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Students shine at Fall Honors Day celebration Students, faculty and family gathered in the Chapel to recognize honorees Photo Credit: Gettysburg College
National One major issue voted on in Ohio was the decision not to legalize recreational marijuana. ResponsibleOhio is the group which was backing the initiative to legalize marijuana for recreational use in Ohio; the reform would have allowed anyone over the age of 21 to hold up to an ounce of marijuana for personal use. In Houston, Texas, it is anticipated that voters could reject the “Houston Equal Rights Ordinance” which is designed to protect the rights of lesbian, gay and transgender people. Opponents of the law believe it would “allow troubled men to enter women’s public areas.” Supporters of the law find this viewpoint fear-based, and believe it is discriminatory.
The annual Fall Honors Day celebration took place on Oct. 23 in the Chapel. Students were honored for a diverse array of awards ranging from the Linnaean Awards to departmental honors. The event took place during Family Weekend, so parents could be there to witness the celebration of their children’s accomplishments.
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This week’s “Top Stories” were compiled by Kayla Britt with information from CNN (www.cnn.com) and Project Syndicate (www. project-syndicate.org)
On Friday, Oct. 23, students, staff, family and friends gathered in the Chapel to celebrate the accomplishments of numerous Gettysburgians at this year’s Fall Honors Day. The festivities began with a musical selection by violin duo Selah Kwak ‘16 and Logan Santiago ‘19 prior to an invocation by Chaplain Joseph Donnella II. President Janet Morgan Riggs welcome the students, faculty and family members In the spirit of Gettysburg and doing “Great Work,” President Riggs praised the students being awarded, explaining that
they “truly excel both in and out of the classroom.” Following President Riggs’ introduction, Provost Christopher Zappe introduced the celebration’s main speaker, who is an awardwinner herself: Professor Radost Rangelova of the Spanish and Latin American Studies departments. “Most importantly,” said Rangelova in her speech, entitled Meaningful Accomplishments, Meaningful Acts, “I thank my students, who inspire me.” She in turn inspired the crowd with a quote from Eduardo Galeano: “Al fin y al cabo, somos lo que hacemos para cambiar lo que comos:” This quote translates
to, “In the end, we are what we do in order to change who we are.” Following Professor Rangelova’s speech, Professor Bowman of the History department and Stephenson of the Physics department were awarded the “Dr. Ralph Cavaliere Endowed Teaching Award” and “Johnston Center for Creative Teaching and Learning Excellence in Teaching Award,” respectively. From there, the focus switched to the students with the introduction of Phi Beta Kappa inductees and Linnaean Award recipients, both prestigious accomplishments. “I am truly grateful
to have been chosen as one of this year’s recipients of the Linnaean Award,” said recipient Fergan Imbert ‘16. “Thank you to those who nominated me and to those who voted [….] Thank you to my family and friends for always supporting me and for always seeing in me what I sometimes fail to see in myself.” As well as these groups of distinguished attendees, their peers sat in attendance for a host of individual awards and those shared on a smaller scale. Ranging from mathematics and business to athletics and strength of character, these prizes rewarded students for a variety
of accomplishments, with an emphasis on those that may go unrecognized on a dayto-day basis. Following concluding remarks from President Riggs, the crowd joined Christopher Holben ’16 and Patrice Smith in two verses of the alma mater, “Rejoicing in the Gettysburg spirit.” Fall Honors day is an annual celebration, created to honor the achievements of students and faculty. A similar event will take place next semester on May 14, in 2016’s Spring Honors Day. This event will take place once students have finished all of their classes and final exams for the academic year.
Circle of Sisterhood: educate to emancipate
Greek community’s philanthropy aims to improve gender equality worldwide via education By Kayla Britt News Editor The Panhellenic Council is welcoming a new philanthropy, the Circle of Sisterhood, to the Gettysburg campus. Circle of Sisterhood’s philanthropic mission is to “end oppressive brutality against women internationally by uplifting them from poverty through education.” It supports other organizations which work directly with women in need across the world. The new philanthropy provides an opportunity for women of all sororities to come together through community engagement and volunteering to work towards
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In Iraq, Yazidivolunteers who have been forced out of their hometowns by ISIS are fighting to reclaim their land. ISIS forced Yazidi teenage girls and women into slavery and killed other men, women and children. Many were forced to relocate to Mount Sinjar. Only one village, Sharaf al-Din, has gone untouched. The Yazidi fighters have limited weaponry: a small collection of antique rockets, as well as some foreign aid in the form a European and an American soldier. There are an estimated 300 ISIS fighers inside Sinjar who the Yazidis must fight against, and the Yazidis also fear that they will encounter booby traps and landmines. The one village which remains, Sharaf al-Din, is being restored slowly, but was heavily under attack and was defended by AK-47s. The Yazidis have been oppressed and massacred for hundreds of years, and realize that this is a chance to reclaim what has been lost to them.
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ending global and domestic discrimination and inequality against women. The Greek community is celebrating and recognizing the addition of the Circle of Sisterhood by hosting the Circle of Sisterhood week, which takes place from Nov. 2 through Nov. 6. “I’m really looking forward to the Circle of Sisterhood philanthropy coming to campus as a way to get all of the different sororities at Gettysburg to work together to further a common cause,” said Alex Richmond ‘17, a Panhellenic representative and a sister of the sorority, Sigma Sigma Sigma. “Our Panhellenic commu-
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nity has always been really great at working to help each other with our own individual philanthropies, so it’s really exciting to see all the Greek women coming together for a cause we can all share.” On Nov. 2, there was an all-Panhellenic screening of a documentary detailing discrimination and civil rights abuses against women across the globe. The film features several women and girls who had endured horrific abuse, forced prostitution and extreme poverty and sheds light on the importance of addressing these issues and supporting the Circle philanthropic cause. “As I have done research on
my own about the issues surrounding women’s oppression it was a cause I really became passionate about. I was somewhat familiar with the topic prior to my introduction to this organization, but when I was introduced to Circle of Sisterhood, I knew this was something that we have to be a part of,” said Samantha Evangelista ’16, Panhellenic Council President and member of Delta Gamma sorority. From Nov. 3 through to Nov. 5, tables were set up in the College Union Building during the lunchtime hour to sell T-shirts and raffle tickets for an iPod mini and gift cards to the popular eatery Chipotle.
A friendly competition between the different Panhellenic organizations will encourage students to donate in hopes of winning the $500 prize for their organization. The proceeds for the competition will all go towards the Circle of Sisterhood philanthropy. “This is truly a collaborative effort and gives us an opportunity to bond and put our heads together to raise money for the cause,” said Casey Butrico ’16, a member of Alpha Delta Pi sorority. More information on the philanthropy can be found at www.circleofsisterhood.org.
