The Gettysburgian February 12, 2015

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College pushes for “sustainable excellence” President Janet Morgan Riggs announces plans for improved sustainability efforts Photo Credit: gettysburg.edu

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International Last year, members of the Sudanese army raped at least 221 women and girls in a Darfurian village during a series of house-to-house attacks, according to a report released on Wednesday. Daniel Bekele, the director of Human Rights Watch, the organization that released the video, called it “a new low in the catalog of atrocities in Darfur.” Another mass rape occurred in late October and surfaced via radio broadcasts by Sudanese overseas. The United Nations Security Council has since demanded that Sudan allow full investigation of such incidents. Instead, President Omar al-Bashir ordered the U.N. mission’s human rights office to close and has refused to allow the peacekeeping mission to visit the village.e This week’s “Top Stories” were compiled by Brendan Raleigh with information from abc.go.com.

Gettysburg College President Janet Morgan Riggs talked to the Student Senate recently about plans for improving the college’s sustainability efforts. The school has raised $86 million so far in its efforts to meet its goal.

B y B ethany H oltz MS&T E ditor With the “value-toprice equation” of higher education in the national forefront of debate, President Janet Morgan Riggs addressed the Student Senate recently to discuss how Gettysburg is positioned as an institution and the school’s plans to provide sustainable excellence. In a room filled with attentive students, Riggs explained how students, along with instructors, advisors,

faculty and parents can help Gettysburg College remain ‘Gettysburg Great.’ In the United States today, liberal arts colleges constitute 250 academic institutions, making Gettysburg students among three percent of undergraduates who will earn degrees from a residential liberal arts college. Part of what makes Gettysburg so distinctive is the diverse range of experiential learning opportunities housed both within and outside the classroom, as

well as personalized learning opportunities and student oriented faculty. In order to ensure that Gettysburg continues to be a premier educational institution in a rapidly changing economy, the school has engaged in a campaign geared towards providing sustainable excellence. As envisioned by Riggs, sustainable excellence is “the sustainability of an excellent education for our students even in the face of a challenging economic climate.”

In order to attain this goal, Riggs points to the need for a strong resource base. To date, the school has raised over $86 million in cash and commitments in hopes of meeting this objective. In addition to the campaign, Riggs and her team are also looking for ways to reduce some of the school’s already-existing costs. This may mean cutting programs no longer in use, combining programs that have similar goals or extending the service lives

of college-owned computers from four to five years. The college has also joined a consortium with ten other institutions that all want to work together to share resources or participate in bulk buying programs. As Riggs emphasized in a follow-up interview on Monday, Gettysburg wants to ensure that it can continue to offer financial aid, recruit great students, offer unique programs, and create Continued on page 2

Philadelphia drug ring leaders receive sentences Members of the drug ring that sold to Gettysburg College students are sentenced B y B rendan R aleigh N ews E ditor On Monday, Jan. 26, students who were involved with a prep school drug ring were sentenced for allegedly selling drugs to high school and college students in the Philadelphia suburb area. In April 2014, two Gettysburg College students admitted to purchasing drugs from the ring. Andrew Boone Lewis and Cheston Andrew Simmons both admitted to buying drugs from drug ring leader Neil Scott and reselling them to students in Gettysburg, according to an affidavit from the Montgomery County District Attorney’s office. Lewis testified that he had purchased cocaine four times throughout the 20132014 school year. Several of the deliveries were delivered to Lewis’s fraternity house

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Saying the government cites “national security” too often to shield information from scrutiny, four U.S. senators urged a federal appeals court Wednesday to divulge more information about the rules it follows when it makes U.S. citizens the target of anti-terror drone strikes. The filing with the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan supported arguments made in a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit brought by the American Civil Liberties Union and The New York Times. The litigation already has forced the release of a heavily redacted July 2010 41-page memo that said a targeted killing of a U.S. citizen is permissible under a law passed by Congress shortly after the Sept. 11 attacks. But other memos are sought and the appeals court is reviewing whether they must be turned over. The United States military is ending its Ebola relief mission in W. Africa, as the last Americans are now scheduled to depart from their posts in Liberia by April 30. This announcement was made as the number of Ebola infections has decreased dramatically in recent months. The mission began in September when President Obama announced the deployment of U.S. troops to help stem the tide of the Ebola epidemic.

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Timothy Brooks, Neil Scott and Christian Euler led a drug ring in the Philadelphia area. They helped sell and distribute marijuana, cocaine, and ecstasy. The ring was discovered by police last year and Brooks and several others have recently been sentenced. in January and February. Timothy Brooks and Neil Scott, both graduates of The Haverford School were the primary leaders of the ring. Brooks recently pleaded guilty last fall to participation in a corrupt organiza-

Check out Weird News, “Face Books,” pg. 2 pg. 3

tion, conspiracy and possession with intent to distribute. On Monday, Brooks was sentenced to nine to 23 months. Scott was sentenced previously to five to 15 years. Another of the lead-

King Tut’s beard snaps, pg. 4

ers, Christian Euler pleaded guilty last Aug. 20 under a negotiated deal to three misdemeanor counts, court records show; he faces sentencing scheduled Feb. 11 in Montgomery County Court. John Rosemann also pleaded guilty to misde-

Annual College House Talent Show, pg. 5

Emerging Leaders Retreat, pg. 6

meanors last fall in Montgomery County, court re cords show. He was sentenced on Jan. 20 to probation, said his attorney, Steven Fair lie, who noted prosecution dropped the most serious charges.

Swim team shows support for pediatric cancer research, pg. 8

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At the border fence dividing Anapra, Mexico and Sunland Park, New Mexico during an Immigration on the US Mexican Border immersion trip. Photo submitted by Kyla Schneider ‘17.

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a community of diverse and involved leaders. Riggs also shared, “Today’s graduates are moving into a fast-changing world. Many will change careers multiple times, and some will eventually land in careers that don’t even exist yet. “The value of the liberal arts is that what you are learning is transferable from job to job and career to career. “A liberal arts education teaches you to be a critical thinker, to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, and to solve complex problems using a variety of approaches. “A Gettysburg education also focuses on global interconnection, an under-

standing of and appreciation for a diversity of cultural perspectives, and a sense of social responsibility.” Riggs asks the students of Gettysburg to help our school maintain its excellence by being great ambassadors to potential students and the world abroad, thinking critically and creatively about their organization budgets, and sharing their ideas about ways to reduce expenses. “Our mission is not about making money; our mission is to prepare young people to have a positive impact as engaged citizens and professionals,” Riggs remarked. If students, faculty, and administrators all work together we can ensure that

Gettysburg can maintain its signature brand of ‘Gettysburg Greatness.’ A full transcript of The Gettysburgian’s Q&A interview with President Janet Morgan Riggs on the topic of sustainability will be made available online later in the week at gettysburgian.com.

Weird News of the Week

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School-Breaking Wind A windward Oahu elementary school is closed because strong winds blew off a portion of the cafeteria’s roof. The state Department of Education says about 50 first- and second-graders at Keolu Elementary were eating in the cafeteria Monday when it happened. No one was injured and the rest of the students ate lunch inside their classrooms. Kailua-Kalaheo Complex Area Superintendent Suzanne Mulcahy says the school will be closed until officials can ensure it is safe for its 145 students to return. Crews were to clean up debris and assess the damage Tuesday. The gusty winds also disrupted other area schools. Mulcahy says after-school activities were cancelled Monday at Pope Elementary and Waimanalo Elementary and Intermediate. Both schools are in session Tuesday. DARK DYNASTY! Puppy Edition! “The Hulk” is a towering, 173-pound pit bull bred and raised by Dark Dynasty K9s, based in Carroll, New Hampshire. The Hulk can be seen jumping on his owner to get a treat and stepping on the scale where his enormous weight is revealed. “I breed my dogs for size,” Dark Dynasty owner, Marlon Grennan, told The Huffington Post. “I have been strategically breeding my dogs for years to keep the best working traits alive.” This kind of breeding, however, is not recommended for the dogs’ best health. “We get 400 requests per week from people who want to surrender their pit bulls,” said Becky Holly, a member of the board of Fresno Bully Rescue. “Adding to the numbers of these dogs is irresponsible.” Oh no. I totally did not see this coming. Police caught a man recently because he posted a selfie on Facebook in which he was riding out of town on a Greyhound bus. “We like it when dumb criminals assist us in our investigation,” Ambridge police Chief James Mann told the Beaver County Times, which first reported the arrest. Mann told The Associated Press that the suspect, 22-year-old Donald Harrison, had been living in the borough about 20 miles northwest of Pittsburgh when he was charged with assaulting a woman and refusing to let her leave her apartment after an argument on Jan. 24.

