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President-Elect Iuliano

Robert Iuliano and Janet Morgan Riggs toasting with hot chocolate (Photo Mary Frasier/The Gettysburgian)

Sarah Tokar '19 presents Robert Iuliano a Gettysburg sweatshirt that he promptly donned (Photo Sam Hann/The Gettysburgian)

On Friday, Feb. 8, President-Elect Robert W. Iuliano was formally introduced to the Gettysburg College community. Robert Iuliano converses reception (Photo Mary

with students at the welcome Frasier/The Gettysburgian)

How Harvard Sought to Rein in Single-Sex Organizations B y G auri M angala A nd N icole D e J acimo A f t e r t h e announcement of Gettysburg College’s new president, Robert W. Iuliano, the community has whirred with questions and comments regarding his tenure at Harvard, and which of his decisions would translate back to Gettysburg. The biggest question surrounds what will become of Gettysburg Greek life. In 2016, Harvard implemented new policies that discouraged students from joining same-sex fraternities and sororities, or ‘final clubs’, so named as they are considered to be the last social club one could join before graduating. According to the Harvard Crimson, “[U]ndergraduate members of unrecognized single-gender social organizations will be banned from holding athletic team captaincies and leadership positions

Blasts from the past These archived “blasts from the past” were compiled by copyeditor Shannon Zeltmann utilizing Special Collections in Musselman Library.

in all recognized student groups.” The decision to implement these new rules stemmed from the administration’s belief that the samesex final clubs were discriminatory, and from “an effort to counter the male-dominated dynamics of Harvard’s social scene,” said H ar v ar d ’ s D ean o f th e College Rakesh Khurana. Another concern the administration had had was the increased risk of sexual assault at fraternities. Fraternities and sororities around the world showed their support for Harvard. An organization arguing that all-women’s and allmen’s final clubs are protected by Title IX and the First Amendment, called ‘Stand Up to Harvard’ has protested and continued to fight Harvard’s petition. The movement cites Harvard’s contradictions towards protecting students from sexual assault and has developed into a social media hashtag:

#StandUptoHarvard. Executive Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees Charlie Scott told The Gettysburgian about the Presidential Search Committee’s inquiries to Iuliano about the decision. “[W]e did dig in deep and we asked the question, you know, talk to us about this 2016 decision, he said, “and so he did and basically his response… is Harvard had a specific set of facts and circumstances that they needed to address. [T]here was… This very special issue they had which we don’t have and most schools don’t have, which are these final clubs, which are sort of mysterious, strange, ritual kind of clubs that existed at Yale too, you know, these kind of secret societies, and that was clearly like at the top of their list. I mean that that was the main target. But they had to broaden it to any single gender clubs…” The policy, as

presented by Harvard President Drew Faust and Harvard Corporation Senior Fellow William Lee at a faculty meeting in December of 2017, “does not discipline or punish the students; it instead recognizes that students who serve as leaders of our community should exemplify the characteristics of nondiscrimination and inclusivity that are so important to our campus. Ultimately, students have the freedom to decide which is more important to them: membership in a gender-discriminatory organization or access to those privileges and resources. The process of making those types of judgments, the struggle of defining oneself, one’s identity, and one’s responsibilities to a broader community is a valuable part of the personal growth and selfexploration we seek for our undergraduates. The USGSOs, in turn, have the choice to become gender-neutral and thus

permit their members full access to all institutional privileges.” However, since the policy has been put into effect it has been made clear that joining these clubs is very frowned upon. Any member would not receive College endorsement for top fellowships, like the Rhodes and Marshall scholarships, as well. Hundreds of students fought back, all the way to court. Harvard was sued in two cases at the end of 2018, both backed by the Panhellenic Council. Two fraternities and two sororities filed a lawsuit in Boston’s federal court. The other was filed in Massachusetts state court by another sorority. Both suits argue that the policy is discriminatory against sex. When asked if these decisions at Harvard could be brought to Gettysburg, Robert Iuliano told The Gettysburgian, “One of

the remarkable strengths of higher education is that there is a heterogeneity in the institutions out there. And that’s great because that means that students can find the institution that’s right for them. And so, what Harvard has done is a byproduct of what was right for Harvard and the culture and the moment in time that existed at the college. It has nothing to do with what may or may not be right for Gettysburg, which is a different culture and has a different set of priorities and values and considerations. And so, what you would hope, I think, from any person coming to this institution, is that we have this singular focus and what we want to do is to make the student experience as good as we can possibly do. Harvard did what it needed to do, what was appropriate to do to make sure that the student experience was as good as it was going to be.”

This week in 1924, the Spectrum staff had some new ideas to change up the yearbook for 1925. There would be a feature of all the college buildings as usual, but the staff was making the pictures look more artistic instead of arranged in a catalogue style. The book would not be dedicated to a person, but rather a principle. And the sports teams would have pictures that showed them in action, “which are very realistic.”

This week in 1974, the Student Union was renamed the College Union. This changed was decided by the Student Union Board because the Association of College UnionsInternational had recently changed their name to this, so Gettysburg felt like they should change with it. With this, the Student Union Building was renamed to its name today. The director of the union believed the building should be called College Union Building and

should not be referred to by its acronym, CUB, but as we all know, CUB just rolls off the tongue more than the full name. This week in 1984, the sophomore class, the class of 1986, carried on the tradition of at least one organization on campus selling flowers for Valentine’s Day. In January the class asked to be the only organization on campus that year allowed to do sell flowers and they were debating whether to

sell simply carnations, or roses as well. They ended up just selling carnations. Over 300 flowers were bought, and the sophomores delivered them to students and faculty on Valentine’s day. This week in 1995, the first ever Snowball took place. Everyone’s favorite social dance at Gettysburg began with many of the same traditions that take place today. The Buzz Jones Big Band played first for a few hours with a DJ

playing afterwards until 2 am. The first one did not have clubs making lanterns for the night— that came a few years later. Over 800 people went to Snowball that year, which the planning committee did not expect. They anticipated 300-500 people, but they were happy to see so many people go. Already they had plans to have it again the next year, and now Snowball has been a tradition for 26 years.

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F a c u l t y M e e t i n g N e w s Chinese Moral Philosophy and Notes: Feb. 7, 2019 Workshop Discusses Qing Zhong’s Economic Policies B y B enjamin P ontz E ditor -I n -C hief The Gettysburg College faculty met Thursday afternoon for the first time this semester and pursued a packed agenda that it did not entirely complete before adjourning after the meeting had already run a few minutes past its allotted hour. Faculty Votes to Make FirstYear Seminars Mandatory The first substantive agenda item was consideration of a proposal from the FirstYear Seminar Committee to make participation in FirstYear Seminars mandatory for students beginning with the Class of 2024. The proposal, which passed by a vote of 86-53 with five abstentions, was presented at a meeting in October and discussed further at a meeting on Dec. 6, 2018. At the December meeting, Alumni Professor of Mathematics and Chair of the FYS Program Darren Glass argued, “Making FYS mandatory would send a clear signal to incoming first years [that the faculty values these seminars.]” Presently, FYS participation is at 95 percent, but that number is considerably lower for international students, a group that Glass acknowledged Thursday has often viewed FYS as “frivolous” and has opted not to take them since they are not mandatory. The primary specific concern raised during the faculty’s discussion of the issue was first articulated in December by Dr. Brent Talbot, Associate Professor and Coordinator of Music Education in the Sunderman Conservatory of Music. Talbot said that, although he strongly supports the FYS program and encourages incoming music education majors to participate, the Bachelor of Music Education degree program has to comply with various state-mandated curricular standards such that adding another required course could prevent music education students, who generally have only a handful of course slots available outside their major and the college curricular requirements, from pursuing other interests such as a minor in another field. Dr. Russell McCutcheon, Associate Professor of Music and Director of Bands, followed up on Talbot’s comments Thursday by noting that the program might need to steer students towards seminars that meet other curricular requirements such as the firstyear writing requirement. He reiterated that the Bachelor of Music Education degree already has “slightly different” curricular requirements and hinted at the possibility of an exemption or mechanism that would “force certain first-year students to take a seminar that meets the first-year writing requirement.” Glass responded by saying that his calculation is, on balance, that this proposal would benefit more students to a greater extent than the “inconvenience” it would pose to students in fields such as music education. While many music education majors have pursued minors in Peace & Justice Studies, a program in which several education courses can count towards the six-course requirement, Brooke Maskin ’20 is the only music education major currently pursuing a different minor. Hers is in

Spanish. Though Maskin took a First-Year Seminar that did meet the writing requirement, she noted in an email to The Gettysburgian that she met the college’s lab science requirement by taking a biology course at a community college the summer after her first year. “By making this decision, I strategically created extra space for me to take enough Spanish classes to satisfy the minor requirement,” she said. “Music Education majors need to cram all of their required classes into seven semesters, leaving the eighth and final semester for student teaching.” Maskin emphasized that her decision to add a Spanish minor is directly tied to her plans as a future music teacher and noted that she aspires to become fluent in the language. “As a future music educator, I want to eliminate the prospect of only studying Western Art Music and expand my future students’ minds and ears to appreciate all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences,” she said. “By having a Spanish minor, this will open up new doors and opportunities to teach in different cultural, social, and economic areas where I can share my passion of music with others, breaking the language barrier between non-native Spanish speakers and myself.” After the vote, President Janet Morgan Riggs applauded the resolution. “I think this is an important moment for the Gettysburg College faculty and the curriculum,” she said. The proposal will take effect beginning in the fall of 2020. APPC Motion on Summer Hybrid Courses After the FYS vote, the Academic Program and Policy Committee (APPC) presented a motion to make summer hybrid courses a permanent fixture in the college curriculum beginning in the summer of 2019 after three consecutive summers in which the courses, which are generally conducted online and include both synchronous and asynchronous components, have been tested as pilot programs. Dr. Christopher Barlett, Associate Professor of Psychology, presented data from course assessments of the 2017 and 2018 course offerings that showed, in most cases, no statistically significant difference when comparing student course evaluations from the hybrid courses to student course evaluations from those same courses taught in the traditional format by the same professors. The only variances came in the amount of time students spent per week on courses, which was higher for the hybrid courses (hybrid courses are condensed into five weeks such that students should spend more time per week than they would in a traditional 15- week course), and in how much students think they learned in the course, which, in 2017 was lower for hybrid courses but was similar in 2018 and overall. Barlett noted, however, that course grades were very similar between hybrid and traditional courses in both years. As for faculty perceptions, Barlett reported, “Overall, professors liked it.” He noted that faculty found teaching hybrid

courses time-consuming and challenging, but also fun. Professor of Psychology Brian Meier, Chair of APPC, presented the committee’s motion, which, he noted, arose out of discussion that has dated back to 2013 and has been a recommendation of the Forward Thinking Group and the Curricular Efficiency Committee of the Sustainable Excellence process. The faculty did not vote on the motion, but, after the presentation, a spirited discussion ensued that began when Professor of Biology Véronique Delesalle questioned the disparities in pay between faculty who teach hybrid courses — who are paid using a formula similar to how faculty are compensated for teaching “overloads” — and faculty who conduct other professional development activities over the summer including mentoring research through programs like the Cross-Disciplinary Science Institute (X-SIG) program for less, or no, additional compensation. She also questioned whether junior faculty should be teaching extra courses over the summer, which might help more readily pay off student loans, rather than pursuing research activities to support getting tenure. Responding to the first point, Meier said that faculty work on a nine-month contract such that they are not required to do anything over the summer, a comment that elicited appreciable groans and negative chatter from the room. Associate Professor of Physics Kurt Andresen verbalized that disagreement. “Our summers are not our own,” he said, noting that he mentors research in the X-SIG program, something that has become a crucial selling point for the college in attracting and retaining students interested in STEM fields. “We’re not getting paid a course release worth to do that.” Responding to Delesalle’s second point about junior faculty, Vice Provost Jack Ryan said that each department has a mentoring program for junior faculty and that, moving forward, it is up to departments to schedule these summer courses. He added that, while the pilots have aimed to have tenured faculty as instructors, this past summer, first-year Assistant Professor of Music Bill O’Hara taught a course on music in video games that, in Ryan’s words, was “a smash” and received “superlative” course evaluations. The faculty is expected to vote on the motion later in the semester. Remarks by President Janet Morgan Riggs Riggs announced to the faculty that the Board of Trustees meets this weekend and has an action-packed agenda that includes the budget for the coming year, long-term financial planning, the campus master plan for facilities, and consideration of shared governance particularly in the context of the upcoming presidential transition. Riggs said she would be having dinner with President-Elect Robert Iuliano Thursday evening, whom she had not previously met, but whose credentials she praised. She led a round of applause for the Presidential Search Committee, and said of the outcome of their work, “We should be very, very pleased.”