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Gburg biology department welcomes new Gondwe scholar Zakiya Whatley is a First Year Seminar professor and supporter of promoting diversity within the STEM field
C ouresy of GCC&M As an early graduate student, Biology professor Zakiya Whatley never thought she would end up teaching at a small liberal arts school like Gettysburg College. Having earned her Ph.D. studying genetics and genomics at Duke University, she envisioned her career taking her to a large research institution. All of that changed when she visited campus for an on-campus interview and interacted with our students. “When I first visited Gettysburg, I got to see this really great relationship between students and faculty members,” Whatley said. “They were doing research together, side by side, and the students really took ownership of their projects. They wanted to know what I could bring to that type of environment. That was what convinced me to come here.” Whatley is now in her second year of teaching at Gettysburg. In addition to her core biology courses, she has designed her own First-Year Seminar called The Fault in Our Genomes and is pursuing her postdoctoral research. As the College’s first Gondwe Scholar within the STEM field, Whatley is pursuing her post-doctoral research, which focuses on the bacterial stress response
and mechanisms of antibiotic resistance within naturally occuring biofilms. “The Gondwe Scholars program is a pretty unique opportunity,” explained Whatley. “It gives me the opportunity to teach my own course, have my own lab space, and work with students. I get to see firsthand what it is like to be a full-time faculty member at a liberal arts college, while also receiving the support I need in order to pursue my research and design my own courses.” The Gondwe Scholars program is unique in name to Gettysburg – it was named in honor of Dr. Derrick K. Gondwe, Gettysburg College’s first tenured African American professor, an economist who founded the Africana Studies Department. Its goal is to promote diversity within the faculty by providing recipients with the support to pursue individual research while teaching classes. It falls within the scope of The Consortium for Faculty Diversity, which seeks to promote the diversity of students, faculty members and curricular offerings at member institutions. This program appealed to Whatley for more reasons than one – not only would she have more time to devote to her research, but she could also pursue her passion of promoting diversity, particu-
larly within the STEM field. “Promoting diversity is everyone’s job,” Whatley stated. “I want to make sure that I am doing that, not just in the course that I teach, but in the work that I do, too.” To that end, Whatley has co-founded and serves as Deputy Director for Ripen the MeriSTEM, and is also an advisory member for Project Y.E.S. Academy, both of which seek to provide support and opportunities for underrepresented groups in STEM fields. Within her courses, Whatley has employed methods to engage student interest in STEM courses. Her First-Year Seminar focuses on genetic testing, and instead of focusing on the father of genetic studies Gregor Mendel and his testing on pea plants, students explore the implications of determining their own genetic makeup. “When people can see themselves in what they are learning, they are more engaged,” Whatley explained. “You have this buy in – they see how they fit into what they are learning, and most of the time that makes them want to learn more. If you can build that type of engagement in a course, you are much more likely to keep students interested in the material and interested in the sciences.”
Weird News of the Week By Kayla Britt News Editor
Newest Undie Trend: Feel the Bern Attention to all Bernie Sanders fans: you can now pick up a pair of Bernie Sanders-themed underwear so you can truly feel the Bern. A Vermont company has started up a side business selling underwear with a black-and-white face depicting one of the Democratic presidential candidates for the 2016 election, Bernie Sanders. The underwear go for $15 bucks a pair (plus shipping and handling.) Ten percent of the proceeds will go toward the Yellow Ribbon Fund, a noble cause which supports injured service members.
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Zakiya Whatley earned her Ph.D. degree at Duke University in genetics and genomics, and is currently in her second year of teaching at Gettysburg. She also pursuing post-doctoral research.
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Sobering Up With Toilet Paper? Ross McDonald, 39, a resident of Iowa City, Iowa, attempted to ingest toilet paper in an attempt to sober up before taking a Breathalyzer test. He was pulled over after officers noticed he was driving in the wrong direction on the road. Although he insisted he consumed only two drinks, the officers reported that McDonald was “extremely confused” and had clearly bloodshot eyes and unsteady gait. He has been arrested for third-offense drunken driving.
This week’s “Weird News” was compiled by Kayla Britt with information from huffingtonpost.com.
Senate Update November 2, 2015 By Brooke Gutschick Student Senate Secretary
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Student Senate Bullet Points Three amendments to the Constitution were passed: • Club representatives are welcome to join committees • Senators are to appear before the Execute Board after three absences •Clubs are put on probation after missing four meetings
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$4,275 was allotted to the Black Student Union $682 was allotted to Model Arab League $3,694 was allotted to Model UN $5,500 was allotted to International Club
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Tom Hanks stars as an American lawyer who is recruited by the CIA during the Cold War to help rescue a pilot detained in the Soviet Union. Directed by Steven Spielberg
WZBT: Gettysburg College’s Very Own Radio Station WZBT 91.1 FM is Gettysburg College’s Radio Station. Style described as Indie/College Radio, the station provides the community with news programming as well as varying genres of music regularly. Tune in everyday to see what’s new on WZBT. What if you don’t have a radio you ask? You are in luck because WZBT is online. Streaming live at:
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Exhibit Opening in Schmucker Art Gallery to be Curated by Students
Violet Oakley, detail from Here beginneth the Legend of Peace, from the series “The Holy Experiment: A Message to the World from Pennsylvania”,
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The Figure in Art gallery is a student-curated show from Professor Yan Sun’s Methods in Art History course in which the students chose an object from our Special Collections in Musselman library. Students did extensive research on their art works and used art history methodologies learned in class to discover more information about their chosen art works. These works depict figures in art that range from ancient artworks to contemporary works that express ideas of politics, religion devotion and social ideals. These art works are now going to be showcased in the Schmucker Art Gallery in the project space section and we are having a Gallery Talk on Nov. 6, 2015 at 5 p.m. with a reception following from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
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New dance crew emerges at Gettysburg; takes spotlight at annual student showcase B y R aichl D avenport A&E E ditor
