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National A Pakistani defendant in a U.S. terrorism trial was part of a broad al-Qaida conspiracy to attack targets in England, New York City and Denmark, a prosecutor said Tuesday. Prosecutor Celia Cohen told jurors in her opening statement Tuesday at the New York City trial of Abid Naseer that he headed a terror cell in Manchester, England. Naseer also is accused of a 2009 conspiracy to attack the New York City subways. The defendant, who has opted to act as his own attorney, denies he was an al-Qaida member and says he has “no extremist jihadist views.” Rand Paul is actively looking for ways to run for both president and reelection to the U.S. Senate, something standard in many states, but not legal in his home state of Kentucky. However, the state GOP has some serious concerns about his desired scenario. Paul wrote a letter last week to the state party hoping to convince its members to create a presidential caucus, over a primary in 2016, the Lexington Herald-Leader first reported and the Kentucky GOP state party chairman confirmed to ABC News.
International Recent moves by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria [ISIS] to assert itself in Libya have led to clashes with al Qaeda-affiliated jihadis there, experts say, and Egypt stepped into the fray Monday by launching new airstrikes against ISIS targets in Libya. On Sunday, core-ISIS officially anointed its Libyan affiliate by releasing a savage new video of camouflage-clad jihadis dramatically slicing the necks of 21 Coptic Christians from Egypt who were abducted in Libya. The video had similar graphics and cinematic flourishes to ISIS’ other major pieces of propaganda from Syria and Iraq, including track and crane camera moves as the victims in orange jumpsuits compliantly knelt in the wet sand of a Mediterranean beach for their final living moments as stars of the Libyan ISIS affiliate’s debut.
This week’s “Top Stories” were compiled by Brendan Raleigh with information from abc.go.com.
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Disability rights advocate fights for accessibility
Marilynn Phillips brings deficiencies in handicap accessibility to College’s attention B y B rendan R aleigh N ews E ditor
In 2005, Gettysburg College received $8.5 million from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to put towards the restoration of The Majestic Theater. The total cost of this restoration was $16 million. The college’s webpage on the Theater boasts that the renovation included “handicap seating and elevator access.” Disability rights advocate Dr. Marilynn Phillips looked into the college’s compliance with state laws regarding handicap accessibility, however, and found that the Theater, as well as many of the college’s facilities, were not in accordance with the architectural guidelines of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Phillips’s husband, Robert Winans, taught as a professor at Gettysburg from 1987 to 2002, and is now Emeritus Professor of the English Department. Phillips herself uses a motorized scooter. Phillips commented on Winans’s and her time at Gettysburg, saying, “We have had difficulties since 1987 in participating in College events because College facilities were not accessible, and more importantly because the College made it difficult for us to even request that activities be held in accessible venues.” Though she filed a complaint with the Pennsylvania Commission on Human Relations (PCHR), due to “administrative difficulties,” the issue was not
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pursued any further. After bringing up these concerns in 2005, Phillips returned within the past few months to see if any of the necessary changes had been made.
“If Gettysburg College is unwilling to correct the accessibility deficiencies [...] in a reasonable period of time, I will be filling against the College with the DOI.” ~ Marilynn Phillips “I brought these accessibility deficiencies to the attention of the College in 2005, but the College’s representatives were dismissive,” Phillips commented. “Recently, I decided to see if the College has corrected the deficiencies I noted in 2005. The violations have not been corrected.” “I simply want to say that we are carefully reviewing the issues that Dr. Phillips has raised,” commented Gettysburg College President Janet Morgan Riggs. “We are striving to create a culture of inclusivity, and we continue to work to improve accessibility so that everyone in our community can participate in our events and programs.”
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Disability rights advocate Marilynn Phillips has been pressing the issue of accessibility with Gettysburg College. The Attic (above) and The Majestic are two of the locations found to be lacking in accessibility. Despite such assurances, Phillips plans to file once more with the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) if the college does not make the necessary changes. “It is very likely that if Gettysburg College is unwilling to correct the accessibility deficiencies at The Majestic and on Campus, such as The Attic, in a rea-
sonable period of time, I will be filling against the College with the DOI.” P h illip s h ad o u tlin ed the relevant issues in a 39page Preliminary Analysis of the problems discovered around the college campus and at the Majestic Theater. The list of necessary amenities includes a wheelchair accessible shuttle,
accessible fire escapes, a ramp for The Attic’s stage and “dispersed seating” for The Majestic, among others. Phillips and fellow advocate John Witiak met with President Riggs and the college’s lawyer on Jan. 5 2015 Continued on page 2
The Gettysburg Review set to continue publication Despite rumors of its end, the nationally-renowned publication is safe from discontinuation B y A nika J ensen N ews E ditor The Gettysburg Review will continue publication after rumors of cancellation due to budgeting and the upcoming retirement of its main editor Peter Stitt. The literary journal, which publishes quarterly, debuted in 1988 and showcases poetry, prose, art and criticism. Regarded as “one of the country’s premier literary journals” (gettysburgreview.com), the journal has printed works by renowned writers such as Joyce Carol Oates and E.L. Doctorow, and is highly selective, publishing only about two percent of manuscripts received every year. Stitt dispelled the rumors when he said, “It was not going to be cancelled, but the college wanted to take a look at the budget and other matters because I am
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Rumors of The Gettysburg Review’s cancellation have circulated Gettysburg College this year; however, the literary magazine is set to continue its publication. retiring as Editor at the end Department and the staff of the product,” Stitt said. “It The Gettysburg Review of August. the Gettysburg Review. will be hard work for the has experienced a tremenThis made a good time Finally, a compromise remaining staff, but this is dous increase in recognition for reevaluation.” The con- was reached: “The Review a w i n / w i n o u t o u t c o m e . ” since it was founded: it ret i n u a t i o n o f f u n d i n g w a s eventually submitted a pro- D e s p i t e t h e c h a n g e s , t h e ceived about 6,000 submisd i s c u s s e d t h o r o u g h l y b y posal that would allow for journal will continue to print sions last year, compared to the Gettysburg College ad- downsizing while maintain- high quality works of art and 400 in 1987. m i n i s t r a t i o n , t h e E n g l i s h ing the look and quality of literature.