This week’s “Weird News” was compiled by Brendan Raleigh with information from huffingtonpost.com.

Senate Update February 9, 2015 By Christiana Fattorini Student Senate Secretary

• Parliamentarian Announcements: Changes to the Amendments of the Senate Constitution will be presented later this semester Visits: • Andrew Barclay from Center for Career Development: o Business Hours are 8:30 am – 5:30 pm every day. Appointments can be made through email, calling, or on the website o Drop in Hours are 2:30 – 4:30 pm during the week; Students can stop in without an appointment to get help on resume, cover letter, etc o There are many different programs on campus - Workshops in Professional development: Where students can get help on resumes, networking, and other career related topics - Research: Counselors can help students look at job or graduate school opportunities - Experiential Learning: Through Externships, job shadowings, and Networking dinners students can learn more about various careers Budget Requests • Gettysburg African Student Association: Full amount of $885 was allotted • Student Musical Theatre: Full amount of $1,484 was allotted different programs throughout the semester • Asian Student Alliance: $1,958 was allotted to cover travel expenses and lodging for a conference • Colleges Against Cancer: Full amount of $5,669 was allotted for Relay for Life Students are welcome to attend the weekly meetings of the Student Senate Mondays at 7 p.m. in CUB 260.

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This Friday, February 13, 2015, Diaspora House brings you “Love:Always Trending” Dress Swapping Boutique. Ladies of Gettysburg College are asked to donate their dresses and blouses in boxes displayed around campus or to bring their dresses to the event, and swap them dress with another at the Valentine's Day Boutique! The dresses that don't find a new home will be donated to Survivors Inc Domestic Violence Shelter! Delectable desserts and refreshments will be served!! Give love in a unique way this Friday at 5:00pm in Schmucker Art Gallery! Questions? Contact Tiarra Riggins @ riggti01 or Jasmine Santana @ santaja01

At Musselman Library:VAST Add popcorn and enjoy… It’s not every day that a library database calls for a specific snack, but popcorn would go perfectly with February’s database of the month: Academic Video Online (VAST). With literally thousands of titles available in almost every discipline taught at Gettysburg College, VAST is a great resource to find the perfect video for your class assignment. Browse by discipline or conduct a keyword search to find clips that suit your needs. Need to include a short clip for a class presentation? VAST allows you to create your own clip and embed it into your project.

Questions? Just stop by the Reference Desk and ask a librarian for a tour!

On the Scene: The 57th Annual Grammy Awards B y B ailey O uterbridge C ontributing writer This past weekend,

in Los Angeles, the Staples

Center filled to the brim with celebrities and spectators alike, grabbing the attention of the nation as the 57th annual Grammy Awards commenced. The media frenzy covered the stars’ red carpet entrances, and CBS televised the event, allowing America to watch the highlights of music’s biggest night. However, the day neither started nor ended here. The Grammys PreShow event (not televised) began at noon on February 8th at the Nokia Theater, across the street from the Staples Center. In this ceremony, 74 awards were presented, from Best Metal Performance (won by Tenacious D) to Best Blues Album (won by Johnny Winters) to best Reggae Album (won by Ziggy Marley), and everything in between. The ceremony was hosted by country artist Hunter Hayes, who was a nominee for Best Country Solo performance. While few of the bigname winners attended the pre-show to accept their awards (the absent included Carrie Underwood for Best Country Solo Performance, Pharrell Williams for Best Urban Contemporary Album, Paramore for Best Rock Song), the show featured an immense amount of the industry’s key players in both performance and production (engineers, producers,

mixers, etc.), including winner of Producer of the Year, Max Martin. The Pre-Show, like the televised event, was filled with inspiring and moving moments. Perhaps the most memorable of such moments was the acceptance speech of the Best Music Film award, which was awarded to the film 20 Feet From Stardom. The children of the late producer, Gil Friesen, accepted the award on their father’s behalf, earning a standing ovation from the entire theater. Other big Pre-Show winners included Chick Corea, earning his 21st and 22nd Grammy awards, as well as the film Frozen, earning awards Best Song Written for Visual Media as well as Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media. Following the PreShow, the red carpet dazzled as per usual, as Rihanna swept through the tent in her bright pink baby doll gown, Beyonce stirred her BeyHive (once again), posing in a custom black Proenza Schouler gown, and Madonna commanded attention in a black matador getup. The televised award show opened with a fiery performance by AC/DC, following a brief introduction by the show’s host, LL Cool J. The show featured more musical performances than ever, packed with big-name artists from Katy Perry to Ed Sheeran. Some notable collaborations were featured

throughout the show as well, including Chris Martin and Beck, Sam Smith and Missy Elliot, and Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga. The show also featured some controversial moments, including Beck’s surprising win for Album of the Year, beating out Beyonce, Sam Smith, Ed Sheeran, and Pharrell Williams. Kanye West reacted to this win, as he feigned rage and began to mimic his mic-abduction from Taylor Swift of the 2009 Video Music Awards. While defeated for Album of the Year, newcomer Sam Smith swept up four wins, including Record of the Year, Song of the Year, Best New Artist, and best Pop Vocal Album. Sam Smith was a clear crowd favorite among the audience, earning roaring cheers at his name’s mention throughout the show. Concluding the televised event, John Legend

and Common performed their gospel-inspired song “Glory,” written for the film Selma. Following the televised event, the official after-party was held at the Los Angeles Convention Center, also in the vicinity of the Staples Center and Nokia Theater. Performers at the after-party included Jessie J and Gloria Gaynor, both performing crowd favorites including “Bang Bang,” and “I Will Survive.”

Library Peer Research Mentor Amanda Richman ’18

B y M eggan S mith L ibrary C onsultant

There is a clever new book display on the main floor of Musselman Library called “Face Books.” No, it isn’t about the social media monolith; it is literally about the human face and it is amazingly cross-disciplinary. The idea sprang from a dinner conversation with various faculty, staff and students. It started when visiting post-doc research associate Alex Jones, explained his work with Professor Richard Russell in the Psychology Department on facial attraction. Philosophy Professor Dan DeNicola then described his class on emotions and its use of studies of the face. Then an economics student chimed in about the huge cosmetics industry; someone else talked about marketing; that led to gender issues discussion; then masks and their use in theater and ancient cultures; then Art Professor Mark Warwick talked about the face in art…and it just kept going. Now this diverse conversation has been re-created in a selection of corresponding titles from the Library’s holdings. Come check it out.

