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This week in 1903, the Gettysburgian reported about the excitement of the new year. Friends waited for others to arrive on the railroad, while others had more time to catch up. The formal opening of the college was on a Thursday, in the chapel, where students and faculty would have a chance to see each other after the long summer vacation. President McKnight greeted the students and talked briefly about the achievements of the college in her more than seventy years. This week in 1933, the ‘G-Book’ was given out to students. The G-Book wasn’t a handbook, but rather it was supposed to help the incoming first-years become acquainted “with the battleifeld campus.” This was mailed to firstyears before they arrived on campus and included some Gettysburg traditions. This book was divided into eleven sections, to give students a cross-section of the school. The 1933 book was the 37th edition of the G-Book. This week in 1963, the rush results were in from the weekend. Out of the incoming class of ’67, 62 percent of first-year men and 66 percent of firstyear women pledged. In total, there were 100 students from the class who rushed. That year, there were six sororities and ten fraternities on campus. This week in 1968, The Gettysburgian explained the new changes on campus that year. A new dorm was added- Apple Hall- and was being used for the first time. Other dorms also had new built-in dresser-closets added. They were also planning on building more dorms around Apple and near Stevens Hall. They also create plans for restoring Penn Hall, that they estimated would be done by 1970. They biggest change was colored television had been installed in all the dorms. It must have been like arriving back this year with the (almost) completion of CUB! This week in 1983, Gettysburg Borough Police and Campus security joined forces to crack down on underage drinking by students. Susan Brady, then the Dean of Student Life, said that it is obvious students frequently break the law “judging by the number of plastic cups haphazardly strewn on the campus.” The college pledged to enforce relevant Pennsylvania law, which puts the drinking age at 21. These archived “blasts from the past” were compiled by staff writer Shannon Zeltmann thanks to Special Collections in Musselman Library.
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Three students attend Presidential Search Committee’s final open forum B y K aley M ichael S taff W riter Only three students, one of whom was The Gettysburgian’s staff writer, attended the Presidential Search Committee’s forum for students to share their thoughts on a new president, which was held Thursday afternoon, Sept. 6. This was the committee’s second forum for students following the announcement of President Janet Morgan Riggs’ retirement. In addition to student forums, the PSC, in concert with the Russell Reynolds search firm, has sought in put from a variety of campus constituencies and will now move its focus towards drafting the job description and recruiting candidates to apply. According to Charlie Scott ‘77, Chair of the Presidential Search Committee and Executive Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees, the committee is hoping to commence interviews in the winter in order to announce the president in the spring. Those who attended the meeting were students Molly O’Gara ‘22 and Maliyah Peacock ‘22, both of whom were interested in what insight the forum would give students, as well as how the quest is going. The leaders of the meeting wanted to gain more knowledge about what students desire in an applicant, and they had four questions they wanted attendees to answer: What should be the top priorities of the next president? What challenges will that
The President Search Committee’s final open forum attendees from left to right: Sarah Tokar ‘19, Charlie Scott ‘77, Molly O’Gara ‘22, Maliyah Peacock ‘22, and Jennifer Lucas (Photo Kaley Michael/The Getysburgian) person face when they get strong vocational aspects sororities, the rising cost etc. Feedback included here? What experiences of students’ education. of a college education, leadership experience and would you like to see on O ’ G a r a e x p r e s s e d h e r and Gettysburg’s sense good public speaking skills a resume? What kind of desire for the priorities of of community were all as essential requirements personal attributes and the new candidate to be mentioned as potential f o r t h e c a n d i d a t e . characteristics should the club experience as well as c h a l l e n g e s a w a i t i n g Regardless of what might candidate have? school pride. Both agreed t h e n e w p r e s i d e n t . make a candidate seem superior to other applicants The two students that students should be the reasons. in attendance engaged in the president’s primary J e n n i f e r L u c a s objectively, the pair wants a intensive and thought- c o n c e r n , m e a n i n g t h a t asked the pair why they person who will care about provoking conversation students’ happiness and chose Gettysburg, to which them, accept diversity, and w i t h S a r a h T o k a r ‘ 1 9 , s u c c e s s s h o u l d b e t w o the two replied that financial work to make the college a s t u d e n t r e p r e s e n t a t i v e items the candidate works aid, the connections, and better environment. The meeting ended of the PSC, in addition to guarantee. small campus life were all to Scott and Jennifer On the topic of impetuses to commit to with a conversation about the personality traits or Lucas, the co-director of challenges the new person Gettysburg. Human Resources and the will face after arriving The resume of the qualities students would search coordinator. on campus, the first-year candidate was discussed like to see in the 15th Peacock wanted students admitted they a s w e l l , a s t h e s e a r c h president. Answers varied, to ensure that the next a r e u n a w a r e o f m a n y committee would like to y e t t h e m o s t p o p u l a r president is acquainted issues that arise at the k n o w w h a t p a r a m e t e r s w e r e “ w e l c o m i n g , ” with the campus and will c o l l e g e . S u b j e c t s s u c h students are setting in terms “optimistic,” “engaged,” t r y t h e i r b e s t t o m a k e as sexual assault, social of education, volunteer and “innovative.” connections that establish injustice, fraternities and experience, former jobs,
New procedures introduced in mail room B y M addie N eiman F eatures E ditor Among the many changes accompanying the College Union Building’s construction, the mailroom and its system of operations will function with a few major differences beginning this fall semester. Most visibly, the area where students could open their own mailboxes has vanished and been replaced by a much larger window, where students will need to approach and receive assistance from a mailroom employee. One advantage of the remodeled space, according to mailroom supervisor Robin Bennett, is that there is much more space for employees to organize mail, including a fully-covered unloading dock where mail and packages can be delivered to the college and kept safe from rain or snow. A l t h o u g h individual mailboxes no longer exist, students will have their own campus folders in the mailroom and
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should continue to know and use their campus box number for their college mailing address. Without using the campus box number, the mail cannot be sorted as efficiently. Now, not only will students receive email alerts for packages, but they will also receive alerts for letters, postcards, and other mail. The email will state whether a student has received a package or another type of mail. If the email is for non-package mail, students will need to tell the mailroom employee that they received an email for a letter (or such) because the Student IDscanners will only identify packages. Students should also be prepared to tell their campus box number to the employee. Lockers for certain packages are still accessible and located outside of the mailroom window. The mailroom now offers 80 lockers — an increase from the 54 that were there previously.