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College’s One Billion controversial alcohol Rising, policies, pg. 6 pg. 7
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to discuss the issues. The problems that Phillips has pointed out are largely in reference to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1976, which requires all institutions that receive public funding to make their facilities accessible for individuals with disabilities, as well as the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Marilynn Phillips has been a disability rights activist since the late 1970s. She has had a mobility disability since she was two-years-old, when she contracted polio in 1946. Phillips worked as an Associate Professor of English and Language Arts, at Morgan State University in Baltimore, but has since
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Stop Hitting Myself! Stop Hitting Myself! You’ve heard of this infamous, amorphous Florida Man, right? He appears in all the headlines. “Florida Man Robs Gas Station, Leaves Job Application” and “Florida Man Tries to Use Taco as ID After His Car Catches Fire at Taco Bell,” to name two. Well, meet his brother-in-crime, California Man. Aleksander Robin Tomasz ewski, 33, was arrested Jan. 9 on charges of stalking and firstdegree sexual abuse. Pretty normal. Well...not really. But not surprising. But in the police staton, Mr. Tomaszewski got a brilliant idea as to how he could escape from his prison: start punching himself in the face so he can claim police brutality. Mr Tomaszewski forgot, however, that 99.7% of a police station is monitored, especially in areas in which detainees are being held. So rather than giving the cops who arrested him jail time, he got some himself, and instead gifted them with some rather hilarious footage of him beating his own head to a pulp. I Think We All Knew Obama was an Alien (or was at least protecting them) As John Podesta -- a senior advisor to President Barack Obama -- stepped down from his post on Friday, he tweeted that his biggest regret about leaving the administration was some unfinished UFO business. Podesta tweeted, “Finally, my biggest failure of 2014: Once again not securing the #disclosure of the UFO files. #thetruthisstilloutthere.” “More than a Feeling” (Probably about a dozen feelings of shattered glass) The mayor of Boston is urging cabin fever-crazed residents to stop hurling themselves from their windows into snowbanks. “It’s a foolish thing to do and you could kill yourself,” Mayor Marty Walsh said in a speech Monday, according to the Boston Herald. Walsh’s admonition was in response to a rash of Bostonians filming themselves jumping out of windows or off of second-story decks into huge piles of snow and posting the videos online.
Senate Update February 16, 2015 By Christiana Fattorini Student Senate Secretary
• President Announcements: Senate will meet in Mara Auditorium next week. • Vice-President: Petitions for class officer and student senate positions will go out the first week of March and will be due the first week of April • 26th PCG: Full amount of $1,445.00 was allotted • Allies Club: Full amount of $3,480.00 was allotted • Society of Physics Students: Full amount of $1,250.00 was allotted • Black Student Union: Full amount of $1,318 was allotted • The office of student activities made a special budget request. They requested $1,300 to cover fees to bring a Holocaust Speaker to campus. • Swing Club gained Senate Recognition
This week’s “Weird News” was compiled by Brendan Raleigh with information from huffingtonpost.com. 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 Week at the Majestic Theater Review: “In the Next Room” or “The Vibrator Play”
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A chronicle of Martin Luther King’s campaign to secure equal voting rights via an epic march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama in 1965. Friday (2/20) - 7:00 PM Saturday (2/21) - 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM Sunday (2/22) - 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM Monday - Thursday (2/23 - 2/26) - 7:00 PM Imitation Game PG-13
Benedict Cumberbatch portrays the life of one of Britain's most tragic unsung heroes, mathematician Alan Turing who cracked the German’s Enigma Code which helped win World War II. Friday (2/20) - 7:15 PM Saturday (2/21) - 4:15 PM and 7:15 PM Sunday (2/22) - 2:15 PM and 5:15 PM Monday - Thursday (2/23 - 2/26) - 7:15 PM
Award-winning author Dalia Sofer coming to campus
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It is not every day that an award-winning author comes to campus to talk with Gettysburg College students, employees and community members, but that is what will be taking place this Wednesday, February 25 at 6 p.m. in CUB 260. Dalia Sofer, author of The Septembers of Shiraz, will be giving a presentation titled “Between Absence and Presence: Exile, Memory, and the Archival Impulse.” Earlier this month there was a book discussion about Sofer’s The Septembers of Shiraz, which is currently being adapted to a feature film. Sofer received an MFA in Fiction from Sarah Lawrence College, and has been a resident at Yaddo and at the Santa Maddalena Residency in Italy. She lives in New York City, where she is currently working on her second novel.