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K i n g T u t ’ s B e a r d s n a p s Mars One offers lucky individuals o f f o f h i s b u r i a l m a s k one-way trip to Big Red Planet B y B ethany H oltz MS&T E ditor

You know that feeling when you break something really expensive or valuable and your gut reaction is to hide the damage? Well, it turns out that museum workers at Cairo’s Egyptian Museum know exactly how that feels. While adjusting the lighting in the case containing the famous King Tutankhamen burial mask, workers accidentally knocked over the long braided beard and then hastily repaired the damage with epoxy glue, causing even more damage. After days of denial and months of cover-ups, officials at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo finally admitted that the reported damage was factually accurate. Sometime during the summer of 2014, the world’s most famous archaeological relic was unintentionally damaged after a moment of unfortunate mishandling. The damage caused by the break was regrettably compounded by a thoughtless decision to repair the break with an epoxy adhesive, a move that has created more attention than the original accident. (As history has shown, the cover-up is usually far worse than the actual crime in terms of consequences.) Experts posit

that the use of epoxy was inappropriate for a 3,300 year-old funeral mask and might potentially result in permanent damage. Curators at the museum report that the decision to reattach the blue and gold beard with epoxy was made in an attemp t to k eep t h e mask on display. The Egyptian Museum is a central fixture in Egypt’s tourism industry and King Tut’s mask is one of the museum’s most renowned pieces. Unfortunately, this incident has placed the museum at the center of a scandal now in the news in countries around the globe. Dr. Gharib Sonbol, director of the Central Repair and Restoration Administration at the Egyptian Museum, has defended the repair job and insists that the museum handled the situation properly. Yet, the thin yellow apoxy glue line now visible between the beard and the rest of the mask suggest that his statements are skewed at best. This is not the first time the beard has been reported to have become disjointed from the rest of the mask. When Egyptologist Howard Carter discovered the mask in the Valley of King’s in 1922, the beard was separated from the boy-king’s chin. The beard and the mask remained detached until cu-

rators joined the pieces with adhesive in 1941. This adhesive has likely weakened over the decades, increasing the risk of this unfortunate incident. A plan to repair the epoxy fix is now being developed by a team of conservators, archeologists, and natural scientists. German restoration specialist Christian Eckmann shared with the Associated Press that the restoration effort will be a delicate process. He stated, “It has to be done very carefully, but it is reversible. News of this scandal comes as an especially hard blow after the Egyptian government banned the display of the collection outside the country following reports that a small statue of the ancient funerary goddess Serket was allegedly damaged during a tour of the collection in West Berlin in 1980. The gilded mask has remained on display since the incident but will likely be moved to a conservation lab for repair as soon as a plan is finalized. Egyptian museum officials have learned in an embarrassing way that the legendary “curse of the mummy” for moving King Tut from his ancient burial site apparently lives on.

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You’d like to visit Mars, wouldn’t you? Everyone from children to movie markers to astronauts are fascinated with the Red Planet. Only 225 million kilometers away, Mars is the most accessible and most hospitable of our neighbor planets. If the technology exists today to get humans up there, why should we not take advantage of it? A Netherland-based nonprofit by the name of Mars One believes that it is completely feasible to step foot on Mars within our lifetime. By 2025, they claim that they will be able to land a spacecraft with two men and two women inside in order to start a colony, not completely unlike the Mars colony portrayed in Total Recall. A diet of insects and vegetables would sustain the inhabitants, and solar panels would provide energy to run the life support systems. Critics, however, do not take Mars One seriously, claiming it delves too much into science fiction. The company does not build aeronautic equipment, either, like its competitor SpaceX. Chris Hadfield, Canadian astronaut made famous by his rendition of David Bowie’s “Space Oddity,” is quoted in saying that

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A Netherland-based nonprofit, Mars One, is proposing to send selected individuals on a one-way trip to Mars.

the actual hardware of the spaceship is more important than the people selected to take part in the mission. If Mars One is willing to put these people’s lives on the line, they must be able to build a safe spacecraft. Despite the dangers of blasting off into the unknown, about 200,000 people have signed up to be a part of this one-way trip; yes, the chosen four would live the rest of their lives on Mars in order to make the project feasibly fundable. Semifinalists include a journalist, an M.I.T. graduate with a doctorate in human spaceflight, a flight instructor, and a 64-year-old cinema

professor. The trip would take eight months and require eight years of training, so these people are not only screened for fitness, but they must be able to get along in a cramped spacecraft. If you are interested in being one of the first people to leave footprints on Mars, you only need to wait another couple of decades before commercial space travel will be a commonplace thing. If Mars One is successful, it will open doors for other companies eager to claim their own piece of the Red Planet. So have your passports and your spacesuits ready. It is only a matter of time.

Measles outbreak sparks discussion about vaccines By Mikki Stacey Staff Writer

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Seen here a man glues the beard back onto the burial mask of King Tutankhamun at the Egyptain Museum in Cairo after it was accidently dislodged. The blue and gold braided mask was hastily reattatched with eopxy to cover up the incident, resulting in further damage.

Love McDonald’s? Now, you can pay them in love B y M organ P atullo S taff W riter

The Super Bowl on February 1 proved very interesting for many. Whether you were watching because you love the sport, because you wanted to see Katy Perry “Roar,” or for the commercials, it had something for everyone. For me personally, I watched for the commercials, and one really caught my eye, the McDonald’s ad. As a part of their “I’m Lovin’ It” campaign, McDonald’s declared that they would be randomly selecting customers between February 2 and February 14 who can pay with ‘Lovin’.’ Acts of ‘Lovin’ include many things, but some that were

advertised in the commercial were a customer calling their mom to tell them they loved her, a woman telling her son she loved him, people doing funny dances, and people doing a big family hug. The general manager of a McDonald’s located at 2624 Gallia St., Portsmough, Ron Shonkwiler has his own thoughts on the campaign. “Right now we are running the Pay With Lovin’ campaign, and what that entails is giving back to the community. We do not have any set times. We do not know when it will be. We get envelopes everyday where we honor someone coming in the door with a free meal, and all they have to do is show us some lovin’.”

Customer response to the campaign has been very positive. Even if people are camera shy, they have been working with them by giving them a coupon for a free meal on their next visit. Some believe the campaign is being used in order to increase the amount of customers between the ages 19 and 21, which has dropped by 12.9% since 2011. Possibly McDonald’s is trying to look trendy. Either way, participati ng M cD o nal d ’ s l o cat i on s will be giving away 100 meals up until Valentine’s day. You may have a good chance to take advantage of paying with ‘Lovin’ if you stop by this week! Go get your lovin’ on.

Symptoms: fever, cough, runny nose, pink eye—leading up to a rash. Diagnosis: measles, a viral illness that is spread through contact with an infected person. In January, 102 people reported having measles. 92% of these cases are the result of an outbreak at California’s Disneyland. With the disease, the worry has spread to Minnesota as many may have contracted the illness from an infected student of the University of Minnesota. Twelve other states also have reported cases, including Pennsylvania’s Cumberland County. This small epidemic has fueled the vaccine debate. Several schools in states with multiple cases of the measles have asked unvaccinated students who might have been exposed to the virus to stay at home.

Some are considering, not just asking, but creating a formal ban on unvaccinated students. Harsh as this may sound, it may be best to err on the side of caution. According to Arizona’s state health director, “This is a critical point in this outbreak,” because an unreported case could greatly exacerbate the outbreak. The U.S. was considered measles free in 2000. January 2015, however, has had more cases reported than most annual totals since that year. The illness is so problematic because it is very easy to spread. An infected person is contagious for four days before they develop the rash, and they continue to be contagious for four days after. The virus will survive for two hours on the surface of whatever the patient may have coughed or sneezed on— thus the appeal of “herd immunity.” Herd immunity works to shield those who cannot

be vaccinated, like infants. If one person is infected, the herd will prevent it from reaching the unimmunized. To obtain herd immunity, however, would require getting children vaccinated quickly. Two doses of the vaccination are recommended because it does not take effect in about five percent of people who only receive one dose. Though the disease is easy to spread, it is not usually fatal. Measles may kill one person out of every 1,000 infected—a number we are not yet terribly near. Gettysburg College does not feel threatened by the illness. There has only been one isolated case in Pennsylvania, and nearly all students are required to get their vaccinations before attending the college. If you are concerned about whether or not you are up to date on your vaccines, the Health Center recommends contacting your usual health care provider.

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With measles cases on the rise, health professionals, school administrators and government officials are debating whether or not vaccinations should be mandatory.

