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This week in 1927, The Gettysburgian sought a new editor, and 18 juniors as well as one sophomore wanted the job. Each student had to compose “three writeups” that were submitted to a faculty committee for review. The committee looked for the best writers. Quite the rigorous standards to join The Gettysburgian‘s staff! (Shameless plug: To get involved today, visit http://tinyurl.com/ gettysburgian for a slightly less rigorous process.) This week in 1932 marked the 100th anniversary of the first day of classes at Gettysburg. The Gettysburgian reported that the first recorded day of classes at Pennsylvania College was November 7, 1832. In 1832, there were only three juniors, eight sophomores, and twelve freshmen. They met in a building on the southeast corner of High and Washington Streets; the college moved into Pennsylvania Hall in 1837. In 1932, students and staff celebrated by listening to a speech given by Dr. Samuel C. Schmucker, the grandson of the founder of the college, S. S. Schmucker. They were all called to the chapel to listen to Dr. Schmucker speak by the original bell of the Old Dorm, and, then, they marched down to the original building where the first 23 students had begun their studies a century prior. A service was held on the lawn of this building. This week in 1977, The Gettysburgian wrote about notes of Dr. William Bevan of Duke University on the need for liberal arts schools. Bevan states that modern society must rely on people who have learned a more holistic view of the world. This came about with the needs of the age of technology, as a modern person must be able to utilize complex skills. Bevan suggested people’s energy should be focus on the “unity of life and nature.” This week in 2007, Dennis Mickley described working on the bell atop Glatfelter Hall. Mickley said he had been working on the bell for the past 24 years. While it runs on an electronic time system each day, the Glatfelter bell is rung manually for important ceremonies and at all other times is rung by the mechanism. The only time this system must change is with the daylight-saving time. In the spring, a pin in the mechanism is turned up an hour, while in the fall, it must go through the twelve hours of the day. Jokingly, Mickley said that he never saw the Glatfelter ghost in the tower and he has only had to ring the bell with a hammer once when he did not know how to work the bell when he first began. These archived “blasts from the past” were compiled by staff writer Shannon Zeltmann thanks to Special Collections in Musselman Library.
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G e t t y s b u r g r e m e m b e r s Senate amendment Gordon Haaland (1940-2017) changes fundraising rules
Gettysburg College President Emeritus Gordon Haaland, who served as the 12th president of the college from 1990-2004, died Oct. 23 at age 77 (Photo courtesy of Gettysburg College) B y J amie W elch H e c a m e t o a larger, more diverse student Gettysburg as its 12th culture,” said Philosophy E ditor - in -C hief president in 1990 and retired Professor Lisa Portmess. Gettysburg College in 2004 after 14 years of H a a l a n d President Emeritus Gordon service and assumed the title oversaw several facilities Haaland died Monday at of President Emeritus. improvements during his age 77 due to complications During his tenure tenure, including the related to a prolonged illness. as president, Haaland helped construction of the Quarry Haaland served launch Gettysburg College Suites and the Science Center, as President of Gettysburg onto U.S. News and World as well as renovations of College from 1990 until 2004. Report’s list of the top 50 Breidenbaugh Hall and a After earning liberal arts colleges in the number of residence halls. his undergraduate degree country, increased enrollment One residence hall in the at Wheaton College, by roughly 20 percent and Quarry Suites bears his name. his doctorate at the State completed a $100 million In addition to University of New York capital campaign (which, at improvement of the facilities at (SUNY) in Buffalo, and the time, was the largest such Gettysburg College, Haaland serving on the faculties of the campaign in the college’s was instrumental in increasing University of New Hampshire the endowment almost four (UNH) and University of history). “Much less visible fold during his tenure as Bergen in Norway, Haaland than a new building or the president, and securing the entered college administration creation of the Conservatory, largest gift in the college’s as Dean of the College of Arts the [increased enrollment] history — $14 million from and Sciences at the University nonetheless had dramatic F. William Sunderman for of Maine, Orono and then effect in enriching the the establishment of the served as Vice President of a c a d e m i c p r o g r a m , b y Sunderman Conservatory of Academic Affairs at UNH creating many new faculty Music. before becoming its president, positions that brought new “Gordon Haaland’s a role he held from 1983 until -Continued on next pageexpertise, greater vitality and 1990.
B y B enjamin P ontz M anaging N ews E ditor After weeks of contentious debate in meetings of the Gettysburg College Student Senate as to whether the body should offset overhead costs of club fundraisers since clubs keep all of the proceeds, Senate voted Monday to amend its constitution by introducing a subsection that would require clubs to reimburse Senate the amount it allots for most fundraisers. Senate, which, entering Monday’s meeting, had appropriated 31% of its approximately $91,000 annual budget for new initiatives, has sought to tighten its funding in recent weeks. Budget requests from organizations including the 26th Pennsylvania College Guard and College Republicans were trimmed at the Budget Management Committee level, and, last week, Senate remanded the entirety of a budget request from the Disciplemakers Christian Fellowship to the BMC for further consideration. This amendment, which passed handily during a voice vote that required approval from two-thirds of Senators present, received considerable debate and discussion during the meeting. The amendment includes exceptions from Senate reimbursement for fundraisers that benefit external charitable organizations. If a fundraiser that benefits a club does not raise as much money as Senate had appropriated, the club is required to reimburse Senate
the full proceeds of the event “as close to the total [amount] initially appropriated as possible.” Senator Callie Fucarino ‘20 opposed the amendment because she believes it discourages club fundraising, which she sees as providing value to the campus community. Nevertheless, she understands why her colleagues supported the amendment and hopes its implementation goes smoothly. “As I know we must begin saying no to budgets and pinching pennies, I’m hoping there is a way to do this and while still encouraging groups to hold their fundraisers, then use their raised money in their own way,” she said. Senator Nick Arbaugh ‘20, who drafted the amendment and worked with the Senate Policy Committee to bring it to the floor, hailed its passage as an important step in controlling costs and encouraging efficiency in Senate budgeting. “This amendment was intended to incentivize clubs to host efficient fundraisers and incentivize Senate to allow clubs to fundraise,” he said. “Most importantly though, it was intended to incrementally cut back on fundraising costs in a harmless, mindful way. The passage of my amendment shows that the Senate is willing and ready to reform itself to become the activist body it aspires to be.” Previously,
will have seating for 100, while ample seating will also exist inside a large two-story atrium that will absorb natural light. Another development will be allowing pre-orders via an online system that will be tied to student meal plans and aim to reduce waiting times during peak service periods; a common complaint of the current dining options is the existence of long lines around common mealtimes, something of which Bishop is aware and is eager to ameliorate. A variety of new menu options will also be available. Beyond the current fare available at the Bullet Hole, all of which will remain available, the new facility will acknowledge the surging popularity of “fast casual” dining and model its offerings accordingly. Because the new facility has triple the floorspace of the old Bullet Hole, Bishop sees many opportunities to expand service. “We have more options because we have more space,” he said. The salad bar concept that originated at Ike’s will be improved in the new facility with more toppings as well as specialty salads, the sub/ sandwich line will introduce
store-style refrigerators such as those currently in Commons will also be available. Additionally, Bishop envisions special menus to correspond to entertainment and programming in the new Junction space that will be spearheaded by the Campus Activities Board and the Office of Student Activities & Greek Life. “For students who would normally go uptown or to Hanover or wherever,” Bishop said, “we want to offer something on campus just as good if not better.” Construction remains on target for completion next fall. Steel was delivered on Wednesday that will be used in the construction of the roof, which is expected to be complete by the end of January. From there, construction should proceed fairly quickly such that the facility can open as planned. Bishop anticipates being able to move into the new space by August 1 so his staff can work out kinks during practice runs before classes resume. In addition to the new Bullet Hole space, Commons is also getting a facelift. Its space in the renovated CUB is about twice its current size, Bishop said.
As such, there will be room to include more “grocery type items” such as cereal, macaroni and cheese, and other microwavable foods that students can prepare in their rooms, a prospect that appeals to Alaina Keller ‘19. “[H]aving more grocery type items would be quite helpful as our main dining centers largely offer perishable goods that require personal pick-up,” she said. “As the Commons already has some hygienic goods behind the counter, this is only an extension of providing goods to students on campus that might not have the time or ability to drive.” Bishop hopes that the new facilities will not only better serve the current campus community, but also serve as a draw to visitors. Furthermore, he anticipates that the improvements will help ease some of the congestion that currently exists at Servo, which he admitted is over capacity particularly in terms of seating. “We expect that the new points of service will take some customers out of the dining hall,” he said. The Servo U.S.A.