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On Friday, Feb. 8, Romain Graziani and Harrison Curtis ‘19 discussed the intricacies of a passage from Qing Zhong’s Economic Policies. Graziani is a professor of Chinese Studies and specializes in philosophy at Ecole Normale Superieure de Lyon. He read two versions of the same story to the workshop and explained how, from an anthropological perspective, we can analyze the paradigm of social structures. The first version of the story explains a king who wanted cloth and silk to be cheaper for his people. His sage’s solution is to cut off every branch of every tree that borders the road between

the market and the farms, so the civilians would not have time to loiter between going to the market and working. When there was shade, the road was a place where men and women danced and lived happily. Once the trees were cut, production increased and prices dropped, but the people worked harder and lived a less joyous life. This story proved ineffective because many people would rather enjoy a happy life in rags than a miserable life working all day in new sandals. The story was then changed to make life under the shade less inviting and the lives of the people more miserable when they were poor. Now, archeologists can clearly tell when civilizations suffered from mass starvation, said Graziani, but at the time this was written, that was not

the case. He believes that this revision was written not to encourage people to work because they needed it but because the state needed it. This helps establish China’s eternal goal, “enrich the state, and strengthen the army.” If the state can control the lives of the people, it can control its entire production. This, as pointed out by a student in the audience, is a great example of hostile architecture, something still practiced today. A modern example would be armrests in the middle of benches, so people cannot sleep on them. Governments continue to use humanity to enhance their economy, and as seen in these passages, these tactics can be as simple as taking away the shade of life.

uncertain side effects and unknown benefits. Although there is a historical response rate of only 2-5%, many patients expressed a high expectation of effectiveness in their condition. Weinfurt discussed the informed consent of these patients and whether they truly understood the consent form given to them before participating. He continued to explain the difference between and patient’s expectations and probability, along with discussing the different points of view of the researcher and the person under study. He explained how the subjects of study have their own point of view of the questions they are being asked, and that researchers need to understand what a patient’s answers mean. Weinfurt finally explained how answers serve functions, and the question of “How did you choose your answer?” is important. He elaborated that only 16% of people

in the studies of patients in Phase 1 oncology trials referenced the opinion of medical professionals and the consent form in their reasoning for expected success. 85% of people who had 80% positive expectations for their treatment referenced positive thinking expressions. Weinfurt brought up other important aspects of research, such as that fact that persons under study may have other motivations for providing answers, and researchers must realize the problem with the questions. Researchers in the Phase 1 trials were not receiving “discovered” answers from patients but “constructed” answers. A f t e r t h e informative lecture on conducting research, specifically, research on informed consent of patients, Weinfurt conducted a discussion where the audience asked him questions about his research.

meetings and the President’s Senior Administrative Assistant who is in charge of organizing the meetings and taking notes. Twice a semester the council will hold meetings along with any meetings the President might call. Currently, they are focused on four topics for the end of this year and the upcoming year: innovation, campus culture, free speech, and the presidential transition. “The first goal is to get established and realize that this is a pilot year for the group” said Breighner. She continued to say that other than their four general goals, a recurring theme they plan to tackle is the lack of attendance at events that groups have put long and hard hours into. While the council will not write or enforce any policy they potentially could “suggest policy and initiate them” Breighner explained. Also, any recommendation the council receives they might collaborate with or send to other committees who they feel would approach the issue from a better angle.

For the council to be successful, the campus community must reach out and express their own concerns and goals for the college. Marisa Balanda, one of the students on the council, said “I am hopeful that the Council’s plan will streamline campus communication between students, faculty, and staff in order to further engage the Gettysburg community” and that everyone on the council would love to hear more recommendations and insight from the community. An annual report will be posted sometime during the fall semester of 2019 to update the campus community on their progress and goals at the time. There are discussions of campuswide events that they hope will bring the community together to discuss issues that need to be addressed or improved upon. If anyone has a recommendation for the College Council they can send an email to the Administrative Assistant peisenha@ gettysburg.edu.

Weinfurt Delivers X-Sig Lecture Regarding Success Expectations of Advanced Stage Cancer B y C am D’A mica S taff W riter

Kevin Weinfurt, Professor and Vice Chair for Research in the Department of Population and Health Sciences at the Duke University School of Medicine spoke for the Spring 2019 X-SIG Seminar Series. Weinfurt gave two lectures at Gettysburg College, one general lecture on Thursday, February 7th at 6:00 p.m., entitled “Advancing Science Despite the Psychological Quirkiness of Scientists” and a lecture on Friday, Feb. 5 at 1:00 p.m., entitled “Is it OK for People with Advanced Stage Cancer to Hold Unrealistic Expectations of Success?” Friday’s lecture covered real research that Weinfurt took part in that assessed the validity of informed consent in participation of patients in Phase 1 oncology trials. Phase 1 oncology trials are first-in-human trials of new anti-tumor agents that have

College Council Sets Priorities for Future Work B y N icole D e J acimo S taff W riter

Last semester, President Riggs formed a College Council “to advise the President on issues and policies that affect campus and community life” as stated in the College Council’s mission statement as recommended by the Campus Climate Study Implementation Group. This will be especially helpful concerning the Presidential transition for the upcoming academic year. The council is composed of four students (Nick Arbaugh ’20, Marisa Balanda ’21, Alex EconomouGarcia ’22, and Hannah Dalzell ’20), two from the administration council (Ron Wiafe and Susan FumagalliMahoney), two from the faculty council (Kathy Cain and Ivanova Reyes), and two from the support staff council (Janey Breighner and Carol Coon). These positions will be re-elected every two years by their respective council. They will be joined by the President and Executive Vice President who will chair the

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Q&A with the Chair and Executive Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees B y B enjamin P ontz E ditor -I n -C hief On Friday afternoon, Editorin-Chief of The Gettysburgian, Benjamin Pontz (BP) sat down with David Brennan ’75 (DB), Chair of the Board of Trustees, and Charlie Scott ’77 (CS), Executive Vice Chair of the Board and Chair of the Presidential Search Committee, for a wideranging interview on subjects facing the Board at its meeting this weekend and down the road. The transcript of the conversation is below and has been edited lightly for clarity. BP: By way of starting, you’ve now been the chair of the board for nine months or so since May. So what would you say has been — I don’t know — maybe the most surprising part of the job, and how would you assess kind of the progress that you’ve made thus far in that role? DB: You know I think the biggest issue that we had to deal with — and I told Charlie I was meeting with you in case there were specific search questions I couldn’t answer — has been the search for the new president. I mean we have invested a lot of time trying to build a community of people from the different areas of responsibility — different constituencies — to make sure that they believe they’re being heard as to what they would like to see in our new president as well as to — again and from each of the groups we selected some people to be part of the committee — and then help us, you know, kind of find people who meet up with that so, in terms of chairmanship of the board, I think that’s probably been the most activity. I think one of the other areas that we’re going to cover at our meeting here today — tomorrow — will be the topic of shared governance. I think with the transition to a new president the idea and we have several new trustees in the last year or two having a discussion about shared governance with an outside facilitator — we’re having a woman come in who is the president of a liberal arts college, and we sent some pre-reading out to kind of level set a bit more for the entire blueprint of how shared governance should work. BP: What sorts of things do you anticipate that, you know, talking about specifically like the distribution of whose job is what or what? DB: Well, I would say that the idea that the faculty are responsible for the academic programs and therefore that neither the administration nor the board is in a position to tell them what they need to do with the academic programs is something that I think we need to just talk more about so that there’s a clearer understanding of that entire subject. You know, having worked in business, one of the things I was used to was doing things with speed when you make a decision to move on something you go forward, whereas with the you know the idea of creating potentially a new business major, as an example, you know it takes time the faculty just has to, you know, first kind of has the minute with department heads to figure out what they wanted to be then they need to decide which other areas of the college should be involved in it. So one of the things about shared governance is because you have to bring the board

along as well as the academics and the administration it takes longer to move things along. As an example of you know something that I think at least a few of our trustees think things may go a little slower than you’d expect.

BP: Yeah. So I want to talk a little bit — kind of and this relates to the new president — but sort of the role of Greek life on campus. And I know that you were a member of a Greek organization when you were a student here. So before we get into that, could you just talk a little bit about your experience in Greek life and what sort of that meant to your college experience? DB: Well, back in the mid-70s, I think probably 75 percent of men and women were you know women were in Greek life. I was in the S.A.E. house. And it was really central to my college experience here. I think one of the things that made it central was the idea that we had our meals in the house so we didn’t belong to the dining hall we had our own cook and at least twice a day for lunch and dinner we always all got together for meals, and it was an example of a different time. But it also brought about kind of a different sense of camaraderie and friendship with the people that you were with because that became your social circle. We didn’t go up to the dining hall every day for breakfast, lunch, and dinner doesn’t meet other people. So you know it got a bit siloed. On the other hand, my best friends in the world are my college fraternity brothers … four of them just flew down for Super Bowl weekend at my house last weekend with their wives and I’ve known him for 48 years, you know. So it’s been, you know, kind of created lifelong friends. I’ve been a member of the board at the house. We continue to stay involved in the House as alumni working with the active student — you know the active brothers — on career opportunities, finding jobs, networking, making connections. I didn’t have that kind of experience when I was a student there, but I think the group of alumni that were on the board for the house since that time have really tried. And you know the new standards that the Greek Life Council here brought into place around a year ago and what the college you know what the fraternities and sororities need to do to get points to kind of be graded every every year I think has brought a positive discipline to making sure the Greek organizations understand the contribution they should be making. BP: And so you kind of alluded to this but you know now that there are fewer students as a percentage in Greek organizations than there were when you were here. Given that and what you just said what would you say is your posture — I don’t want to make you speak on behalf of the board — but your posture personally towards the future of Greek life on campus because that’s a subject that has come up. And the next question is about maybe what discussions you had with President-Elect Iuliano on that issue — but what would you say is your posture towards the future of Greek Life? DB: I think the nature of Greek life on the campus has changed and will continue to

change. I think it will continue to be a centerpiece of the college for many students. I mean half of the students participate in Greek life now. So it’s not 75 percent, but it’s 50 percent. I mean it’s still a really important part of the social fabric of the campus. And certainly when I look at the health of our fraternity and, you know, the gentlemen that are in there now as brothers and a year after year I meet a new group of people when you know you get to know them, you recognize that you know it’s still it’s still a very good place for people to have within the college. I mean, you know, you can be on the football team you can be involved in music or whatever, but, you know, there’s also an aspect of that that I believe is going to continue into the future. And I think it will continue to change. Our house is very actively trying to attract diverse students. So it’s not perceived as just, you know, Greek life was, you know, for white kids like you know it’s just. And it’s harder to do it because of some diverse students aren’t attracted to that kind of thing, but the House is doing what it can to see what else could it be doing. I think it’s reflective of this strategic plan that we finished a year or two ago in terms of trying to help — understanding where the college is going — and then trying to encourage the Greek organizations to know that, so that they can kind of align what they’re doing with what the college is doing as opposed to you know saying well we do our own thing here. The Pennsylvania law on hazing, I think, is great. You know we’ve been working for years to modify the kinds of things that are done to bring, you know, sophomores in, and I think all this stuff has been you know a step forward. BP: Yeah. And so cognizant of what happened at Harvard, I think that probably since the announcement has been made, the most chatter about it on campus has been with respect to what happened at Harvard with I guess not officially ending single sex organizations, but certainly writing them in and creating an incentive structure, I guess you could say, for students about that. What conversations did the search committee have with Mr. Iuliano about that issue, and is that a topic that was at all…Is it a topic the board plans to consider in the coming year with the new president, or was it not a central…Talk about what that conversation looked like. CS: Yeah, and let’s parse that because I think that, David, maybe I’ll throw back to you that second part. But when we got to the point where we had about half a dozen candidates and so we were past the sort of general questions that we were asking to the number before that, we did then start to dig in a little bit — we had some pretty preliminary reference checking with these candidates — and we started to dig into what was going on with them at their current campus. And for Bob, the two big issues were number one the lawsuit around admissions. BP: Right. CS: And the other one was around the 2016 decisions on the single gender clubs. And so we did ask him about that because, in each case, we wanted to understand it