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Celebrate Valentine’s Day Students rock the house at with Musselman Library a recent annual talent show B y M eggan S mith M usselman L ibrary C orrespondent February is Library Lovers’ Month, and Musselman Library is celebrating by asking you to be

our valentine! All this week we’ll have a valentine-making station on the main floor and we will also be using the hashtag #musslove on social media to share the love. Any #musslove submissions will enter you into our gift card drawing at

the end of the week. On Friday, February 13, 11am-1pm, Musselman Library will have a cookie decorating station and some photo booth fun. Hope to see you there! Happy Valentine’s Day from Musselman Library!

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On Friday, February 13, Musselman Library is having a Valentine’s Day event. Activities will include cookie decorating, photo booths and valentine-making.

Environmentalism: just a trend or here to stay? B y J ulia R entsch GECO C orrespondent People say that one of the best ways to get inside the minds and priorities of a young generation is, naturally, to analyze what is popular amongst them—or in other words, what is currently “in.” Luckily, some of the on-trend stuff right now could be considered pretty pro-environment, or at least headed in that direction. For example, a lot of people are really into re-usable water bottles, buying organics from farmer’s markets and Whole Foods, and rocking vintage clothes. Though some environmentalists criticize those who have embraced these things as fickle “eco yuppies” who are ready to turn to less eco-friendly things as soon as it is cool to do so, I only half-agree with them. It is true that the aesthetic value of eco-friendly things will probably be phased out sometime in favor of the next trend, causing some people to drop them immediately, but I believe many consumers will stay faithful. This is because eco-friendly products have s o m eth in g e x tr a th a t f ad s like M.C. Hammer pants and fanny packs just did not have to help with their longevity—they actually improve the quality of your life, and for that reason they will stay. Environmentally friendly habits help the people who practice them, in addition to helping others. An example is going to the farmer’s market with a woven basket to buy local vegetables, which is often called “quaint” or “earthy” and appeals to a certain subset of people, especially with the rise of rustic trends and lumberjack looks. But sooner or later, people might just not be feeling that vibe, and instead will turn back to the modern mega supermarkets for their greens. But then again, maybe not; those who eat local organic food tend to be healthier, feel better,

and benefit from an improved local economy. Same thing with the Nalgene bottles everybody loves right now. Brands like SmartWater and Fiji are also trendy and cool looking, but there’s no getting around the price of each bottle. Tap water is held to higher quality standards than bottled water in the U.S., and it is free. Unfortunately, the habit of shopping used clothing stores has not taken anywhere as strong a hold as fast-fashion trends like Forever 21, which have lead to unsustainable amounts of clothing being consumed (bought, used, and then thrown away to make room for more cheaply made stuff). While this article is mainly highlighting some of the beneficial activities and habits people have taken up, it is not to say that everything is going perfectly. There are a lot of practices that need to be cleaned up and made less consumptioncentric. Luckily, a lot of research is going into ways to make eco-friendly products more plentiful and conducive to more creativity—because once people get tired of what is currently available, green product designers want to provide a myriad of alternatives that still adhere to ethical standards. Another caveat in the analysis of the mini- trend of green alternatives is to remember that currently it caters to only those who can afford it. Unfortunately, expensive healthy “hippie food” from Whole Foods (and other places) is only beneficial to your wellbeing if you can afford to eat that way. So, I acknowledge that I am only talking about trends that have emerged amongst the relatively wealthy and privileged sect of America; to change this, the next step is to make healthy living affordable for all. As environmental scientists Donella Meadows et. al. wrote in their book Limits to Growth: the 30Y e a r U p d a t e o f t h e E n v ironmental Revolution, “Like

the great revolutions that came before, this one can’t be planned or dictated... It will arise from the visions, insights, experiments, and actions of billions of people... No one will get the credit, but everyone can contribute.” It is these billions of people, most of whom probably will not end up sponsoring any bills for climate policy, or inventing new energy-efficient tech, or putting themselves out there to campaign for climate justice, but who will be acting in their small ways to decrease their carbon footprints. Obviously it is impossible to predict such changes just by what is cool on campus today—right now I am bypassing the scale of my original point by a lot. But when we consider the inherent benefits to both body and society that most ecofriendly practices have, today’s fads can be considered just the tip of the iceberg, an indication of the current big-picture trend. This is supported by what I think is the most overarching reason that ecofriendly habits are here to stay, which is that sustainability is now in the hearts and minds of more people than ever. In a recent poll taken by the New York Times, Stanford University, a n d t h e n o n p a r t i s a n e n v ironmental research group Resources for the Future, two-thirds of Americans were found more likely to vote for political candidates who campaigned on fighting climate change. The billions that Meadows et. al. spoke of are the masses, the holders of the power of numbers, among whom trendy things proliferate... they are Democrats and Republicans, rich and poor, young and old. And if the diversity of the movement to embrace sustainability is enough to include upperm i dd l e- cl as s yu pp i es w ho are putting Greek letters on reusable water bottles to claim them for their own, I will be the last person to complain about it.

B y J amie W elch GECO C orrespondent The Annual College House Talent Show was held Saturday, February 7 and it was a roaring success! Nearly every Spark House and Theme House was performing at the event, and the Junction was filled beyond capacity with people excited to see the College Houses show off their unique talents. This annual event, sponsored by the Office of Residential and First-Year Programs, serves as an opportunity for each house to showcase themselves to the campus community and to give students interested in Spark housing the opportunity to see what opportunities are available. According to Residential and First-Year Programs, the name Spark House comes from the sparking of ideas, creativity, and relationships that start in these social and intellectual hubs. They serve to connect academic departments, courses, College programs, and stud en t o r g an i za t i o n s w ith a shared commitment to an interdisciplinary topic with an annual focus selected by

house members. There were many interesting acts performing in the talent show. Some of the highlights include poetry recitations by the ALLies House and a unique musical performance by Hillel and Middle East and Islamic Studies House sung in both Hebrew and Arabic. RISE House presented an Irish drinking song, and Blue Note played a “song” using a series of very unique instruments including a combination Trombone/Bassoon, or “Tromboon.” Humor House presented a mock press conference with the President, who is responding to a scandal. Only problem is - he has no idea what the scandal is about! Through the game which the group “shamelessly stole from Shots in the Dark”, it was discovered that the President had gotten 10 points at Gettysburg College! With so many acts and so many diverse talents, it truly was an entertaining evening. Chelsea Loughner ‘15, Assistant Residential Life Coordinator at Gettysburg College, planned this event as a way of promoting the College House program and what it has to offer. Now

in its second year, the program has enjoyed immense success, with even bigger success this year than last. While she is in charge of the event, Chelsea noted that a lot of committees of leaders from the houses worked with her to put this event together. “This is really a product of what they did,” she said. When I asked her about her plans for the future of the event, she said that the goal is to hold the event in CUB Ballroom. “We wanted the Ballroom last year but found out we wouldn’t have enough people,” Chelsea commented. After the huge attendance this year, she hopes that the Ballroom is the next step for this relatively new event. “I’d like to see it get bigger...hopefully, in the future, as the program expands it can move to the Ballroom,” she said. If you are interested in applying to live in a Spark House for next year, you can go to the Residential and First-Year Programs website and fill out the interest form available there, or you can find the contact information for the house leaders on that same site and get in touch with them directly.

Photo courtesy of Jamie Welch.

The residents of Blue Note jazz house present a unique musical number with a combination of different instruments at the 2nd annual College House Talent Show held February 7, 2015.