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New Bullet Hole will feature variety of improvements … including (perhaps) a new name B y B enjamin P ontz M anaging N ews E ditor With renovations to the College Union Building (CUB) well underway, Gettysburg College Dining Services is working to reimagine just about everything about how its new spaces will serve the campus community. Beginning next fall, the Bullet Hole will relocate back to the CUB, Commons will move to a new space within the CUB, and the temporary Bullet Hole location will become known as “The Atrium” and will serve as a dining space geared towards faculty, staff, and administrators during the day and small banquet facility in the evening similar to the current operation of Specialty Dining. In a wide-ranging interview with College Union Food Service Manager Mike Bishop, The Gettysburgian received extensive, exclusive insight into Dining Service’s plans. The new Bullet Hole space -- including the serving area, kitchen, and seating area -- will be three times the size of the old venue, which transforms the service it will be able to offer. In terms of seating, an outdoor patio space
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more breads and ingredients, and the grill/hot line will be bigger and strive for what Bishop called an “international flair” by serving rice bowls and Asian noodles, for example. Furthermore, several new stations will be introduced. “Sushi will have its own space,” Bishop explained, adding that, unlike in the current Bullet Hole space, “Some sushi component can be part of a meal.” Similar to Kazue, the Ramen and Sushi Bar located within the Majestic Theater, the new sushi station will also have some noodles. Pasta will be available everyday with a choice of sauce and a rotation of toppings such as chicken parmesan, meatballs, and roasted vegetables in an Italianthemed area that will also serve pizza. Bishop also foresees a custom parfait station as well as new breakfast options; the new space is equipped to serve pancakes, french toast, and omelets to order -- Dining Services will gauge demand before determining what will be available at breakfast. A variety of beverages that expands upon the current options and may include more convenience
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Students Campus lining up play sparks for Servo controversy, Thankspg. 6 giving, pg. 7
Women’s XC hosts conference champs, pg. 8
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Weise presents research on staff wages at Gettysburg B y G auri M angala S taff W riter On Thursday, October 26, faculty, administration, and support staff of Gettysburg College joined together in the Science Center to listen to Professor Charles Weise as he presented research conducted by himself and Jennifer Flores ‘19 on the issue of wages, both nationally and more specifically in terms of Gettysburg College. Weise presented the results of their survey of Gettysburg College’s hourly workers, focusing on “low wage” jobs, which was conducted in the summer of 2017. Weise defined a low wage jobs as any job that pays than less than 15 dollars per hour. Weise and Flores’s survey found that 44.8% of support staff fall into this category of low wage jobs. Of these 44.8%, it was found that 56% are the sole income earners, 30% have a second job, 23% have adult dependents, 28% have one or more children, 23% receive income support, and 63% live with a spouse or partner. As Weise read off the numbers, the entire room listened intently, realizing the burden that low wages can put on an individual and a household. In true Brechtian
fashion, Weise provided many questions, with few answers. While he suggested phasing in a $15 minimum wage at Gettysburg over half a decade, he recognized that this would require wage increases for those in the $15-$20 wage bracket and that that money has to come from somewhere. Weise offered the options of salary cuts from faculty and administration, tuition increases, and budget cuts. He then opened the discussion up to the entire room. Some suggested appealing to alumni for funds, while others wished for meritbased increases. One member of the administration stood up and offered to take a pay cut to help offset the cost of paying the support staff a higher wage, which drew several nods of tacit agreement. Members of support staff also got a chance to voice their opinions and complaints. They made it clear that a one or two dollar pay raise may take people off financial assistance, but wouldn’t necessarily make things better. Some voiced concerns that they did not feel as though they were being given priority in financial planning. President Riggs, who was in attendance, spoke out, thanking everyone for voicing their thoughts and
feelings. She assured that no one should be afraid to speak out if they feel they are not being prioritized or being compensated correctly. Riggs made it clear that Gettysburg takes the matter of wages extremely seriously and that she wishes to work toward a permanent solution. “The issue of people not earning a ‘living wage’ is a national problem that also exists here in Gettysburg,” concluded Riggs. “We pay our employees based on the markets in which we hire. We have to offer competitive salaries to faculty and administrators in order to recruit them from a national market and to retain them. Since we recruit hourly workers primarily from the local region, we benchmark their pay using that market. We are pleased to be able to offer a strong benefits package, but I understand that it is a challenge for a family to live on what some of our employees make. This year we were able to do something special for support staff only through a one-time bonus offering, but we need to consider long-term solutions. The fact that there is no easy answer to this problem doesn’t mean that we shouldn’t try to improve things for our lowest paid employees.”
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year run as President was the third-longest tenure of any of our presidents over the previous 100 years, and he had the right skills and temperament to excel in the job for a long period,” Lynch continued. Rod Tosten, Vice President for Information Technology, echoed Lynch’s sentiments, adding that it was Haaland’s vision for the role of technology in learning that that laid the foundation from which the college benefits today. Haaland oversaw the creation of the then innovative CNAV system, the laying of fiber optic cable all over campus and the splitting of the Computer Science department from the Mathematics department to form the separate departments that they are today. “Every piece of technology and innovative spirit that we have today on this campus, we can trace back and attribute to President Haaland’s vision and forward thinking investments,” Tosten said. Vice President for College Life and Dean of Students Julie Ramsey contended that Haaland’s most visionary contributions to the college were the acquisition of the Majestic Theater and his contributions to the pomp of the commencement exercises,
which included the addition of the banners and the procession through Pennsylvania Hall. Beyond his vision, the campus community remembers Haaland for his kindness and support. Shirley Anne Warshaw, Harold G. Evans Chair of Eisenhower Leadership Studies and Professor of Political Science, recalled the first time she met Haaland. “My first meeting with Gordon was in 1990, when, as the new Gettysburg president, he presided over convocation, where I was the speaker. I was nervous, as a young professor giving a major speech, but Gordon allayed any concerns I had that I would be just fine. Gordon was always a champion of faculty initiatives, encouraging faculty across disciplines to become leaders in their fields. “It was that constant encouragement and enthusiasm for the faculty that made him so popular and helped to propel the college to a new level. He will be sorely missed by everyone who knew him. He built Gettysburg College into the major academic institution that we have today. His ability to connect with faculty, students, parents, alumni, and donors made him the leader and friend that the
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plan, which all first-year students are required to hold and gives unlimited access to Servo only with plus 50 dining dollars each semester, will remain as is; thus, the new spaces will cater largely to upperclass students, faculty, administrators, and staff. After the Bullet Hole leaves its temporary space and what was previously Specialty Dining moves in, the old Specialty Dining location will eventually become part of Servo as part of a later phase of renovations. “The Atrium,” which will be available at lunchtime and will be geared towards serving faculty, staff, and administrators, will resume having a buffet with servers, just as the old Specialty Dining did. Seating capacity will increase to 160 in the new location from 120 in its prior location. All of the changes, Bishop said, are designed to better serve students and the
campus community at large. 3. “1832” - references “We want to provide the year that Gettysburg College what the students want.” -- then Pennsylvania College -was founded by Samuel Simon New Name for the Bullet Schmucker Hole 4. “Bullet Hole” - the As part of the move, college status quo remains an option administrators thought it would 5. Also, students will be a good time to consider be able to submit their own ideas changing the name of the Bullet for consideration Hole. Bishop said that in “If we’re going to do the late 1990s, Dining Services it, this would be the time,” said briefly rebranded the Bullet Mike Bishop, College Union Hole as Cafe 101, but, because Food Service Manager. students continued to call it the Students will receive Bullet Hole, they went back to information on how to vote in that name in short order. an email within the next week Ultimately, President or two, Bishop says. Janet Morgan Riggs will have Among the proposed new the final say on the facility’s new names are: name, but Bishop promises that 1. “The Terrace” - students have a large role to play references the outdoor seating in informing her decision. that will be available in the new facility Editor’s Note: To see renderings 2 . “ F o o d f o r of the new CUB space as well Thought” - inspired by an old as more information, please coffee shop that once operated visit http://gettysburgian.com/ in Gettysburg, Bishop said that dining2017 “it may not be catchy but seems appropriate for an institution of Editor-in-Chief Jamie Welch higher education” contributed to this report.
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Arbaugh wrote a column in The Gettysburgian in which he urged Senate to spurn its status as the “financial yesmen of the entire school” and implement budgetary reforms including this one. Patrick McKenna ‘20, Senate Parliamentarian and Chair of the Policy
Committee, supported the amendment because it begins to establish ground rules for budget requests. “I thought the most important part of this amendment is that it starts to codify what Senate will and will not fund,” he said. In addition to passing this amendment,
Senate approved a budget request of $2,963.63 for College Republicans to attend the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) next February. Next week, Senate will consider budget requests from Outerspace, College Democrats, and the Young Americans for Freedom.