This week, Michael Deleon ‘18, founder and captain of Gettysburg College’s newest dance troupe VIBE, sat down with The Gettysburgian for a one on one interview. RD: “When and why was VIBE started?” MD: “I have been dancing since I was a child. I never took any classes or got any formal training. I just danced at parties and school dances. When I was applying to colleges, I was looking at any dance programs the schools offered because I knew that I wanted to continue dancing wherever I went. When I decided to come to Gettysburg College last fall, I did it knowing that I wanted to join B.O.M.B. Squad. After watching videos of their performances and meeting some of their dancers at Get Acquainted Day, I was positive that I was going to audition for the team. Following my audition, I was confident that I would be offered a spot on B.O.M.B. Squad. Then, I received an email informing me that I did not make the cut. I was devastated and to be completely honest, I was bitter about the outcome. It was not until the spring semester of my first year that I let go of those feelings and channeled them into something positive by starting my own dance team: VIBE.” RD: “Why the name VIBE?” MD: “Brainstorming a name for the team was very stressful because it would be the team’s brand for the years to come. I needed a name that captured people’s attention, but I also wanted the name to mean something. The name “VIBE” came up in a conversation I was having with my mentor. The name is powerful in a more subtle way, which I love. It means vibration, sensation and feeling, which is what VIBE is all about. The various dance genres VIBE appeals to and the themes of each performance evoke an array of emotions. The name “VIBE” sneaks up on you, and that’s exactly what
we will do. No one will see us Crazed Youth and we dressed coming, but once we do, you in mismatch, colorful clothing. won’t be ready.” The performance began with us singing the nursery rhyme, RD: “What type of dance do R i n g A r o u n d t h e R o s i e . you do?” Throughout the performance, MD: “VIBE is a fusion dance we played childlike characters group, which is a name I and danced to upbeat songs that came up with myself. Fusion complimented our characters.” means a mixture of several types of music: hip hop, reggae, RD: “Where do you see VIBE derivative forms of reggae, going? What are your goals for contemporary and African. The VIBE?” list may be extended to include MD: “I see Vibe becoming the other types of dance. There are greatest and most innovative no boundaries or limits to what dance group Gettysburg has we can do. We want to appeal ever seen. VIBE is different to different audiences, not just from other dance groups in those we are most comfortable the fact that we dance to more with.” than one genre of music, keep our group small so everyone RD: “How are dancers picked?” has a chance to shine, and MD: “When I first started VIBE, have different themes for each I did so with the assistance of my performance. No performance best friend from middle school, by VIBE will be similar to Chentese Stewart-Garner, who that of another group or any is the current Vice President of previous performance by VIBE. VIBE. Chentese was on board I am going to change the game from the very start to be a part with VIBE. VIBE will become of VIBE. I reached out to three that dance group on campus other friends on the Gettysburg that everyone is talking about. African Student Association VIBE will be my legacy here at (GASA) Dance Team and they Gettysburg.” joined the team in March. I asked another friend that knew RD: “Is there any rivalry how to dance to join the team, between VIBE and B.O.M.B. bringing us to five dancers, Squad?” including myself. MD: “I laugh at this question This semester, VIBE held b e c a u s e I s o o f t e n h e a r auditions for the first time and comparisons of the two dance gained four new dancers. Now, groups. The fact of the matter our team has a total of seven is, B.O.M.B. Squad and VIBE members (not including myself): are very different in so many Lauren “Lala” Bradford ‘18, respects. Of course, there is T a y l o r C a e s a r ‘ 1 9 , K a y l a bound to be talk about a rivalry Cooper ‘18, Kira Mason ‘16, when the established dance Ashley McNeil ‘17, group on campus is challenged J u s t i n a M o l o w k u ‘ 1 7 a n d by the arrival of another dance Chentese Stewart-Garner ‘18.” group. I will say right now that there is no rivalry between R D : “ T e l l m e a b o u t p a s t B.O.M.B. Squad nd VIBE. I am performances.” good friends the Co-Captains of MD: “VIBE has only performed B.O.M.B. Squad and we are even twice on campus so far. The planning on collaborating for an f i r s t t i m e w e p e r f o r m e d event in the spring. I assure was at the Dance Ensemble everyone that there is no bad Spring Showcase last April. blood between the two groups. We did not have a reserved I will say though, B.O.M.B. space for rehearsing as a new, Squad has been regarded as unrecognized group on campus, the must-see dance group on so we would practice almost campus for years, but now that every night leading up to this VIBE is on the rise, we will performance in classrooms not settle for a spot below any a n d i n P l a n k G y m . T h e group. It is just a matter of time second time was at the Family that VIBE secures its spot at the Weekend Student Showcase top. Besides, there’s nothing during Family Weekend. The wrong with a little competition, theme of this performance was right?”
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Genome editing tool could revolutionize gene therapy By Taylor Randell Staff Writer CRISPR (clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats), a new genome editing tool, has been referred to as “the discovery of the century,” promising to revolutionize biology. First observed in 1987, CRISPRs are naturally occurring DNA sequences found in bacteria used for defense systems against viruses, though CRISPR was not used until 2012, when Doudna & Charpentier et al. published a paper describing how to manipulate this system for use in vivo (in a living organism) via the Cas9 protein. In bacteria, a set of enzymes referred to as CRISPR-associated proteins (Cas) are found between CRISPR sequences. CRISPR sequences themselves match the DNA of viruses, and the Cas proteins have the ability to use these sequences as a way to identify and slice up viral genomes. Cas9 (a specific Cas enzyme from the Streptococcus pyogenes bacteria) has been combined with CRISPR to form the CRISPR/ Cas9 system, which, simply put, works by having the CRISPR Photo Courtesy of origene.com
tell the Cas9 exactly where to snip. This means that scientists must merely feed the Cas9 the sequence (called an RNA guide) of the gene they wish to remove/ insert, and they can cut and paste desired DNA into the genome at the chosen locations. Other molecular genetic techniques are far less precise than CRISPR, as the CRISPR system is tailored to specific genes. CRISPR also allows for faster in vivo incorporation. Traditional methods require a minimum of three generations to incorporate one gene into model organisms, whereas CRISPR can insert multiple genes at once in one generation. CRISPR can also be used on a wide array of species beyond the limited scope of model organisms, allowing for new organisms, including humans, to be studied in ways not previously possible. To those not well versed in molecular genetics, the importance of CRISPR may not be fully grasped. But CRISPR can potentially transform biology and will undoubtedly touch the lives of millions. CRISPR can become a major force in ecology and conservation: being used to stop the
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spread of malaria-causing mosquitoes, halt invasive weed species, or create genetically enhanced crops. However the largest excitement surrounding CRISPR is in relation to its use on human genomes. CRISPR promises to be a game changer in the field of gene-therapy with the potential to directly edit harmful genes, providing cures for genetic conditions such as Huntington’s disease. Although CRISPR is not yet ready for clinical use, the coming years are guaranteed to be filled with mindboggling breakthroughs in gene therapy and personalized genetic treatments due to CRISPR. Then again, with the immense power of CRISPR comes an onslaught of ethical dilemmas. If CRISPR can alter harmful genes, what other genes could it alter? Why not alter embryos to produce children that are taller, smarter, faster, and stronger? CRISPR will usher in a new era of medical advances accompanied by moral conundrums, blending the complexities of molecular genetics with legal, political, religious, and ethical considerations that will spark controversy for years to come.