New lockers and a wider mailroom window replace the campus mailboxes area this year (Photo by Maddie Neiman/The Gettysburgian) Instead o f they can pick up their on Sundays. receiving a key for a locker, packages from the lockers Finally, students students will find a code in a n y t i m e d u r i n g C U B will still be able to buy the email alerting them that hours. Otherwise, students s t a m p s a n d s e n d m a i l their package is in a locker. c a n p i c k u p s t a n d a r d - out from the mailroom, These new code lockers delivery packages from but the mailroom is no function similar to a motel the mailroom during its longer a USPS contract safe, according to Bennett. open hours: 9:00 a.m. – station, which means it The locker option 5:00 p.m. Monday through cannot provide all of the is especially helpful for Friday and 10:00 a.m. – USPS postal products and students who order express 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. The services that it could in the or overnight mail because mailroom is not open at all past.
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Faculty holds first meeting of the semester. Here’s what happened. B y B enjamin P ontz E ditor -I n -C hief The agenda for the semester’s first meeting of the Gettysburg College faculty, held Thursday afternoon, was largely informational and celebratory, and no official action was taken during the hour-long affair. Gettysburg College President Janet Morgan Riggs opened the meeting with some introductory remarks, new chair of the college’s Board of Trustees David Brennan ’75, former CEO of AstraZeneca, made his first presentation to the college faculty, and Provost Christopher Zappe provided a high-level overview of several ongoing initiatives before introducing new members of the faculty. Subsequently, Vice President of College Life & Dean of Students Julie Ramsey, Vice President of Education & Enrollment Services Barbara Fritze, and Vice President of Development, Alumni & Parent Relations (DAPR) Robert Kallin introduced new administrators and staff in their respective divisions.
By the numbers 16 new tenuretrack faculty members begin this fall including 5 Mellon Faculty Fellows 150 firstgeneration college students and 155 domestic students of color are among the just under 750 members of the Class of 2022 76 students participated in the CrossDisciplinary Science Institute (X-SIG) research program this summer under the guidance of 26 faculty mentors; 9 students
participated in the Kolbe Fellowship, which supports research in the Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences 61 students were enrolled in one of 6 online hybrid courses this summer 2 faculty members were recognized for 25 years of service to the college: Dr. Roy Dawes, Associate Professor of Political Science, and Dr. Bela Bajnok, Professor of Mathematics
News and Notes from President Janet Morgan Riggs’ Remarks In the latest college rankings from The Princeton Review, Gettysburg placed among the top 25 schools for: - Lots of Greek Life - Lots of Beer - Best Science Facilities - Best Athletic Facilities - Best Food - Best Alumni Network - Best Study Abroad Programs - Best Schools for Internships - Best Classroom Experience After feedback from a task force empaneled amid the Hanson Hall mold issue last spring, the college has completed an inspection of all residence halls for mold and remediation is in the final stages where issues were found. The college has replaced all washers and dryers after moving to a new vendor. The college will celebrate the conclusion of the GettysburGreat Campaign, which sought
to raise $150 million over the past eight years, at Homecoming Weekend, which is September 21-23, and the final amount will be announced at an event on September 22. Bob Kallin, Vice President of DAPR, which has spearheaded the campaign, will retire effective Friday, October 5. He received a standing ovation from those in attendance at the meeting. Betsy Duncan Diehl ’84, Associate Vice President for Development and Donor Relations, will fill that role on an interim basis while a search is conducted. The Board of Trustees has launched a Long Term Financial Planning Group that will evaluate the college’s operations to strengthen its financial posture. The group will consider the optimal size of the student body, how to make Gettysburg accessible to students from all financial backgrounds while still attracting enough full-paying students to maintain stable revenue, and curricular offerings. The Management Department, which currently offers a major in Organization & Management Studies (OMS) in addition to a business minor, has begun work on developing a major in business amid ongoing demand from students. The major would be available only as a second major (i.e. must be paired with another major field) and will have an interdisciplinary flavor similar to the public policy program. The department will bring the proposal to the faculty at some point in the future.
With a goal of 300 new voters, College Democrats hold registration initiative
B y K ate D elaney S taff W riter Last Wednesday, the Gettysburg College Democrats hosted an event to discuss the upcoming 2018 elections, registering to vote, and how to be more politically active on campus. The event, according to College Democrats President, Andrew Dalton, was “extremely successful---[there was} a large audience and [the Democrats] registered quite a few students to vote.” The main goal of this event, and future plans from the College Democrats is “to register several hundred new voters on campus.”According to Dalton, College Democrats has registered 50 voters in the last week towards their goal of 300 new voters. The Democrats’ efforts are nonpartisan, and collaborative with Democracy Matters, a student group on campus dedicated to reducing money in politics and maximizing principles of democracy. The campaign to get new voters registered on campus is simply to encourage students to vote on November 6th, and the College Democrats hope to work with other organizations before the registration
deadline on Oct. 9. The upcoming primary on November 6th is one of particular importance to the College Democrats. Dalton stated that the Dems “want to make sure that young people show up in force…and demand better from our elected officials….It’s time for Democrats to take control of Congress and take a hard look at the President’s actions and potentially criminal behavior.” The Republican party currently holds a 51-seat majority in the Senate, with eight Republican senators up for reelection in November and 25 Democratic Senators up for reelection. The Republican party also has control of the US House of Representatives, with 236 seats compared to the 193 Democratic seats, and six vacant seats. Every seat in the House is up for reelection in 2018, so this is an important election for Democratic voters hoping to gain control of Congress particularly in Pennsylvania, where both Democratic governor Tom Wolf, and Democratic Senator Bob Casey, are up for reelection. This election could potentially change the shape of the US government and have a significant impact on
policy in the coming years. This coming year, the Gettysburg College Democrats hope to continue their efforts to register students to vote, but also have several other events in mind. In the next few weeks, the Democrats will be outside Servo and at CUB tables to get students registered before the deadline. They also plan to have several speakers and events this year, including Mayor John Fetterman, Democratic Candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania, for a town hall with students and community members. In the next few weeks, they plan on hosting “a reproductive rights themed panel discussion…the panel will feature women who have been on the front lines of defending the right to choose.” A c c o r d i n g to Dalton, the panel will serve as another opportunity to get new voters registered and “stress the…devastating impact that a Republicancontrolled legislature will have on reproductive rights. It’s time to put an end to Republican leadership in Congress.”