Faculty, administrators remember visionary leader, warm person strong suit as a leader lay less in rhetorical flourishes than quiet but effective decision making,” said Michael Birkner, Professor of History. In his 14 years at the helm, Haaland was instrumental in making a number of those decisions, including the establishment of new academic chairs, majors, minors, programs and departments, as well as the Common Hour and First-Year Seminar Program. He also played an integral role in helping the Center for Public Service (CPS) to take root on campus. CPS has since earned national recognition for its approach to social justice and community outreach. As faculty and administrators reflect on their time working with Haaland, the conversation keeps coming back to his vision for the institution. “Gordon Haaland was an exceptionally smart, strategic, and visionary leader for the College – yet also very approachable, down-toearth and laid back,” said Joe Lynch, Executive Director of Alumni Relations. “As our 12th president, he should get tremendous credit for elevating the stature, programs, size, reputation and aesthetics of Gettysburg College. His 14-
campus will always treasure,” Warshaw said. Lynch suggested that it was Haaland’s warm and supportive nature that formed current President Janet Morgan Riggs into the leader that she is today. “I think President Riggs is so well suited for her current role, in part, because she worked as his executive assistant for three years during the early stages of his presidency and witnessed up-close how he operated,” Lynch said. “What a great legacy he’s left to Gettysburg in Janet, as well as the legacy he left in all he did to help elevate us to be a nationally recognized, well-regarded liberal arts college.” Riggs offered her thoughts in a statement released by Gettysburg College. “Gettysburg mourns the loss of a great leader,” Riggs said. “Gordon Haaland was a visionary, a mentor, and a friend. He believed one of the most important jobs of a president was to bring people together and help them to see the potential in themselves and in the College. He will be deeply missed by our entire Gettysburg College community.” Vice Provost Jack Ryan found a connection to Haaland through two places
they both shared connections to — Brooklyn and Binghamton. Haaland was born in Brooklyn, and Ryan was born in Binghamton. Ryan lived in Brooklyn for years, and one of Haaland’s children lived in Binghamton, near Riverside Drive. “He and I would talk about Bay Ridge, and his father’s tugboat work. When we talked about Binghamton, he’d always remind me that his child was involved with an English PhD candidate, adding that the future didn’t seem lucrative. Which didn’t mean that Gordon was money oriented; rather, he was concerned about his child’s future well-being,” Ryan said. Ramsey recalled Haaland’s steady hand and calm temperament, saying that she worked for him for 14 years and never witnessed him angry. She commented, “I’ve always said in jest, ‘When the end of the world comes, I want to be standing next to Gordon Haaland.’ He’ll be saying, ‘Oh, we’ll get through this!’” As an example of Haaland’s level-headed approach, Lynch recalled that Haaland’s first graduation ceremony in 1990 was the last one that was ever held indoors due to bad weather. After that event, Haaland
was determined to ensure an indoor ceremony never happened again. He said Haaland quipped that there’s no such thing as bad weather – just bad clothing choices. “And I believe that was the same Commencement at which he walked onto the portico of Penn Hall about 15 minutes before Commencement was about to start, looked at the tremendously threatening skies, waved his hand a bit, and said ‘We’ll be fine.’ The skies miraculously cleared just as the academic procession got started and we had a dry Commencement,” Lynch said. Philosophy Professor Daniel DeNicola, who served as provost from 1996 until 2006, said that it was Haaland’s sailing background that made him such an effective leader. “Gordon Haaland was a sailor at heart,” DeNicola said. “I think he took his vision of leadership from sailing, and he seemed to ride easy on the water. Appointing good people and giving them the freedom to work was his style. And he knew just how far the sailboat could lean before he needed to pull it back.” Managing News Editor Benjamin Pontz contributed to this report.
DPS Crime Log
October 16, 2017 (Monday) · No crime to report October 17, 2017 (Tuesday) · No crime to report October 18, 2017 (Wednesday) · No crime to report October 19, 2017 (Thursday) · Liquor Laws: Underage consumption at Sidewalk 400 block Carlisle Street; Closed: Referred to SRR · Liquor Laws: Underage consumption at Constitution Apts; Closed: Referred to SRR · Liquor Laws: Underage consumption at Stine Hall; Closed: Referred to SRR October 20, 2017 (Friday) · Liquor Laws: Underage consumption and Underage possession at Patrick Hall; Closed: Referred to SRR
Compiled by Gauri Mangala, Staff Writer October 21, 2017 (Saturday) · Liquor Laws: Underage consumption at Smyser Hall; Closed: Referred to SRR October 22, 2017 (Sunday) · Liquor Laws: Underage consumption at Huber Hall; Closed: Referred to SRR October 23, 2017 (Monday) · Liquor Laws: False Identification Card – Turned in to Public Safety as found property; Closed: Referred to SRR October 24, 2017 (Tuesday) · Assault: Other assaults – Not aggravated: Harassment at Huber Hall; Closed: Referred to SRR October 25, 2017 (Wednesday) · Disorderly Conduct: Subject yelled at a student at 200 block N. Washington St.; Closed: No identifiable suspect October 26, 2017 (Thursday) · No crime to report
October 27, 2017 (Friday) · Liquor Laws: Underage consumption and Underage possession at Rice Hall; Closed: Referred to SRR October 28, 2017 (Saturday) · Liquor Laws: Underage consumption at Huber Hall; Closed: Referred to SRR · Liquor Laws: Underage consumption at Huber Hall; Closed: Referred to SRR · Vandalism: Damage to Vehicle – Keyed Paint at Huber Lot; Open: Under investigation by DPS and referred to GPD October 29, 2017 (Sunday) · Assault: All other assault – Not aggravated: Harassment/ Dating Violence/ Vandalism at Musselman Hall; Closed: Referred to Title IX Coordinator · Driving Under the Influence: Alcohol/ Liquor Laws: Underage consumption at 400 Block West Lincoln Avenue; Open: Pending Arrest by GPD and referred to SRR · Vandalism: Window Glass at Musselman Hall; Closed: No suspects or witnesses
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B y B enjamin P ontz M anaging N ews E ditor Evidently, trickor-treating could wait for the roughly 60 students who attended an open forum Tuesday evening to discuss freedom of expression with members of the college’s workgroup that will draft an institutional philosophy in the coming months. Students sat around circular tables in the College Union Building Ballroom to discuss their thoughts in small groups, a similar format to what the workgroup used when meeting with faculty and the Board of Trustees earlier this month. “We’re on a listening tour,” said Dr. Jennifer Bloomquist, Associate Provost for Faculty Development, Dean of Social Sciences and Interdisciplinary Programs, and Workgroup Chair. The workgroup has met with several political and identity-based clubs and organizations on campus already and plans to meet with more in the coming weeks. While many of the students who attended Tuesday’s forum had already met
the workgroup (including a large contingent from College Republicans), other students took the opportunity to share their views with the workgroup for the first time. “We have received so many thoughtful comments from students,” said Bloomquist, referring both to input given at meetings and via an online form the workgroup has established. S ome atten dees of Tuesday’s forum had hoped for an opportunity to engage in open dialogue with the entire room and were disappointed that the format had students discuss ideas in small groups at tables and then compile written written feedback to the workgroup. “I was hoping for more of an open dialogue between different groups,” said Matt Salton ’20, Public Relations Chair of College Democrats. Many of the event’s participants sorted themselves into groups reflecting similar ideologies, although spirited debate still emanated from some tables. Two members of the workgroup — Dr. Hakim Williams, Assistant
Professor of Africana Studies, and Patrick McKenna ’20, Chair of the Senate Policy Committee — feared that inviting feedback in the style of a town hall would not have been a productive way to solicit input. “Debate could descend rather quickly into something that is not constructive,” Williams said. The discussion that did occur reflected a variety of viewpoints. At one table, Michael Mancuso ’19, Chair of the Senate Opinions Committee, facilitated a discussion that spent much of its time focusing on self-censorship and protection minority viewpoints from both college-imposed and more unspoken repercussions. Elsewhere, Wellington Baumann ’20 opined, “Any constraint on freedom of speech is inherently not inclusive at an institution that prides itself on being inclusive. Everything that doesn’t violate federal or state law should be permitted at Gettysburg College.” Salton took a more nuanced view. “Freedom of expression is necessary for
role in the Union victory. E g e r t o n , recognizing that much of what people have heard about the 54th regiment comes from Glory, commenced the lecture by listing some of the film’s inaccuracies. He said that the deaths of all the main characters misleadingly suggests that almost everyone in the regiment died at Fort Wagner, and he mentioned how the troops were even facing the wrong direction (away from the battery rather than towards it) in one of the film’s pivotal scenes. His primary purposes in writing the book were to both clear up any public misconceptions about the 54th regiment and to recall what was not mentioned in the film. Glory focuses on six months of the regiment’s service, but the troops served for another 26 months that were left out. In his book, Egerton chose to examine 14 soldiers who had particularly interesting backgrounds but were generally regarded as typical troops of the 54th Massachusetts regiment. He described eight of them in great detail during the lecture: an ex-tavern owner with violent tendencies, a Quaker, a music teacher of mixed race, a young white abolitionist (Colonel Robert Shaw, the leader of the regiment), the sons of abolitionist Frederick Douglass, a 46-year-old (the oldest soldier in the regiment), and James Henry Gooding (an educated former slave who wrote to President Lincoln protesting the conditions for AfricanAmerican troops). Gooding was ultimately beaten to death in Andersonville Prison
Camp in Georgia after being taken prisoner in the Battle of Olustee. Egerton made it clear that the troops in the 54th Massachusetts regiment came from a variety of backgrounds. Many were born slaves but others were born free. They came from all different states (mostly Pennsylvania, Ohio, and New York). Some were married, some were educated, and some had prior jobs. What united them all was the brutality of warfare. Most of the soldiers mentioned in the lecture were shot, and many continued to fight in the war. Peter Vogelsang, the 46-year-old, was shot in the chest and fought in the next battle, eventually becoming a lieutenant. Later in the lecture, Egerton d i s c u s s e d t h e sociopolitical context for African-Americans during the Civil War. The 14th and 15th amendments were not drafted until after the war, so AfricanAmericans were not considered citizens and could not vote (except those in certain states in New England). Egerton said that one African-American soldier stated it best: they did not fight for their country, they fought to get a country. In other words, they did not feel a powerful allegiance to the Union, but they knew it took beating the South to ensure the establishment of voting rights, citizenship, and equal protection under the law of the United States for all African-Americans. Ultimately, while there was a series of major hindrances on the road to racial equality after the Union victory, these troops were correct. At the end of the
a learning environment,” he said. “We should protect individuals from attacks but respect the right to attack bad ideas.” For now, the workgroup will continue to seek input from across the campus community through the end of the semester, when it will begin to draft a statement that it plans to release near the beginning of the spring semester. Once a statement is released, Bloomquist said the workgroup may consider hosting a town hall-style event at which the campus community can provide further input. Any student or student organization that would like to meet with the committee or make suggestions can contact any member of the committee, McKenna and Bloomquist said. “We value any and all student input and look forward to hearing as many voices as possible as we work to draft this institutional philosophy on freedom of expression,” McKenna said. Bloomquist concurred. “We are not excluding anyone from this process.”