Chair of the Board of Trustees David Brennan ’75 (L) and Executive Vice Chair Charlie Scott ’77 (R) (Photos courtesy of Gettysburg College) better, understand what his the Greek life group — the organizations bring to the role in that was and whether subgroup of the Board of party. I think the trustees — I to any extent they reflected Trustees — and presented mean it wasn’t a contentious a perspective that that would to the board a year and a issue for the trustees when we sort of be vestigial coming half ago, whatever it was. presented the findings. I would into Gettysburg. And the And I think you know what say that you know the diverse admissions was pretty easy came out of that was a better group of trustees that are now to cover off. But when it did understanding amongst the on the board accepted the when it came to the other, trustees about the role of recommendation. I understand we did dig in deep and we Greek life on the campus. why that perception could asked the question, you know, And, you know, I think Jon exist and why you ask the talk to us about this 2016 — who’s the Jon that works question, but that’s not how the board is operating on this. decision, and so he did and for Julie? basically his response — CS: And even on the Greek this is probably the response BP: Jon Allen? life issue. It was it was the we’ll get later on today — is Harvard had a specific set of DB: Jon Allen and, before administration who came to facts and circumstances that him, Joe (Gurreri) … you the board and said there’s a they needed to address. There know, have been very, very lot going on in Greek life not were diversity and inclusion involved in making sure that, just in Gettysburg but more issues that were pretty strong. you know, that there’s an broadly. Given things that are And then there was also this alignment between what the happening in other fraternities very special issue they had college is doing and what and on other college campuses, which we don’t have and most the fraternity council you we could really use some schools don’t have, which are know the sorority councils perspective and guidance on these final clubs, which are are doing, so I think was a discrete policies could help sort of mysterious, strange, good outcome. It was very us make make the Greek life ritual kind of clubs that existed — we did a deep dive — we system more contemporary at Yale too, you know, these met with Greek students, we and help us manage it going kind of secret societies, and met with non Greek students. forward. So you know it really that was clearly like at the We had dinners with them. started there. It was not a top of their list. I mean that You know, we kind of tried board generated issue for what that was the main target. But to really get perspective. We it’s worth. they had to broaden it to any met with faculty, met with single gender clubs, and so the athletic department to BP: And last question — it did create you know these really try to understand the What would you say are kind kind of I guess you could perceptions. So it was… It was of measures of success for the call it almost disincentives to a very worthwhile activity. board over the next year or two? Sitting here, if we do this belong single gender clubs. I think the sanctions were you, BP: And so last question on again in two years, what we’ll couldn’t you couldn’t be a Greek life…There is kind have characterized for you that single gender club and be like of this sentiment, and I’m the past two years have been just going to state it kind of successful for the board? a captain on a sports team–. as bluntly as it’s stated on BP: –holding leadership roles campus so that you know I’m DB: Well, I’d like to think conveying what it is, but that that the academic program on the campus. the Board’s perspective on has continued to evolve to DB: That’s what I was going Greek life is colored by the reflect whatever we think to say, holding leadership fact that many of the people that future is supposed to on the board were in Greek look like and that it’s maybe roles. organizations 30, 40 years ago, evolved more quickly. I’d CS: And then you couldn’t and, you know, have emerged like to think that the financial be endorsed by the college from those organizations and health of the college is not in for Rhodes or Fulbright succeeded in professionally question, that we see we can scholarships where you can’t and everything else, and that continue to do what we’re be. And so his perspective was that perspective colors the doing, and, you know, I’d that Harvard had a specific set perception of particularly like to think that 100 percent of circumstances, and he had diverse students. And it’s not of the students who leave here input into the decision process — let me rephrase that — is look back and say, “That was that was then announced by not the same as the perspective a tremendous education and the president, and then he said of people who have graduated created a lot of opportunities I presume that Gettysburg has from this college and were not for me for into the future.” a different set of facts and in Greek organizations or who To me, those are — I think circumstances. Talk to me currently are on campus and successes with the students for about that. And fortunately are put off by what they see me, so it’s all about students a couple of us were on this as kind of an elitism in the with a look back when they’re — and Dave was as well in the Greek system. I guess done and say, “Wow, that — on the Greek life review fundamentally their argument got me out, I’m prepared to committee a couple of years is that that composition of the do something.” Look back ago, and we were able to tell board is preventing needed 10 years later and they say, him you know what we kind changes in the Greek system “Wow, look what happened to of felt the state of Greek life from taking root. And I’ll just me as a result of having gone was at Gettysburg, and how, put it out there to see what, if to Gettysburg.”. through this review process, any, response you would have we are continuing to work to that kind of line of argument CS: I would always say and, with all that, within the context to align Greek life with the that happens. strategic plan of the college of continuing to be diverse and as well as contemporary DB: Well, I think in the last inclusive place. That was American society. few years, our board has part of why we selected Bob become more diverse both because, despite the fact that BP: Right. in terms of gender as well he himself is not necessarily as ethnicity and race. And I what falls in for the traditional CS: And he said, you know, think the output of the group — or the current — definition that’s very helpful. I appreciate — the subgroup of trustees of diversity, although he is one knowing that. And then the that met which were both had of a diverse group of people. other part I think what you members like me who were In his soul, he believes that asked is, does the board have part of Greek life and Charlie, talent knows no boundaries any plans to ask Bob to dig who weren’t part of Greek in terms of gender or race or into the issue of Greek life life when they were here — ethnicity, and he’ll continue at this time and I’ll turn that kind of brought forward what to work on that part of the over to you. I thought was a balanced strategy. view of the role of Greek life DB: Well, there’s nothing at Gettysburg College and For a full transcript of the specific about that. I think the more of the role of the social interview, go to gettysburgian. com/2019/02/qa-with-the-chairboard satisfied its questions life at Gettysburg College as and-executive-vice-chair-of-theabout Greek life through well as what else to Greek board-of-trustees/

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F i r s t - Y e a r s P r e s e n t WGS Lecture Series: S e m i n a r R e s e a r c h a t Tyeshia Redden Discusses C A F E S y m p o s i u m Intersectional Spirituality B y T aylor -J o R usso S taff W riter

The annual CAFÉ Symposium was held Wednesday, Feb. 6 from 4:30-6:00 p.m. in the CUB Ballroom. The symposium is an annual event held for faculty-nominated First-Year students to showcase their research from their participation in their respective First-Year Seminars. Students are instructed to take their research and turn it into a poster display for the event to use as a talking piece. As the event is open to everyone, students have the opportunity to passionately explain and detail the work they completed during the fall semester. CAFÉ Symposium has proven to be a great experience full of opportunity for students. Electa Willander ’22, who presented her research on grief in children and

adolescents believes, “the CAFÉ Symposium was a great opportunity to see the culmination of months full of hard work from a variety of first-years and a time to feel a sense of pride and validation of our own hard work.” Furthermore, CAFÉ Symposium provides students with a great opportunity to grow their presentation skills. Abby Reitz, who presented her research on the significance of near-death experiences said, “CAFÉ provided first-year students with an inspiring introduction to the research process that likely translates into future research endeavors.” Assistant Provost and Dean of Student Scholarly Engagement Maureen Forrestal, who is responsible for the Office of Scholarly Engagement said, “The original idea behind initiating CAFÉ was for first-year students to put their toes in the

water, a first step, with regard to conducting and sharing their research with others. In other words, I hope an event like CAFÉ makes research seem less in t i m i d at i n g an d m or e accessible to first-years who might like to explore a topic and share what they’ve learn[ed] with others in a meaningful way. I also thought it would help each successive class develop its own ‘Class of 20__ identity’ built on something academic in nature like the first-year seminar or Phage course.” Overall, CAFÉ Symposium is designed to celebrate students’ hard work all the while helping to foster and develop research presentation skills for students as they continue their academic careers at Gettysburg. The symposium is a great experience for young students and an intellectually stimulating event for all visitors.

Gussie Goldman ‘22 and Juliet Aguilera Gonzales ‘22 present their research to President Janet Morgan Riggs ‘77 (Photo Amanda Fowler / The Gettysburgian)

Student Senate Adopts Opinion Regarding Arming of DPS Officers B y G auri M angala N ews E ditor The Monday, Feb. 11 meeting of the Student Senate continued the discussion of the possible situational arming of DPS officers. A new opinion, a different “organism” than the tabled opinion of last week, as President Nick Arbaugh ’20 considered it, was brought to the floor. The opinion called for training of DPS officers, along with stating the body’s support of the

proposal. Some senators voiced concerns about reacting too quickly to this proposal without properly conversing with their constituents about the situation. The opinion was adopted, leaving the similar opinion from last week to remain indefinitely tabled. A second opinion regarding introducing active shooter drills to the campus was brought to the floor. Recommendations were made to clarify the training be requested.

January 29, 2019 (Tuesday) -Sex Offenses: Rape at Sigma Alpha Epsilon; Closed Referred to Title IX Director February 1, 2019 (Friday) -All Other Offenses: Possession of Drug Paraphernalia at Stine Hall; Closed - Referred to SRR February 2, 2019 (Saturday) -Liquor Laws - Underage Consumption, Underage Possession, Furnishing to a minor; All other Offenses - Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Drug Abuse Violations - Possession -Marijuana at Hazlett Hall; Closed - Referred to SRR February 3, 2019 (Sunday) -Liquor Laws: Underage Consumption at 129 North Washington Street; Closed - Referred to SRR

The opinion was tabled and sent back to committee. A constitutional amendment editing language and stating that two voting members are needed to form a committee was passed. Two budgets were brought to the floor: -ROTC for $4210.97 for a military ball; allotted -Amnesty International for $2,200 for a conference, allotted Student Senate will reconvene Monday, Feb. 18.