News and Notes from Board Chair David Brennan’s Remarks
In July, when Brennan was on campus and held meetings with a handful of students, he asked them what they found surprising or unexpected about Gettysburg, and all of them, he said, mentioned close relationships developed with faculty members. The Board’s highest priority this year is the presidential search. Brennan spoke with representatives from Russell Reynolds, the search firm with whom the Presidential Search Committee (PSC) has contracted to help coordinate the search, and they said that they have never received more input on a search than they have thus far at Gettysburg. A final student forum will be held next Thursday, September 6, at 5:00 p.m. with PSC Chair Charlie Scott. Stability and the college’s financial future is another of the Board’s highest priorities.
News and Notes from Provost Chris Zappe’s Remarks The College continues to coordinate the Consortium for Faculty Diversity, an initiative launched in 2012 to create opportunities for faculty members from diverse backgrounds. The Consortium now has 51 member institutions. Gettysburg has two scholars on its faculty through the CFD post-doctoral
fellowship program: Aisha Mershani and Ty Redden, who serve as Gondwe Scholars and Visiting Assistant Professors in the Departments of Interdisciplinary Studies and Africana Studies, respectively. Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson is the Class of 2022’s first-year read. Anthony Ray Hinton, who spent decades on death row for a crime he did not commit and is featured in the book, will speak at Gettysburg College on Tuesday, September 25. A report with data from two summers of online hybrid courses is forthcoming. It will go to the Academic Policy and Program Committee and the Committee on Learning and Assessment as well as the faculty at large.
List of New Faculty Members - Nicholas Miller, Assistant Professor of Art & Art History - Austin Stiegemeier, Visiting Assistant Professor of Art & Art History - Michael Caldwell, Assistant Professor of Biology (new tenure-track appointment) - Jerrod Hunter, Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology - Suvrajit Sengupta, Assistant Profesor of Chemistry - Gregory Suryn, Lecturer of Chemistry - Rachel Lesser, Assistant Professor of Classics (new tenure-track appointment) - Katheryn Whitcomb, Visiting Assistant Professor of Classics & History - Yoko Nishimura, Mellon Faculty Fellow in East Asian Studies
- Kara Walter, Visiting Lecturer of Economics - Aristides Dimitriou, Mellon Faculty Fellow in English - Kalyan Nadiminti, Mellon Faculty Fellow in English - Vivek Freitas, Visiting Assistant Professor of English - Robert Stevens, Emerging Writer Lecturer in English - Charlotte France Werbe, Assistant Professor of French - Richard Lambert, Assistant Professor of German - Megan Benka-Coker, Assistant Professor of Health Sciences - Vernon Cisney, Assistant Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies (new tenure-track appointment) - Ian Isherwood, Assistant Professor of War & Memory Studies (new tenure-track appointment) - Daria Bozzato, Visiting Assistant Professor of Italian - Patturaja Selvaraj, Assistant Professor of Management (new tenuretrack appointment) - Rebecca Thompson, Visiting Assistant Professor of Management - Daniel Droz, Visiting Assistant Professor of Mathematics - Mercedes Valmisa Oviedo, Mellon Faculty Fellow in Philosophy - Laura Watson, Visiting Assistant Professor of Physics - Anne Douds, Assistant Professor of Public Policy - Aaron Lucayo, Mellon Faculty Fellow in Spanish - Farah Ali, Visiting Assistant Professor of Spanish - James Day, Director of the Sunderman Conservatory & Associate Professor of Music
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Senate opens year with light agenda and club rep attendance B y G auri M angala N ews E ditor Student Senate started back up on Monday, Sept. 3 with its new executive board: - Nick Arbaugh ’20, President - Patrick Custer ’19, Vice President - Haley Gluhanich ’19, Treasurer - Marisa Balanda ’21, Secretary - Abby Hauer ’21, Parliamentarian - Laryssa Horodosky ’21, Clubs Liason As Balanda called roll, it became evident to everyone that many club
representatives were not here, leading Arbaugh to urge those present to reach out to their friends to remember to come to senate, or face derecognition. Custer announced that first-year election signup materials are due by Sept. 5 at 5 pm. Voting procedure for first-year senators and class officers will take place from Sept. 10 to 14. Gluhanich went over budget numbers. Beekeeping club requested a $21 reimbursement last semester, however, due to the timing of the request, the money was taken out of this year’s budget.
Jonathan Allen, the new director of the Office of Student Activities and Greek Life and advisor of Student Senate introduced himself to the body and explained the new spaces in the CUB for senate and senate-recognized clubs. Hauer presented new suggested constitutional changes which would condense the number of committees within senate. The changes will be voted on when senate has quorum after the first-year senators are installed on Sept. 17. The next senate meeting will be held Monday, Sept. 10.