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The Theatre Department at Gettysburg College presented The Owl and Nightingale Players in “The Vibrator Play” or “In the Next Room.” This play, written by American Playwright Sarah Ruhl, was a Pulitzer Prize finalist and a nominee for the Tony Awards “Best New Play.” This play was presented over the course of five days, from February 12 until February 16, and was directed by Ed Heredeen, the Adjunct Assistant Professor for the Department of Theatre Arts. The play highlights the early history of the vibrator, which dates back to the 1800s and was used on women in order to treat hysteria, a common “mental/emotional disorder” among women in the nineteenth century. Treatment involved causing women to have orgasms. Andrew Cowan ‘18, who plays Mr. Givings, has an operating room in his home where he “relieves” women, and some men, of their hysteria by giving them sexual pleasure. Two of Mr. Givings’ patients were Sabrina Daldry and Leo Irving, played by
Sarah Connelly ‘15 and Andrew Gorelick ‘16, who would visit Mr. Givings on a regular basis for their treatment. Mr. Givings’ wife Catherine, played by Taylor Andrews ‘15, had no knowledge of what her husband’s treatments consisted of. Catherine’s curiosity began to develop as the show progressed and after discovering her husband’s job description, conflict arose for all characters. Certain themes presented included understanding one’s sexuality, including how the sexual needs of men and women varied back in the 1800s and how most of the time, men’s needs were viewed as more important than those of women. The play included characters questioning their relationships and sexual orientation, such as Sabrina’s relationship with Annie, played by Victoria Reynolds ‘15. Towards the end of the play, Sabrina and Annie figured out that they had romantic feelings for one another that went beyond Annie just being doctor assistant and patient. Catherine throughout the play felt neglected by her husband emotionally and physically and thought
she had fallen in love with Leo Irving. In addition, Catherine dealt with personal issues, such as jealousy and the inability to complete motherly tasks. Catherine could not produce enough milk to feed her daughter Lati, so she and her husband hired Elizabeth, played by Monisola Paige OkotieUro ‘16, to breastfeed and nurse the baby to health. Catherine felt inferior as a woman and as a mother because she believed that acts like breastfeeding defined how much love a child would have for its mother. She was jealous of Elizabeth and all together, felt abandoned and alone. “In the Next Room” does not only make you laugh until you cry, but causes both men and women to think deeply about their relationships, from an emotional aspect and a sexual aspect. Additionally, in the play “the vibrator” helped the characters not only develop their relationships, but helped them become better copies of themselves and grow their own confidence. Who would have thought a vibrator would have such power? “Go vibrator!”
Sunday Movie Screening!!
This event is part of the Iran: Beyond the Headlines learning series that is taking place this academic year. The series is sponsored by the Middle East & Islamic Studies program and Musselman Library with support from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. All events are free and open to the public.
A look at new movie “50 Shades of Grey” B y S ara M asterson C ontributing writer Audiences packed theaters over the long President’s Day weekend, but not because of George Washington. They came to see “Fifty Shades of Grey,” the highly anticipated movie directed by Sam TaylorJohnson that was released just in time for Valentine’s Day. According to Rentrak, a source for worldwide box office results, the film made $81.7 million this past weekend. The film, based on the series of popular erotic novels written by the British author E. L. James, also boomed the box office overseas, making $158 million internationally. According to Entertainment Weekly, the movie stays mainly true to the book. As like any novel constructed into a film, there is bound to be alterations between storylines. A change the director made is to feature less sex. Even though it is an R-rated movie, viewers knew to expect a smaller amount of sex scenes due to the overly
raunchy nature of the book. Based on the girlish screams within the Gateway Theater, it was easy to speculate which exact quotes were taken from the novel and incorporated into the film. Acknowledged references were “I don’t make love, I f*ck…hard” and “I’d like to bite that lip.” Besides the die-hard fanatics of the series, the theater consisted primarily of women who dragged boyfriends along. The hope of the starstruck women was to expand horizons for their own personal Valentine’s Day celebration with their significant other. Women looked forward to duplicating the racy sex scenes expected to be portrayed in the film. Although this type of audience enjoyed the movie and the box office unmistakably is triumphant, the awaited film is exceedingly criticized by many viewers. Most disapproval came from moviegoers who never read the novels and only attended to take part in the phenomenon. According to
Michael Phillips from Chicago Tribune, “Going in, I expected either a camp hoot or a complete, slavishly faithful submissive of a film, playing opposite the Dominant novel. Instead, ‘Fifty Shades’ turns out to be roughly as pretty good as the first ‘Twilight’ -appropriate, since James wrote ‘Fifty Shades’ as sexed-up, loinzapoppin’ fan fiction paying tribute to the ‘Twilight’ bestsellers.” Looking at the money made during the first weekend of its release and the Rotten Tomatoes score from critics of 26 percent, this movie can prove one thing. Sex sells. Aside from mixed criticisms concerning the film itself, the soundtrack attests to be victorious. Notably during the film, the music is enticing and fits the scenes with its matters of obsession and sexy edginess. As specified through iTunes, ‘Fifty Shades of Grey Original Motion Picture Soundtrack’ is placed second in Top Albums and has two singles within the Top Ten Singles category.