Valentine’s Day chocolate could have healthy perks B y M eredith C ox H ealth and W ellness C olumnist It is that time of the year again. If you are lucky enough, you are about to be showered with cute teddy bears, buckets of heartshaped candies, bouquets of red roses, and of course, chocolate. Yes, Valentine’s Day is fast approaching. But before you dig into that creamy piece of chocolaty heaven, rethink your choice. This year, opt for something a little healthier: dark chocolate. If you aren’t ready to convert yet, keep reading. Also known as bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, dark chocolate comes from the cacao plant and contains a high percentage of cacao with little added sugar. The higher the cacao level, 60% and up, the bigger the benefits. Dark chocolate contains flavanol, an antioxidant that has been shown to lower blood pressure, improve blood flow to the

brain and heart, and make you less prone to blood clotting. Antioxidants like flavanol help the body resist cell damage from free radicals, which are toxic to our system. Another amazing thing about dark chocolate is that it is full of heart-healthy fats, like those found in olive oil. So help out your heart by nibbling on a piece. After all Valentine’s Day is all about the hearts, right? Since dark chocolate contains these monosaturated fats, it is also more filling and satisfying than milk chocolate, meaning you may not need that second piece. This will be beneficial for weight management, since you will ingest less milk and sugar. Dark chocolate also contains phenylethylamine (PEA), a chemical compound that is linked to having a positive effect on your mood. PEA is the same chemical your brain releases when you’re falling in love. Cue Cupid. Stressed about Valentines Day and maybe lacking

of a valentine? Just another reason to eat dark chocolate! Dark chocolate has been shown to decrease stress hormone levels and lower anxiety. So if you are feeling nervous or worried that you are flying solo, pop a piece of dark chocolate. Keep in mind that like all good things, eating dark chocolate requires moderation. Even though it is okay to regularly indulge, try to stick to 1-2 ounces of dark chocolate per day. Also, if you’re addicted to the sweetness of milk chocolate and find dark chocolate too bitter, try starting with a lower cacao percent. Start to work your way up to at least 72% cacao in order to reap the benefits of the chocolate bar. Eating dark chocolate may be one of the best things you can do for yourself on this V-day. So, grab a bar and indulge in all of its little know health benefits. “All you need is a love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt.” ~ Charles M. Schultz.

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Emerging Leaders Retreat New website educates an empowering experience the public on politics B y K ayla B ritt F eatures E ditor The sixth annual Emerging Leaders Retreat, which took place Saturday, Feb. 7, was an amazing opportunity for first year and sophomore students to learn about leadership, improve upon their skill set and gain confidence in their abilities. The conference has been running for five years through the Garthwait Leadership Center and previously was run by the Office of Student Activities. Three students, Morgan Patullo, Sarah Pagliocco and Katie Bovard were project leads for the event. It has been a long-term project, as they have had to recruit students, locate the key note speakers and find facilitators for the choice session. They were definitely successful, as they expected around 85 students in attendance- their biggest turnout yet. Of the ELR, Justina Molokwu ’17 said, “it changed the way I view leadership. Coming from high school I always thought that leadership is just a position, but after the retreat I realized that leadership can come in all shapes and sizes, and anyone can become a leader.” The ELR focused on several key aspects of leadership, specifically core competencies, which are self-awareness, engaging difference, collaboration, influence, and vision and strat-

egy. Foundational values include civic responsibility and ethics and integrity. All students sat in on the key note speakers’ talks. The key note speakers included Dave Wright, who honed in on the topic of “What is Leadership?” and Neil Bryant, who returned with his perspective on self-awareness. “I enjoyed the key note speakers and thought they gave good reminders, such as to keep a journal and always encourage yourself,” said Cheery Huang ’17. Participants also chose two of the sessions to attend. The choice speakers were Buz Myers, who also spoke about selfawareness, Kristen Maddock, who focused on ethics and integrity, Josh Azer and Annette Shepherd, who collectively spoke on vision and strategy, Darryl Jones, who spoke about influence, Ruth de Jesus, who talked about engaging difference, and Scott Hancock, who emphasized civic responsibility. Many of the facilitators had also held sessions at ELR in past years. Annette Aguilera ‘18 is a first-year who attended the event. She also attended the session on internalizing oppression with Ruth de Jesus from the Center of Intercultural Advancement. “I learned a lot about leadership and how to hone my leadership skills; it astounded me to discover I myself have been internally oppressed,” she asserted.

Jamie Welch ’18, another ELR participant who chose the sessions on civic responsibililty and the way we influence others, felt the experience positively impacted him. “I learned about the importance of self-awareness, and that there are silent leaders all around us who lead through their actions rather than their words or the title they hold.” The keynote speeches were alternated with small group discussions and sessions so that there were a variety of topics and events throughout the retreat. The participants also enjoyed a lunch break in the middle of the day. Morgan Patullo ’15, one of the event coordinators, also attended the ELR as a first-year. She learned that there are various types of leaders and that everyone has the potential to be a leader. As an introvert and someone who had never held a formal leadership position, she never thought of herself as a “true leader” but realized that her leadership style was leading by example. She exemplifies the ELR’s goal of encouraging all students to realize their potential and become comfortable with their individual leadership abilities. “The whole experience was extremely rewarding, and I came away from the day knowing a whole lot more than I did going in,” concluded Jamie Welch ’18.

B y K endall W right S taff W riter In a nation where elected officials serve as the mouthpiece for an everexpanding population, many are finding increasingly difficult to make their voices heard. Trace Burroughs, the executive and creative director of Burroughs Media, a design firm located in Reddington, Connecticut, has set out to change this. He recently launched a website called ThePeopleGov.org, a database through which users can send a single email to up to 100 representatives with a few clicks of a mouse. Burroughs was inspired to create ThePeopleGov.org after the Sandy Hook Shooting occurred in neighboring Newtown. He witnessed the frustration of grieving parents as they lobbied for legal change in the aftermath of the tragedy. “Nothing was happening,” he recalled. While scanning through

Violence against women is one of the largest and most under-reported human rights issues of our time. The statistics are staggering—the UN estimates that one in three women will be beaten or raped in her lifetime, a figure amounting to more than one billion women and girls worldwide. In the US alone, one in six women are victims of attempted or completed rape, and one in four women experience intimate partner violence throughout their lifetime. Additionally, as national news and frequent notifications from Gettysburg College’s Department of Public Safety suggest, college campuses are no exception–one in five women will experience attempted or completed sexual assault while attending college. These statistics illustrate that we can no longer stand by as more than one

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is constantly updated with current contact information. There is no need to register an account or fill out any personal information in order to use the site. Users need only select the groups to which they wish to send their message, enter text in the message body and click the send button. When asked what he had in mind for the future of the site, Burroughs said that he would like to implement a way for users to contact politicians via their Twitter accounts. He also speculates that he might begin compiling the contact information of activist groups and presidents of foreign countries somewhere down the road. For now, he is focusing on using the site to empower the voice of the American people in the political arena. “If people have easy access, and learn about it and know that it’s there,” he said, “the laws that people want to pass will pass.”

One Billion Rising increases awareness of women’s rights B y M ichaela S weeney W omen ’ s C enter C orrespondent

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the webpages of members of Congress and the House of Representatives, Burroughs discovered that the contact information of many public officials is “buried,” seemingly to discourage citizens from making use of it. Other sites provide contact forms which require users to fill out demographic information before relaying their mess age. Burr oug hs realized that such measures made contacting representatives arduous and time-consuming. By simplifying the process, Burroughs seeks to “giv[e] activists, students and citizens a powerful way to speak to the government.” He hopes that by making it easier for people to contact their representatives, his site will increase the influence that ordinary citizens have over the political process. According to Burroughs Media, the database currently boasts the contact information of over 7,900 state and federal representatives, and

billion women and girls experience violence. It is on us to stop the violence. On Friday, February 13 at 4 p.m., Gettysburg College Women’s Center will be hosting its third annual One Billion Rising event in the College Union Ballroom. The One Billion Rising campaign was started in 2012 by playwright and activist Eve Ensler, most known for her play The Vagina Monologues, and is the biggest mass action to end violence against women in human history. Last year alone, people in more than 200 countries around the world participated in One Billion Rising events. This year’s campaign theme is Revolution, which calls for “a radical shift in consciousness and braver, bolder, and more creative actions that can bring about change.” This year, Gettysburg College’s One Billion Rising event is coordinated by Women’s Center Program Coordinator Lisa Rivoli ’15 and the hour-long program

will include a combination of dancing, music, film, and spoken word. Jeanne Arnold, Chief Diversity Officer at Gettysburg College, will be sharing her vision of what a Revolution would look like on campus and beyond, and will offer her ideas on how we can all be leaders for social justice in our communities. Among other highlights include an interactive dance lesson with Zumba instructor Julie Schuldt ‘17, a short film about the movement, and a photo booth hosted by the American Association of University Women (AAUW) student chapter. Survivor’s Inc. of Gettysburg and Students Against Sexual Assault (SASA) will be hosting informational tables during the event. Connect with us on social media throughout the event using #GburgRising, #1BillionRising and #Rise4Revolution. For more information, please visit the Women’s Center’s website at www.gettysburg. edu/women or onebillionrising.org.