Bitcoin exchange given the boot a bit too soon Photo Credit: deepdotweb.com
Bitcoin exchange, the largest decentralized digital currency service, is making a slow but steady decline after failing in 2013. The service is set to make waves in China and the EU.
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The short-lived success of Bitcoin exchange came and went within the last 8 years rather quickly. The digital currency and payment system was founded in 2008 and enjoyed a breakout three years ago before suffering sharp decline, resulting in the filed bankruptcy of Mt. Gox, the Japanese-based Bitcoin hub formerly responsible for about 70% of all Bitcoin exchanges. Now, after several months of decline, Bitcoin has experienced almost two straight months of positive growth, their most since the end of 2013. Experts and market contributors believe they have identified two main causes for the recent growth. The first is that Bitcoin is now receiving significantly increased credibility from more and more big-name,
a part of the market. Two notable firms, Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley, are spearheading that particular charge. These firms are aiming to revamp the trading of loans and securities. Because Bitcoin remains the largest decentralized digital currency, it is experiencing a snowball effect as financial firms see others beginning to utilize the blockchain technology. Meanwhile, investors are acknowledging that they stand to gain if Bitcoin continues its climb. The end result is a rapid growth rate that continues to build on itself. Another popular explanation stems from the current economic state of China. After decades of meteoric, unprecedented growth, the Chinese economy is experiencing significant turmoil. Due to the uncertainty, many
looking to move it elsewhere. Bitcoin, as the biggest fish in the digital currency pond, offers a viable alternative route to accomplishing that end goal. As the yuan becomes devalued, investors will look elsewhere for alternate options. The European Union also recently passed down a decision to make digital currency tax-exempt in the same way as conventional cash, giving these investors more incentive to utilize the digital route, as they will no longer incur a tax penalty for doing so. It stands to reason that decentralized digital currency will play at least a sizable role in the future of financial services. As even more firms switch over, it is becoming even clearer that we may have written off Bitcoin a bit too soon.
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“Dad bod” is real; supported by research B y D aneilla S nyder C ontributing W riter While joked about extensively on the Internet, scientists at Northwestern University recently completed a longitudinal study of body mass index in young males and looked at the transition to fatherhood—aka, the changing bodies between bachelors and baby-daddies. 10,000 American men were studied over a span on twenty years. Certain variables were controlled for such as race, age, and yearly income. The results? Dads who live with their children saw a BMI increase of 2.6 percent. For the average male, that is approximately 4.4 pounds. Dads who did not live under
the same roof as their children still saw an increase in BMI, but only by about two percent, approximately 3.3 pounds for the average male. What about men with no children? Northwestern University studied them, too, and men without children actually saw a one percent decrease in BMI- meaning they lost almost a pound and a half. There is a definite positive correlation between BMI increase and fatherhood, and now that it has been scientifically supported, people might be wondering “Why?” The main author on this mentioned study, pediatrician Craig Garfield, argued that lifestyle changes alone could have been the main
cause in weight gain. For example, fathers may have less time for sleep and exercise than they did before having children. Garfield also pointed out, “we all know fathers whose job it is to clean the family’s plates,” and along with a heavier presence of snack foods in a father’s home, this translates to increased food consumption. With less sleep, no time to hit the gym and the role of “garbage disposal” after all meals, it is a wonder scientists have not tried to prove the existence of a “Dad Bod” previously. With the scientific evidence that proves transition to Dad bod is real, can we really blame and poke fun at our male peers?
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Musselman Library seeks The no-nonsense guide Fortenbaugh interns to dieting in college B y M eggan S mith M usselman L ibrary C olumnist
If you or someone you know might be interested in librarianship, Musselman Library is currently searching for Gettysburg College students to fill three Fortenbaugh Internships: one in Research, one in Music and one in Special Collections. These paid internships carry a stipend of $8.50 an hour for 6-8 hours a week during the spring semester. Research interns will work alongside librarians at the Research Help Desk, assist with selecting titles for the collection and help plan special events. Special Collections interns will learn how to handle documents, photographs and artifacts after
they are donated to an archive or museum, as well as how archivists, museum curators and librarians keep track and make sense of these collections. The Music internship is open to students with either a major or minor in music and offers an opportunity to learn firsthand about music librarianship. Students will work with the music librarian to select new materials, catalog new music resources in a variety of formats and assist in working with Conservatory faculty for outreach. The internships are funded through the generosity of Robert ’44 and Esther Kenyon Fortenbaugh ’46 and the Fortenbaugh family to allow students to not only e x p l o r e c a r e e r o p p o r t u n ities, but also to strengthen
research, communication and other skills by working alongside librarians and archivists. Recent interns have gone on to pursue graduate work in library and information science, archives and records management, History, American Studies and other disciplines. Former interns are now working in libraries, archives, museums and academic publishing. For perspective from a former Fortenbaugh intern, contact Celia Hartz ‘14, the library’s Extended Operations Specialist. Applications are due Friday, Nov. 13. For more information and application directions visit: www.gettysburg.edu/library/information/general/internships/ students/index.dot.
Students of Gettysburg Ross Silver ‘18 Physics major, Math minor By Daniella Snyder Staff Writer
“This year, I had the pleasure of being an orientation leader for Hanson 2. Moving in to college can be a frightening experience and my OL was very helpful in my own adjustment. So I wanted to do the same for the class of 2019. It was so much fun meeting my residents and all of the first year staff. It was definitely something that I will want to do again next year.”
Update on upcoming Campus Activities Board events B y S arah L owy F eatures E ditor
The semester is moving along quickly and the Campus Activities Board (CAB) has been busy planning events for the student body! In case anyone missed it, last week, CAB had one of their new “Junction Middays” in which they served apples with a caramel dipping sauce to students who stopped by— you guessed it—the Junc tion. The movie night that weekend was “Trainwreck,” starring Amy Schumer and it was followed up by an also new “Mini Mad,” where free
pizza was served from various spots around Gettysburg, with very few leftovers. This week, you can look forward to a movie night on Friday at 9 p.m. in the Junction. The movie is called “Dope” and the showing is co-sponsored by the Black Student Union (BSU). There will be snacks available courtesy of the BSU, so be sure to attend for a great movie. Another exciting event is the Fall Concert, which will be this Saturday in the Attic with doors opening at 9:30 p.m.. The artist is a band called Cover Drive, which was described by Jeff
White, CAB Concerts Cochair, as “A type of band we’ve never had before with a new and revolutionary style of reggae, R&B and hip hop.” Following the band, we will have DJ Karan performing. And if all of that is not enough, there will be some awesome snacks including mac and cheese bites, pizza bites and funnel cakes—and the event is Host Provider. So, if you are looking for something fun to do this weekend, come to a CAB event!