B y M iranda F eeley S taff W riter The Student Senate meeting this week proceeded to budget requests quickly. Treasurer Sarah Berkowitz ’18 presented charts showing that the Senate had allotted 31 percent of the budget as of the previous meeting — compared to 53 percent at this time last year. She did note, however, that this did not mean the Senate could stop scrutinizing each budgetary request. The 26th PCG, whose budget was tabled last week in the interest of time, was awarded their full requested amount of $1,103.02 after answering questions as to how they had already cut down their budget and why they needed the supplies requested. Disciplemakers Christian Fellowship requested funding for their annual Widows’ Dinner, but the request was remanded to the BMC (which had recommended no funding) after a debate in which Senators raised concerns that the event had not originally been open to the entire campus community and that no other clubs were contacted to co-sponsor the event. The debate became heated as some Senators called for clubs to begin funding their
events, pointing out that if the Senate keeps granting these smaller requests they will eventually not have enough money to sponsor larger ones. The Senate Executive Board could not immediately recall when the last time a budget request was remanded in full at the Senate level. Later, Senator Nick Arbaugh ’20 and Parliamentarian and Policy Committee Chair Pat McKenna ’20 presented a proposed amendment to the bylaws of the constitution that would compel organizations who receive funding for fundraisers to reimburse Senate after the event unless the fundraiser was for an outside cause, which came on the heels of multiple club requests to front money towards fundraiser expenses. The amendment can be voted upon at a subsequent meeting. Other Senate Bullet Points Nick Tarchis was named the final senator for the senior class. Dean Julie Ramsey was slated to give a presentation on the Board of Trustees’ review of social life on campus — and specifically the Greek system — but, due to time constraints, her presentation was shortened. Senate will revisit the issue later.
Lincoln Prize winner Douglas Egerton discusses African-American troops in Civil War
B y J eremy P orter S taff W riter Gettysburg College held its second Lincoln Lyceum Lecture of the semester Wednesday, which featured Gilder Lehrman Lincoln Prize Laureate Douglas R. Egerton. The $50,000 Prize was established in 1990 as a partnership between the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History and the Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College, and the honor is “awarded annually for the finest scholarly work in English on Abraham Lincoln, the American Civil War soldier, or the American Civil War era,” as stated on the former’s webpage. Egerton, who has authored eight books and has taught history at Le Moyne College for 30 years, said he was both surprised and honored to receive the prize. He spoke to the crowd of students, professors, and community members about his award-winning book, Thunder at the Gates: The Black Civil War Regiment that Redeemed America, a history of the 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment — brought to national attention with the release of the 1989 film Glory. The book also discusses the 55th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment and the Fifth Regiment Massachusetts Colored Cavalry. The 54th Regiment, the first African-American regiment formed in the North during the war, is best known for its gallantry at the Second Battle of Fort Wagner and the Battle of Olustee that boosted support for the enlistment of African-American troops in the Union Army. This enlistment played a vital
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lecture, Egerton focused on the legacy of the 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment. He lamented the way that the American public has continually neglected the role of African-American troops in the Civil War (before and after the release of Glory). He described how the nation doubted African-Americans in the Spanish-American War and both World Wars, but each time they were reminded of the bravery and strength exhibited by the 54th regiment. Following the lecture was a Q&A session, in which audience members wrote questions on cards that ushers handed to Egerton at the front of the room. One person asked if rank-and-file Confederate troops respected the AfricanAmerican troops in the Union Army. Egerton said that, while there was obviously animosity between the two groups, many of the Confederate troops acknowledged
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that the AfricanAmerican soldiers were formidable battlefield opponents. A n o t h e r audience member questioned why more research and writings about the 54th regiment have not been published. Egerton stated that his book is in fact the first to cover in detail the 54th and 55th Massachusetts Infantry Regiments and the 5th Regiment Massachusetts Colored Cavalry. He explained that “we didn’t need another book about [Civil War General] Grant,” and he discussed how there are more historical topics than one would expect that still need to be explored and written about, and historians just need to go out and find them. Evidently, Egerton took these words to heart, bringing to light the story of AfricanAmerican troops whose legacy until recently was largely rooted in Hollywood rather than history.
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Stunts, dances, chants, and push-ups: The Gettysburg College cheerleaders
Cheerleaders perform at the Homecoming football game (L), do push-ups after a football and welcome the team to the field (bottom R) (Photos Claire Bickers/The 20 members, who can be p a s t 1 0 o r 1 2 y e a r s . a d d e d w r y l y t h a t t h i s t e a m c h e e r e d i n h i g h B y T hea T oocheck found stunting, dancing I n t h i s t r a d i t i o n , t h e issue hasn’t been much school as well, and those C ontributing W riter of a problem this year. who did say the stunts W h i l e m o v i e s and chanting at a wide cheerleaders do a push The girls enjoy a n d r o u t i n e d e f i n i t e l y like Bring It On often range of school events up for every point the t h i s t r a d i t i o n n o t o n l y increased in difficulty at trivialize cheerleading, throughout the year. The t e a m s c o r e s u p t o 2 1 ; b e c a u s e i t g e t s f a n s the collegiate level. The the Gettysburg College friendly and lively group a f t e r t h a t , h a l f o f t h e involved—occasionally team meets three to five Cheerleaders work hard i s w e l l - k n o w n a t t h e team does even numbers s p e c t a t o r s w i l l s t a n d times a week for practices e v e r y w e e k t o b r i n g college for their stunts w h i l e t h e o t h e r h a l f adjacent to the field and l a s t i n g 9 0 m i n u t e s t o s p i r i t a n d f u n t o a l l and for doing push-ups d o e s t h e o d d s . T h e y do the push-ups too—but two hours. However, the o f t h e s c h o o l ’ s h o m e after every touchdown. laughingly admitted that T h e t o u c h d o w n sometimes it comes to also because it allows them commitment is worth it. football games. Coached to show their strength. The girls say that while b y K a r y n B a u s t , t h i s push-ups are a tradition a point when they wish M a n y , b u t n o t a team is something they year’s team consists of t h a t h a v e g a i n e d the football team would p o p u l a r i t y o v e r t h e s t o p s c o r i n g a n d t h e n a l l o f t h e g i r l s o n t h e had in high school, it takes
team score (R), Gettysburgian) on a new meaning here at Gettysburg. Because college is an unfamiliar place, the second family that the team becomes is a very important resource. Senior Olivia Simmet commented, “When we’re stunting, nobody hits the ground, and that applies in life as well—we always catch each other.”
Library seeks Faculty Spotlight: Judicial applicants for expert Scott Boddery joins F o r t e n b a u g h political science department internships B y M addie N eiman S taff W riter
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Every year Musselman Library offers two paid internships to two Gettysburg College students during the spring semester. These are great opportunities for students who are considering a career in libraries, information science, archives, or museums. The internships are available in two Musselman Library departments: Research & Instruction and Special Collections & College Archives. The Research & Instruction Intern will: Help people sort through information to find exactly what they are looking for, while gaining real-world experience in librarianship and information science before applying to graduate school. This position is open to all majors. The Special Collections & College Archives Intern will: Learn how to care for historic documents, photographs, and artifacts, and process a collection,
complete with creating a finding aid for researchers. This position is also open to all majors. Both internships involve six to eight hours/week ($8.50/hour) during the Spring 2018 semester. The deadline for applications is Friday, November 10th. If you have any questions, please contact Mallory Jallas at mjallas@gettysburg. edu for the Research & Instruction position or Amy Lucadamo at alucadm@gettysburg.edu for the Special Collections & College Archives position. If you would like to learn more about library internships, stop by the library’s CUB Table on Monday, November 6th, 11:00-1:00 p.m. For full job descriptions and application information, please see http://www. gettysburg.edu/library/ information/general/ internships/students/ index.dot
Earlier this year, Professor Scott Boddery joined the Gettysburg College faculty as an assistant professor in the political science department. Replacing Professor Ken Mott, who retired last spring after more than 50 years at Gettysburg, Dr. Boddery has quite the shoes to fill, but the new tenure-track faculty member has strong qualifications and, as importantly, an enthusiasm for political science and teaching. Originally from Rochester, NY, Boddery received his undergraduate degree in South Carolina before obtaining his juris doctorate at Florida State University College of Law and his Ph.D at Binghamton University. Since law school, Boddery has been intrigued by judicial behavior and politics, and he continues his doctorate research in public support for the Supreme Court and Court legitimacy. “We take it for granted nowadays,” said Boddery, referring to the Supreme Court and how it is legitimized by public
( S u b m i t t e d opinion. “It’s a phenomenon that’s pretty interesting.” Any student or faculty member interested in the judiciary would certainly find a conversation with Boddery about his academic interests enlightening and fascinating. After several years
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as a visiting professor at Davidson College, Boddery came to Gettysburg. He knew that he wanted to work at a liberal arts college, and Gettysburg was his top choice. Here, he teaches courses in constitutional law, civil liberties and rights, the American government, and
research methods. Recently, Boddery was approved to teach a course called Legal Analysis, which he taught at Davidson and found to be “a big hit.” Boddery is also working to develop the prelaw program for Gettysburg students and serves as a prelaw advisor for students. Coming to Gettysburg, Boddery was accompanied by his wife and their fouryear-old English Labrador, Kennedy (named after President John F. Kennedy). When he’s not teaching or researching, Boddery enjoys taking his presidential puppy on walks along nature trails, playing golf, exploring photography, and figuring out The New York Times crossword puzzles. Boddery would like the Gettysburg College community to know that he is “committed to a liberal arts education and studentoriented.” He wants to focus on preparing his students for their life beyond college. Approachable and willing to help, Boddery represents a great resource for Gettysburg students. “And,” Boddery said w ith a s mile, “I b r in g Kennedy to campus sometimes.”