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Happy Valentine’s Day! Love, The Gettysburgian!

To: Servo Waffle Night & My Dog Chief From: Chelsea Message: I love you.

To: That guy who was in ATO last Saturday, who “isn’t married.” From: The girl who asked you if you were married and her friend Message: We think you’re hot. Happy Valentine’s Day.

TO: Tiarra, Keyana, Naima, Yasmine, Chelsea, Tina, Ash From: Rai Message: You guys have been sisters since day one. Thank you for being supportive and caring, always. I love you all dearly. You guys are all truly inspiring people. I couldn’t imagine being on this crazy ride without you guys.

To: Lauren From: Eef Message: You are the icing to my cupcake, but without the cupcake.

To: Brian From: Eva Message: Dearest Buh, VALENTINE!!!

To: Tina From: Rai Message: I know how you like to be special so here’s your own message. Happy Valentine’s Day. I love you girl.

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To: Mr. J Harris From: Mrs. R Harris MSG: You gave me your heart and I gave you mine. Forever & Always. Until the end of time. <3

To: Tong-Tong From: Jerome Message: Phad See Ew and Sumo Wrestling forever?

To: Morgan Patullo From: A Secret Admirer Message: You caught my eye when I saw you out this weekend. I hope our paths cross again.

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To: Michael Kornegay From: Two Anonymous Admirers Message: Are you religious? Because you are the answer to all my prayers.

To: My fave ladies: Monae, Jennifer, Tyo, Mila, Dorian, Zaza, Jenna, Anika From: Rashida Message: You are special and loved. Thank you for all the laughs, tears, endless craziness and an amazing four years!

To: JMR From: Gettysburg Class of 20152018 Message: Keep up the great work. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re the best.

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Note: The opinions published in this section are those of the individual writers and are in no way representative of the views of The Gettysburgian staff, The Gettysburgian or Gettysburg College.

Classroom participation amounts to more than GPA B y J esse D e M artino S taff W riter “Gettysburg College, a national, residential, undergraduate college committed to a liberal education, prepares students to be active leaders and participants in a changing world.” This is the first sentence of our college’s mission statement, which I can firmly say 90% of the student body cannot recite. Is it a problem that no one knows it by heart? I would not say so. At least (hopefully) all of us can recite the honor code. In my eyes, that is more important. The real problem about students not knowing the first sentence of our mission statement is that they cannot derive the proper meaning from it on a day-to-day basis. I believe that this lack of knowledge manifests in the classroom in the form of students shying away from participating and sharing their voice. That kind of attitude is not conducive for effective class sessions and certainly will not help students become “active leaders and participants in a changing world.” In order for students to maximize their academic potential in accordance with the Gettysburg College mission statement, it is imperative that they participate in class. Arguably one of the best aspects of this college is its small class size. Unlike large state institutions which often have classrooms of 300+ students, Gettysburg allows us to have intimate classrooms which are perfect for group discussions. Before anyone takes me the wrong way, I am by no means saying that every class I have been in over the past four years lacks in participation among the students. I have been in classes in the OMS, WGS and Physics departments, to name a few, where there have been great class discussions with almost everyone contributing on a weekly basis. What I have

noticed though, across most of my classes, is that there is a noticeable lack of participation among students. What is the reason for this? I cannot say for sure. One can only hypothesize. Is it because everyone is shy? Is it because people will not participate when they are not being graded on it? Maybe it is because in the classroom there seems to always be the dynamic of students who “know of” each other but cannot actually call themselves acquaintances. This could then lead to students not wanting to show their true colors. Another popular guess is that there are too many people who follow the notion that if you participate in class, then you may be coined as a “try-hard.” Whatever the reason may be, this needs to change. Having the chance to participate in class is so much more important than people realize. When you raise your voice and share your opinion, you are doing much more than you may think. What you are doing is furthering your development in congruence with the first sentence of the college’s mission statement. How are you doing this? For one, whenever you speak you are practicing vulnerability. You are laying your opinion out on the line with the knowledge that someone may have different beliefs. In this fast-paced, changing world that we live in, it is so important to be vulnerable. You do not have to worry; not everyone has perfect remarks and not everyone on this campus is a genius. Open yourself up and speak your mind, even if you are worried about others disagreeing with you. If they disagree? Well hey, now you can practice your skills at debating. Whether you plan on getting into business, the arts, nonprofits or science and health, the concept of negotiating and making trade-offs will always appear. Where is a good place to

practice negotiating or debating? You guessed it: the classroom. The classroom is the perfect place to challenge your peers about their beliefs and to defend your own beliefs when your peers challenge you. There is no reason why you should not practice your arguing skills as much as possible in class. It can only help you strengthen your abilities. The more you debate and think on your feet, the better you will become at communicating. Communication in life after college is an essential key to success. To articulate your ideas and to share them with others in a wide range of settings is something that many struggle with. Some may have the fear of speaking in large groups or some may just not be very good at turning their thoughts into words. The more you discuss with your fellow students or your teachers, the more you will be able to be an effective communicator. I’m no professional when it comes to the real world, but I’m almost positive that anyone who has experienced life after college can tell you that someone who can communicate well is someone who is highly sought after. Whether you have the urge to see yourself develop through college or the need to live life as determined by the college’s mission statement, participating in class will help you become a well-rounded person. Education is not just writing papers, taking tests and getting grades. It is interacting with your fellow peers and doing things you did not think you were capable of. Speak up. If you have something on your mind, come out and say it. What’s the worst that can happen? Someone challenges you? Great, take that as an opportunity to grow. Let’s face it, everyone is going to need to be an effective communicator at some point in his or her life. Why not start now?

The new American Jew: #BibiDoesntSpeakForMe B y J ulian W eiss O pinions E ditor

Maybe, in my earlier writing, I shouldn’t have been so quick to warn the Israeli leadership that their policies were alienating young American Jews. They seem to have heard that criticism and thought, “Well if that’s the case, let’s just cut them off altogether!” A trendy twitter tag #BibiDoesntSpeakForMe is gaining steam as Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel, self-proclaimed leader of Jews around the world, gets ready to deliver a speech to the American Congress on March 3rd in which it is assumed he will directly oppose diplomacy with Iran over their nuclear energy program. This isn’t too unusual. Foreign leaders give speeches to Congress a few times a year. The strange part of this scenario is that Bibi never spoke to President Obama or the State Department before agreeing to the speech. He was invited by John Boehner (R), Speaker of the House. John Boehner is an important man, but he is a member of the Congressional, not the Executive branch. The Executive branch is solely responsible for diplomatic procedure and going around the State Department to speak in Congress is breach of diplomatic protocol clearly intended to snub President Obama’s progressive