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Eisenhower Institute to offer retooled set of programming in Fall 2018
on the midterm House elections. Dr. Bruce Larson, Professor of Political Science, will lead on campus sessions to provide context to program participants, while Jamie Fleet ’02, who serves as the Democratic Staff Director for the House Committee on Administration, and Ryan Woodward ’12, who serves as a senior legislative assistant to Representative Peter King (R-NY), will lead the experiential trip to Washington and facilitate deep dives into competitive House races. Inside Politics had been led by former Bush administration official Kasey Pipes, who is currently away from EI while working on a book project. Eisenhower’s Decisions, which will meet over six lunch sessions and include a A p h o t o f r o m t h e E i s e n h o w e r I n s t i t u t e ’ s 2 0 1 7 p o l i c y d e b a t e ( P h o t o M a r y F r a s i e r / T h e G e t t y s b u r g i a n ) trip to the Eisenhower Farm in Gettysburg, will was led by former Israeli O u r a l u m n i c o n t i n u e academic analysis than the Strategy and Leadership b e f o r f i r s t - y e a r s a n d B y B enjamin P ontz Intelligence Analyst Avi t o s h a r e w i t h u s t h a t intelligence-based focus of in Transformational Times sophomores and will serve E ditor -I n -C hief Melamed from 2013 until t h e t o o l s t h e y g a i n e d ITME. It will not include (SALTT), which is led as a precursor, though not The Eisenhower 2018. That program, surpassed the Middle East a trip to the Middle East, b y S u s a n E i s e n h o w e r , necessarily a prerequisite, Institute’s fall 2018 which culminated with a r e n a . I T M E p r o v i d e d but it will include trips to Environmental Leadership, t o p a r t i c i p a t e i n m o r e programming will shift an experiential learning Gettysburg students with meet with practitioners led by Howard Ernst, and advanced programming its focus to the 34th trip to Israel, ended amid the knowledge and the in Washington D.C. and Inside Civil Rights, led by such as SALTT and the EI president’s legacy and will disputed circumstances. professional lenses, tools other regional locations. Bohrer in partnership with Undergraduate Fellows aim to engage a broader P r o v o s t and mindset to explore P r a c t i t i o n e r s w i l l a l s o the Office of Multicultural P r o g r a m . N o w u n d e r swath of Gettysburg Christopher Zappe said, and accurately analyze a c o m e a n d p r e s e n t o n Engagement, Center for t h e l e a d e r s h i p o f n e w College students. “In July, we learned that complex reality.” campus. Middle East & Public Service, and the Harold G. Evans Chair of Of the six Avi was not available to Associate Provost Islamic Studies affiliated G a r t h w a i t L e a d e r s h i p Eisenhower Leadership application-based work with our students & Dean of Public Policy faculty members Megan C e n t e r , w i l l c o n t i n u e , Studies Brendan Cushingprograms that will run throughout the fall Programs Robert Bohrer S i j a p a t i , A m y E v r a r d , EI is seeking to engage Daniels, the Undergraduate beginning this fall, three semester due to other did not dispute that ITME A i s h a M e r s h a n i , a n d more students with similar F e l l o w s p r o g r a m w i l l are new: commitments he had made, had a positive impact on Yasemin Akbaba will funding levels, Bohrer f o c u s o n “ C o m m o n Eisenhower’s and thus we explored students, but he said that s u p p o r t t h e p r o g r a m said. Decisions, a program for Security and Common the d evelo pmen t o f an sustainable funding was a i n c o l l a b o r a t i o n w i t h Diversity & Inclusion first-years and sophomores Prosperity,” two themes alternative program that major concern. The primary Sebright, the president of T h a t i n c l u d e s salient to the Eisenhower led by Provost Chris could engage interested expense of ITME was the the U.S.-U.A.E. Business reaching students from administration. Zappe that will explore students through the entire 10-day culminating trip to Council and a former senior more diverse backgrounds. Eisenhower’s tenure Next spring, EI academic year.” Israel for the 12 program official in the Department Enhancing diversity in EI’s will unveil a variation on as Supreme Allied M e l a m e d , participants, two student of Defense and Defense offerings is a component in the Women & Leadership Commander and as however, suggested that workers, and a college Intelligence Agency, who the Academic Division’s p r o g r a m o f f e r e d i n president, he had hoped to continue a d m i n i s t r a t o r ; w h i l e will draw on his network I n c l u s i o n A c t i o n P l a n , multiple formats over the Decision 2018, the ITME program and Melamed was responsible to connect students and the most recent update past few years as well a collaborative endeavor that it was the college who for (and was successful various officials. on which said that EI has as programming around between Professor of had decided to replace it in) raising the money for “We’re sorry to “commenced a process to the 75th anniversary of Political Science Bruce with the new Contours of t h e t r i p i n p a r t n e r s h i p know that future Gettysburg increase participation of D-Day. Larson and Gettysburg the Middle East & North with former EI Executive college students will not URM [underrepresented alumni Jamie Fleet ’02 Overall, Bohrer Africa program, with Director Jeffrey Blavatt, have the opportunity to m i n o r i t y ] a n d f i r s t - believes that EI will offer and Ryan Woodward ’12, which he will have no role. the college had concerns benefit from the ITME g e n e r a t i o n s t u d e n t s as much if not more in both of whom work on “We have neither a b o u t t h e f u n d i n g ’ s e x p e r i e n c e , ” M e l a m e d t h i s y e a r . ” A m o n g t h e 2018-19 as it did in 2017Capitol Hill, that will been informed nor sustainability in the long said. “We hope that the components of that process 18. analyze the outcomes and consulted by Gettysburg term. program replacing ITME is elimination of program consequences of the 2018 He said, “I College or the Eisenhower “ T o h i s c r e d i t , will be as meaningful for f e e s ; b e g i n n i n g i n t h e a m c o n f i d e n t t h a t o u r midterm elections, Institute regarding the they were able to raise the students as ITME.” fall of 2018, all of EI’s programming this year will Contours of the replacement of ITME. As the money for it, but that T h e n e e d f o r programs will be available be robust and accessible to Middle East and North for the factors and reasons c r e a t e s s o m e i s s u e o f significant fundraising at no additional cost to Gettysburg students.” Africa, which will be led leading to that decision I ongoing sustainability,” efforts to support travel students. by EI National Advisory guess you will have to ask Bohrer said. “We were and events was a hallmark “Getting rid of the Council member Danny Editor’s Note: the College leadership,” r a i s i n g m o n e y f o r o f B l a v a t t ’ s t e n u r e a s fees sends a strong signal,” The author of this piece Sebright in collaboration Melamed said, adding expenditures that we had E x e c u t i v e D i r e c t o r o f Bohrer said. “We’re not p a r t i c i p a t e d i n t h e with faculty in the that he views ITME as a already incurred.” the Eisenhower Institute, going on the cheap. It’s 2017-18 iteration of the college’s Middle East successful program that Z a p p e a d d e d , w h i c h e n d e d w h e n about setting a priority of E i s e n h o w e r I n s t i t u e ’ s Islamic Studies program has benefited dozens of “We are grateful to Avi h e r e s i g n e d i n M a y o f making these programs Inside the Middle East and will engage students students at Gettysburg. for the very fine learning 2018. It was Blavatt who more accessible.” in discussion on issues of program. All information “We’re proud of each experiences that he has developed the model of Other Programming the MENA region. used in this story, however, and every graduate of provided to those students “ e x p e r t p r o g r a m s ” i n The Decision 2018 w a s g a t h e r e d t h r o u g h End of Inside the Middle the f iv e ITM E co ho rts who have participated in which practitioners from program will resemble the s t a n d a r d j o u r n a l i s t i c at Gettysburg College. East; Development of ITME in past academic r e s p e c t i v e f i e l d s l e a d previously-offered Inside p r a c t i c e s r a t h e r t h a n We know based upon New Program years.” students in an experiential Politics Program and will anything gleaned from the continuing feedback The Contours of The new Contours inquiry geared towards continue to include a trip that participation. News we receive from ITME the Middle East program is p r o g r a m , B o h r e r s a i d , d e v e l o p i n g p r a c t i c a l to Washington D.C. over e d i t o r G a u r i M a n g a l a graduates and their parents reminiscent of the former will be for 16 students insights and connections. fall break, but it will be reviewed the story prior to that ITME was a lifeInside the Middle East and will focus on more While several of more exclusively focused publication. (-G. Mangala) changing experience. (ITME) Program, which discussion and broader those programs, including August 20, 2018 (Monday) ● Larceny: Theft from building at 343 Carlisle St. - athletic gear; Closed - No suspects or witnesses August 23, 2018 (Thursday) ● Larceny: All other Larceny - Theft of Food Product from Campus Exterior: Storage Trailer North Exterior of Dining Center; Open under investigation by DPS ● Harassment: Telephone at Rice Hall; Open under investigation by DPS August 24, 2018 (Friday) ● Disorderly Conduct/Liquor Laws: Underage Consumption/ Liquor Laws: Open Container at Public-Clery: 300 Block Carlisle Street; Closed - Referred to SRR ● All Other Offenses: Harassment in Paul Hall; Closed: Referred to GPD ● Liquor Laws: False Identification Card at 51 West Stevens Street; Closed: Referred to SRR ● Larceny: Theft from a Motor Vehicle at Colonial Lot; Closed: Referred to GPD August 25, 2018 (Saturday) ● All Other Offenses: Harassment: Telephone at Dining Center; Closed: Referred to GPD ● Liquor Laws: Underage Consumption at Colonial Hall; Closed: Referred to SRR
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● Disorderly Conduct: Urinating in Public on Campus-North of Admissions Lot; Closed: Referred to SRR ● Liquor Laws: Underage Consumption at Lamp Post; Closed: Referred to SRR ● Drug Abuse Violations: Possession: Marijuana at 106 North Washington Street; Closed: Referred to SRR August 26, 2018 (Sunday) ● Larceny: Theft of Bicycles on Campus Exterior: East Quad Bike Rack; Closed - Referred to GPD ● Harassment: Telephone at Paul Hall; Closed - Referred to GPD ● Larceny: All Other Larceny at Public-Clery: 200 Block North Washington Street; Closed Referred to GPD
Hall; Closed: Referred to SRR ● Fraud/Identity Theft outside Apple Hall; Closed: Referred to GPD ● All Other Offenses: Harassment: Telephone; Closed: No Suspects or Witnesses September 1, 2018 (Saturday) ● Liquor Laws: Underage Consumption at Hanson Hall; Closed - Referred to SRR September 2, 2018 (Sunday) ● Drug Abuse: Violation: Possession: Marijuana/ All Other Offenses: Possession of Drug Paraphernalia on Campus: Athletic Fields; Closed - Referred to SRR
August 27, 2018 (Monday) ● Harassment: Telephone at Paul Hall; Closed - Referred to GPD
September 3, 2018 (Monday) ● Assault: Aggravated - Hands, Fists, Feet Etc./ Liquor Laws: Underage Consumption at Public-Clery: West Water Street; Open - Under Investigation by DPS
August 29, 2018 (Wednesday) ● Larceny: All Other Larceny at Quarry Pavilion; Closed: No Suspects or Witnesses
Compiled by Kaley Michael, Staff Writer
August 30, 2018 (Thursday) ● Drug Abuse Violations: Possession: Marijuana at Campus: Exterior: Outside Breidenbaugh; Closed: Referred to SRR ● All Other Offenses: Trespass: Defiant outside of Musselman
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FEATURES New marching band Bumping trap music on halftime show the Appalachian Trail sparks excitement Page 4
B y G auri M angala N ews E ditor Yesterday, at the first Bullets football game of the year, against Bridgewater, the Bullets marching band pulled out their new half time show. For the first years of the band, band camp before orientation is where they get there first dip in the Gettysburg waters. Logan Shippee ‘22 spoke to the experience of band camp. “Band camp is a transformative experience for a first year. Instead of going into your first week of college hardly knowing anyone you already have a support system built of upperclassmen and other first years,” he said.
“ T h e s e relationships are made dependable thanks to the comradery that comes from a similar mind set and singular goal, creating the best show you can. With the focus and energy that I saw on the field and in the rehearsal hall I have no doubt that this season will be something special.” The marching band has been rehearsing their music and halftime show for weeks now and is excited to perform for Gettysburgians, young and old. Steven Marx, director of the marching band, is ecstatic for this year’s show, “The half time show this year is called ‘Fire,’
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and it remains rooted in the BMB tradition of fun, energetic music and movement. Tunes featured are ‘Great Balls of Fire,’ ‘Burn,’ ‘Firework,’ ‘Chariots of Fire,’ and Fallout Boy’s hit ‘The Phoenix.’” “Audiences throughout the 2018 season,” Marx continued, “will be delighted to see and hear a virtuosic group of musicians and color guard setting a new level of excellence for the band. I encourage all that experience the halftime show to see if they are able to catch the not-so-subtle slowmotion running-person formed by the band around the middle of the season!”