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5th annual X-SIG poster presentation B y A phra M urray MS&T E ditor In the spring, over 50 STEM students were awarded fellowships to conduct their research in a chosen department under the supervision of a faculty member. The research ranged from the Chemistry department to the Computer Science department, with many of the students attending conferences throughout the summer to listen to academics in their field present research. On Oct. 27, over Parent’s Weekend, from 2-4pm the Science Center lobby was filled with over 50 posters detailing the research that had been conducted, summarizing the results and indicating future projects for the upcoming academic year. This
was the 5th annual XSIG poster presentation, which started with Dr. S. Frey and Dr. K. Andresen. The poster session allowed some students to get their first taste of presenting their own work, allowing them to better their science communication. Other students, who had been past participants of the X-SIG program, said that they loved the opportunity to read over their peers’ work. One student explained that “it can be isolating only working on your own research, so it’s a nice reminder that my friends are doing some incredible work of their own.” Parents visiting also got a chance to see their children present their work. One father explained that he had
“little understanding of the research his daughter does” but was very proud of the work she was doing. The research had the work of several senior research spotlights that have been featured in the Gettysburgian. Senior Madison Strine p res en t ed o n h er w o rk on phage biology. Overall, the session was a success, with people filing in and out for well over the allotted two hours. Moving on, the students will now be looking to balance academic work with their research over the course of this semester and the next. Current juniors and sophomores will also be able to apply again to the X-SIG program when applications come out later in the semester.
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Upcoming Presentations Fontaine McFeaters in the lab working on research: Photo courtesy of Gettysburg College
Research Spotlight: Olivia Peduzzi
By: Olivia Peduzzi Contributing Writer As a first-year science student at Gettysburg College, I frequently heard upperclassmen talking about their research labs and working with professors. I had always dreamed of working in a lab ever since I decided to study science in 8th grade and so I continued to hope that one day I could be like those upperclassmen and do research as well. Well that one day came much sooner than anticipated. I knew that Gettysburg had a program called X-SIG that allowed students to do research over the summer, but that usually only meant sophomores and older ended up getting this opportunity. However, I found out that my chemistry professor at the time, Kate Buettner, wanted to have younger students working in her lab. Professor Buettner told me that when she was a first-year undergraduate, she had the
chance to work in a lab and do research for the remainder of her college experience. She believed that being given an opportunity early gave her the necessary experience and confidence to successfully progress through her chemistry career; she wanted to give this same opportunity to her students. She then proceeded to tell me that she thought I would be a good fit in her lab. I learned that her lab would focus on bioinorganic chemistry, the study of how metals interact in biology. I was intrigued by the idea of a discipline that spanned inorganic and organic systems and would allow me to have a broad knowledge base. We would work with the metals titanium and vanadium and try to get them to bind to specially designed proteins. The applications of this research went from potential anti-cancer therapeutics to organic catalysis, and I was really excited by the idea that I could be doing this. I accepted the
opportunity to begin research in Professor Buettner’s lab this past summer along with my friend Alex Paredes. We learned so much, not just about our specific bioinorganic studies, but also about basic lab techniques, high-tech equipment, and how to think like a researcher. This may be shocking, but, not every experiment works perfectly the first time you try it, and that’s OK! Working in the lab this summer gave me so much more perseverance and patience than I previously had, and I think that those skills are just as important as knowing how to properly execute experiments. I am very excited by the prospects of my research and can’t wait to continue working with Alex and Professor Buettner. I am also extremely grateful for the awesome opportunities that I have been given that I know will make my scientific career at Gettysburg more fun than I could have ever hoped for.
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The Sceptical Chymists will be hosting their third seminar speaker, Ann Valentine from Temple University on Thursday November 2nd from 11:30 a.m.-1p.m. Ann Valentine was also our own Professor Buetner’s graduate advisor. The seminar will be held in Science Center 300 and pizza and drinks will be provided afterwards. Abstract: Titanium is the ninth most abundant element in the earth’s crust, and titanium minerals are widespread, yet conventional wisdom holds that biology has very little to do with titanium. The element has a reputation for extreme inertness that is belied by data from several experimental systems. This talk will adress interactions between titanium minerals and biology at the molecular level, and will examine cases in which organisms and/or biomolecules induce the formation of, bind to, or dissolve titanium minerals.
Are frozen oceans hindering alien contact? B y E mma G runer S taff W riter The possibility of extraterrestrial life in our universe is one that has always enthralled scientists and non-scientists alike. Yet this question is a difficult one to investigate; space is vast, and our knowledge of otherworldly life forms limited. Still, despite the odds being in the aliens’ favor, many hold the belief that if another intelligent, technologically advanced civilization existed, they should have contacted Earth by now – a quandary often dubbed the Fermi paradox. However, according to Alan Stern of the Southwest Research Institute in Boulder, CO, the reason for this extraterrestrial silence may be nothing more than an environmental hurdle. Stern postulates that there could potentially be many intelli gent civilizations in our galactic vicinity, lurking just beneath our notice in icy, ocean habitats. While the Stern’s
hypothesis is not based on any recent, groundbreaking discoveries, his work is the first to draw a direct connection between the prevalence of frozen oceans and the lack of alien contact. He unveiled his findings at this year’s American Astronomy Division for Planetary Sciences meeting in Provo, Utah. The frequency of frozen oceans has only recently come to the attention of modern astronomers. Even in our own solar system, oceans have been found on the moons of Jupiter, Saturn, and Neptune, as well as on Pluto. While these bodies mostly manifest themselves as icy canyons and mountains on the surface, they do melt into liquid water at lower depths. Hydrothermal vents could potentially pump nutrients into these subterranean environments, like they do in similar ecosystems on Earth. Being shielded from the elements by a thick, icy crust, an underwater “civilization” could be v er y p ro d uctiv e – per haps even more than our
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Furthermore, Stern suggests that any intelligent ocean races probably would not have much knowledge of or interest in the night sky – perhaps their equivalent of the “space program” would be to explore further into the depths of their own planet. Of course, this is still just a theory. Douglas Vakoch, president of Messaging Extraterrestrial Intelligence in San Francisco, thinks we should not jump to conclusions or to invoke the Fermi paradox. He emphasizes the difficulty of detecting biochemical life signals from a great distance, and believes that we probably have not developed the proper t e c h n o l o g y y e t . N o n etheless, Stern’s work is a fascinating example of the complexities of otherworldly life that we often do not consider. If enough people think outside the box like Stern, we may one day find the extraterrestrial soulmate that we have all been looking for.
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“Stronger” 1 hour, 59 minutes – R
Inspirational and heroic true-life story of Jeff Bauman (Jake Gyllenhaal), the man whose iconic photo from the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing captured the hearts of the world.
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Academy Award winner Judi Dench stars as Queen Victoria in the extraordinary true story of an unexpected friendship with a young Indian clerk named Abdul Karim in the later years of her rule.
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B y C harles S ternberg Staff Writer Cut Worms is the musical moniker of Max Clarke. After studying illustration in college with a focus on graphic design and working odd jobs for several years, Clarke decided that writing and recording songs is his true passion. Inspired by a roommate of his who challenged himself to write a song every day for four years, Clarke started by dedicating an hour to music every day in his free time after work. He took it upon himself to write two songs per month, and it is from this process of songwriting that Max Clarke wrote the six tracks that appear on his latest EP Alien Sunset. The songs on Alien Sunset were recorded with an 8-track recorder by Clarke himself at home. As a result, the whole EP has a rough around the edges do-it-yourself aesthetic. Clarke sings and plays all of the instruments, except for some drum overdubs provided by Josh Condon. The first half of the Alien Sunset was written and recorded in Chicago before Clarke moved to New York City, where the second half of the project was made. Clarke
listens to a lot of music from the fifties, sixties, and seventies, which definitely shows in his music. In particular, the style of close harmonies Clarke employs recalls the Everly Brothers. For reference, check out “All I Have To Do Is Dream” by the Everly Brothers from 1958. Lyrically, however, Cut Worms is not so care-free as the music of the fifties. Instead, Clarke takes more inspiration from rock and roll poets like Bob Dylan. The title track “Alien Sunset” stands out for its interesting layering of multiple parts; bouncy backing vocals, playful strumming, dancing guitar rhythms, subtle bass, and a clap added in for good measure all factor in to make a very complete texture. The song sounds simple and easy going on the surface, but the tune is more complex than it initially appears. This is true of several songs on Alien Sunset. For example, it’s easy to miss the keyboards underneath the melody in the song “A Curious Man.” Little touches like these show that Clarke has an ear for acute details that elevate the songs without you noticing them. The final track on Alien Sunset is “Song
Of The Highest Tower,” which Clarke wrote on the day that Lou Reed died. The lyrics are adapted from a poem by Arthur Rimbaud entitled “A Season in Hell.” This is a melancholy ballad that relies heavily on Clarke’s vocals. Clarke sings mournfully and honestly about death and loss. The roughness of the production actually compliments his delivery here, because he sounds distraught. His vocals are not perfect in the traditional sense, but the emotions captured feel authentic. This “realness” is often lost when a song is performed thirty times in a high tech studio and edited to the point that it’s flawless. Overall, Alien Sunset by Cut Worms has a demo-like quality. This EP certainly has a distinct sound, but it leaves more to be desired. Max Clarke has proved himself as a songwriter, however I would like to see him expand his music to be more varied and diverse. Apparently he will be releasing a full length studio album in 2018, and I am interested to hear if he will be able to maintain the personal, authentic feel of his music while improving the production and moving in some new sonic directions.