B y K aley M ichael S taff W riter For this week’s lecture in the Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Series, Dr. Tyeshia Redden, a Derrick Gondwe Visiting Scholar and Assistant Professor of Africana Studies, gave a presentation entitled “Thirsty for Lemonade: Intersectional Spirituality and Persecution.” Known as Tye, the activist, scholar, and urban planner is particularly adept in the areas of design, instruction, and planning. Specifically, Redden studies forced development due to mega sporting events and has spent a large amount of her time studying such issues in Brazil. R e d d e n commenced her lecture by telling the audience, “My students call this ‘Why Professor Redden Always Tells Us our Faves are Problematic.’” Witty and engaging, Redden decided to involve students in her presentation, asking questions and even joking about pop culture. Professor Tye then proceeded to discuss the African Diaspora, explaining the forced migration of African people as a result of the trans-Atlantic Slave Trade. Shocking statistics showed that while five hundred thousand Africans were brought to the United States, five million Africans were taken to both Brazil and the Caribbean. Therefore, Black Americans are one of the smallest populations of the diaspora – making up only thirteen percent of the American population – and only appear to be a larger number because of their hypervisibility. “Is this new information to you?” she asked. The entire room said yes. Though the Africans were stripped of their rights and freedoms when they arrived in the United States, they brought with them multifarious Western traditions that influenced how they spoke, what they ate, and how they worshipped. Such traditions included the practice of Santeria in the Dominicana, Puerto Rico, and Cuba; Candomblé in Brazil; and Voodoo. These idiosyncratic practices became stigmatized and treated as witchcraft, sorcery, and forces against Christianity. However, a little-known fact is that Brazil has one of the highest populations of Africans, with fifty-two percent of Brazilians identifying as

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black, and Brazil being second to Nigeria in regards to the number of black inhabitants. Brazil has had a rough history with Black people, and it is completely the government’s doing. Through a series of policy measures during the twentieth century by the Brazilian government, they tried to create a womanly figure of Brazil, with a mixed-ambiguous race, black, curly hair, tan skin, and an hourglass figure. Later, the dictator of Brazil wanted to neutralize the idea of race. Everything that was African and formerly stigmatized/ criminalized became “Brazilian.” This meant that items like Capoeira, a martial arts form of self-defense disguised by former slaves to appear as a dance, and feijoada, the food that Africans made in order to make the meat they received taste better, were all claimed by the government. The only thing not claimed was Candomblé. A duly noted topic was Queen B herself. Joking that she had nothing better to do than make conspiracy theories about Beyoncé, Professor Redden spoke about the celebrity’s spotting in Latin America, where she was seen carrying her laptop around and meeting with musicians associated with Santeria and Candomblé. She met with religious leaders, too. When Beyoncé released her 2016 album Lemonade, her music video “Love Drought” proved to show signs of initiations into those religions. For one, “Love Drought” includes Diasporic allusions to the Igbo Landing on St. Simons Island in Georgia. This is also close to where Professor Tye grew up. She referenced the story and the Black Panther quote, “My ancestors knew death was better than bondage” when discussing the mass suicide. Other music videos were diasporic, with locations near water, Spanish mosques, huge oak trees, and more. Beyoncé’s video “Hold Up” includes an introductory dialogue wherein she describes fasting, wearing white, no mirrors, abstinence, not cutting her hair, confessing her sins, and more. These all point to the religions, especially because she replicated the goddess Oshun. The lecture shifted its focus onto a much more serious topic following the Beyoncé discussion:

Forcible Eviction Initiated in Rio de Janeiro. There are about six hundred favelas in Brazil, and before the 2016 Olympics, the government destroyed nearly one hundred of them. These favelas were housing units built by their inhabitants themselves, and they were in very low-income areas. Brazil included shock troops to hasten the eviction of those still living in the favelas that the country needed to destroy. Tear gas grenades were launched at families, there was physical violence against the elderly, and Brazilian soldiers would stand over the beds of the women. The government even destroyed favelas wherein families were still living. Redden claims that Barbara Smith, Kimberlé Crenshaw, and Moya Bailey are three of her favorite black women. She loves Barbara Smith because when going to women’s empowerment meetings, she had to leave her race at the door. When going to Black power movements, she had to leave her gender at the door. When she went to both movements, she had to temporarily abandon her queer identity. It was Kimberlé who defined the term intersectionality, and Moya Bailey who coined the word “Misogynoir.” Thus, they have left a lasting impression on how we as people view race, gender, identity, and sexuality cohesively. Despite it being the International Decade for people of African Descent (2015-2024), hate crimes are on the rise in Rio de Janeiro. There is increasing hostility to syncretic religion, and Brazil has elected officials of terrible caliber. A member of the Brazilian Republican Party and Mayor Marcelo Crivella has cut Carnival funding and de-funded Samba schools. Bolsonaro, the president, is racist, misogynistic, and homophobic, and once said to a woman, “I would not rape you because you do not deserve it. You are not my type, you are just fat and ugly.” Amidst this political tragedy, Redden hopes that students, professionals, and citizens, in general, recognize that there is no point to empowerment if there is no cause. There is no point in getting information when people do not know why they are getting in formation. She hopes that her students are able to change the world.

-Liquor laws - Underage consumption at Rice Hall; February 4, 2019 (Monday) -Vandalism: Damage to Vehicle at Constitution Lot; Closed - Referred to SRR Closed - No Witnesses/Suspect February 10, 2019 (Sunday) -Liquor laws - Underage consumption at Appleford Inn; February 6, 2019 (Wednesday) -Fire-Intentional/Arson - Article of Clothing Burned on Closed - Referred to SRR Cookstove at Lambda Chi Alpha; Closed - Referred to -Liquor laws - Underage consumption at Rice Hall; Closed - Referred to SRR SRR -Sex Offenses: Fondling at Sigma Chi; Closed - Referred February 11, 2019 (Monday) to Title IX Director -Sex Offenses: Fondling at Sigma Chi; Closed - Referred -Other Assault/Harassment-Stalking/Domestic Violence at Student Residential Facility; Closed - Referred to Title to Title IX Director IX Director February 9, 2019 (Saturday) -Liquor Laws: Underage Consumption at Weidensall Compiled by Kaley Michael, Staff Writer Exterior - West Side; Closed - Referred to SRR -Larceny - Theft from Buildings at Sigma Chi; Closed No suspects or witnesses

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Candid Candies: Gettysburg Heart to Hearts on Valentine’s Day B y J ulia C hin S taff W riter “My momma always said, ‘Life was like a box of chocolates,’” Forrest Gump famously declared. “You never know what you’re gonna get.” I think people are a lot like that as well, especially in love. Love comes in a variety of shapes and sizes, and no love story is ever told twice in history. Yet, whether we are in love, out of love, or searching for the meaning of love, we cannot deny that it is the common thread of humanity that holds our world together. So what is love? With Valentine’s Day approaching, I conversed with a batch of Gettysburg’s students who whipped up some unique love stories, each reminiscent of a different candy brand name a c c or ding to the holiday’s conventions of stereotypical sweetness. Tag yourself if you personally relate to any of these confectioner’s selection of conversations. Here are some heart to hearts straight from Gettysburg this February 14. RING POP In her sophomore year, Daphne Ellis ‘19 was stopped outside of Kline Theatre by a boy from her acting class who asked about her monologue. This past summer, Ellis found herself in a rose garden in British Columbia with the same boy, her best friend, who had a very different question to ask her … and she said yes! Like the leafshaped, emerald ring that now crowns Ellis’ left hand, this Gettysburg love story is, in a word, organic. Years before he popped the question, Ellis’ now-fiance was just a close friend who shared her love for English and theatre. To this day, he is still the only person she knows—Dr.

D’Addario excluded—who loves Shakespeare more than she does. Then, “spring semester of my junior year (his senior year), we just kind of fell in love,” Ellis said. “Neither of us wanted that, or relationships. He was graduating and set to go back to the West Coast.” Yet when his plane took off after graduation, Travis Sowell ‘18 wasn’t on it. In a change of plans, he drove Ellis home to Maine, proposed to her that summer, and decided to relocate to Gettysburg for his fiance’s senior year. The college sweethearts dance while washing dishes, argue about the tunes of musical intervals from Broadway shows, and inspire one another to be better people. “Life is beautiful with Travis,” Ellis reflected. She thinks that “in a strong relationship, every day can feel like Valentine’s Day,” and encourages everyone to “nurture your friendships and love boldly.” FUN DIP “She dropped like a stone,” Matthew Canonizado ‘21 spilled. “From here,” he gestures with a snap of fingers around his forehead, “to here,” snapping again at a concerningly lower altitude. With the annual Snowball swing dance and close interaction with the opposite sex closing in on the periphery, Canonizado is still guilt-ridden by his last encounter with women. A frequent attendee of Swing Club since his first semester at Gettysburg, Canonizado’s got the moves down, but there is one thing he can’t swing: surprise. So when his talented partner went for a professional dip into his arms at the last dance, Canonizado’s confidence and his leading lady went down hard.

“I was so sorry! I offered my hands to help her up, but she didn’t take them!” he lamented. If you see this unlucky-in-love lad at Snowball this Valentine’s weekend, I encourage you to take advantage of his suave swing dance skills. But please, ladies, no more dips.

NERDS Amin mela lle. That’s how Abigail Richard ‘21 tells her boyfriend “I love you” in Elvish. Environmental Studies major Richard and her English major valentine, Chris DeMusis ‘21, share their love for theatre arts, so it’s no surprise that their relationship seems like it came directly out of the pages of a Tolkien novel, which they admittedly read to one another. If most love stories are princess fairy tales, Richard’s is an endearingly nerdy fantasy. “ W e p l a y Dungeons and Dragons, recite Shakespeare, discuss middle English (and middle Earth), and flirt through play lines sometimes,” Richard said. Even in the harsh winter weather, she finds time to knit her valentine a scarf with the One Ring inscription in Elvish characters. Can anyone say “heart-warming” in Elvish? THREE MUSKETEERS Who needs a valentine when you have galentines? Certainly not Thea Toocheck ‘21, whose best February 14 memories are from the “galentines” parties of years past and her two best friends, Julia Trigg and Valentine Lynch. The three girls became thick as thieves in the sixth grade, and Toocheck affirms that “the best things come in threes!” With bonds as strong as these, the three musketeers—as their running group chat is named—are never in lack

of love, and Toocheck proudly recalls how the three girls took turns as each other’s prom dates throughout their last two years of high school together. Approaching their ninth anniversary, the trio loves adventure, tea parties, and above all, one another. A published author, Toocheck has made it known that her novels in The Transcendence Series feature Trigg and Lynch as the protagonist’s best friends. With Trigg at Penn State University and Lynch at University of Toronto, this Gettysburg Galentine still calls her two soul sisters at least every month to catch up on life. It’s just like they say: “True friends are never apart. Maybe in distance but never in heart.”

HERSHEY’S KISS According to Erick Cabrera ‘21, “She had this weird boyfriend that nobody liked at school.” By “she,” Cabrera is referring to his girlfriend of five years, Ayoria Treviño, back when she was someone else’s girlfriend. “Everyone in Latin America kisses one another to say hello,” Cabrera explained, so maybe he was just being friendly as usual when he walked up to Treviño by their high school lockers and kissed her. On the mouth. Sitting next to her boyfriend. Obviously Treviño pointed out the last fact in concern, and Cabrera nonchalantly responded, “I don’t care.” Treviño later broke up with said boyfriend, but after a month, the Erick x Ayoria ship still hadn’t sailed. It wasn’t until word of mouth got back to Cabrera that he realized his crush wanted him to officially ask her out as his girlfriend. A man of action, Cabrera marched up to Treviño, who began to cry of relief when he said, “Do

I even need to ask you?” and then wordlessly sealed their relationship status. Like all the classic romances, the story of Cabrera’s Valentine began with a kiss.