“Fire” is the title of the Bullets Marching Band’s 2018 halftime show (Photo courtesy of Gettysburg College)
Peter Zhang and other students hiked on the Appalacian Trail while blasting trap music during a co-sponsored GRAB and OME trip (Photo courtesy of Peter Zhang). B y P eter Z hang D e s p i t e t h e about classes, future p o s s i b i l i t y o f r a i n i n plans, hometowns, high S taff W riter the forecast, the sky schools, and social What is the best surprisingly cleared up i s s u e s . E v e n t h e b i r d s w a y t o s t e p i n t o t h e and the sun came out as felt our liveness, singing first day of September? e v e r y o n e s t e p p e d o n t o along with the music. One would say hiking. the Appalacian Trail. After walking But even better, 16 O M E A s s i s t a n t three miles, we stopped G e t t y s b u r g s t u d e n t s D i r e c t o r S h a n t a n i q u e for lunch. Eating turkey hiked with trap music to J o h n s o n , e q u i p p e d sandwiches provided by start off the month. w i t h s p e a k e r a n d OME with a group of Hiking with Trap p l a y l i s t o f t r a p m u s i c delightful people, time Music was a collaboration a t t h e b a c k o f t h e flew by quickly. b e t w e e n G e t t y s b u r g group, started bumping After the trip, Recreational Adventure popular trap songs like s t u d e n t s s u c h a s Z o e Board (GRAB) and the “ C o n g r a t u l a t i o n s , ” Marinacci ‘22 expressed Office of Multicultural “ B a d a n d B o u j e e , ” a n d t o m e t h a t i t w a s a Engagement (OME). The “Rockstar.” wonderful experience idea was simple: hike D a n c i n g o n t h e and that they want to do with trap music, enjoy t r a i l i s n o t a c o m m o n it more often. the nature, and release thing to do, but we felt GRAB hosts day s t r e s s t h a t c o m e s w i t h right. We were dancing, trips, including hiking, the new school year. hopping, and admiring kayaking, and climbing A f t e r d r i v i n g the trees, snakes, and e v e r y w e e k e n d . T h e northeast of Gettysburg bridges. GRAB office is located for 25 minutes, we With no signal, i n t h e b a s e m e n t o f arrived at Michaux State a phone was no longer Plank Hall, and students Forest, where the famous a c o m m u n i c a t i o n t o o l . a r e a b l e t o r e n t a n y Appalachian Trail passes It was just a camera to equipments and sign up b y . T h i s l o c a t i o n n e a r capture the beautiful trees f o r t r i p s . T h e G R A B campus is utilized well and shadows. Without it, staff hopes to see more by students who enjoy we communicated with s t u d e n t s o n t h e i r n e x t day-hikes on weekends. each other: conversations trip!
Investigating Bullet Hole’s “Blue Drink” Problem
of the Week: Cutting Up
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Students are taking school pride to the next level with the apparent popularity of the Bullet Hole’s “Blue Drink.” As I sit in the newly renovated Bullet Hole and look around, I see them everywhere. Entire tables of students all drinking the vibrant blue drink. I had to know more. I asked Mitchell Fenton ‘21, one of the students enjoying the beverage, to describe the makeup of the concoction. He explained that “it’s a 50:50 ratio of blue and yellow powerade.” Another student, Emma Armstrong ‘21, commented that the beverage “looks like toxic masculinity.” After learning as much as I could about the drink, I knew I would have to try it. I walked into Bullet late Tuesday night on a mission. While I was in line to buy the drink, I noticed two other students who were mixing up the drink. Abby Wester ‘19 said that she was getting the drink “because the color looks cool.” Meanwhile, Lauren Hand ‘20
Thea Toocheck ‘21, Kelsey DiPenta ‘21, and Emma Armstrong ‘21 (left to right), along with other Gettysburg students, tried the popular “Blue Drink” at the Bullet Hole (Photo Kelsey DiPenta/The Gettysburgian) commented th at s he is “personally afraid of it.” And then it was time for the moment of truth. I was joined by Thea Toocheck ‘21 for the official taste-testing. Toocheck said, “I was alarmed when Kelsey first tried it because she looked like she swallowed a lemon.” However, despite observing my negative reaction, Toocheck
endeavored to try the drink herself anyway. Afterwards, she simply stated, “It reminds me of cleaning supplies.” Despite the drink’s prevalence on campus, I received a lot of negative feedback about the overall taste of the beverage. At the very least, it is a good conversation starter.
B y D epartment of M athematics E d i t o r ’ s Note: The Department of Mathematics at Gettysburg College hosts a problem of the week challenge to determine each semester’s Paul Mugabi problem-solving award recipient(s). Each week’s entries are scored by a panel of faculty judges, and winner(s) from each week will receive a Problem Of the Week (P.O.W.) button. The Gettysburgian is not involved in or responsible for accepting or evaluating students’ submissions to this contest.
THE RULES: The contest is
open to all Gettysburg College students. Up to three people may work together on a submission. Make sure your name is on your submission and that any sources are properly cited! Send solutions to bkennedy@ gettysburg.edu or put solutions in the marked envelope in the hallway outside Glatfelter 215. This problem was posted on Friday, September 7 and solutions are due on Friday September 14 by 5:00 p.m.
polygon (the polygon has no “indentations”). If C is a convex polygon, drawing a straight line through it cuts C into two new polygons A and B, as in the figure below. Can you find a convex polygon C (not necessarily regular!) and a straight line cutting through C so that one of the two new polygons created by the cut (let’s call it A) has the following properties? 1. The area of A is precisely half the area THE PROBLEM: of C. Recall that a 2. The perimeter p o l y g o n i s c o n v e x i f of A is precisely half the a n y t w o p o i n t s i n s i d e perimeter of C. it can be connected [Hint: form C by b y a s t r a i g h t l i n e t h a t putting a rectangle and a lies entirely inside the triangle together.]