Pershing’s Own Army Band came t o G e t t y s b u r g B y A lex P easron
Staff Writer The U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own” had a phenomenal show last Friday night. The event began with the Commando March, which was both riveting and patriotic. It was followed by Xerxes, which was said to be an angry piece, even for John Mackey. Xerxes was filled with awesome dynamic changes and gave the feel of storm clouds gathering. Finale from Symphony No. 4, Sehr Behaglich, was a gorgeous piece. Soloist, MSG Leigh Ann Hinton, brought many audience members to tears with her beautiful voice. The band took us down memory lane
when they played The Sorcerer’s Apprentice. Many of us had visions of Mickey’s nightmarish encounters with brooms in Fantasia as the band played more frantically. The dynamics were astounding, as was the teamwork. All of the pieces were beautifully coordinated. A Century of Progress was a very short and upbeat piece. It was very fun. Concertino de Camera was a lovely piece with Gettysburg’s very own SSG Aaron Scott as the soloist. The piece was melodic and emotional. It was followed by October, which was a very intense piece. The music was very spooky and cast an eerie feeling over the
audience. The Armed Forces Salute was played wonderfully. It was incredibly moving to watch audience members stand when his or her salute was played. The audience clapped to the beat and gave thunderous amounts of applause. Morning Star was a magical piece played to honor David Maslanka. The band had lovely dynamics and told a touching story. Stars and Stripes Forever was played unexpectedly at the end. It was a really engaging piece and the band received a standing ovation. Pershing’s Own put on a wonderful show on Friday night; it was truly something to behold.
thrashes around in a 50’s style house, wearing a typical-style yellow 50’s housewife dress, wrecking the rambler and doing things associated with fetishes, like eating soap. She drops two full bags of groceries on the linoleum in the kitchen, writhes on the floor, smashes fruit, and generally makes a massive and very scary mess. In the dining room, she sits in a chair, soaking wet and staring at the candles burning down their wicks inch by inch, drawing “Carrie” vibes. Somehow by the end of the video, Selena is seen locked in an industrial freezer full of peaches. The entire video, for once, makes sense and goes accordingly with the lyrics. Too often now, YouTube videos are completely unrelated to the songs they are supposed to go with. They try too hard to be daring and different, but by reusing the old and taking advantage of people’s love of horror movies, the video turns a
lot more heads than videos featuring entirely new plots and layouts. Although Fetish isn’t nearly as popular as It Ain’t Me, I think that the lyrics, music video, and sound of the song are better executed. The theme of Fetish is also highly unusual, whereas the lyrics of It Ain’t Me, or something very similar, can be found in almost every song on the pop radio stations right now. Fetish deserves more credit than it gets. Thus far, it’s received slightly more than 85 million saves on Spotify, whereas It Ain’t Me has received well over 525 million saves. It Ain’t Me is also highly overplayed, so it’s time for something different. Take a listen to Fetish, and if you don’t immediately feel the epically creepy yet awesome vibes of the best horror movies of all time, perhaps you should consider eating that bar of soap. *This author does not actually condone the consumption of soap.*
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Sunderman Spotlight: Chelsea Ferraro B y M ichelle G rosser Staff Writer
What is your major? Bachelor of Music Education What is your instrument? Trumpet What has been the most important part of your conservatory experience? The ability to be in so many ensembles and be involved through working or PLA hours, and getting to know people through all of those experiences. You learn from all of these people and become a better musician and a better teacher. And I love that all of the professors know you, even if you haven’t had a class or lessons with them. You still have the opportunity to connect and learn with them. How will your time here have influence on your career in music? I picked up a lot of leadership roles that will help me in teaching. Additionally, I have seen a variety of professors go on sabbatical or retire, and I have gotten many
different perspectives and many experiences from them and their substitutes to learn from as a future music educator.
What are your plans for after graduation? I would like to teach High School Band, but I would be happy teaching in any area of music education. And I would be comfortable teaching in any area because the program here has given me many opportunities to expand my comfort-zone, including methods classes and extra secondary lessons. Tell me about your recital. I will be playing works by Herbert Lincoln Clark, Eric Ewazen, Johann Baptist Georg Neruda, and two works for brass quintet from the Canadian Brass Catalogue; With a Little Help from My Friends by the Beetles, and Killer Tango. My favorite thing about my program is that it stars with a piece that was first introduced to me in high school, so it allows me to showcase my growth over my time
here. Also, I play a variant of my instrument, the Eb Trumpet. And finally, I connect strongly with “With a Little Help from My Friends.” I wouldn’t be the person who I am today without the people who I have met, and many of the people playing with me on my recital are good friends of mine. So the song is very truthful to me. What is your advice for future conservatory students? Take every opportunity that is presented to you, but know your limits. Keep time for your mental and physical health. You will have plenty of time to experience everything at least once. You do not need to do it all in one semester. College will fly by so get as much as you can out of your professors and musical experiences. But don’t forget to build friendships and create memories as well. Chelsea’s senior recital is on December 3rd at 3:30pm in Paul Recital Hall, Schmucker Hall.
S taff W riter For those of you who have yet to listen to Fetish by Gucci featuring Selena Gomez, do it right now. In it, Selena is eerily sweet and melodic, creating horror movie vibes. She sings of love as a fetish, which it usually wouldn’t be considered, but Gucci’s brief rap in the middle explains that he cannot have enough of his lover’s affection, and that it is her fault. Between the rap and Selena’s verses, the overall idea given is one of extreme one-ended obsession. Despite the creepy lyrics and insinuations, the song is ridiculously catchy, with a deep bass, easily memoizable lyrics, and a steady beat that sticks in your brain all day, pulling you in to listen to it on repeat. What really makes the song, though, is listening to it in conjunction with the hair-raising music video. In the video which has received over 50 million views, Selena
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Note: The opinions published in this section are those of the individual writers and are in no way representative of the views of The Gettysburgian staff, The Gettysburgian or Gettysburg College.
Get to work, write away ‘Turkey enthusiasts’ set By Alex Romano
Opinions Editor I do not enjoy this, in case you were wondering. I do not enjoy this at all. This section of the newspaper is meant to be filled by all of you, the students, organizations, and administrators of our fine institution. The Opinions Section is supposed to be a page that showcases the school’s diversity of thought and passion for intellectual growth and discussion. When I assumed the responsibilities of editing the section after my predecessor resigned the position, I expected to continue the former editor’s legacy of providing the student body with a fresh round of opinions each week, one week in online format, the next in print, hopefully without having to contribute too many articles of my own. I harbor a long-standing distaste for self-indulgence, I am a fairly private man, and I would rather hear out the thoughts of my fellow classmates than spout off my own. And yet, for the third time now in my career as editor of the Opinions Section, I find myself to be my sole contributor. I wrote an article about my shortage of contributions last spring, when Milo Yiannopoulos’ fall from alt-right grace saved me from a near-blank section being published under my name. That article was titled “Opinions, Please”, a gentle nudge to get students to write for my section. I refrained from sounding too forceful in that piece. I was shy about the whole thing, and did not want to use coercion to get people to write for me. In retrospect, the article was too soft. In my previous written request for submissions, I outlined and explained my personal policy with regard to the editing process and my stance on journalistic integrity. My attitude towards those concepts has not changed since the writing of that article, with one exception. I may have undersold the esteem of the newspaper. The staff does hold all submitted articles to a standard, the editors do have some autonomous agency when selecting articles for publication, and we are given the right to send back pieces and collaborate with writers for reworking. Implementing standards gives the editor the responsibility of helping to make articles appropriate for publication, not simply reject pieces found unworthy. This way, it is not the writers, but the editors who are to be held accountable for any error in published pieces of journalism in the newspaper. The Opinions Section IS FOR YOU. It is yours. Have it. I am a mere caretaker. Despite what my lengthy articles on Trump and liberal terminology may have you think, I do not like filling up all of my space with self-produced material. It sucks to see my name the only one on an entire page in the newspaper, every single word in the column coming from me, every thought produced by my own mind, and no one else’s. It does not come off well, and appears that I am reserving the space in my section for myself only. It is
off-putting, it is indulgent, it is embarrassing. My job is primarily to edit, hence the title of editor, not to write. Writing my own stuff is secondary; helping you guys with your pieces is what should come first. I can level with you, though. It is difficult, in this troubled age, to sit down and crank out an article on a subject that has the potential to generate controversy. Nobody wants to be a target on a campus where the people who you could enrage are around you all of the time, when you have to sit next to and work with people who have access to a paper that contains your honest opinion on a touchy subject. A damaged reputation is an understandable concern. I assure you, though, that protecting popularity is no concern. The students of Gettysburg College are respectful of one another’s opinions and are open to hearing the ideas of others. The Gettysburgian staff monitors the comments on the online newspaper and social media, so all inappropriate comments will be censored. There are no worries as far as publishing op-eds goes. I myself have had my share of controversies. Most recently, I managed to get under the skin of some readers with my longest-yet piece, a well-intended article with which I attempted to explain to Democrats the reason that decent, rational people may have voted for Donald Trump in the 2016 election. The article brought back a sour taste in some people’s mouths, something that I did not anticipate. Sure, I thought that there would be some agitation, and there was, but not on account of the reason that the agitation came about. The part of the article that annoyed people the most was the topic: the presidential election. Some readers just could not get over the fact that people voted for Trump. Well, I did my part: I explained an opinion, and the readership made their own opinion about my opinion, however I feel about it. There is no control over the reaction of the audience. There was a response to that article, but it did nothing to damage my popularity. The same can be said for any other writers who contribute. Predictions are welcome, as well. Last November, I predicted that Trump would act more presidential once he was in the White House. While he certainly never acted entirely presidential, he still, at one point (albeit a very brief point), put on a more presidential demeanor. His speech on global terrorism in Saudi Arabia was an improvement on his past un-presidential transgressions. Of course, he tanked right after, and has been floundering ever since. Nonetheless, the prediction was still worth it. When a writer makes a prediction, the writer is essentially expressing an opinion unsupported by any actual facts, as all that the writer has to go off of is what they have at their disposal at the present time, in the present world. That requires some risk, and so is highly respectable, even laudable at times, depending on how thorough and how accurate the prediction is. In this turbulent political and social climate,