As Black History Month continues, the Black Student Union continues their movie screening series with the riveting legal drama “A Time to Kill,” Sunday February 22, 2015 at 1 p.m. in Schmucker Hall Room 302. All are invited and welcome. For more info and Black History Month Events, email Senait Weldemariam at weldese01@gettysburg.edu
Gateway Theater Movie Showtimes FRIDAY FEBRUARY 20TH THRU WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 25TH **NO SHOWS AFTER 8PM MONDAY THRU THURSDAY** **BARGAIN TUESDAYS – ALL SEATS $5 – ADDITIONAL FEE FOR 3D** KING LEAR FROM THE STRATFORD FESTIVAL NR NO PASSES WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 25TH 7PM EVENT PRICING MCFARLAND USA PG NO PASSES (1:10) (4:10) 7:10 9:55 THE DUFF PG-13 NO PASSES (1:40) (4:40) 7:30 9:50 HOT TUB TIME MACHINE 2 (1:50) (4:50) 7:40 10:00
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Stay hydrated this winter with these tips and tricks
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Columnist shares information about how to avoid dehydration even in the cold months B y M eredith C ox H ealth and W ellness C olumnist Many people think that dehydration is a major concern only in the summer months when we are typically more active and prone to losing water when sweating under the sweltering sun. However, what you may not know is that many people tend to become dehydrated in the winter due to lack of fluids, which can lead to colds, dry lips and skin and irregular bodily functions. There is one simple measure you can take year round that is beneficial to your whole body, keeping you glowing from the inside out: drink more water. It is easy to drink more water in the summer because the heat makes us constantly thirsty. However, in the winter we sometimes forget to stay hydrated due to the bitter cold, and therefore must make a conscious effort to increase our water intake.
If drinking a big bottle of water on a cold winter’s day does not sound appealing, there are other ways to get your daily dose of H2O. One way to get plenty of water and also stay warm this winter is to sip tea. In addition to keeping you hydrated, herbal teas offer a variety of other health benefits without all of the caffeine found in black teas and coffees. Consuming these in excess can lead to dehydration. Another way to stay hydrated is to eat waterrich foods. These include vegetables like leafy greens, cucumbers, and tomatoes; fruits like apples, watermelons, and grapefruit; and broth-based soups like vegetable, lentil, and the oh-socomforting chicken noodle. These foods also tend to be healthier options than chips or cookies. Try to avoid or limit your intake of heavily processed foods when trying to stay hydrated. More likely than not, these packaged foods are filled with so-
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dium, which draws water out of your system, leaving you even more dehydrated. Stick to real, whole foods in order to keep sodium levels stable. On average, try to get at least 64 ounces, or eight eight-ounce glasses, of water a day. However, if you are exercising or engaging in outdoor winter sports like skiing or snowboarding, you’ll need to drink more water to replace what you los e w hile s w eating. This can sometimes be tricky since you may not feel like you are sweating in the cold winter months, when in fact you are and can become dehydrated. So, even though the temperature outside may only be in the single digits, remember to stay hydrated this winter. Make a conscious effort to up your water intake and prevent dehydration. You may also start to see additional benefits of better skin quality, i m p r o v ed m et ab o l i c f u n c tions, and easier weight management.
Campus Activities Board Diane Werley internship offers opportunities for students on the weekend offers unique experience B y A bby R olland C ampus A ctivities B oard C orrespondent The Campus Activities Board (CAB) had some great events the past weekend! On Friday, CAB sponsored an event at the Attic called Paint Night Campus Social. Jamie Welch, CAB’s Attic Coordinator, stated that the event was so popular that “we ran out of canvasses and available tables for painting! Several people have mentioned that they want to do it again.” Later that night, CAB hosted the first part of a Valentine’s Day
event in the Junction. Over 70 people enjoyed making sundaes, watching movies, and crafting bracelets! On Saturday, the second part of the Valentine’s Day event featured coloring, chocolate, classic valentine’s cards, and music! Even with the cold weather, students made their way out to a fun Valentine’s Day event. This weekend, CAB looks forward to a Mardi Gras Attic Weeknight on Thursday from 8 pm – 12 am, with slices of king cake available! On Friday, the Attic will host a Karaoke event that will include pizza logs
and jalapeno poppers to eat. There will also be a station where attendees can make their own different flavored pixie sticks. Saturday night will feature a person who can blow (or read) your mind - Wayne Hoffman, also known as the Mentalist at the Ballroom at 10 pm. After watching the Mentalist, you can go to Mid Mad from 11 pm-1 am where there will be a snow globe to take pictures in. It is co-sponsored by the Fencing Club. Enjoy the weekend and come to the many fun CAB events being offered!
First annual Romanition is a huge hit for Valentine’s Day B y K ayla B ritt F eatures E ditor This past Saturday, Feb. 14, love and romance were in the air. Although the weather was frightful, a solid number of Gettysburgians made it to the CUB to attend Gettysburg’s very first Romanition. Romanition was a novel event conceived by Kira Mason ’16, who wanted to create a unique platform for artists of all backgrounds and interests to come together and perform. “There aren’t enough opportunities for artists to showcase their work on campus . . . Romanition was a natural, spontaneous idea,” commented Mason. The artists’ performances evoked a wide variety of emotion, from sadness to sympathy to amusement. The artists themselves- who ran the gamut from contemporary dancers to spoken word poets to stand-up comedians and more- were clearly passionate about their work and conveyed the themes of love and romance
in touching ways. Romanition was the first-ever Gettysburg showcase which addressed Valentine’s Day. As such, it did not come together without challenges. Kira Mason, the event’s initiator and coordinator, said that communication- both in securing artists’ participation and in advertising the event- was somewhat difficult. The first act of the night was Zulav, an audition-only contemporary dance group on campus. The group danced to a sloweddown version of Beyonce’s “Crazy in Love”. In an interesting twist, and fitting with the theme of artists collaborating with one another, a string instrumentalist played to the tune as well. Zulav was followed by a string quartet decked out in pink and black who performed Mozart’s “Spring”. The instrumentalists’ melodies blended beautifully and conveyed the gentleness and harmony of love. The piece was certainly fitting with the overarching theme of the afternoon. A spoken word poet
then performed “Contact High”, a piece about the rush that comes with intimacy. Upscale, Gettysburg’s female a capella group then performed three selections revolving around themes of romance and were met with widespread approval from the audience. A duet then performed a touching song and dance routine to the tune “The Heart Wants What it Wants,” followed by another Zuav dancer who performed to “Fever.” Next was a second beautifully articulated spoken word poem about the importance of self-worth in forming healthy relationships. Drop the Octave, dressed in various shades of pink, red, and black, then shared two lovely renditions of classics. The last two performers were a spoken word poet who performed “The Shape of Things to Come” an d a s t an d u p co m ed i an , who left the audience in a fit of laughter. The event was without a doubt a great success and hopefully it returns next year.