PIXIE STIX Roses are red, violets are blue. Rose loves herself and her new hairdo. Just around Valentine’s Day last year, everything was not coming up roses for Rose Martus ‘19, and the despondent Music and Mathematics double major decided she needed to change her tune. Liberation came in the form of salon shears, and Martus returned to campus one February morning with a significant (and stylish) subtraction of hair plus a new attitude! Yet, contrary to popular belief, Martus does not endorse the term “pixie cut.” “It takes what can be a masculine haircut and turns it into something inherently feminine,” she said. “I do not have this haircut to be feminine but rather because it is more masculine. Taking that agency away from me is frustrating.” “Despite that,” she continued, “this haircut has been absolutely liberating, and I have been more confident in my everyday life.” Martus sticks it to the pixie, reminding us to love ourselves, for ourselves, everyday. STARBURST Brittney Sedgwick ‘21 is in love with the stars and the surrounding universe. “I started looking up one night, and then one night became every night,” astronomy lover Sedwick recalled. “I love everything about space: its vastness, its reflection of the past, its use in symbolism, and the fact that the same celestial carbon is present in each of

us.” Her favorite celestial body is the planet Venus, associated with the Roman goddess of sensuality and femininity. “I like to think that I see myself in her,” Sedgwick mused. Unsurprisingly, “Cosmic Love” by Florence and the Machine ranks high on her love songs playlist; however, one of the soprano’s favorite Valentine’s Day memories was at a recital a few February 14ths ago, when she sang a song titled “Tonight You Belong to Me” with a boy whom she started dating shortly after their performance. But beyond sentimental duets and her passion for the cosmos, Sedgwick’s personal poetry is the shining star of her romantic repertoire. She wrote, “The stars are usually my firmest frame of reference, but like their pinhole presence in the Pennsylvania sky, and their dimming to the morning sun, the luminescence of my memory is overshadowed by you.” LAFFY TAFFY While we’ve all gone through our own trials and tribulations in love, it’s a universally accepted fact that we learn from the best: our parents. One junior could barely stop cracking up as he recalled one of his parents’ first dates before they were married. “Once he was on a date with my mom, driving a motorcycle on a highway, and they ran out of gas,” he began. “As a city person, my mom just ran out of solutions: there’s no gas station around, there’s no one around to help, etcetera. My father, on the other hand, is very reckless and creative. My mom started crying”-- the son -Continued on next page-

Political Activism, Single Motherhood, Monkeys, and Mary Kate Danberg in Morocco

Mary Kate Danberg ‘21 participated in an Immersion Trip to Morocco over winter break (Photo courtesy of Mary Kate Danberg) B y L izzie H obbs S taff W riter On January 8, the Center for Public Service’s “Women’s Rights & Islam” Immersion Trip arrived in Morocco and began their tenday trip through the country. Mary Kate Danberg, ’21, sat down to describe the educational and impactful journey she had over the course of those ten days. The group spent the majority of their time in

the city of Rabat, spending approximately five nights in home-stays with Moroccan host families. The host family Danberg stayed with, she explained, consisted of her “host mom,” “host brother,” and a “host sister” who was enrolled in high school. The high school she attended was in session 6 days a week, from approximately 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. “They were incredibly grateful for the private school system,”

Danberg said, “because their local public school was not very good.” “One of the most impactful moments of the trip,” Danberg explained, “was meeting a man in Rabat who had spent nine years in prison after being arrested for his political beliefs.” Danberg went on to explain that the man had been held in a secret prison, so his friends and family were not allowed to know his location. After being released, he continued to voice his political opinions and work as an activist. After spending time in Rabat, and getting to see the oldest mosque in Morocco, the group made their way to Marrakech and Casablanca. In Marrakech, they were able to meet with multiple nongovernmental organizations, to talk about social issues in the region. In a small, rural town outside Marrakech, the group met with a co-op of women who work to teach young girls in the area life skills like sewing and cooking. Despite not receiving a lot of support from their town, the co-op has received support from national leaders, including the King of Morocco. In

accordance with national law, every co-op in Morocco, including the one visited by the immersion trip group, has to be provided with a building. The group was also given the opportunity to meet the founders of an organization called Solidarité Feminine in Casablanca, which works to provide employment for single mothers in Casablanca. The organization owns several restaurants in and around Casablanca which are entirely staffed by single mothers. Due to the stigma surrounding single

motherhood in Morocco, the organization and founder have been the recipients of death threats from local religious leaders. They do, however, receive a lot of support from international heads of state, who frequently go out of their way to support the organization while visiting Morocco. “Even though we already had conceptions of what we thought women’s rights would look like, we were all shocked, either negatively or positively, by the reality we saw there,” Danberg stated. She also explained

that many of the people they talked to were very open to talking about their different interpretations of their faith. T h e t r i p was “incredibly impactful,”according to Danberg, but also incredibly fun. She explained that they were able to visit markets in every city they went to, with shops covered “floor to ceiling in scarves,” and unique animals on display in the square. “I never thought I’d ever see a monkey on a leash,” Danberg chuckled, “that was insane!”

A group of Gettysburg students learned about women’s rights and the roles of Islam on this CPS Immersion Trip (Photo courtesy of Mary Kate Danberg)

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B y P hoebe D oscher S taff W riter Gettysburg College’s Dining Center, affectionately referred to as Servo, is the host to many delicious meals every day. Students, however, sometimes take meals into their own hands and put a creative spin on the already mouth-watering ingredients Servo has to offer. Whether it is a grilled cheese sandwich or ice cream sandwiched between two Servo cookies, students at Gettysburg always cater to their personal tastes, and even go above and beyond Servo’s normal offerings. Two students in particular have taken these food masterpieces to the next level and started a social media account to document their latest creations. Will Hopkins ‘22 and Matt Robinson ‘19 began the Instagram page “Secrets of Servo” to showcase their original delicacies. Hopkins and Robinson have garnered a following of over 200 through their Instagram

account (@s ecrets _of_ servo). The pair have even started posting follower submissions and one Secrets of Servo Challenge winner. They first began the account, however, with their own personal creation: french toast with maple bourbon ice cream. H o p k i n s commented on his and Robinson’s initial inspiration to start the Instagram account, “Food is an important part of our life. We like to be creative and try out new combinations of foods to make things more interesting.” The Secrets of Servo account features a variety of inventive meals, including desserts like a chocolate “cakewich” (inverted cupcake) topped with ice cream or apple crisp finished with cinnamon ice cream, fresh apples, and a sprinkle of cinnamon. They h ave als o po s ted savory options such as toast smeared with cream cheese and meticulously layered with cucumbers. Since the launch of their account, the

French toast with Smoked Maple Bourbon ice cream, whipped cream, and a sprinkle of cinnamon was the first masterpiece posted on Secret of Servo’s Instagram account (Photo courtesy of Will Hopkins and Matt Robinson)

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Therapy Assistance Online (TAO) provides students with 24/7 access to counseling support (Photo courtesy of The University of Texas at El Paso)

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Secrets of Servo describes this creation as a “chocolate cakewich topped with chocolate ice cream and drizzled with chocolate syrup” (Photo courtesy of Will Hopkins and Matt Robinson). two have begun to rely on what I have around.” on suggestions from Some of de others, or “junior chefs.” Besche’s meals include Hopkins said, “We try spinach topped with nuts, and come up with an idea c h i c k p e a s , s u n f l o w e r once a week but clearly seeds, olive oil, roasted w e d o n ’ t a l w a y s m a k e tomatoes, and a veggie i t h a p p e n . S o m e t i m e s burger. He also enjoys there will be 4 or 5 of us making a healthy dessert wandering around servo substitute with a bowl of l o o k i n g f o r t h i n g s t o blueberries, sunbutter, combine and create.” nuts, and almond milk. Robinson and The creators of Hopkins are not the only S e c r e t s o f S e r v o w i l l ones who get creative c o n t i n u e t o i n s p i r e in Servo. Some students s t u d e n t s w i t h n e w assemble inventive meals concoctions in the future: based on their dietary “ W e w a n t e d t o c o m e choices. Zach de Besche u p w i t h a f u n w a y t o ‘22 enjoys making salads share our creative idea with healthy toppings in with students and inspire the dining hall. students to think outside de Besche began the box when it comes to m a k i n g t h e s e o r i g i n a l food.” meals to accommodate U l t i m a t e l y , h i s v e g a n d i e t . W h e n students share a love for it comes to eating at creating and enjoying Servo, Zach said, “The delicious foods, all the stock meals that they while uncovering the provide at Servo are good wide variety of options b u t o f t e n t h e y a r e n ’ t at Servo. Students’ food meat-free which is what c r e a t i o n s w o u l d n o t I’m looking for. So, I’m b e p o s s i b l e , h o w e v e r , driven to make my own w i t h o u t G e t t y s b u r g mixes of things. That’s Dining Services and the h ow I ap p r oach s al ad s h a r d w o r k i n g s t a f f a t and food at home too; I Servo and dining centers put it all together based all across campus.

B y S am S hourds S taff W riter Gettysburg College prides itself on diversity and inclusion. Students come to the college from a wide range of different backgrounds and places, and every student has different expectations and needs. For many students, college life is quite the change from life at home. The many changes affect mental health a great deal, whether students suffered from strained mental health at home or have certain issues that flare up for various reasons. Regardless, all students are different and require particular accommodations for their mental health. One of the newest resources available to Gettysburg College students to help combat mental health issues is a website called Therapy Assistance Online (TAO), created by Dr. Sherry Benton, in order to present a counseling platform available to college students 24/7. The website allows users to assess areas that they are struggling with through surveys and specialized mental health plans. Benton, previously a counseling center director at University of Florida, comments that the counselors “were in a position of, kinda, inadvertently playing God and deciding who was gonna flourish and who was gonna flounder, based entirely on the date they sought help.” She found this system intolerable because people with depression

cannot wait to get help. Their concentration and their memory, two integral aspects of life, are the first areas affected, and to potentially make them wait for help for weeks at a time in the middle of their semester could lead to the loss of the entire semester. Benton decided to fix this problem. She researched and conducted tests to determine if the website would be a viable option. Through the testing, she determined that, in many ways, online therapy was more successful than what students were gaining from face-to-face therapy. Thanks to Benton, students can seek help and receive help whenever they need it with TAO. She created a platform to help people with various levels of different mental health issues by providing them with selfhelp. However, Benton highlights that some people “really do need that fifty minute, face-to-face, therapy.” In that case, counseling services are available on campus by appointment. The role of TAO for these individuals is to provide help for those who don’t really need a full therapy session, but rather some “accountability and encouragement.” Along with the support of Gettysburg’s Counseling Services and Benton’s online platform, students have the resources available to get the help they need.

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himself was practically crying with laughter at this point, but he finished the story anyway – “but my father said, ‘Don’t cry. If we really ran out of gas, I would just pee into the gas tank, so the oil would flow on top and the not-soefficient air pump would suck the top fluid, so we would have just enough gas to make it home!’” So maybe love isn’t always romantic, but the things that make it goofy and ridiculous are what make it unique and special to each couple. From our home here in Gettysburg to theirs in China, we wish this student’s parents Qíngrén jié kuàilè: Happy Valentine’s Day! DUM DUM “Baby, don’t hurt me no more.” This was how Aaron Thompson ‘19 immediately responded to my inquiry, “What is love?” In all seriousness, Thompson recalled asking his mother this question “when I was having an angsty teen moment (TM), and she got me this book that she got from her mom when she was a child called Love is a Special Way of Feeling.”