policies in regards to Israel’s occupation of Palestine and Iran’s nuclear energy program. This makes sense if Israel is planning to go to war with Iran. Israel’s policy is to maintain a state of tense ceasefire with all of its regional neighbors, especially those who could possibly threaten it militarily. It does not matter than Iran has no nuclear weapons program, Israel wants to keep the US on its side in case of war. President Bush was certainly on the path to war with Iran if Iraq did not turn into a “quagmire,” or more aptly, an impossible war of aggression. Obama’s foreign policy in the region is more careful; he sought alternative methods of stabilizing a potentially difficult opponent. So far, the negotiations have worked: Iran has given concessions and made clear that it has no intent in the near future of creating a nuclear weapon. However, the diplomatic gamble pushed the President to underline the power of the American military if the negotiations break down. Israel is praying that they do. For Netanyahu, the collapse of negotiations would strike fear in the heart of the Israeli electorate, who would run to him for protection. After all, he proved he was willing to respond to rocket attacks from Hamas, which caused so little structural damage that statistics are hard to find, with a full-scale invasion

of Gaza, causing near $8 billion in damage and leaving 100,000 homeless, all the while refusing to lift the blockade which was the impetus for the rocket attacks in the first place. Then he continued supporting the building of settlements and annexation of Palestinian land, seemingly to continue a war which made him Defender in Chief against the Palestinians. Now, with an election to win and no Palestinians to kill, Bibi wants to maintain his reputation by aggravating Iran. This paints a tough picture for American Jews. How are we to support Israel when its leader is opposed to our interests in maintaining a safe and peaceful Israel? When he chooses to circumvent our democratically elected leader, one who more Jews voted for than voted for him in Israel? We can wait around until he croaks or leaves office, but his politics, which are clearly more important to him than his religion, country or morality, will likely leave him and people like him in office for a long time. As for me, I’m going to begin by distancing myself from Bibi #BibiDoesntSpeakForMe. I am not Israeli, I am American, but as long as Israeli leaders wish to claim that they represent the Jewish world, I will continue to point out their flawed policies. If I don’t, then I’m no better than Bibi, who brings down the entire Jewish world with his bigoted, hateful politics.

Red v. Blue

A weekly column where Gettysburg’s College Republicans and Democrats debate topics in the news. This week College Republicans reply to:

Sexuality Discrimination

Map of states with legal marriage equality compared with states which have legal protection for discrimination against workers

By Timothy Meads College Republicans With a bill as poorly structured and vague as ENDA and with a Democrat’s article that demonizes and misinterprets the conscience and voting habits of the Republican Party, it is best to specifically pinpoint the primary reasons ENDA failed. There are three main points that should be addressed. First, it would be remiss of a devout Catholic to address an article that discusses gay marriage and not touch upon the subject. I, like many of my Republican counter parts, feel that government should not address gay marriage. Nor should it address heterosexual marriage. In fact, it should stay out of the marriage businesses all together. The appropriate government action is to craft a federal bill that recognizes Civil Unions for all, thus marriage licenses would become obsolete. Instead of granting certain rights and privileges based off marriage licenses, Civil Unions would take their place and subsequently allow gay and heterosexual couples to enjoy the same benefits. This would allow churches and religions to decide what marriage is without government issued benefits being susceptible to the voting booth and majority opinion. This means that if two people, regardless of sexual orientation, wish to be recognized as a Civil Union for said benefits, by all means they have that right. But when you slap marriage on the label, the government interferes with and dictates social norms that should be left to religion and individual preferences. This Republican solution takes the debate of what constitutes marriage off the table and truly separates church from state. Now, contrary to the author’s implied sentiment, Republicans did not support this bill because they are against gay rights or anti-discrimination efforts. It is because even with the additional legislation exempting certain religious institutions or non-profits, the language of this bill does not do enough in protecting religious

freedoms. Consider this: 88% of Fortune 500 companies already have self-imposed company rules that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and mistreatment due to sexuality and gender identity. This isn’t 100% but is not as bad as the Democrats like to report. Most corporations and businesses are not religiously associated nor do they have religious symbols in their edifice due to their boss’s inclinations or personal held beliefs. Where these symbols of religious expression and religious freedom are evident is often in small businesses. Why is that important? Consider the following scenario: let’s say small business owner Irene P. runs a stationary and card store named Saint Patrick’s. Isabel hangs in her store a picture of Pope Francis. A gay man walks in, applies for a job and is employed. After three or four days working there, he notices the picture of Pope Francis and feels intimidated. While he might be Christian, he thinks the Catholic Church is vehemently against homosexuals (for the record, they are not) and does not feel welcome working there. He was comfortable with the name of the store, because he felt it had no specific religious association. Upon seeing the image, he asks his owner to take it down. He is a gay man and does not want to be reminded that his boss could potentially discriminate against him. Of course, his boss hangs it there as a constant reminder to love all like Jesus does and that the Pope is the leader of the Church. These principles guide her daily thinking and are intrinsic to who she is as a person. Irene rightfully asserts her freedom of religion and refuses to take Papa Francisco off her petite boutique wall. The man decides to sue. If ENDA existed, the man would win and Irene could potentially lose her store. The language is opaque in neither defining discrimination nor which religious organizations are exempt, thus skewing favor towards the plaintiff, leaving the defendant at almost a guaranteed loss. Simply because Irene is Catholic, she is forbidden to

show religious expression in her privately owned store under this law. As a private individual, her freedom to express her religious beliefs in her store is stripped away. Critics might say this argument is invalid. In fact, many stores used to discriminate based on the fact they believed that interracial marriage should be banned because the Bible said so. That was racist, immoral and violated civil rights. But the issue at hand is not an overt and compelling reason for government to interfere in business. The only problem for the Saint Patrick’s employee is his boss’s right to religious expression and religious freedom. In the interracial marriage example, explicit discrimination existed. In Irene P’s scenario, only perceived discrimination is present. Of course, no discrimination actually existed, but the language of ENDA could potentially have allowed the man to sue and Saint Patrick’s to be crucified in the name of gay rights. How is that fair? And therein lies the debate that will hold much of the court’s attention in the upcoming years: at what point does religious expression become discrimination? Most supporters of ENDA assume any religious object in a workplace relegates that environment to one of intimidation and discrimination, especially Christian symbols. Still, many gay individuals are actually unfairly treated in the work place. This then gives credence to a future bill that would protect both religious freedom and the rights of nonheterosexual and transgendered individuals. The answer is not in ENDA, at least the most recent form of the bill. It is too indeterminate in dealing with an issue that requires specific attention. What is needed is a more comprehensive bill that better looks at the potential ramifications of labeling certain religious liberties as “discrimination.” Read next week’s paper for a new article from College Republicans. Interested in College Republicans? E-mail Harry Fones at foneha01.

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Men’s and women’s track finish 7th out of 11 teams

Senior Ryan Rausch breaks his season record finishing the 800 meter run in 2:01.00 at the Dickinson Invitational By Isabella Baxter Staff Writer

The men’s and women’s indoor track and field teams competed at the Dickinson DuCharme Invitational on Saturday, February 7. Both teams performed quite well at the meet although they were not competing at full strength. Captain Andre Hinds remarked, “I think the men did phenomenal, finishing 7th out of the 11 teams, when not everyone competed. Going into the meet, we knew it would be just about impossible to be competitive without the sprints unit featuring Malcolm Belin and the jumps unit featuring Travis Andrews and David Kaiser. We were led by multiple stellar individual performances from the distance unit and we were able to do much better than anticipated.” Senior Ryan Rausch placed 2nd in the 800 meter run. Rausch had a season best performance of 2:01.00, finishing just after Dickinson’s Charlie Bayne, who raced 2:00.73. Junior Andre Hinds placed 6th in the shot put. Hinds had a strong performance, setting a personal record throw of 43’0.5’’. First year Drew Harding placed 6th in the pole vault,

clearing 11’11.75’’. Junior Noah Rossiter placed 7th in the mile with a time of 4:39.83. Junior Jackson Davis placed 8th in the mile with a race time of 4:40.47. Junior Nate Cody took 8th place in the 3000 meter run, racing with a time of 9:17.91. Sophomore David Trombetta placed 8th in the 55 meter dash and also the 200 meter dash, racing 7.03 and 24.64, respectively. Senior Jeff Horvath placed 9th in the 800 meter run, with a time of 2:05.97. The Bullets were 7th out of 11 teams, with a team score of 21 points. Messiah College won the meet with 171 points. Hinds further commented, “The throwers on the men’s side have been bitten by the injury bug. We have persevered and have managed as a unit to have multiple PRs on an almost weekly basis. Going into the indoor conference meet, we need to stay healthy and keep building the foundation for the outdoor season.” The women’s team finished 9th out of the 9 teams with 22 points. Messiah College won the meet with 164 points. Sophomore Amada Asaro placed 7th in the 3000 meter run, with a time of 11:06.70. First year Elizabeth Hilfrank took 9th in the