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First year, first impressions r e n o v a t i o n s ... oh my! B y K aley M ichael S taff W riter One of my favorite quotes is “I used to be indecisive, but now I’m not so sure.” Usually, people respond to memes and say, “Omg, literally me,” but like, that quote is literally me. My proclivity for indecision has been the bane of my existence — and my parents’. I am never able to decide what I want, when I want it, or how I am going to get it, and use eeny-meeny-minymoe to make important choices. This method of decision-making did not bode well for my college decision process, which consisted of six schools across Pennsylvania. There were a few qualities I was looking for in a college: small, well-ranked, and not a one-way track to a life full of debt. Gettysburg was the only college that met all the criteria. I toured the campus thrice before picking the college, but if there was one thing that made me choose this place, it was the cookies. Thus, I put in my deposit and packed up my bags a week
ago for the start of my first year. When I got to campus, I had no idea where I was. I knew I was in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, but finding my dorm to get a room key was a feat in itself. I knew I had to acquaint myself with my new home, but it was disappointing to know that my previous tours had escaped my mind. I have frequently visited the town of Gettysburg: Mr. G’s, The Pub, the store that only sells Irish items, etc. Albeit, my previous knowledge did not help me orient myself on campus. Leaving my hall on the first day of classes was terrifying. I checked my schedule numerous times to make sure I had the correct buildings, room numbers, and times, keeping a screenshot of the campus map open at all times. I made it to my classes safely, opening the wrong door only once. That was an awkward time, but thankfully people understand that most of the first-years need help (on many levels). After class, my go-to spot is Servo, and
I see some interesting things along the way. Some people sit on the quad and play their instruments, whereas others stare at their phones and pray that people avoid running into them. Some couples argue with each other over whose dorm they’re going to, while some are rushing to class and push past you like you’re another college obstacle. The average Gettysburgian is gracious. Once a boy stopped walking to ask me if I needed help getting to class, while another sat next to me in the library and talked to me about home. I enjoy walking around and talking to people about their outfit choices or where they are going to class. It’s nice to feel like I know them, even if reality says differently. It’s also warming to see a familiar face at Servo or have someone offer you a seat next to him/her without asking. Gettysburg students double as amazing friends. I still haven’t mapped out the most efficient ways to get to and from class, often going out the wrong door or taking a path that leads me 18 feet
in the opposite direction of where I’m needed. However, each misstep is an opportunity for learning. That one incorrect exit was a chance for me to see what was behind the building, and that one unnecessary path precipitated my discovery of a new club on campus. My favorite experience was just last night when I walked to Lincoln Diner with my best college friend, Ana. We saw some sophomores walking too, boombox in a backpack, sans a care in the world. They were eager to talk to us, giving us first-year advice and telling us about their own lives on campus. It made the trek to the diner a nice sojourn from the chaos that can be first-year housing. Oh, and the chocolate chip pancakes at Lincoln were pretty good. If there’s one thing I love about Gettysburg, it’s the people. Walking around is never lonely or boring when there are so many individuals willing to get to know you, and places that people want you to know.
Mosaic Cupboard provides shampoo and support
B y A ngely A rriaza C ontributing W riter This semester, the Office of Multicultural Engagement (OME) has launched a project known as Mosaic Cupboard, which has become another helpful resource on campus for students. The project is part of the college’s mission to support students outside the classroom. Students on campus do not always have the access to toiletries which can be for a variety of reasons which can be financial reasons or even not being able to get off campus. Mosaic Cupboard has become a helping hand for this problem. T h r o u g h donations from students and faculty members, this project aims to create a change on campus through the compassion students are showing each other, forming a caring and welcoming community on campus. “We want to provide these items for the student community,” said Shantanique Johnson, Assistant Director of OME, who is spearheading the project. Some of the many
The Mosaic Cupboard gives students a way to obtain tissues, detergent, shampoo, and other toiletry needs (Photo courtesy of the Office of Multicultural Engagement). items being provided T h e M o s a i c by just entering the last 4 a r e s h a m p o o , s o a p , Cupboard welcomes all digits of the student’s ID toothbrushes, feminine students -- no matter their number. Students can pick s u p p l i e s , l a u n d r y r a c e , e c o n o m i c s t a t u s , up their request once it’s detergent, and razors. r e l i g i o n , g e n d e r , o r ready at the OME building J o h n s o n ’ s sexuality -- to reach out Monday through Friday, e x p e r i e n c e g o i n g t o a to them for the help they 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. small liberal arts Catholic need on campus. If anyone wants school and struggling with In order to request t o d o n a t e a n d s u p p o r t h a v i n g t o i l e t r i e s m a d e items, there is an online this project, they can find her want to help others form to fill out. This form a donation link on the have an easier experience can be found on the OME Support page of the OME obtaining the resources website under Support. All website. that they need. requests are anonymous
B y M usselman L ibrary Musselman Library has made several changes over the summer months, some of which are still in progress. See below to see what services have been extended, upcoming events, and an update on library renovations. Thank you for your patience as we continue to improve your library. 24 Hour Access Starting Sunday, September 9, Musselman Library will begin its 24hour access through the week. For the rest of the semester* the library will open its doors starting at 10:00 a.m. Sunday mornings, and will not close until Friday at 10:00 p.m. Saturdays the building will be open 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. *Exceptions include campus breaks such as Reading Days and Thanksgiving Break – see library website for those hours. Board Games now available ALL week long! Due to popular demand, board games in the library are now available for checkout all week long. The cart of games is available in front of the Check Out/ Reserves Desk on the main floor of the library. Please remember that the games check out for six hours for in-library use. Games include classics like Checkers and Uno, strategy games Risk and Pandemic, and just plain fun ones, like Life and Operation. Enjoy a study break with a fun game!
