator of who has the upper leg as the march on February 21. conference meets. “ W e ’ d b e towards championships He also added that spending time with d i s a p p o i n t e d w i t h continues. Saturday is also the women’s swimming a n y t h i n g b u t w i n n i n g Senior Day for the swim t e a m , m a d e t h e t i m e the championship,” said team, as five members o u t o f t h e p o o l m o r e Nonemaker who spoke of enjoyable since the two the expectation the team of the class of 2019 will t e a m s a r e q u i t e c l o s e has placed on themselves be honored before their with one another. Back in to continue their winning f i n a l m e e t a t B u l l e t s Gettysburg, they practice s t r e a k t h e r e s t o f t h e Pool. The first race starts at 1:00 p.m. daily together and have year. O f t h e i r nearly identical meet remaining opponents, schedules.
Women’s Swimming Falls Short N Against Mary Washington P o in 5:24.75. The Bullets also won a relay to close out the day. Senior Lindsay Hayden led off, followed by Cooper and Cate Kosko, before Crilly brought home the Bullets to win the race in 3:44.25. Despite the overall loss, the Bullets had many promising performances, and moving forward they will look to continue to improve. Their next opportunity to do so will be this Saturday at home at 1pm in a dual meet against conference foe Swarthmore.
Centennial Standings: Kathryn Sears won the 1,000 free and placed second in the 500 (Photo courtesy of David Sinclair) 2:15.43. in 25.41. B y A lex P etrecca B u l l e t s A trio of second S taff W riter s o p h o m o r e K a t h e r i n e place finishes came from T h e G e t t y s b u r g Sears also notched a win j u n i o r B e c c a M a r o n e y women’s swimming team i n t h e 1 , 0 0 0 f r e e s t y l e . in the 100 backstroke in hosted a dual meet last The distance specialist 1:03.37, Katie Cooper ’21 Saturday, handing Mary closed hard over the final in the 100 breaststroke W a s h i n g t o n a 1 4 9 - 1 1 2 few laps to make up a gap a n d 2 0 0 b r e a s t s t r o k e , a n d w i n b y a s l i m . 0 6 at 1:09.18, and 2:32.02 defeat. respectively, and Sydney G e t t y s b u r g seconds. Leading the way J a m a r i l l o i n t h e 2 0 0 women picked up 4 i n d i v i d u a l w i n s . in the 100 freestyle was butterfly 2:19.12. Both Wojnar and Freshman Megan Wojnar junior Kate Crilly who s w a m i n 5 5 . 0 8 . C r i l l y Sears put up second place continued her successful s e a s o n w i t h 2 w i n s i n was also one of several finishes on the day as well t h e 2 0 0 m b a c k s t r o k e B u l l e t s ’ s e c o n d p l a c e with Wojnar finishing in i n 2 : 1 0 . 4 5 , a s w e l l a s finishers as she touched 1:58.52 in the 200 free winning the 200 IM in the wall in the 50 freestyle and Sears in the 500 free
This weekend in Gettysburg College Sports Saturday, February 3rd Men’s and Women’s Track & Field at Susquehanna Challenge - 9:30 a.m. Wrestling at Messiah Open - 10:00 a.m. Wrestling at Ursinus - 11:00 a.m. Wrestling vs. Muhlenberg - 12:30 p.m. Women’s Basketball at Swarthmore - 1:00 p.m. Women’s Swimming vs. Swarthmore - 1:00 p.m. Men’s Swimming vs. No.14 Swarthmore - 1:00 p.m. Men’s Basketball at Swarthmore - 3:00 p.m.
1. Ursinus 5-0 2. Swarthmore 4-1 3. Dickinson 3-1 4. Gettysburg 3-1 5. F&M 3-2 6. Wash. College 1-4 7. McDaniel 0-5 8. Bryn Mawr 0-5
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