Part 2: Six general rules (1-2)
Dieting in college can be tough. What can should you eat? How often? What should you do? How many times a week? Health and wellness columnist Ari Snaevarsson has the answers effects. but by instituting some set B y A ri S naevarsson There is already enough time to be in bed, you are H ealth & W ellness anxiety in the average col- already significantly better C olumnist lege student’s life; excessive o f f t h a n y o u w o u l d h a v e Before I get into caffeine intake will not work been regularly staying up breaking down college diin your favor. For those of us until 3 a.m. to get work done eting step by step, I think with average stimulant sen- or watch TV. Even if you are realistically it would make sitivity, consider anything not able to strictly follow sense to include a section over 400mg a day (roughly this (you would probably for everyone who does not four cups of coffee) exces- b e i n t h e m a j o r i t y h e r e ) , think they will be able to s i v e . M o r e o v e r , a l t h o u g h you still have a rough idea follow through with a wellthe specifics are debatable, of when you will get to bed, planned diet. It is unfortulong-term usage can set in s o t h e r e i s s o m e l e v e l o f nate, because dieting is realm o t i o n a n a c t u a l i n t o l e r - uniformity. ly extraordinarily easy when ance. This semester, for the boiled down to its basics, Right off the bat, there first time, I do not have any but it would be idealistic to is never an excuse to pull classes before 10 a.m., and think everyone reading this all-nighters and use energy my Tuesdays and Thursdays is going to read all the way d r i n k s t o s t a y u p t h r o u g h do not even begin until 1 through and take away all the night. In fact, there is p.m. Enough cannot be said the important points I hope never an excuse to pull all- about how much more ento touch on. nighters, period, and there ergy I have, how much my For that reason, what is never an excuse to use en- study habits have improved, follows is a list of some genergy drinks to study, either. I and how great my training eral rules of thumb I believe will touch on this briefly in has gone. I do not think it is could have a huge impact the sleep section. too far-fetched to go ahead on one’s health. We will be In my opinion, there is and say the majority of this discussing rules 1 and 2, and nothing wrong with a cup of is due to the increased sleep. rules 3-6 will be saved for coffee each morning. That It is astounding how much a the next two articles. said, I personally find that simple thing like getting a There are a couple limiting caffeine usage to couple more hours of sleep things to keep in mind here. prior to workouts is a great a night can add up. First, these are not ranked way to do it. You will deIt is also worth menin order of importance. Secvelop a marginal increase tioning that all sleep is not ond, these rules of thumb in sensitivity when usage created equal. Have the are just designed to be used i s r e d u c e d , s u c h t h a t y o u room pitch black a half hour as quick pointers; this is do not need that extra-large before you are asleep, or not all-encompassing, and energy drink to get a “kick”, consider investing in a sleep I would strongly encourage and if you are getting a good mask. Try keeping noises everyone to read this series night’s rest, you should not in the room to a minimum, in its entirety. really need a morning cof- unless you need white noise Use caffeine approfee anyway. Again, this re- or something similar to fall priately ally boils down to personal asleep. Caffeine is not some preference, but I think it In the next two seg magic drug that you can use is worth noting caffeine is ments, we will go over rules whenever and however you not at all something to be 3-4 and 5-6. After that, I want. I will not pretend to abused. will dedicate one final secunderstand the specifics of Sleep tion to choosing a meal plan its mechanisms in the body, T h e c o n c e p t o f g e t - and making healthy choices but, suffice it to say, it does ting “enough” sleep seems a t t h e d i n i n g h a l l s h e r e . much more than just give ridiculous to most college Then we can dive into the you a jolt of energy. students, but, as I mentioned meat of the article, where we A vast amount of earlier, these terms are rela- talk about compartmentalprocesses in the body are tive. Getting enough sleep izing nutrition, turning this “turned on” upon ingestion means one thing to a retired daunting task into a manof caffeine, which means senior citizen and another ageable and comprehensive you are getting a lot more thing entirely to the average system. than you bargained for. 18 to 21-year old. For a complete list And not necessarily in a Establish a set bed time o f t h e r e s o u r c e s u s e d t o good way. Anxiety, inthat is realistic. This does compile this article, please somnia, stomach irritation, not mean being in bed by v i s i t w w w . g e t t y s b u r g i a n . and nausea are just a few midnight every single night, com. examples of common side
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Y/N: Are cell phones destroying our lives? DEFINITELY YES By Dean De Lucia Staff Writer
We live in a world where cell phones control our lives. Cellphones have become more than a device that helps us to communicate. The cell phone has features that allow you to talk, text, email, take pictures, play games and so many more. Fortunately enough for us, this makes our lives so much easier, allowing us to do all the things we could never imagine doing on one small device. Unfortunately, these cell phones are targeting the wrong people: our youth. These addicting devices are affecting kids and teenagers between the ages of 12 and 18. With this addiction in which they co n s t an tly n eed th ei r c ell phones, they are becoming worse at socializing with others and not living in the moment. Although this creation has benefitted the older generations, it is ruining our future, based on the effect it is having on our . younger generatoins. With almost every person owning a cell phone, the desire to have one increases. Kids around the age of 12 are beginning to be seen with this device. Is this really necessary? If they want to talk to someone they can tell them at recess,. If they want to
play a game they can use their imagination. The problem is that the cell phone is becoming too time consuming and it is taking away from their childhood. They shouldn’t be worried about how many likes they received on an Instagram post or who “snapchatted” them back. Instead they should be playing basketball at recess or studying for the spelling quiz. Not only are their childhoods being distracted by this device, but the lives of high school students have been effected as well. Today, whoever gets the most likes is the most popular, whenever someone is in an awkward situation they look down at their phones, or whenever someone has nothing to say they act as if they are busy talking to someone else. This crazy addiction and constant use of the smartphone has many negative effects. One of the negative effects is that it has increasingly taken away from the way we interact with others. Everyday we are forced to interact with other people but almost every hour we are checking our phones 20-25 times in order to see if someone else has reached out to us, or how many likes we got on our Instagram post. Each time you are out to dinner or just spending quality time with people you care about you should be able to put down the cell
phone and live in that moment, not only because it is the respectful thing to do, but if you truly love and care about someone you should want to enjoy every minute possible with that person because you never know when the time you share together will come to an end. We are not living in the present. Instead we are focusing on how popular we are and what other people are doing. Caring about what others are doing and not living in the “now” has more frequently brought up the question “Where did the time go?” The answer to that question is, “You wasted it!” The time spent looking down at a mini screen could have been used to create memories with friends and family, exercising or even doing some work. Use the majority of your time as a way to experience new things, laugh, learn and be happy rather than sitting around giving away minutes of your life to a piece of technology. At this point in time we cannot get rid of this device because it is evolving. What we can do is continue to teach younger children that there is more to life than a cell phone. We can show how it is harmful and changing our lives for the worse.