B y D ori G orczyca M usselman L ibrary C orrespondent
Over the course of the ten-week internship, I worked on a variety of projects; there was never a dull moment! Although many students never experience the ‘behind the scenes’ work of Special Collections, the Smith internship allowed me to work up close and personal with unique (and wonderfully old!) documents, books, and other collections, all the while gaining a wealth of archival and conservation knowledge. Although ten weeks may not seem like a lot of time, I was able to accomplish a plethora of projects: I helped curate a small exhibit, learned the basics of cataloging and worked through a large section of newly acquired books, read and transcribed close to one hundred World War I letters (and digitize over a dozen of
them), and learned to repair a rare book from start to finish. The list of projects could go on. The hands on experience taught me more than I ever could learn in a traditional classroom setting. Ultimately, the most rewarding aspects of the internship were the connections I made with the Special Collections staff. As a group of experienced and knowledgeable professionals, the workers of Special Collections guided me through my internship, ready and eager to share their specialized knowledge with me regarding whichever project I was working on at the time. I was able to continue this immersive education for two more years, working closely with the resident conservator, and found a passion for book binding and rare book conservation. The opportunity to explore an archive and contribute to special collections has become an invaluable aspect of my Gettysburg
education and I am incredible grateful for the change to discover a new passion and new skill set outside of the classroom. The Diane Werley Smith ‘73 Internship is an incredible opportunity for students who are interested in learning more about working in archives or special collections, or for those who have an interest in public history, conservation, or museum studies as a profession. Over the course of the summer experience, the intern will assist in processing new collections, digi tal projects, conservation, cataloging, and rehousing material, among others. It is a paid internship that provides a valuable skill set for those interested in the above fields. Graduating seniors are welcome to apply as well. For more information contact Carolyn Sautter (csautter@gettysburg.edu). Applications are due February 27th.
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Smith Interns with benefactor Diane Werley Smith, L to R: Jenna Fleming ‘16 (2014), Diane Werley Smith ‘73, Rachel Hammer ‘15 (2012), Dori Gorczyca ‘15 (2013).
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One Billion Rising event raises awareness for women’s rights B y K endall W right S taff W riter Last Friday, the Gettysburg College Women’s Center hosted an event called Gettysburg College Rising, an offshoot of the One Billion Rising Revolution, an annual event hosted by the women’s rights charity V-day. “Women’s rights violations are human rights violations, and they exist in every corner of the globe in a multitude of forms. It is a huge issue, and activists often feel overwhelmed by the scale and extent of these problems,” asserted Michaela Sweeney, Interim Assistant Director of the Women’s Center. Eve Ensler, the founder of V-day and the playwright behind the The Vagina Monologues, was inspired to take action to raise awareness of and support for abused women after the UN released a report stating that one in three women worldwide will be raped or beaten during her lifetime. This year, over 200 countries across the globe held events designed to draw attention to the campaign.
Participants are not limited by a strict itinerary. According to the official website, “One Billion Rising Revolution is a call to survivors and their allies to break the silence and rise in any way you feel best represents the releasing of your story and the call for your revolution. You can rise politically, outrageously, artistically – through dance, art, marches, ritual, song, spoken word, testimonies, and other ways that best express your outrage, your need, your desire, and your joy.” Gettysburg students kicked off the event with the official One Billion Rising documentary, before the keynote speaker, Get tysburg’s Chief Diversity Officer Jeanne Arnold, took the stage. Arnold shared a personal story from over 20 years ago when she experienced domestic violence in her marriage. She stressed the importance of being able to recognize that a relationship has become abusive, and knowing where to turn for support. “As a social worker, I have learned that it is very important to educate women
about the cycle of violence so that they can recognize it if it happens to them and understand that it isn’t their fault,” Arnold stated. “A professional counselor or social worker can be very helpful in assisting women who need to develop a safety plan.” The event cumulated with Gettysburg’s own One Billion Ris ing Dance, led by Zumba Instructor, Julie Schuldt ’17. Although the event only lasted for a few hours, attendees hopefully left with a heightened awarenes of the issues at hand and a desire to make change happen. Even one person is capable of making a difference in their actions and words. Michaela Sweeney said, “A step we can all take to combat sexist attitudes and norms in our culture is to intervene as active bystanders and challenge harmful norms. The next time you hear someone make a derogatory remark or see a sexist post on Yik Yak, challenge it, report it, and let your peers know that this behavior is offensive and will not be tolerated in our community. If not you, then who?”