it is beyond this editor that no one on campus would have anything that they feel that they should share with their peers. Come on, look at all of the topics that you could write about! The secretary of education rescinded popular Title IX guidelines in September; football players are taking knees in front of Old Glory on fields throughout America; Harvey Weinstein has been exposed to be a sexual predator; Kevin Spacey came out as a homosexual and admitted that he may have sexually harassed a child actor back in 1986; Paul Manafort has been indicted; the Russia probe is heating up… again; the annual controversy over political correctness in Halloween costumes has been upon us for weeks; Christmas commercials have come on television wayyyyy too early for the umpteenth year in a row. There is plenty going on in the country to form an opinion on. And not only national affairs calls for coverage. There are several possible topics for discussion that are local matters. Just on campus, there are the Senate’s budgetary issues to consider; the defunding of the dinner for Gettysburg’s widows of fallen veterans; the Free Speech committee; reevaluations of Greek life after the death of Tim Piazza in Penn State University; the tightening of hazing restrictions and sexual assault prevention measures in the wake of the Title IX revisions; Trump’s recent rally in Harrisburg; the progress of the renovations and new construction ongoing on the school grounds. I have heard students talking about these things many times in the dining hall, before and after classes, on field trips, and inside each other’s dorm rooms. Why interested people who hold such strong and important opinions about sensitive subjects and yet are so reluctant to share them in a written form is difficult for me to understand. This is not meant to call out anyone. It is hard to speak up in such a loud environment. But it is harder still to do so when there are so many voices shouting all at once, so it should be a preferable option to use paper as a means to speak out in a way that people must listen to your voice now that it is isolated from the rest, they must read what is written in front of them. The concluding paragraph of this article is excerpted from an advertisement that I will be periodically posting in the Digests: My section relies on writers from outside the Gettysburgian staff to submit articles for publication in the school newspaper. This way, the views of a variety of students on campus are shown and everybody has an equal opportunity to let their voice be heard. You may write as an individual, representative of a cause on or off campus, or a member of a campus organization. The guidelines are flexible. I will personally help edit and rework any and all pieces with the cooperation of the writer(s). Writers who contribute onethree times are given the title Guest Columnist, and writers who contribute three+ times are given the title Columnist.
up camp outside Servo By Jamie Welch
Editor-in-Chief Satire It’s still two weeks until Servo Thanksgiving, but a group of five self-described “turkey enthusiasts” has already begun to line up outside of Servo in hopes of being the first to get a taste of turkey and mashed potatoes come Nov. 14. The dedicated Thanksgiving fanatics have set up three large tents outside of Servo a full two weeks ahead of the annual tradition in which groups of 12 eat a roasted turkey, bowls of cranberry sauce, corn, mashed potatoes and gravy, all served at the table by faculty, administrators and support staff at Gettysburg College. Lines are notoriously long for the Servo Thanksgiving event, a fact that senior Brent Robinson said ruined his first year experiencing the tradition. “My first year at Gettysburg, I arrived for Servo Thanksgiving at 5pm thinking I would be able to just waltz inside like on any other day,” Robinson said. “I was wrong about that - the line stretched all the way back to Glatfelter Lodge!” Robinson said that every year since that horrible experience he has camped out outside of Servo in order to be the first to enjoy the delectable turkey and what he describes as “tart-yet-sweet cranberry
goodness.” “My buddies and I take shifts so we can take showers and go to class, but for the most part I am out here in line at all times,” Robinson said. Sophomore Jake Freedman says that he didn’t mind waiting at the end of the line last year, but that a rumored turkey shortage prompted him to join the camp out this year. “I’m not going to wait in line for three hours like the rest of the poor schmucks only to be told that they’re out of turkey, that there were limited turkey quantities and that there are no rain checks,” Freedman said. ` Junior Marci Redman echoed Freedman’s concerns. “I used to make fun of the people lined up outside of Servo two weeks early, but now I realize how wrong I was,” Redman said. “I’m going to be the first to get some of that succulent turkey and there’s nothing any of you can do about it.” Servo supervisor Joseph “Servo Joe” Wheeler commented that this is the earliest he’s ever seen people camped outside the dining center for Servo Thanksgiving. “We look forward to the lines for Servo Thanksgiving every year,” Wheeler said. “We organize a line-up party on CUB Drive with music and free apple cider. But this is the
Five tips productive B y A ri S naevarsson F eatures E ditor The morning is probably the most important time of the day when it comes to setting yourself up for success. I have noticed when my mornings start to slide backwards into waking up just 30 minutes before class and rolling out of bed, it sets a bad tone for the rest of my day. On the flipside, there are a few go-to things I have found I can institute each morning to start my day off right. Look for little wins; pick one or two of these that you are not already doing and work on habituating those, and then go from there. Make your bed This is an incredibly simple yet powerful habit you can start easily right now to improve the productivity and overall enjoyment of your days. Admiral William McRaven, Navy SEAL Commander, wrote a whole book on the premise that making your bed can change the outlook of your days, and even your life. I know it sounds like a small thing, and it is, but I would not be so quick to underestimate this. By doing this each morning (first thing in the morning), you set a neat and organized tone to the rest of your day. Give it a try. Drink a full glass of water After a full six to eight hours of sleep, your body is naturally pretty dehydrated. We often confuse this feeling with that of grogginess or hunger, leading us to either pull the sheets up and sleep in too late or grab for something sugary and nutrientvoid. Both are obviously less than ideal options; these do the exact opposite of what we are aiming for and actively set a negative tone to the rest of your day. And, fortunately, both can be prevented by the simple act of drinking a full glass of water. By alleviating your small-scale dehydration, you will have an easier time accessing your energy and will likely not crave that morning donut as badly. To make this as foolproof
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soonest the lines have started in my history here at Gettysburg College.” Several of the students camped outside of the dining center expressed displeasure with a sweepstakes recently run by the Communications and Marketing Office that offered two students (and each of their 11 friends) that attended a workshop the opportunity to bypass the line at Servo Thanksgiving. “The annual Thanksgiving Dinner is right around the corner and we are offering two students (and their friends!) reserved seating at this annual tradition. That’s right, no standing in line! But to be in the running, we need your help,” the college’s ad read in part. Robinson said that he felt betrayed by college administration. “I wait out here for two weeks and have to play second fiddle to some losers that had their name drawn out of a hat? I don’t think so,” Robinson said. While The Gettysburgian was interviewing the campers, senior Fred Phillips walked down Lincoln Avenue and shouted, “You’re crazy! Servo Thanksgiving is still two weeks away!” Redman replied, “Maybe we are and maybe we aren’t…but waiting in line for hours to get into Servo Thanksgiving? Now that’s really crazy.”
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as possible, prepare a bottle of water each night so that it is ready in the morning. The more steps you have to take in your already “groggy” state after waking up, the less likely it will get done. Make this a habit and you will not regret it. Meditate/Do some sort of mindfulness practice It is no secret by now that I am a huge proponent of meditation. However, I do not think sitting meditation is the only form of mindfulness practice that can yield the results associated with it. For those who get bored too easily with sitting and consciously breathing for 10 to 20 minutes (though I would spend some time ingraining this before giving up and deciding it is too “boring”), you have some options. First, you can try guided meditations. There are tons on YouTube that are freely available, and there are even some on Spotify (I like “The Honest Guys” a lot, though some of their stuff is a bit wacky). If that is not up your alley, try some meditative practice, such as yoga or simple stretching or even something like tai chi. Hell, you might find that simply sitting and listening to soothing music does it for you. As long as it is somewhat relaxing and helps you get out of your head, there is no right or wrong way to go about this. Just do what works for you. Decide on your one to two “Most Important Things” (do them first) In terms of productivity, this is one thing I find consistently gets the job done. Intricate todo lists and GTD programs are all well and good, but for many (myself included), they amount to mental masturbation and do not actually serve to increase productivity.This, however, forces you to pick something and get to work. This system is as simple as it gets: each morning, pick one or two items you need to get done today that are more important than anything else. Ideally, these each
take longer than five minutes and require some cognitive focus and effort. These could be homework assignments, pieces of a project, or really anything. The key is to do these first thing in the morning. So, wake up with enough time to complete these before class, go to a place where you can give this your undivided attention, get in your zone, and get to work. This prevents the stress of having to cram in important tasks throughout your already busy days, which often leads to time conflicts and rushing through important work, neither of which are ideal. Do this and watch how simple your days become. Magic! Push off phone-checking as late as possible Admittedly, this is usually the toughest one for me, and this is likely just how it is for college students today. Our phones are easy go-to sources for superstimuli, which may feel good in the moment but do little to actually improve our days, and in fact they often lead to distraction and mindlessness. If you can push off your phonechecking (this includes checking social media and texts) until at least after you have made your bed, done your morning mindfulness practice, brushed your teeth, and prepared for the day ahead, you will be infinitely better off. While it can be super difficult to steer clear of the notifications just begging to be read, avoiding them for even a little while can be what it takes to get yourself in the right cognitive mindset before starting off your day. Nothing feels better than heading into a busy day with energy and a clear mind. Give these a try, remembering not to try and institute them all at once. Even just adding one of these to your day could have huge effects. Stop throwing your mornings away and start using them to your advantage. Good luck!