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By Isabel Gibson Penrose Opinions Editor
People love to complain about cell phones – it’s mostly, but not exclusively, old people who constantly grumble and gripe that everybody has a phone but nobody really talks anymore. I think those people need to take a seat and relax, because cell phones are not bringing about the demise of life as we know it. I got my first phone when I was in seventh grade – and honestly, I feel like I got it a year too late. Only one of my friends had a phone in sixth grade (shout out to Tess for always letting me use her minutes) and everyone else was constantly borrowing it to call our parents so we could get permission to hang out after school. We used the semicommunal phone to communicate, which is the exact purpose of all phones. Eight years later I’ve moved from a flip phone without a camera to an incredibly basic rose gold iPhone, but the essential function of the device is the same. I can communicate, and do frequently. Instagram, Skype, Facebook, Snapchat, Twitter, and good old calling
and texting all let me keep in touch with tons of people that I love, and I’m incredibly grateful for that. I am never going to look back on my life and wish I had less pictures of sunsets, my friends and loved ones, the cool places I’ve been or pretty cupcakes I have baked. I am grateful I can easily stay in touch with people who live thousands of miles away from me. I love that when I have a song stuck in my head, or can’t remember the name of that guy from that movie that came out in 2008 (probably Jude Law) I can find it within a few seconds. And yes, sometimes I spend a little too much time worrying about my likes on Instagram or checking my phone to see if my boyfriend has texted me back, but acting like the cellphone generation invented frivolous worries is ridiculous. Before the cell phone, one waited by the landline for someone to call and read the newspaper to avoid talking to people on the bus. Before that one waited every day for a letter from the mailman and also read the newspaper because newspapers have been around for forever. And before that
people probably assumed a dragon had intercepted and eaten the carrier pigeon that was bringing a response from their beloved, though I don’t know for sure, I’m not a communications historian. It’s also ridiculous to act like phones are bringing about the social interaction apocalypse. I never use my phone to avoid enjoyable social situations, I use it to play Candy Crush when my friends are late to meet me in the Commons or pretend to text while I’m walking past someone I hate and these are wonderful uses. Thank you, cell phones, for saving me from being bored and avoid awkward eye contact. There are, of course, legitimate concerns about the prolonged use of cell phones. What might the extensive radiation exposure do to people? How will the new ways we find and process information change our brains? But the next time someone comes up to me when I’m on my phone and starts to complain about the youth and their cell phones, I’m definitely faking a call. “Hello? Oh, it’s someone who’s actually interesting? I have to take this.”
Pet sounds and human idioms: not always the cat’s meow By Joshua Wagner Staff Writer
A 2003 study found that cats lack a universal language. Each cat has a different dialect of meows. Anthrozoologist, John Bradshaw, claims that feral cats meow approximately once every hundred hours. Cats do not use vocalizations for cat-to-cat communication, so who learns all of these cat languages? This study hypothesizes that only a cat’s owner is able to understand the meows of their feline friend. Every cat uses a different vocalization for a different situation. Hunger, boredom, stress, happiness, etc. are communicated by varying forms of the simple meow. Roughly the same noise is used to convey many different messages. Humans are similar to cats. People may say the same words, but the meaning can be completely different depending on who is saying it. Consider someone who says, “I’m sick.” From one person this means that he had a sniffle this morning. From another this means that an ambulance should be called. The meaning of words depends on the person speaking. Care should be taken to avoid misinterpreting others’ language. One needs to appreciate the language of his friends in the same way a cat owner learns to distinguish the meaning of a cat’s meow. For example, many people use idioms to politely say no. When asked to go to a sweater-knitting competition, they may respond maybe later or some
other time. This is the danger. With several possible interpretations of the same conversation, it is sometimes hard to understand what each speaker means. To wait for your friend to go witness a sweaterknitting extravaganza some other time is waiting in vain. It is critical to learn the idioms of those around you. It is also imperative to use consistent language yourself. If a cat started using its “hungry meow” when it was bored, its owner would become confused. How would the owner be able to correctly interpret this? If someone who always answered no when asked to go to a party said maybe later while meaning no, there would be confusion. This person’s friend could wait outside the party for a long time and become frustrated. Who’s at fault? The person that was asked the questoin meant no, but the person asking the question heard the answer yes. Learning to communicate well requires understanding the hidden language behind each person’s words. When asked, “do you want me to come?” many people respond, “if you want to.” From some people, this is a straight-forward statement: come if you want or not. For others this means: “I really want you to come, but I am not going to say it.” These are dangerous waters. The safest way to navigate this conundrum is to know your friend’s language. Like a good cat owner, when a friend “meows,” one must find out what that “meow” means.