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To the Sticking Place Author finds picture of American Sniper causes Islamophobia B y S tephany H arrington S taff W riter Since the release of American Sniper in January, there has been a rise in Islamophobic activity. The controversy surrounding this film is intense because of the way the film portrays the killing of Muslims and how Navy Seal Chris Kyle, the protagonist of the film, seems overzealous in his assignment to kill them. Numerous social media users, specifically on Twitter, wrote hateful messages after they had seen the film. One user wrote that they appreciate American soldiers a hundred times more and hate Muslims a million times more. Another said that “American Sniper makes me wanna go shoot some fucking Arabs.” This film not only demonizes an entire religious community, it also completely whitewashes and glorifies American military violence. When I viewed the film in theaters, I felt very uncomfortable by the emotional atmosphere in the room. I found it particularly unpleasant when the fall of the Twin Towers on 9/11 was in a scene that ultimately influenced Kyle’s desire to fight abroad. I heard dramatic gasps and whimpers from people in the theater when the film showed a clip of the burning buildings in New York. The events of September
11 are in Americans’ recent traumatic memory, and seeing it again on screen can still be very emotional. While it may have been a critical factor in Kyle’s decision to be sent to the Middle East, it seemed to just add fuel to the fire. In my personal experience speaking with people about the attack on 9/11, there still exist residual emotions and resentment attached with the event. When I visited the 9/11 museum last fall, I immediately noticed that people are still hurt and they are still angry. Showing the burning buildings in American Sniper certainly triggered those feelings for many viewers. In addition to the killing of Iraqi people in the film, Kyle also refers to the Muslim people that he encounters as “savages.” While that could have been a way for him to cope with his job as a sniper, I felt extremely uncomfortable by the slur. Whether or not it was intentional to provoke anti-Muslim sentiment, that is exactly what the film did. The filmmakers need to take responsibility for the message that they distributed. Although I believe in creative rights and the integrity of films, the impact that this film had cannot be ignored. It doesn’t matter if the movie was intended to represent one man’s very individual experience. It
roused hatred in many people. They want to blame others for what happened on 9/11 and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and this film allowed them an outlet to do so. Muslims in this film were reduced to nameless figures whose only purpose was to be eliminated. Because of the many Americans that died in the conflicts Iraq and Afghanistan, people found solace in blaming Muslims and encouraging anti-Muslim rhetoric. Although the recent shooting of three young Muslims at Chapel Hill has not been officially declared a hate crime, we cannot deny that prejudices against Muslims are a constant problem today in America. If rousing anti-Muslim sentiment was not the intention, the filmmakers and actors need to discourage the viewers that are responding with hateful messages. The artists’ intentions for the film are no longer relevant; rather it is now all about how people respond. Hate and revenge have certainly been a result of the film, which makes it extremely dangerous. I do not discourage people from seeing American Sniper, but I do recommend caution when viewing it, or at least the acknowledgment of the implications and consequences that this film has for Muslims in America and around the world.
Tweet of a US Marine calling on the killing of all Muslims in response to criticism of the movie American Sniper about the American soldier with the most kills in the Iraq War
Gettysburg’s alcohol policies harm its current students B y J ulian W eiss O pinions E ditor
What is alcohol but a social lubricant? A way of easing people into complex social situations. A party at Gettysburg is a gathering of young, energetic, intelligent people, who happen to be consuming copious amounts of alcohol. Do they get in trouble sometimes? Of course. Do they overdo it? Frequently enough. But isn’t it normal? Gettysburg College’s point system and public security hovering over student gatherings is seen as an improvement over allowing Gettysburg borough police to haphazardly handle parties, and surely College staff only come down so hard on these gatherings because of Pennsylvania’s idiotic liquor laws. However, Gettysburg College is implicit in all the harm that comes from stigmatizing drinking. People have been drinking alcohol since, at least, the neolithic period. This is before the use of iron. This is long before any recorded history. Alcohol is an integral part of human existence. It is safe to say that the age of adulthood in prehistoric societies was less than 21, and probably less than 18. These markers have little biological bearing on alcohol consumption, they were more likely put in place to reflect the high school and college graduating ages. Banning drinking for the 18-21 age group reduced fatalities from DUIs in that age group,
but did not significantly lower their consumption of alcohol. Some psychologists have argued that, like driving, consumption of alcohol is a skill. Was not alcohol served at the Senior networking dinner two weeks ago? Surely a student could make a fool of themselves or worse, if they are not taught how to drink appropriately. Banning the consumption of alcohol, and not merely regulating it, causes different kinds of consequences. People won’t stop drinking, especially young people. So banning it forces students to drink in secluded spaces: dorm rooms, fraternity basements, apartments of older friends. These places are usually fun and safe, but particularly the first example can leave room for terrible mistakes. In a dorm room, students, especially freshmen who often have not developed an understanding of their limits drinking, are at great risk for overconsumption without the careful eye of someone more experienced. One of the worst and unseen consequences of banning drinking is the effect it has on student organizations. Providing alcohol is one of the best tools to bring people together. Just look at how many more people attend host-provider events by the school, CAB, and other student organizations than those without alcohol. The problem is these events exclude the under-21 majority of the campus for no tangible reason. There can be
no community at Gettysburg College if the majority of the campus is excluded from the best events. These are all caused by stigmatizing drinking through the points system, a diluted parallel of Pennsylvania’s harmful alcohol regulations. Drinking alcohol is normal for any adult who chooses to do so, whether they are 50, 21, 18, or 17. I personally started drinking when I was 18, illegally and in the comfort of my family. Our society should not punish people for consuming alcohol. For one thing, it means there is no distinction between drinking to excess and drinking safely. Further, it punishes people for something which is not wrong. The College can try to hide behind state laws and doing good by the campus in other ways, but they are complicit in the harm done to our community by banning alcohol. Providing alcohol to all students who want it at open events with cooperative supervision of campus security would be the ideal situation. This college is, understandably, more worried about complying with the completely illogical state law which forces a natural social tendency underground where it becomes dangerous for entirely different reasons. However, that does not mean that Gettysburg College is exempt from criticism as long as it does not try to find a way to teach its large underage student population to drink safely.