From this he observed “love being like the way we feel when we help a hurt bird, talk to someone and they want to listen, or notice unexpected beautiful things like a flower no one has seen yet. It can start when we share our thoughts with others or when we say nothing at all and someone understands how we feel.” Perhaps these sweet sentiments may be attributed to Thompson’s self-endowed title of “hopeless romantic,” or, for the purposes of this article, your classic Valentine’s Day dum dum, a sucker for sappy romance. “Not to say that I'm pining away over here or throwing myself at anyone who glances my way,” Thompson reassured me, “but if we [Thompson and any other Gettysburg beau] lock eyes in Servo, there is a moment where I think ‘Hey, this could be a thing.’” Fortunately, he gets over it pretty quickly, joking, “I don't take it personally when they don't propose right there.” Though Thompson remains “single as a pringle over here,” he wants any future boyfriend to know that “our first date can be Yuengs and Wings

because I don't care about this whole ‘eat a salad on the first date’ nonsense” and reminds his friends that he will gladly accept chocolate any day of the year. “Dark chocolate with sea salt caramel,” he specified, “for those of you taking notes out there.” KIT KAT Sometimes pets are just better than people and infinitely easier to love as well. Vanessa Case ‘19 does have a valentine, but her cats will always have a special place in her heart, and her boyfriend constantly teases her about embodying the crazy cat lady stereotype. Before making any future commitments to adopting more cats, Case said that she’s content to have three for the moment. “Abby is ‘my cat’ in that she seems to have chosen me to be her person,” Case confided of her favorite pet, with whom she is often wont to “have a full conversation in cat.” She gave a brief summary of her two other feline friends, Gibbs and Finn. The former “is a big boy, he’s super fluffy, and he will occasionally try to sleep on my face,” the latter, “a goofball, but very

people-attached. If you’re the only person home, he will want to be beside you the entire time, and will cuddle with you. He’s a big sweetheart.” Perhaps we’ll have to include a doughnut dozen selection of Valentine’s puns next year, as Case added that her favorite breed of cats is a Munchkin. “ T h e y ’ r e essentially the dachshunds of the cat world,” she said, “and they’re so cute!” No kitten! SNICKERS Admittedly, every batch of chocolate has its fair share of nuts. While there are some aspects of Valentine’s Day that people adore, there are just as many sides of it that those same lovers of the holiday snicker at. Martus, for example, considers it “a ploy to get people to buy chocolate and stuffed animals, rather than truly appreciating people.” Case said the holiday “can be a bit overcommercialized,” and Thompson went so far as to call the contemporary February 14 “a commercial hellscape that, much like National Siblings or Best Friends Day, puts a lot of importance on one day

to prove your love for someone, as though the other 364 didn't matter.” Even engaged Ellis admitted that “the event of it puts unfair pressure on everyone.” So how to combat the aggressive commercialization of conversation hearts and Hallmark-worthy romances? The answer is surprisingly simple: love. “If you love someone,” Martus said, “you’ll show them that every day, or at least you’ll try to.” “Love is caring for someone, perhaps more than you care for yourself, and having that person care for you in return,” Case added. Ellis believes this Valentine’s Day should “just feel like another gift of a day in this special life.” “Love is a quiet thing,” Thompson concluded, “but once it's in your heart, it's there forever.”

he said that Valentine’s Day is enjoyable for those who actually have valentines, “this holiday evokes, in some, the harsh reminder of singleness, which gives a sense of failure.” Nevertheless, this student optimistically views the day more so as an opportunity “to try and focus on how to serve and show kindness to others selflessly, and to help encourage others to do the same. Because I can do these things, though they may be small acts, it does bring me some comfort and confidence to know I can brighten someone’s day and encourage them despite how great or terrible I may be feeling.” The main message to be taken away from this selfless story is to love one another unconditionally. Even if you don’t have a significant other to give chocolates to or go on a date with this Thursday, take the time to spread love to everyone you meet. In the Wild West of love and its complications, why be a JOLLY RANCHER Ultimately, love Lone Ranger when you isn’t about us: it’s about the could be a Jolly Rancher? people we love and putting Be kind, be compassionate, be you. Show the world them before ourselves. For this reason, our that everyone deserves to final student has asked to be loved on Valentine’s remain anonymous. While Day.

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Taylor-Jo Russo ‘22 presented her First Year Seminar research findings at the CAFÉ Symposium (Photo Taylor-Jo Russo/The Gettysburgian)

Dodging the Bullet: Participating in CAFE B y T aylor -J o R usso S taff W riter Imagine you’re a first-year in college and you receive an assignment detailing a research paper that should be approximately 15 pages. At that precise moment, you can’t even imagine a finished paper, let alone a Cupola nomination and invitation to present your research at a Symposium filled with faculty, including the president of your college. Well, that was me five months ago, and now that I have gone through the process, I can reflect on the opportunity to present a research paper in college and offer my advice to others. First off, research in college is completely different from research in high school. There are no Google searches, no Wikipedia glances, and no filler or “fluff” articles. While gathering my research and before writing the paper, I read and examined 18 books and numerous articles from scholarly databases. However, this was after I had a sense of direction. When I was first handed the broad assignment, I had no idea about the direction it would take. The assignment was a part of my First Year Seminar: Death and the Meaning of Life. The research paper was about any topic related to death, life, or circumstances surrounding those options. I had the idea to study reincarnation because of a book I read over the summer called, “Many Lives, Many Masters” by Brian Weiss. I had found inspiration for a topic, however I still had no direction, which was necessary to complete the research paper. By suggestion, I went to the library and discussed my idea with a research assistant, and if not for her, my final paper would not have reached its full potential. Once I had direction, I began the lengthy and extensive process of deciding what sources to use and

where my paper was going to go. Let me just say, there is no purpose in planning the direction a research paper will take because it changes after every source and is finalized following further consideration. So, after I reviewed over 22 sources, I was able to start thinking about the flow of my paper and began a first draft. To my surprise, 15 pages came easily and my final paper ended up being 18 pages including sources. My research paper explored the belief in reincarnation in an alternative form: past-life regression. Past-life regression involves hypnotization where participants recall memories from past-lives or in other words, incarnations. Often used for therapeutic purposes, past-life regression therapy has been known to help people overcome anxieties, fears, deal with everyday concerns, and understand phenomena. Participants who understand and accept reincarnation in the form of past-life regression, based on my research, can undergo an amazingly beneficial, transformative, and meaningful experience. For some, pastlife regression may seem far-fetched and even out of their comfort zone, but that was my purpose for writing a paper on the topic. Throughout the process of writing my research paper, I was able to contextualize and solidify my majors. I am now a declared psychology and philosophy double major, with a prospective economics minor. The paper helped open my eyes to my desire to consistently accept differences, explore unfamiliar topics, and attempt to find meaning in all things. All in all, this daunting project had a fantastic result, not just a well-accepted paper, but a meaningful experience for me personally. I was nominated to participate in CAFÉ Symposium where I was able to passionately discuss my findings with students

and faculty, practicing my communication skills and enriching my mind. My paper is also currently being submitted to the Cupola. Both opportunities seemed intimidating and far-fetched, yet they are now realities. In conclusion, this was a great experience for me, but it did come with many challenges and questions. Here are a few pieces of advice that I wish I knew before writing my paper and taking on this project: 1.Don’t get overwhelmed by things that seem daunting; they will always pan out. 2. Don’t be afraid to seek help and use resources— especially research assistants in the library. They can be a big help. 3. Databases are your best friend and libraries are too. Don’t be afraid to get a large collection of books. Indexes are also very helpful. 4. Try to let your research guide your paper, as opposed to your own opinions and thoughts. 5. Say yes to opportunities, even if they seem stressful or taxing. 6. Once you finish researching, you are the expert. Find comfort in this when presenting your research to audiences. 7. Put in the work and it will pay off. 8. Lastly, let your research paper be more meaningful than just an assignment. You never know what opportunities will arise. As an aside, I would highly recommend FYS 150: Death and the Meaning of Life to any first-year. This lifechanging course was filled with amazing opportunities and a truly compassionate professor: Buz Myers. Good luck with your future research endeavors! Editor’s Note: This article is part of our series “Dodging the Bullet: The First Year Journal,” in which The Gettysburgian‘s staff members from the Class of 2022 reflect on their first year experience.

Lauren Bradford ‘18 is the current Barbara Holley intern at the library (Photo courtesy of Musselman Library) B y M usselman L ibrary To hear about a Musselman Library previous DSSFs’ experience, provides learning experiences I v a n a L o p e z E s p i n o s a that extend far beyond the d i s c u s s e s h e r w o r k classroom. Both current researching diversity at students and recent graduates Gettysburg for her project in have opportunities to gain The Gettysburgian’s podcast valuable work experience from October 29, 2018. For through the variety of more information about internships and fellowships the program and directions offered by the library. Two of for applications (which these positions are accepting requires some thoughtful applications this month: considerations, so check it out the Digital Scholarship earlier rather than later), visit Summer Fellowship (rising the Musselman Library page sophomores, juniors, and (following the headines of seniors are eligible) and About-Employment-Digital the Barbara Holley Library Scholarship Summer Fellows) Internship (graduating seniors on the Gettysburg College website. Applications will are eligible). T h e D i g i t a l be accepted through Sunday, Scholarship Summer Fellows March 3. The Barbara Holley (DSSFs) participate in a paid summer program alongside Library Internship, named four other fellows. Fellows for alumnae Barbara Holley learn Digital Humanities ’54, is a full-time, paid tools and methods during library position for a recent a s t r u c t u r e d , 8 - w e e k graduate who is considering curriculum and apply them exploring graduate school for when creating a public-facing, librarianship or archives and academic, digital project. records management. Applicants propose their Through this position the research question to explore intern rotates through all of the and may be matched with library’s departments (Special existing library collections as Collections & Archives, Scholarly Communications, appropriate.

Research & Instruction, Technical Services, and User Services) over the course of a year, introducing the intern to various aspects of working in a library. Here’s what current intern, Lauren Bradford ’18, has to say about her experience as the Holley Intern: “As the Holley intern I have gained so many valuable skills that will greatly benefit me both in graduate school and in my future, from research methods and instruction to event planning and program coordinating. “The position allows you to truly expand on your interests while in a library setting, making it ideal for anyone who has ever thought about pursuing a degree in library sciences. However, that being said it is not just for English majors who want to become librarians. It is a great position for anyone who has a love for libraries or archives and a potential interest in incorporating that into a future degree program or career path. “I personally came into the position with a desire to pursue a history PhD program, but have since decided to receive my masters in library sciences with a focus in archival work along the way. “My position in the library has also landed me a summer position in Miami, heading a cataloging project.” F o r m o r e information about the Holley Internship, including an application for next year’s intern, visit the Musselman Library page. Applications will be accepted through Sunday, February 24. Editor’s Note: To read Lauren Bradford’s full statement, please visit The Gettysburgian’s website.

Problem of the Week: Squeezing in Circles 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 15 and solutions are due on Friday, February 22 by 5:00 p.m. THE PROBLEM:

There are a lot of circles that we could draw that lie entirely in the region between the x-axis and the part of the parabola y = 1-x2 that lies above the x-axis. Find the largest possible area of such a circle. Make it clear that your proposed circle really does lie in the region described (touching the edge is OK!), and explain how you know that the area is largest possible.