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First year Allie Stranick Photo courtesy of Gettysburg College By Gabi Eglington Staff Writer First year Allie Stranick proved to be a key player to the Gettysburg women’s volleyball team this season. Serving as an outside hitter for the front row, Stranick was a force to be reckoned with on the court. In her first season at Gettysburg College, Stranick struck down a total of 272 kills and provided the team with 258 digs by Saturday’s end. A computer science major, Stranick has a skill set that reaches far beyond the lab. She was also named Centennial Conference player of the week twice and, with an average of 3.36 kills per set, maintained a high kills-per-set ratio worthy enough for third best in the Centennial Conference. Stranick was a frequent player in the starting lineup this season, until an injury precluded her from further play in the last few games. However, she continued to take stats and boost team morale despite the injury. Stranick grew up in Havertown, PA, where she served as team captain and aspired to play volleyball at a collegiate level. Since then, she has established herself to be a valuable asset here at Gettysburg. Although the Bullets closed out the 2017 schedule Saturday due to a loss to Johns Hopkins University earlier in the week that pushed them just out of tournament reach, Stranick’s volleyball career is far from over. This fresh talent supplies the team with high energy and enthusiasm, combined with consistently powerful hits. Great things are expected to be in store for Stranick in her coming seasons with the Bullets.
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Women’s cross country hosts conference champs Four Lady Bullets finish within top-30 of 100 racer competition B y J ohn Z ak S taff W riter The Bullets women’s cross country team placed fifth out of 10 teams at the Centennial Conference Championships Sunday. This was the 25th annual Centennial Conference Cross Country Championships and took place at Gettysburg College for the first time since 2009. The Championship competition featured division III teams from schools such as regional first-ranked Johns Hopkins University, secondranked Dickinson College, third-ranked Haverford College, and Swarthmore College. Each filled the first, second, third, and fourth place spots respectively. The women’s cross country team’s finish was led by the individual performances of senior Elizabeth Hilfrank and junior Sarah Rinehart. Their performances earned both of them All-Conference honors for the first time in each of their careers. In the 6k race, Hilfrank clocked in at 21:55, making a new personal record on the course and the second best time of her career. Hilfrank also placed fourth overall in the race of 100 runners, the best placement of any Gettysburg College run-
The Gettysburg College women’s cross country team placed fifth of 12 teams at the Centennial Conference Championships (Photo Khun Minn Ohn) ner on that course in 8 years. Hilfrank’s time is also the fastest time to be recorded by a Bullet on the home course. Hilfrank placed first on the team complimenting what has been a strong season for her. Rinehart finished 12th in the varsity competition, also setting a new personal record with a time of 22:43. Rinehart placed second on the team. This All-Conference duo of Hilfrank and Rinehart was the first time two Bullets had made it into the top Conference teams since 2010. Along with the strong individual efforts of Hilfrank and Rine-
hart, the team as a whole presented a solid performance on Sunday. The team finished with a score of 113 to beat Bryn Mawr College (sixth), Muhlenberg College (seventh), Franklin and Marshall College (eighth), and Ursinus College (ninth), respectively. The group’s achievement was supported by four Bullet runners finishing in the top 30. Along with the fourth and 12th place finishes of Hilfrank and Rinehart, first year Michelle O’Malley finished 24th overall with a time of 23:50.5 and junior Paige Wesolowski crossed the line 28th overall with a time at 24:07.7.
All but two of the Lady Bullets finished with times significantly faster than at the Gettysburg Invitational, held on the same course, two weeks ago. “Everything really came together this past weekend,” said Campbell. “The girls have been working all season to run in packs, and I feel this weekend was the best that we have done yet.” Campbell, who finished 45th overall with a time of 25:30.4 in the Centennial Conference Championships, was happy with her personal results. Campbell was the fifth and final point scorer for the team. “I am really glad
with how the Conference Championship went,” said Campbell. “My teammates were so helpful throughout the race. They always encourage me to push my pace and focus on passing.” Sunday’s performance has the team looking forward to the regional meet to be held in two weeks. The Bullets are currently ranked ninth in the region. “We are going to do big things at regionals!” said junior Colleen Campbell. “Our races keep improving every week and we have the potential to really do something great.” Sunday’s race was the last competition for the whole team, as only seven women are allowed to be entered into the regional meet. The meet will bring the Bullets to face all the same teams from the Centennial Conference in addition another 40 competitors to reach a total of approximately 350 racers. The Gettysburg College women’s cross country team will have a week off to rest before facing tough competition in the NCAA DivisionIII Mid-East Regionals. The meet will take place at Big Spring High School in Newville, PA at 12p.m. Saturday, November 11.
Men’s soccer makes return to postseason
Bullets victory against Ursinus gives them third seed in Conference playoffs By Alex Petrecca Staff Writer The Gettysburg College men’s soccer team took home the victory this weekend, beating Ursinus 2-1. With the win, the Bullets clinched the third seed in the Centennial Conference playoffs. This will be their first since time in the playoffs since they earned a berth in 2010. The Bullets finished the season 13-4, marking their first thirteen-win season since 2001 and will play second-seed Franklin and Marshall in the semifinals. Before the win, all 10 of Gettysburg’s seniors were honored in a ceremony for their final home game. Gettysburg struck first in the game as first year Sam Lerman scored on the team’s first shot in the sixth minute. Lerman’s fourth goal of the season would lead the Bullets to a strong start as they outshot Ursinus 7-4 in the first half. Early in the second half, senior captain Patrick Santini gave the Bullets the extra goal they needed by striking the ball past the goalie in the 52nd minute. This goal made Santini the program’s third twenty-goal scorer in its history, as well as the first one in almost 20 years since Jason Vishio ’00 did it in 1998. Senior Max Karen performed exemplarily in goal, making four saves while only allowing one goal late in the game. The defense held off the late charge in
the final minutes; standing firm despite the frantic final attempts from the Bears. Gettysburg’s solid defense has been maintained especially by two strong goalies on the season: Karen and sophomore Thomas Keane. Karen has seven wins, four shutouts and 0.86 goalsagainst average while Keane has six wins, three shutouts and 1.00 GAA. The offense outshot Ursinus 15-6 with a 6-2 advantage in corners won as they dominated attacking opportunities throughout. The team has worked hard this year to master a new formation that they have used to its full advantage during the season. According to sophomore Ezekiel Omosanya they have also worked hard to “keep possession” and “improve significantly in our new position.” He also claims one key to the season has been the energy of the team and the important role that the first years have brought to the team, saying they have improved greatly as they adjust to collegiate soccer and are learning every day. One of the team’s key defenders holding down the center back position for the team while also scoring a few goals on the season, Omosanya states that the team’s ultimate goals are to win the Centennial Conference tournament that they qualified for and hopefully to make it to the national tournament.
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First year Sam Lerman scored the first goal of the game against Ursinus in the sixth minute (Photo Khun Minn Ohn) The Bullets seem poised to do exactly that on the back of an effective offense and a stiff defense, as well as two goalies that have performed well on the season. With multiple forays into the D3soccer.com Top25 national poll, a 7-2 record in one of the strongest conferences in the region, and a third-place rank in NCAA
DIII Mid-Atlantic Region polls; the Bullets are poised to make deep runs into both tournaments. By virtue of finishing in first place in the standings with 23 points, Johns Hopkins earned the first seed and the right to host the conference tournament this year. The winner of the game between fourth-seed Haverford and fifth-seed
Dickinson will play the Blue Jays in the other semifinal. Gettysburg looks to continue its winning ways in the playoffs this Friday at 8p.m. under the lights against Franklin and Marshall. This will be the second matchup between the two rivals -- with the Diplomats narrowly taking a 3-2 victory earlier this month.
This weekend in Gettysburg College fall sports: Friday, November 3: Men’s Basketball at Lebanon Valley College (scrimmage) - 7:00p.m. Men’s Soccer vs. Franklin & Marshall College - 8:00p.m. Saturday, November 4: Wrestling at Messiah College Invitational - 12:00p.m. Football vs. Muhlenberg College - 1:00p.m. Women’s Swimming vs. Washington College - 1:00p.m. Men’s Swimming vs. Washington College - 1:00p.m. Women’s soccer was defeated by McDaniel 1-0 in overtime Nov. 1, putting an ending their bid for the conference championship and wrapping up their season.
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