himself in behavioral study
source: Harvard Implicit
Photo of author, Brenton Slotoroff, being used in study on perceptions of people’s physical appearance compared to quantitative and social scores
By Brenton Slotoroff Staff Writer Have you heard this joke yet? A student at St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia walked into his Psychology lab... Well, at least I thought it was a joke. My friend, a senior at St. Joe’s, was in his Psychology lab completing a study on how people use information – like physical attributes – to inform their decisions. Another objective was to see if physical features influenced judgment. They were told only to accept half of the candidates that came up on the screen one at a time and to click “accept” or “reject.” All that they could see was a headshot, a GPA, an interview score, and how the recommendation letters were rated. My friend was aimlessly clicking through, either accepting or rejecting “people who looked amiable and had some decent scores.” The way he tells it is that his boredom was starting to increase and then he looked at the picture that came up on the screen and paused. He was mixed between surprised and curious. The picture staring back at him was a headshot of me, his friend since high school. His curiosity lead him to raise his hand and call over the professor. He told him that he knew this person and that those GPA’s had to be false. The teacher chuckled and said it’s fictitious data and to continue with the study. He decided to accept me and continued with the experiment. The next day he called me and
told me all about it. I laughed and wondered how they got my picture. He sent me the link; I made a free profile, and went through a few other studies before I arrived at this one. What startled me was that as I clicked through I saw not only many of my teammates past and present, but other Gettysburg College athletes. In fact, every picture used in the study was taken from the Gettysburg College Athletics webpage and was of a Gettysburg College athlete either past or present. The study is for academic purposes and none of our real information was used, nor was our likeliness as athletes used to garner a profit. Therefore, no NCAA violation was committed and no restitution can be paid to any of the athletes used in the study. However, compensation was not of interest to me in seeing myself and some of my friends and teammates used without our consent. What interested me here was privacy and the inherent biases that humans fall victim too. Often, college students post or are tagged in pictures that make them cringe and are followed by an untag or a text asking it to be deleted. Yet, what we have here is innocuous pictures that don’t warrant an untag or a text. What I find interesting is that we are being evaluated. Although the GPAs and the other data are made up, our physical appearance, our distinct look, is being evaluated by a wide variety and number of people. I do not have to do much research to know that
look does not correlate with GPA, and this study merely focuses on whether or not one shows a bias and accepts or rejects someone based on their physical attributes as opposed if they have the qualification. Why I do not like this study is because I hope to never fall susceptible to judging someone by their appearance; no one wants to do that. I, like many others, have a similar view as Dr. Martin Luther King, firmly believing we should judge each person we come in contact with by the content of their character. Yet, how many times do we avoid someone we do not know based on their look? How many times do we already come up with a story in our heads about who they are? And how many times has your biases been proven wrong? If you’re human, this may be very high. It is natural and if someone says they never do it, run in the opposite direction away from them. I stopped finding this study as an intrusion of my privacy, but instead as a symbol that we are all vulnerable to being labeled or judged before we ever get a chance to persuade someone otherwise. However, we can overcome these inherent biases; we can practice keeping an open mind every day. Writer Samuel Johnson encapsulates this well when he said, “the true measure of man is how he treats someone who can do him no good.” Curious to see if your athletic headshot was used in the study, check it out at: https://implicit.harvard.edu/
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Wrestling finishes 9th at Centennial Conference Championship
Men’s wrestling enters the Championship with an overall record of 9 wins and 7 losses By Michael Boncardo Staff Writer
The Gettysburg College Men’s Wrestling team capped off their Centennial Conference season last weekend at McDaniel College. The Bullets finished 9th overall in the tourna ment, scoring 13 points. Stevens Institute of Technology claimed its first Centennial Conference championship, posting 102.5 points to edge out two-time defending champ Ursinus College. “It was not one of our better performances of the year,” says Head Coach Andy Vogel, “but for the most part, our team wrestled hard through every match.” Junior Tyler Cunningham put on the stand-out performance of the day for the Bullets. Cunningham won his first bout against McDaniel’s Jake Pooton in a 6-3 decision. He took a fall in his second round to Stevens Institute of Technology’s AJ Kowal, the eventual champ of the tournament. Cunningham came up strong in his third bout with a decisive 8-1 victory over Muhlenberg’s Jake Gordon. A shoulder injury forced him to forfeit his final bout. Cunningham finished 4th overall at 174, matching his record
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Last weekend at the Centennial Conference Wrestling Championship, at McDaniel College, Junior Tyler Cunningham claimed two victories, ending in 4th place in his 174 weight class.
from last year. A large portion of the Bullets’ lineup on Saturday were underclassmen. First years Noah Malamut, Jake Bracken, Quinn Merrigan, and Anthony Puca all made their Conference debuts last weekend. Coach Vogel is optimistic about the
young team’s future, but still sees room for improvement. “Four of our five winningest wrestlers this season are freshmen,” he shared. “We have a very young team, and that showed up in some of our matches this past weekend. This is the best
dual meet team we’ve had in quite a while, but the entire lineup needs some seasoning for us to have better results in tournaments.” First years Merrigan and Puca put out very strong performances in their debuts, narrowly missing opportu-
nities to compete for spots on the podium. Merrigan picked up an 8-3 decision win over McDaniel’s Benjamin Mitchell at 149. He was barely edged out in the semifinal by Stevens’ Zach Wilhelm in a very close 6-5 loss.