Editorial Staff The Gettysburgian Editor-in-Chief, Benjamin Pontz ‘20

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Climate Change Omitted from President’s Speech By Lauren Sherman Guest Columnist

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Trump Mongers Fear at State of the Union By Emily Dalgleish Guest Columnist Historically, when presidents have addressed the joint Congress for the State of the Union after their party was defeated during the midterms, they call for bipartisanship and unity. What distinguishes these speeches is the method which the president uses to seek unity. Though 2018 voters called for change, Trump used the same method to unite people as he did during his 2016 campaign: fear. To call for unity in border wall negotiations, Trump called illegal immigration an “urgent national crisis,” not only sparking f ear but hinting at the possibility of calling a national emergency to fund the border wall, rather than funding actual emergencies. He described “ruthless coyotes, cartels, drug dealers, and sex traffickers” coming into our country, though the vast majority of immigrants are not dangerous. He cited that many women are sexually assaulted during their journey to cross the border, which was the only time during his State of the Union (and his presidency) that he expressed concern for the problem of sexual assault. He explained that the flow of illegal drugs across the border killed many Americans, even though most drugs coming into the United States come through a legal point of entry rather than a wall-less section of the border. Though this address came only weeks after a government shutdown caused his border wall fight and 10 days before the next potential shutdown, it was clear that President

Trump was not open to bipartisan cooperation but would continue to stubbornly push his agenda using fear and falsehoods. President Trump applied this fear tactic to other divisive issues throughout the speech. He threatened that the economy could be at risk if there were “ridiculous partisan investigations,” which falsely poses economic success and justice as mutually exclusive. He described an abortion bill in New York that allows lateterm abortions only for very specific health concerns as allowing “a baby to be ripped from the mother’s womb moments before birth.” To announce his next meeting with Kim Jung Un, he expressed that America would be at war with North Korea if he had not been elected president. This is not only a bizarre assumption to make, but brushes over the tension President Trump created with Kim Jong Un in the past. He also depicted socialism as the cause for the downfall of Venezuela, then warned that socialism is rising in America and that it is

different tactic: hope. By simply looking at the chamber, the unity was visible. Though the new members of Congress are more diverse than ever before, last night they united in their looks. Democratic women of the House wore white blazers and Democratic men wore white ribbons, harkening back to the suffrage movement, to represent their unity in the push for progress and human rights. This unity was especially evident when President Trump celebrated the number of women entering the workforce. The women of Congress stood up to congratulate themselves and each other on their new jobs, that were, in a way, caused by President Trump. This small action exemplified the joy, progress, and hope the new members bring to Congress. In her State of the Union response, Stacy Abrams, too, focused on perseverance and strength through community and told a heartwarming story about her father to emphasize the value of hard work and compassion. Abrams and the new women of Congress exemplify leadership and unity

“These messages of downfall, threats, and crisis do unite people, but only the people that President Trump cares to unite­­ – his supporters.” a threat to freedom. He did so to characterize the most leftist Democrats as enemies to be feared. These messages of downfall, threats, and crisis do unite people, but only the people that President Trump cares to unite­­ – his supporters. However, last night we also saw a push for unity using a

through hope. The State of the Union address made clear that America is progressing quickly, and President Trump may not be able to keep up. Americans are following new hope, not old fear, an d ch an g e cr eat ed b y hope is far more powerful than change created by fear.

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Listening to the State of the Union Address given by President Trump, my priorities were different from those of most Americans. I didn’t take intensive notes about his manner of speech or stand by my social media accounts ready to take phrases out of context and wage war among my Facebook friends or to take a stance on the white apparel of many Democratic women; that being said, I can’t blame them – Trump is an easy target, and people love a good debate. Instead, I chose to listen to what he didn’t say. Behind all the absurd tweets and controversial statements that get the public riled up, many real issues are being discarded for sexier news stories of scandal and outrage and walls. I personally find global warming to be a much hotter topic. Any reader who knows me can predict my direction of concern and may be thinking to themselves, “will she ever shut up about the environment?” No. It disgusts me, among other things, to know that the United States is the only country in the world to reject the Paris Agreement; a country whose history proudly displays scientific advancements, including

the moon landing fifty years ago mentioned in the State of the Union by President Trump himself. We, as a country, have so much potential to do good and make strides in implementing climate change solutions. Rather than bragging about oil and natural gas production, we could be boasting about alternative energy sources and our efforts to create jobs in fields of sustainability. Unemployment, food stamps, and healthcare are all vital issues, but when put in the context of a dying world, does the comfort and prosperity of people right now surpass the health and survival of future generations? Will we ever be in a position where it’s convenient to take care of the planet? It’s naive to believe that this isn’t a human issue. Our country, along with every country of the world, is surrounded by rising waters, devastating coastal communities whose cries for help have been muted in favor of quick-fix issues that prominently display American “success.” Natural disasters demolish cities with such frequency now that no one stops to consider the individual lives ruined, shaken, and sometimes even lost. This isn’t natural, and the disaster extends beyond physical damage. Our government sweeps these tragedies

aside, avoiding the root of the problem and denying that climate change even exists. We have done horrific things to the environment – making the air toxic with our chemicals, destroying wildlife populations in droves, and filling the oceans with our own waste. We’re like a kid who cheats on a test, knowing it’s wrong but also desperate for the short-term benefits; we cheat more, it becomes easier. On paper we may look smart, but we will always be dumb and lazy until we choose hard work over temporary praise. Now is the time to take responsibility for what has been done and begin reversing our deep-rooted bad habits, even if it means putting in effort and surrendering some of the luxuries gained through decades of environmental abuse. I’m sure most people (myself included) aren’t surprised about the president’s exclusion of this issue from the State of the Union, but we can’t allow it to be forgotten in political discussion. We can’t afford to make this a partisan or taboo topic anymore; if anything is going to be accomplished, it will happen by listening carefully, choosing not to become hysterical, and instead considering that which is not being addressed.

Green New Deal: Symbolic First Step By Eli Morton Columnist Climate change is a severe global crisis of a scale unrivaled in human history. That sentence may sound like it comes from the mouth of an avowed radical, but it is a fact, a fact emphasized by the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change last fall in the most dire report issued by a major IGO yet. And this week, Representative Alexandria OcasioCortez and Senator Ed Markey put forth the first step in what they see as a comprehensive plan to combat the crisis. This is the long-anticipated, yet confoundingly, simultaneously reviled Green New Deal. Most of the analyses of this plan thus far have screamed that it is economically infeasible and too idealistic for the structure of both the US economy as a whole an d t h e en er g y m ar k et specifically. While both counts may be largely correct, the Green New Deal is not “dangerous” in the way that it is portrayed in conservative circles. First of all, the Green New Deal as it stands – this particular bill that was introduced by Markey and OcasioCortez – has no teeth. It is a purely symbolic, nonbinding resolution that would not cause any policy changes; it would simply establish

Representative Alexandria Ocasio Cortez (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons) a threshold at which would not be on the f u t u r e c l i m a t e p o l i c y table. It is Congress’, and c o u l d b e c o n s i d e r e d particularly Republicans part of the “Green New in Congress’ fault that Deal” package. The this proposal is so threshold is admittedly e a r t h s h a k i n g b e c a u s e high, but the goal of the they flatly refused to deal legislation is to hold the with the problem before n a t i o n a c c o u n t a b l e t o it became an existential lofty goals that have not risk. So, before existed in the past. C o n g r e s s , you allow the visceral time and time again, reactions elicited by l a r g e l y d u e t o e n e r g y the words “Green New industry money fueling Deal” to overcome you, campaigns, has rejected r e m e m b e r t h a t i t i s a r e a s o n a b l e p r o p o s a l s symbolic step. We can to combat the problem, d e b a t e t h e m e r i t s o f i n s t e a d c h o o s i n g t o specific policies dow n push the issue down the the line, but for right now line. That is why, now, let’s curb the panic about this proposal seems so a nonbinding resolution r a d i c a l . I f t h e i s s u e , and actually begin the s i m i l a r l y t o t h e o z o n e conversation about how hole, had been combatted to minimize damage from earlier, these measures this crisis.

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Kevin Hart, the Oscars, Review: ‘Hip Blister’ by and a Show Without a Host Parsnip and The Shifters B y E than C annistra S taff W riter The Academy Awards ceremony is the most important night of the year in the film industry. Actors, directors, cinematographers, and many more people involved in filmmaking all gather together for one night to celebrate the best that the year in film had to offer, and at the center of this ceremony is a host. The host at the Oscars serves several roles, such as keeping the individuals attending the Oscars entertained, keeping the viewers at home engaged, and maintaining consistency throughout the show. Clearly, the host is a very important position at the Oscars. For the first time in 30 years, the Academy Awards will not have a host. In December of 2018, it was announced that Kevin Hart would be hosting the 2019 Oscars. However, the day after Hart was announced as host, there was severe backlash from people who believed he was an inappropriate choice to host the awards ceremony. The cause of this backlash was a series of decade-old homophobic tweets, for which Hart had already apologized. The Academy then told Hart to apologize for his tweets again, more sincerely, or step down. He made the decision to step

down and has continued to be criticized for his tweets over the past few months. After The Academy asked Hart to resign from his position as host, the producers had a difficult time finding a suitable replacement for him. It has now become clear that the 2019 Oscars will not have a host and will rely on a rotating cast of celebrities to introduce segments. Kevin Hart made homophobic jokes on Twitter a decade ago that he has publicly apologized for several times. The general public moved past these tweets years ago and had forgotten about them until some individuals on the internet decided to dig them up again after Hart was announced as the Oscar host. When Kevin Hart did apologize in the immediate backlash, he was scrutinized for not giving the right kind of apology. Certain film pundits claimed that his apology did not come off as sincere enough and that he was only apologizing because he had to. As such, The Academy requested that Hart apologize again. Hart refused, saying he had said everything he had to say, and stepped down from the position of host. The tweets that Hart made a decade ago were inexcusable; however, given that no similar jokes were made in the years following, it would seem he

learned from the backlash he received when he first made them. Everyone has their flaws and people should be able to move on from past mistakes and continue to live their lives. Now, as a result of this, we will not have an Oscar host for the first time in 30 years. Therefore, it’s not surprising that other celebrities would be hesitant to be put under the spotlight as well. To avoid this problem, The Academy should have, if not supported Hart, at least not have given him an ultimatum. The Academy not supporting Hart sent a statement throughout Hollywood that they would not support their host. The entire issue is indicative of the ever more apparent callout culture that we live in; people are recognized for their bad behavior either on their own or through being informed, and typically, they apologize, but when they do, it is never good enough. People are not allowed to grow from their mistakes or to demonstrate that they have learned. Soon, it is going to be very hard to get anybody to host events that may draw excessive attention to them or their past, because the mistakes you made 10 years ago now have the capability to ruin your career, and it has become clear that the Academy will not support whoever hosts.

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interesting to hear an angle of the war that I hadn’t heard before. The brutally repetitive nature of the music also makes perfect sense in the context of the story, as illustrated in the descriptive lyric, “all it is, is back and forth between boredom and sheer terror.” The final song, “Righteous Harmonious Fists,” is approached from the viewpoint of a desperate farmer who joins the Boxer Rebellion in China. The Shifters’ blend of historically-set dramas and politically-charged lyrics are engaging and distinct, feeling like a much-needed detour away from the usual relationship songs and list of issues that have become cliches in popular music. While Parsnip and The Shifters have distinct approaches to songwriting, their energies compliment each other very nicely. In essence, they are both two sides of the same coin, making observations about our world and calling our attention to the contradictions and uneasiness that is inherent in the past, present, and future. ‘Hip Blister’ may lack the polish of more expensive heavilyproduced releases, but what it lacks in perfection, it makes up for in character. Besides, with two cool bands for the price of one, how can you lose?