Unlike cats, people have a bountiful variety of words and phrases to choose from. Despite this, humans repetitively use confusing idioms to express themselves. There is no hope of changing this fundamental language barrier, so friends Source: Rosangela Laludovico must identify the individual l i n g u i s t i c q u i r k s o f t h o s e Cell phone usage is not necessarily indicative of a person being anti-social or tuned out. around them. Thus, many confrontations and misunderstandings can be avoided. If one fails to learn, problems will arise. One may find himself attending a sweater-knitting competiBut, why do girls con- a w a y f o r a r i d i c u l o u s s e t By Jenna Sayer tion, waiting at a party, or tinue to participate in such of standards—not muscular Staff Writer upsetting a friend. Clearly, an objectifying and degrad- e n o u g h , n o t t a l l e n o u g h , As you all are cerlearning a few quirks is ing fraternity system? What not attractive enough. It is better than these inconve- tainly aware, there is a subtle if we want to dance in our purely a superficial numbers initiation process at the door niences. sweatpants, flirt in our skingame, one that can seriously Perhaps this confusion o f c a m p u s f r a t e r n i t y p a r ny jeans, walk into the fradamage an individual’s selfis why cats only meow once ties—that discreet once-over ternity house wearing our esteem, girl or guy. to another cat every one hun- of the appearance of girls, But, to answer the converse sneakers? the body count of dolled-up dred hours. Why is it mandatory to question I asked in the title Maybe at one time, cats young women on the side of squeeze into some skin-tight (“do I look sexy enough?”), one guy trying to get into a were verbose creatures, but outfit to please the fraternity yes, you absolutely do. To slowly weaned themselves party. boy standing on the front a l l o f t h e g i r l s w h o h a v e We are scrutinized on from talking due to confussteps with an answer of ei- been turned away from frathe tightness of our dress, ing idioms. ther “yes” or “no?” The an- ternity parties, you are beauIf this is true, there may the height of our heels, the swer should always be “yes,” tiful—in whatever you wear, be hope for humans because volume of our hair, and the whether or not we decide to h o w e v e r y o u l o o k . N e v e r cats have deemed humans amount of makeup we have sport our mini-black cocktail allow whoever is standing intelligent enough to speak o n , a l l t o b e a b l e t o g a i n dress! on that porch to decide if to. Cats have judged people entrance, to loosen up after If we truly take a moyou belong! capable of finding meaning a long, hard week of classes. m e n t t o t h i n k a b o u t w h y Please know that this And, for that single in the subtle differences of a ratio is required at most commentary is not meant to guy in the middle of it all, their language. fraternities, it is clear that bash, to humiliate, to protest Feline owners every - silently hoping that the girls the existence of fraternities fraternity boys do not want w h e r e h a v e p r o v e n t h e m - he brought look hot enough, to talk about classes, discuss on college campuses, to reselves able to decipher the the process of entry is pass p o l i t i c s , d e v e l o p f r i e n d - port any fraternity member s i g n i f i c a n c e f r o m t h e s e or fail. Girls begin to have a s h i p s , o r e v e n i n d u l g e o n or to discourage any girls mews and meows. how amazing our servo cook- f r o m a t t e n d i n g f r a t e r n i t y Perhaps the human race single purpose: to be deemed ies are. The 4:1 ratio simply parties. will continue to rise above acceptable by a random fraincreases their chance for The goal of this article the challenges that its fe- ternity brother. is to expose a widespread an alcohol-induced hook-up. What may look like line companions perpetually I f t h e t a b l e s w e r e practice on our college cama scene out of the House pose. turned and sororities domipus that is unfair, humiliatBunny movie (without a pig nated the party scene with a ing and sexist. running around rampant, maybe) some girls are turned 4:1 ratio for the amount of away, not living up to the guys brought, the situation standards of this unwritten, would be just as demean ing; guys would be sent changeable rule.
The 4 to 1 fraternity ratio: Do I look sexy enough?
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Athlete of the Week the Week
Senior Eliza Gray, courtesy of GCC&M. By William LeCony Contirbuting Writer The Gettysburg women’s soccer team recently qualified for the playoffs after yet another successful season. There were many important plays and great players that made it a winning season for the Bullets, but there was one steady presence in net that rounded out the team and made the run possible. Senior goalkeeper and team captain Eliza Gray added another solid season to her outstanding career here at Gettysburg. Thus far, she has a save percentage of .880 and a goals allowed average of .33. In addition, she has recorded eleven shutouts, a school record for a single season. Gray’s stellar career as goalkeeper has garnered her many accolades. She holds school records in categories such as wins, shutouts, and goalie games. Her play has been good enough to put her atop the career rankings in save percentage and goals allowed average. She is thankful to many for her success. “All of my recognition needs also to be accredited to my teammates for the past four years,” Gray said. “My teammates inspire me every day to be the best I can for them and without them, I would be nowhere.” Gray also credited head coach Matt Garrett, her assistant coaches, her trainer and her parents for helping her along the way. As her senior season is approaching its close, she still has one final goal in mind. “It would be a dream come true to win the conference title in my last year with Mo, Lauren, and Melissa [three other Bullet seniors] by my side,” Gray said. For Gray’s unfailing talent in the net and tireless team spirit, she is this week’s “Bullet of the Week.”
By Jared McCully Gettysburg JV Kicker Football Columnist Although the Bullets were able to graze the Moravian Greyhounds, they fell short in a 32-35 contest this past Saturday at Rocco Calvo Field in Bethlehem, PA. This continues a three game slide that have left my beloved Bullets 5-3 for the season, while Moravian pushes to 7-1 for a second place ranking in the Centennial Conference. After starting the game by giving up twenty-one consecutive points to the Greyhounds first
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Moravian Greyhounds tackle Gettysburg 32-35 Senior quarterback Sam McDermott breaks single-season passing touchdown record By Meredith Tombs Staff Writer The Saturday of Halloween brought no treats for the Bullets as they faced off against Moravian College at Rocco Calvo Field in Bethlehem, PA. Gettysburg put up a tough battle, but came up short against the Greyhounds, unable to overcome the initial 21 point deficit of the first quarter. The men rallied against their opponents, but ultimately fell 32-35 for their third consecutive loss of the season. An incomplete pass, a sack and a blocked punt helped to set up Moravian College for their first touchdown within the first three minutes of the game. Another blocked punt and some tough defense against the Bullets set the Greyhounds up for their second and third touchdowns. The Greyhounds are 6-1 within the Centennial Conference, sporting an impressive 7-1 overall record. Senior tailback Paul Lowry helped to lead the Gettysburg offense with a season-high fiftynine rushing yards. The Bullets looked to step up their game with the start of the second quarter, showing their resilient spirit. “In a few [other] games, we’ve been down early, but we haven’t given up,” said Lowry. “We have confidence in ourselves and each other. Trusting your teammates helps you to stay calm and focused even if the scoreboard isn’t in your favor. This has helped us comeback and win games like against Juniata and Susquehanna.”
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The Gettysburg Bullets fought hard to come back after Moravian scored 21 points in the first quarter. While the Bullets never led on the scoreboard, Gettysburg met a number of successes on the field this past Saturday. Senior quarterback Sam McDermott set a school record with twenty completed touchdown passes on the season. McDermott found ten discrete receivers throughout the game for a total of 240 passing yards against the Greyhounds. McDermott, co-captain and quarterback, has been a strong leader this season. The entire team and especially the seniors are realizing that their season is nearing its end. “As a senior class, we realize our time to play football is coming to close to an end,” said Lowry. “[You’re pushed] to work a little harder because you know you won’t have a chance
to do it again.” Senior tailback Kyle Wigly still leads the team in rush yards with 141 this season, even though he was out with an injury and could not contribute to the Bullet effort. Junior defensive end Danny Speca forced a fumble at the start of the Moravian drive in the second quarter, leading to a Bullet recovery. First year Mike McKnight had an interception on the next Moravian drive, entering his first statistics of his college career with fourteen-yards off the interception, and boosting the Bullet morale. Three minutes into the second quarter, McDermott hit sophomore Ryan Thompson for the first Bullet touchdown, and senior Chris Amicone scored on a catch from McDermott six
minutes later. Junior linebacker Chris Miller sacked Moravian quarterback Mike Hayes for loss of eight, forcing a fumble. Miller had two sacks against the Greyhounds and totals 79 tackles this season. A field goal by senior Robby Fay closed out the half, working to close the 17-28 gap. Junior linebacker Joe Vegso sacked the Moravian QB in the third quarter. Vegso has been a strong contributor to the Bullet defense this season with twentyfour tackles. McDermott hit senior Brandon Sparks near the end of the third quarter for another Bullet touchdown and found senior Kevin McCarthy halfway through the final quarter to bring keep Gettysburg in the game
32-35. With under a minute left, Gettysburg forced a turnover, but could not capitalize. Two failed pass attempts and two subsequent sacks left Moravian with the ball in the final seconds of the game. “We just put ourselves into too big of a hole at the beginning,” said Lowry. “We started slow and let them get up big by the end of the 1st quarter, and it was just too much to come back from...You use that knowledge to push you to get better in the upcoming week.” The close loss, along with the previous two games, will motivate the Bullets as they prepare for their next contest. “The team is still confident,” said Lowry. “The results haven’t been there the past few games, but we know we have talent on both sides of the ball. We just need to improve our consistency in executing our assignments and we will be fine... our focus is one-hundred percent on improving for [the Dickinson] game.” The Gettysburg team started off with an incredibly strong 5-0 streak, and the Bullets are looking to turn around their current 5-3 record with the upcoming match against Dickinson College. This rival game will be played this Saturday, Nov. 7 at 1:00 p.m., marking the final home contest of the 2015 season. Come out and show your school spirit by supporting the Bullets at Shirk Field this weekend!