Puca won decisively by fall against McDaniel’s Ricky Tisinger at 197. He was unable to carry over this momentum into his later bouts, falling by decision to Ricky Fisher of the Merchant Marine Academy and Washington and Lee University’s Evan Kueffner. Despite a disappointing finish at the Centennial Conference final, Coach Vogel and his Bullets still have high hopes about the remainder of the season. The NCAA regionals are approaching fast, and the team is more than ready for the challenge. “I’ve told the team all year that we try to set up our training so we have the best weekend of the year on the most important weekend of the season,” says Coach Vogel. “That weekend is coming up soon, so it’s time for all of their hard work to start paying off.” First year Anthony Puca shares this sentiment. “We’re really looking to have as good of a tournament as we can.” The Bullets wrap up their regular season with a dual meet at home against York College on Thursday, Feb. 19, at 7:30 p.m. The post season begins on March 3rd with the NCAA Division III regionals at the Roanoke Center.
Gettysburg men’s basketball topples Haverford, 85-58
Men’s basketball reaches its highest scoring total since an 86-point victory againt Haverford in 2013 By Stephanie Karalis Staff Writer
After a five game losing streak, most teams would start to lose faith in their potential to win. But that is not how the Gettysburg Bullets entered into their past game against Haverford on February 14. From senior captain Joe Emerusabe’s perspective the team “executed [their] offense really well and got a lot of open shots, that [they] were able to knock down”. The game started off with a lay-up made by junior Kevin Gladstone. The Bullets continued the momentum throughout the first half putting up 39 points in total and only letting Haverford score 27 points. Putting the bullets in the lead at the end of the first half. In the second half Gettysburg maintained about a 10 point lead until 15:45 when Haverford senior Gib-
by Graves made a fast break resulting in a seven point difference from his du nk. The game was then 46-39 Gettysburg. Captain Joe Emerusabe had a successful lay-up making it a 9 point game. Emerusabe continued pushing the bullets to a victory with 13:56 left with another solid lay-up. The next two minutes consisted of 2 free throws executed by sophomore Pete Chirst, and lay-ups by both Emerusabe and Senior Sean Gordon. With a 14 point lead 56-42 the men’s basketball team did not slow down, scoring 49 additional points in the remainder of the game. Gettysburg came out with a win 85-58 ending their losing streak. This was made possible by junior Kevin Gladstone with 18 points, sophomore Tanner Kirkpatrick with 16 points, and first year Alex Kaslander with 12
points. The twelve Bullets who played in the game each contributed with either points or rebounds. The team effort contributed to Gettysburg’s second highest scoring game against Haverford, since 2013. The Bullets had a 58.8 percent shot rate from the court. Gettysburg is now trailing Mullenberg by one win for fourth place in the Centennial Conference standing. Gettysburg’s men’s basketball has two Centennial Conference home games back to back for the fifth and final playoff spot. Captain Emerusabe stressed how “extremely important [it will be to] secure the 5th seed in [the] conference and make it to the playoffs.” Emerusabe stated that “ if [the Bullets] play together offensively and defensively [they] are more than capable of winning the last two games and
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enter[ing] the playoffs with a lot of momentum.” “The next two games will be really tough, but [the Bullets] think that if [they] play to [their] full potential [they] can definitely come out with two wins”, said sophomore Cody Keifer. This enthusiasm towards the upcoming games against Franklin and Marshall and McDaniel by two of the starting players displays Gettysburg’s passion to win. The men’s basketball team will be playing Franklin and Marshall on February 18 at 8:00 p.m. and McDaniel on Feburary 21st at 3:00 p.m. Come out and support the team as they strive to achieve a position in the playoffs. The school hopes to see the team continue their astonishing performance against Haverford in the next two games and show their bullet pride.
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First-year Alex Kaslander posted his first doubledouble of his collegiate career with 12 points and 10 rebounds at Haverford last weekend.
This week in Gettysburg College spring sports:
Saturday, February 21:
Women’s Basketball vs McDaniel- 1:00 p.m. Men’s Basketball vs. McDaniel- 3:00 p.m. Men’s lacrosse at Messiah- 3:00 p.m. Women’s swimming vs. Centennial Conference Championship- 10:00 a.m./ 6:00 p.m. Men’s swimming vs Centennial Conference Championship- 10:00 a.m./ 6:00 p.m. Sunday, February 22: Women’s swimming vs Centennial Conference Championship- 10:00 a.m./ 6:00 p.m. Men’s swimming vs Centennial Conference Championship- 10:00 a.m./ 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 25: Men’s lacrosse vs Goucher- 3:30 p.m. Women’s Basketball vs First Rounds: TBA Men’s Basketball vs First Rounds: TBA
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Junior Jessica Porter scored 28 points last weekend against Haverford, tying wtih her personal best record. She was also named CC player of the week.
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