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Senior Meagan Lesniak, won 9th place against 21 other runners in the mile at Dickinson College last Saturday.

same race, finishing with a time of 11:14.05. First year Mary Casey finished 3rd in the 5000 meter run, racing with a time of 21:39.27. Junior Carolyn Marcello placed 5th in the long jump, with a jump of 15’4.75’’. First year Mikaela Collins took 8th in the shot put, throwing 31’7.25’’. Senior Meagan Lesniak finished 9th in the mile with a time of 5:43.60. Captain Meagan Lesniak is excited for her team’s prospects for the remainder of the season. She stated, “I think for the women’s team as a whole our strengths are our level of commitment and determination to improve upon our performances from previous years, individually and as a team. Overall as a team I believe we have a lot of talent and I am excited to see what the rest of the season will bring. I think we can surprise a lot of people.” The Bullets will compete again at the Susquehanna Invitational on Saturday. The next time women’s and men’s track and field is competing at Gettysburg is April 18, at the Mason Dixon Invitational. Make sure to mark that date in your calendar!

Women’s basketball is 5th out of the 10 CC teams

The lady Bullets game against Washington College ties for a season-high in points scored By Elizabeth Hilfrank Staff Writer

Since winter break the women’s basketball team has held a stable place as 5th out of 10 teams in the Centennial Conference. With 4 wins and only 2 losses within the past 3 weeks, the 2nd half of the season is looking very promising for the Bullets. Much of the team also holds high standings in the individual statistics of the conference. Junior Jessica Porter has the 5th highest points per game, is 6th in rebounds per game as well as in blocks, and 10th in field goal percentage. Senior captain Samantha Pagel holds the 2nd spot in field goal percentage and the 6th position in free-throw percentage while first year Emily Gibbons holds the 4th place in field goal percentage. Not to mention senior

captain Jenna Swope is 5th for steals, 9th for minutes and first year Annie Riley is 4th for blocks. With the clear talent of the team, it is no wonder why the lady Bullets had a 4-win streak. Gettysburg beat Washington College 5 9 - 3 9 , F r a n k l i n a n d M a rshall 79-55, Bryn Mawr 90-23, and Dickinson 56-42. Coach Michael Kirkpatrick remarked, “When we take care of the basketball we can control the tempo of the game which is in our teams best interest.” The game against Washington College posted a season-high tie of points scored in one game. First year Annie Riley, sophomore Sara Graham, and senior Samantha Pagel each scored eight points to contribute to the success. First year Emily Gibbons and senior Jenna Swope really drove home the win, however, each bringing

in double-digit points. Exerting total force during the second half of the game, the Bullets scored forty-five points in the final 20 minutes on the court to blaze past Franklin and Marshall. Gettysburg met 58.1% of its field goals the 2nd half as well. Continuing on the success streak, 4 lady Bullets reached double-digits in their game against Bryn Mawr. The first years had much to contribute to this game as Britt Keyes reached double-digits for the first time on the team while Annie Riley and Rachel Kirby each posted eight points. The Bullets also took the Red Devils down on the home court last week as senior Samantha Pagel bucketed 21 points, her second 20-plus game of the season. The Bullets showed nothing but strength throughout the game. Coach Kirkpatrick

said, “We are a grind it out type of team. By that I mean we try to wear the opponent down with our solid defense and disciplined offense.” Of course, nothing good lasts forever. Gettysburg fell to Muhlenburg this past Saturday 53-68. The Bullets could not hold off the Mules in the 2nd half, which led to the loss. Besides this fact, Gettysburg continues to have a 3-game lead over 6th place Ursinus. Looking towards the end of the season, Coach Kirkpatrick stated, “We have 4 games remaining all of which are very tough games. In order to make the conference playoff we’ll need to win at least 2 of them.” Looking to meet this goal, Gettysburg travels to Haverford this Saturday for a 1:00pm Valentine’s Day game.

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Junior Kim Ryan, scored 12 points against Muhlenberg, which tied with her personal high

Men’s and Women’s swim team vs pediatric cancer

Senior Mike Harmon continues the Make Some Noise Foundation for the third year in a row By Claire Healey Staff Writer

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Sophomore Nicolette Gibbons, swims right past Dickinson in the 500-freestyle and 1,000-freestyle, winning first place.

The Gettysburg College men’s and women’s swim team fought Dickinson as well as pediatric cancer last weekend. For the 3rd year in a row the Bullets came together with an opposing team to support the Make Some Noise Foundation. Both the men’s and women’s teams came away with wins on Wednesday and everyone involved helped make a difference for a child suffering from cancer. Senior Mike Harmon first brought this idea to Gettysburg during his sophomore year, after having seen it at a high school swim meet in New Jersey. The event gave him a chance to reflect on how important it is to give back. “So many of us are lucky enough to be healthy and I thought that the least we could do was to help the kids who have it a lot harder than we do,” he explained.

As the exposure for the event has grown, so has the funding. The first year the team managed to raise an impressive $1,500, followed by an impressive $5,000 after partnering with the University Mary Washington last season. This season, Dickinson College, the Gettysburg women’s basketball team, cross-country team, and Greek life all combined with the swim team to raise over $8,000. S e n i o r c a p t a i n H a le y Weaver described the meet as “amazing because there was an indescribable bond between two opposing teams for one incredible cause.” This was the last home dual meet for both Weaver and Harmon, so it was a special and unique experience. As well as a lot of money being raised for pediatric cancer, it was a strong showing for the Bullets. Weaver captured two individual victories in the 100-freestyle and 200-freestyle. Sophomores

Nicolette Gibbons and Caroline Moyer also came away with two individual victories; Gibbons in the 500-freestyle and 1,000-freestyle and Moyer the 50-freestyle and 100-breaststroke. Junior Lea Candelmo and sophomore Maddie Tulp went 1-2 in the 400-I.M. First year Savannah Llewellyn and junior Samantha Evangelista followed with a 1-2 finish in the 100-butterfly. The lady Bullets also won both the 200-medley relay and 200-freestyle relay. Weaver contributed their win to the team being so close knit. “As a team we hold a lot of strength in unity. The support system within the men’s and women’s team is very familial and loving, which makes for a strong team dynamic,” she described. On the men’s side, it marked the 29th consecutive Centennial Conference dual meet win for the Bullets. Leading the team was senior Ashton Leyens with a

win in the 200-freestyle and 100-freestyle. The 100-freetyle was a 1-2-3 sweep for the Bullets with sophomore Josh Kiehl and junior Zach Moser following Leyens. Kiehl also had a victory in the 1,000-freestyle with junior Ian Scullion following in second place. Harmon had the final individual victory of the night in the 100-backstroke. A team of Harmon, Dougherty, Gould, and Potter began the night with a win in the 200-medley relay, and a team of Harmon, Gould, Leyens, and Potter closed the night with a victory in the 200-freestyle relay. The team will be back in action February 20th through the 22nd for the Centennial Conference championships, which will be held at Gettysburg. The women will be looking to reclaim their title after a tough loss last season, while the men will be looking for their fifth consecutive title.