Bullets XC take sixth at championship meet Gburg runners prepare for NCAA Division III Mideast Regionals competition By Katie Burns Contirbuting Writer On Saturday Oct. 31, the Gettysburg Bullets cross country teams competed in their Centennial Conferences Championship meet. The competition was held on the Johns Hopkins University course. In a highly competitive race, both the men’s and women’s teams took sixth place overall. Each team ran twelve runners in the varsity races. The remaining members of the teams competed in a mixed open race. The course consisted of a 2k grass loop, on which the men ran an 8k race and the women ran a 6k. Johns Hopkins University won the women’s race with nineteen points. The Gettysburg women earned sixth place with 165 points. They competed closely with the teams from Muhlenberg College, who came in fifth with 127 points, and Swarthmore College, who finished fourth with 95 points. Haverford College took the victory in the men’s race with twenty-five points. The Gettysburg men finished sixth with 147 points and were competitive with Muhlenberg College, who earned fifth place with 139 points, and Swarthmore College, who took fourth place with 110 points. Junior Ben Taber led the
boys’ squad, coming in sixth place with a season best of 25:32.2. With this place, he made First Team All-Centennial Conference. This is made up of the top seven finishers in the conference meet. Prior to Taber, the last Gettysburg runner to achieve this was Brenden Clark of the class of ’99 who made it in 1998. When asked about the race Taber said, “As a team I was really proud of our effort and the way everyone left it all out on the course despite us not really having the race we thought we could have as a team. “We didn’t get the result we wanted or that we are capable of, but I am confident that we will rebound at regionals and show our true capabilities as a team. “As an individual I couldn’t be happier with my race. Coach Shenk had given me a lot of encouragement that I could run with anyone in the conference, and had supported me when I wasn’t racing very well earlier in the season, so it felt fantastic to vindicate his belief in me and run to my full potential.” Many of the men gave great performances, including sophomore Harry Thoman who ran his season best in the open race. On the women’s side
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Junior Ben Taber placed sixth with a season best of 25:32.2, earning First Team AllCentennial Conference honors. Elizabeth Hilfrank, a sophomore, came in first on the team placing twenty-fourth overall with a time of 23:05.3. “I think the team performed well as a whole,” said Hilfrank. “We had some season best performances and everyone came ready to race. The girls have been working hard all season and proved that on Saturday.” Other strong performances on the women’s side were had by junior Laura Duquette and seniors Gwen Porter, Casey
Uhrich, Abby Bull, and Ellie Soule who all ran their season bests. For most of the team the conference meet was the last race of the season, and for many of the seniors it was the end of their cross country careers. Casey Uhrich, a senior on the team, spoke of her mixed feelings regarding the end of the season. Uhrich said, “I’m so proud of all of my teammates. We’ve all trained so hard these past few months and it definitely paid off. It’s sad to
think that was the end of my collegiate cross country career, but I’m happy to have ended it running alongside some of my best friends.” Seven runners and three alternates for each team will be continuing to train for the NCAA Division III Mideast Regionals competition which will take place on Nov. 14 at Big Spring High School. Both teams hope to better their placement and expect strong performances at Regionals.
Kicker’s Korner: Inside the Huddle three possessions, Gettysburg looked like they were not ready to battle for the day. Due to blocked punts, Moravian took advantage of the Bullets’ mistakes. Coach Barry Streeter commented on his team’s slow start. “Most teams would give up in the situation and guys would think that maybe this game is not winnable… we don’t do that,” said Streeter. Streeter was correct: the Bullets never do give up. With six consecutive punt attempts to start off the game, the Gettys-
burg defense helped spur some momentum to get the Bullets offense going. A forced fumble by Junior defensive linemen Danny Specca was recovered by sophomore Joe Scaglione. The next Moravian possession was stopped by freshmen Mike McKnight on an interception. Gettysburg’s offense strode to the end zone with a pass from senior Sam McDermott to sophomore Ryan Thompson for a six-yard touchdown pass. After another Moravian passing touchdown from Mike Hayes,
McDermott found junior Chris Amicone for a thirty-nine-yard score. Senior kicker Robby Fay ended the half by converting a twenty-eight-yard field goal to put the Bullets behind at 17-28. In the third quarter, the Bullets defense held the Greyhounds, lead by junior linebacker Chris Miller who finished with a total of eleven tackles, two sacks, and a forced fumble. Other defensive leaders included sophomore Joe Scaglione and Joey Decristofaro who both posted nine tackles. With 7:38 remaining in
the fourth quarter Gettysburg was closing in on the Greyhounds at 32-35. Unfortunately, Moravian was able to finish what they started, eating up clock time through their run game to stop Gettysburg from doing any further damage. Gettysburg is known for playing on fields of history, but making that history was Sam McDermott’s job Saturday. McDermott broke Gettysburg’s single season touchdown passing record. McDermott completed 21-of-34 for 240 yards. I encourage everyone to come cheer on the Bullets in our
final home game of the season against our arch rival Dickinson College in the battle for the Little Brown Bucket this Saturday Nov. 7 at 1 p.m. Saturday will also be Senior day, as many of our team’s leaders and role models will be playing their final game. I’d like to thank every senior for the efforts they have made to this program, but the season is not over yet. We still have 100 bullets in this clip and we intend on using every single one of them. Click, Click, Boom!