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(Photo courtesy of Future Folklore Records) B y C harles S ternberg t h e g r o u p q u e s t i o n s whether or not it is possible S taff W riter to truly know someone, and ‘Hip Blister’ is in “Hip Blister” they shout, a split LP featuring two “I’m at the end of a chain bands from the thriving but you keep tugging!” M e l b o u r n e s c e n e i n It’s this juxtaposition of Australia: Parsnip and The saccharine sentimentality Shifters. Parsnip, which on the surface and tense includes Carolyn Hawkins, confrontation underneath P a r i s R i c h e n s , S t e l l a that sets Parsnip apart Rennex, and Rebecca from bands wallowing Liston, perform the first in hollow nostalgia. This three songs on the album, girl band only adopts the and The Shifters, comprised flowery demeanor so that of Tristan Davies, Lloyd you don’t notice the spoon D a v i e s , R y a n C o f f e y , full of cough syrup they’re Miles Jansen, and Louise shoving down your throat. Russell, perform the last The Shifters, three. For such a short on the other hand, are album (it’s only seventeen e q u a l l y u n r e f i n e d a n d m i n u t e s l o n g ) ‘ H i p sardonic in the subjectBlister’ is packed with matter of their lyrics, but interesting songwriting completely lacking the veil and refreshing originality. of sweetness. The riffs are Parsnip begins the repetitive and hypnotic, record with “Counterfeit,” recalling the deliberate a s u n s h i n e - d r e n c h e d minimalist approach of jangle-pop song. Sweet and e a r l y p u n k b a n d s l i k e rough around the edges, the The Velvet Underground. lead vocals and harmonies While the overall feeling float and mix together like a i s d o w n r i g h t d a r k a n d swirl of syrup in a colorful bleak, the story-telling mixed-drink. There’s an in the songs is excellent. element of blurry-eyed I n p a r t i c u l a r , t h e l a s t n o s t a l g i a t o P a r s n i p ’ s two tracks offer unique sound, as seen in the playful perspectives on historical keyboard glissandos in events. “Conscript” is told “Dailybreader” that feel from the point of view reminiscent of transitions o f a y o u n g A u s t r a l i a n between segments on a soldier sent to Vietnam children’s television show. i n 1 9 6 6 . C o n s c r i p t i o n S t i l l , i n c o n t r a s t w i t h for compulsory military the music, the lyrics are service for twenty-yearanxious and sometimes olds was mandatory in claustrophobic. For Australia during the example, in “Counterfeit,” Vietnam War and I found it

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B y J ackie M c M ahon S taff W riter Book lovers, rejoice! In 2019, Hollywood will continue its trend of adapting beloved books to the big screen. With upcoming adaptations of mysterythrillers, young adult novels, and beloved classics, there is sure to be something for you no matter your genre of preference. ‘Five Feet Apart’ (March 22): Rachael Lippincott’s young adult romance will be coming to the big screen next month, staring Cole Sprouse and Haley Lu Richardson. ‘Five Feet Apart’ follows two teens with cystic fibrosis who begin to fall in love with each other – but their ill health means they have to stay five feet away from each other, or risk their lives. With such an emotional premise, could ‘Five Feet Apart’ become the next ‘The Fault in Our Stars’?

‘Pet Sematary’ (April 5): Following the success of ‘It,’ the next Stephen King novel to get the film treatment is his 1983 novel ‘Pet Sematary.’ The film will follow a doctor who moves into the country with his family, where they discover that their new home is located near a pet cemetery resting on an ancient burial ground. The film will star Jason Clarke and John Lithgow. ‘The Woman in the Window’ (October 4): This adaptation of A.J. Finn’s mystery novel stars Amy Adams as Anna Fox, an agoraphobic woman who has not left her house in ten months. Anna’s only connection with the outside world are her neighbors the Russells, whom she watches from her window. However, when Anna witnesses a crime, she will have to decide whether to face her fears or remain silent. Julianne Moore and Gary

Oldman will also star. ‘Little Women’ (December 25): Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel about sisterly love in 1860s New England has been adapted to the big screen many times before: twice as a silent film, and with three sound adaptations in 1933, 1949, 1978, and 1994. It was also made into several television miniseries, including a 2017 BBC production. Greta Gerwig (‘Lady Bird’) is responsible for the latest rendition, starring Saoirse Ronan as Jo, Emma Watson as Meg, Eliza Scanlen as Beth, and Florence Pugh as Amy. The film will also feature Laura Dern as their mother Marmee, Timothée Chamalet as their wealthy neighbor Laurie, and Meryl Streep as the formidable Aunt March. With a Christmas release date, ‘Little Women’ promises holiday fun for the whole family.

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Avery Close ‘21 (Photo courtesy of Gettysburg College

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T h e Gettysburg College Men’s Basketball team has been led all year by the consistent performances of Avery Close ‘21. This past week, the 6’ 6” sophomore nailed the game winning lay-up in the closing seconds to knock off conference foe McDaniel for a much-needed conference win. His 23-point outburst on 1015 shooting led the team. C l o s e has been a consistent scorer for the Bullets all season. He leads the team with 13.2 points per game, while shooting over 50% from the field. He also does an exceptional job of getting to the line, leading the team with 76 free-throw attempts in the season. I n addition, Close contributes outside the scoring column. Second on the team with 5.8 rebounds per game gives the Bullets second-chance opportunities. On defense, he leads the team in blocks with 1.3 per game, and his quick hands have led to 12 steals throughout the year. T h e Bullets will continue their season against conference rivals Dickinson and Muhlenberg this week. The team will continue to look to Close to help lead them as they look to have a strong finish to their season.

B y G arrett G laeser S taff W riter Last Saturday, the Bullets wrestling team placed fifth of eight teams in the Centennial Conference championships at the United States Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, New York. The team placed in six weight classes and finished with 51 points. The event winner, for the fifth straight year, was the Stevens Institute of Technology, with 83 points. Washington and Lee came in second with 61.5, followed by Merchant Marine with 59. Senior Paul Triandafilou entered the event ranked eighth in the country in the heavyweight division and won the title for the third consecutive season. According to the Gettysburg athletic website, Triandafilou became the first Gettysburg wrestler to win three conference championships in a decade. With the win, Triandafilou improved his record on the season to 29-3, and 117-18 for his career, ranking him second in wins in school history. As Triandafilou eased his way past McDaniel’s Ethan Wolf 7-0 and Muhlenberg’s Scott Schaeffer 5-3, a rematch was set against the Merchant Marine

Academy’s Blake Bunce for the title. Coming off an impressive 26-3 record with 15 pins, Bunce who was ranked seventh nationally, heading into the weekend, seemed a valiant opponent for Triandafilou. However, an injury sustained in his previous match prevented the heavyweight matchup from ever starting, and Triandafilou won gold without stepping foot on the mat. In addition, Triandafilou won the Chris Clifford Award for the most career points at the conference championships, the first Gettysburg member to win it since 2009. The award is named in honor of a Gettysburg P a u l T r i a n d a f i l o u t o o k h i s t h i r d c o n f e r e n c e h e a v y w e i g h t t i t l e a n d wrestling graduate from r e c e i v e d t h e C h r i s C l i f f o r d A w a r d ( P h o t o c o u r t e s y o f D a v i d S i n c l a i r ) . 1996 who was killed in a car accident three years were Colin Kowalski ’19 from Stevens, Hopkins, w r e s t l i n g p r o g r a m . later. However the Bullets can T h o u g h and Mike Iodice ’21 in and Washington and Lee. rebound with the Futures Dan Ebert ’19 T r i a n d a f i l o u w a s t h e the 174 and 197 weight a l s o l e ft Kings Point Tournament hosted by classes, respectively. only first-place finisher with a 4th place finish Muhlenberg College on E n t e r i n g t h e for the Bullets, Sean Feb. 17. Thompson ’21 and Colin e v e n t r a n k e d 1 0 t h i n i n t h e 1 8 4 d i v i s i o n . After that, the Devlin ’20 both placed t h e c o u n t r y , K o w a l s k i After hammering Tommy B u l l e t s h a v e a n o t h e r 2nd in their respective rebounded from a first Disisto from Muhlenberg o p p o r t u n i t y t o e a r n round upset to work his 9-1, Ebert toughed his weight divisions. some hardware before T h o m p s o n , way back to a rematch w a y t h r o u g h A n t h o n y t h e s e a s o n e n d s w i t h wrestling in in the 141 w i t h M a x S i m s f r o m C u t r u f e l l o o f U r s i n u s the NCAA D3 Regional d i v i s i o n , f e l l t o T r o y M e r c h a n t M a r i n e . T h e 8-4 for a chance to earn C h a m p i o n s h i p s i n Stanich of Stevens in the second go-around fared bronze. A 5-3 close loss W i l l i a m s p o r t o n F e b . finals but improved his better for Kowalski who to Rexx Hallyburton of 22-23. record to 20-11. Devlin took care of Sims 12-1 W&L left the senior with If wrestlers place also fell to a Stevens’ to earn the bronze and a 2 2 - 9 r e c o r d f o r t h e well enough in that event, year. improve to 33-3. wrestler in the final for Having finished they’ll head to Roanoke, Iodice overcame the 149 division and Virginia to cap off the moved his record to 22-6 h i s o w n o b s t a c l e s a n d fourth in 2018 and third 2018-19 season at the D3 c l a w e d h i s w a y b a c k in 2017, the fifth place for the year. National Championships T h i r d p l a c e t o a t h i r d - p l a c e f i n i s h finish may seem like a on Mar. 8 and 9. finishers for the Bullets with wins over opponents regression for a strong

Women’s Swimming Defeats F&M to Finish Regular Season 100 breaststroke and 200 breaststroke, as well as the 200 IM last weekend. “[The seniors] have been constant leadership figures and support systems for every girl on the team all season,” said Idank. “I feel like this is the closest and most motivated the women’s team has been out of all three years I have been here.” Of course, the goal of the team is to win the Centennial Conference Championships, and they will put their talents on display starting Thursday, Feb. 21, until Sunday, Feb. 24, at the Bullets’ Pool.

Centennial Standings: Junior Kate Crilly picked up wins in the 50 and 100 free (Photo courtesy of David Sinclair) B y C andace M eans S taff W riter

Last Saturday, the women’s swim team finished their regular season with a 139-122 win at Franklin and Marshall, claiming the top spot in four of the eight events. Junior Kate Crilly had a particularly successful weekend, winning events in the 50 and 100 free. Several firstyears stepped up during

the weekend, including Katie Cooper, who won a pair of individual events, and Megan Wojnar, who won the 200 backstroke for the fourth time this season. As the regular season has come to an end, the team has begun training for the Centennial Conference Championships. “The whole team has worked harder than ever before this season, and we all know that if there was a year to win,

this is it,” said junior Katie Idank. According to Idank, the Bullets will be most competitive against Ursinus and Swarthmore during the Conference Championships, but with their dedication and talent, there is no reason that they will not come out on top. The Bullets are led by four senior team members. One of them, Johnna Hock, finished with a hat trick of runnerup performances in the

1. Ursinus 7-0 2. Swarthmore 6-1 3. Gettysburg 5-2 4. Dickinson 4-3 5. F&M 3-4 6. Wash. College 2-5 7. McDaniel 1-6 8. Bryn Mawr 0-7

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1. Lightning 2. Sharks 3. Flames 4. Jets 5. Maple Leafs 6. Islanders 7. Predators 8. Capitals 9. Canadiens 10. Bruins 11. Golden Knights 12. Blue Jackets 13. Stars 14. Penguins 15. Hurricanes 16. Sabres 17. Blues 18. Flyers 19. Wild 20. Canucks 21. Panthers 22. Rangers 23. Oilers 24. Avalanche 25. Blackhawks 26. Coyotes 27. Kings 28. Devils 29. Senators 30. Red Wings 31. Ducks

This weekend in Gettysburg College sports Saturday, February 16 Men’s Lacrosse at Messiah - 1 p.m. Women’s Lacrosse vs. Millersville (Scrimmage) - 11 a.m. Women’s Track & Field at Susquehanna Invitational - 9:30 a.m. Women’s Lacrosse vs. West Chester (Scrimmage) - 1:25 p.m. Women’s Basketball at Bryn Mawr - 2 p.m. Men’s Basketball at Muhlenberg - 4 p.m.

Sunday, February 17 Wrestling at Futures Tournament - 9 a.m.

To get the full spring 2019 athletic calendar Visit gettysburgsports.com

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