Unrequired Reading for CYC points Do you enjoy hanging out in bookstores and libraries? Do you love reading for fun or indulging in a good movie on a rainy Friday afternoon? If so, this session is for you! Hear about the many ways that Musselman Library can entertain and enrich your life over the next four years. Participants will learn how to find books, films, and other library materials that can be used for enjoyment (or even classes). From graphic novels, board games, Rolling Stone magazine, and reading programs to audiobooks and the latest award-winning films-there is something for everyone at our library! Join us in the library’s Browsing Room (main floor) on Tuesday, September 19 from 4 to 5 p.m. OR Thursday, September 27 from 4 to 5 p.m. to learn more and receive CYC elective credit. Library Renovation Update Over the summer we renovated several areas of the library -the installation of new carpeting throughout the main floor, fire safe doors in the stairwell (glass panels will be installed soon), and new lighting in the main stairwell. There are a few projects still underway, including the front access ramp which will be finished soon, and new lights and skylights in the Apse. Thank you for your ongoing patience!
Musselman Library announces its hours, available board games, CYC elective credit opportunities, and renovation updates (Photo courtesy of Gettysburg College).
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Review: “Go To School” by The Lemon Twigs
Majestic Theater “Eighth Grade” 1 hour, 33 minutes – R Thirteen-year-old Kayla endures a tidal wave of teenage embarrassment as she makes her way through the last week of middle school. Friday - Saturday (9/7 - 9/8) - 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM Sunday (9/9) - 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM Monday (9/10) - NO SHOWING Tuesday - Thursday (9/11 - 9/13) - 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM “Three Identical Strangers” 1 hour, 36 minutes – PG-13 In 1980, three men discover they are identical triplets separated at birth. The unexpected twists and turns of their remarkable true story is chronicled in this documentary. Friday - Saturday (9/7 - 9/8) - 4:15 PM and 7:15 PM Sunday (9/9) - 2:15 PM and 5:15 PM Monday - Thursday (9/10 - 9/13) - 4:15 PM and 7:15 PM
Gateway Theater FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 7TH THRU WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 12TH **NO SHOWS AFTER 8PM MONDAY THRU THURSDAY** **BARGAIN TUESDAYS - ALL SEATS $5 - ADDITIONAL FEE FOR 3D** MOSES ON STAGE NR FILMED LIVE AT THE SIGHT AND SOUND THEATER THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 13TH 6:30PM
NO PASSES EVENT PRICING
THE NUN (1:35) (4:35) 7:30 9:45
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PEPPERMINT (1:25) (4:25) 7:15 9:40
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GOD BLESS THE BROKEN ROAD (1:10) (4:10) 7:05 9:35
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KIN (4:20)
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THE HAPPYTIME MURDERS (1:20) 7:35 9:45
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ALPHA (1:40) (4:40) 7:25 9:40
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CRAZY RICH ASIANS (1:05) 4:05 7:00 9:40
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THE MEG (1:30) (4:30) 7:10 9:40
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MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: FALLOUT (1:00) (4:10) 7:20
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Aretha Franklin’s “Celebration of life”
(Photo courtesy of Billboard Magazine via Wikimedia Commons) B y G race M c N amara t h e d o w n t r o d d e n , a n d the Rock and Roll Hall of everyone who may have Fame, and crowned the best Contributing Writer just needed a little love.” singer of all time by Rolling “You know a force In addition to a Stone Magazine. Franklin from heaven. You know star-studded guest list, was widely renowned for her something that God made. Franklin’s funeral featured powerful voice, but the ability And Aretha is a gift from God. unique novelties fitting to sing did not define her. When it comes to expressing of her diva lifestyle. The Throughout her life, Franklin yourself through song, there legendary singer’s hearse advocated for both civil is no one who can touch her. was accompanied by more rights and women’s rights. She is the reason why women than 100 pink Cadillac’s in She donated great amounts want to sing.” –Angela Davis reference to her 1985 hit of money, often covering Aretha Franklin’s song “Freeway of Love”. payroll for protest groups, and nearly eight hour funeral Franklin’s multiple outfit sang at benefits and protests, was truly an event fit for a changes were also quite drawing in large donations “Queen”. Held at Detroit’s n o t a b l e . T h r o u g h o u t and raising widespread G r e a t e r G r a c e T e m p l e the week, the Charles H. awareness. Franklin’s hit the service featured live Wright Museum of African songs “Respect” and “Natural performances by Stevie American History in Detroit Woman” both gained national Wonder, Jennifer Hudson, offered fans the opportunity attention in times of tumult Ariana Grande, Faith Hill, to pay their respects via an and, eventually, became Fantasia, and even her son, open-casket Livestreaming anthems of these movements. Edward Franklin. Franklin’s of Franklin. Franklin dressed Closing the service, funeral was a joyous day to in a completely new outfit in much deserved memoriam, celebrate the late singer’s for each day of this event. Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan vivacious life. Political icons For the final service, she announced his intent to including Bill and Hillary dressed in a stunning gold rename Chene Park, a large Clinton, Barack Obama, floor length dress with and beautiful amphitheater and George W. Bush also sequined heels to match. known as Detroit’s “jewel”, mourned the death of Franklin In the 76 years a f t e r F r a n k l i n . B o t h by either personally attending Franklin graced this world, performers and fans for the service or submitting she boasted a long list of years to come will know written sentiment to be read accomplishments including, they are standing in the home on stage. Obama notably but not limited to, being of the legendary “Queen wrote, “Aretha lifted those awarded 20 Grammys, the of Soul” when arriving at of millions, empowering first woman inducted into A r e t h a F r a n k l i n P a r k . and inspiring the vulnerable,
Promotional photo courtesy of Clash Music B y C harlie S ternberg Staff Writer The Lemon Twigs have not taken any breaks from writing music since their debut album “Do Hollywood” came out in 2016. The two brothers, Michael and Brian D’Addario, released an ep “Brothers of Destruction” and two singles earlier this year, but the real meat and potatoes that has had fans salivating at the mouth was the prospect of their sophomore album. The Twigs proved that they had the creative aptitude and songwriting chops to write fun music with a retro flair, but the real question was how they would grow and improve. Do Hollywood was a solid debut from the relatively young band, but too many bands fall victim to the sophomore slump and risk falling back into relative obscurity. The band could have played it safe and done more of the same, which probably would have been fine for most fans, but instead they decided to write a rock musical concept album about a chimpanzee named Shane, who is raised by adoptive parents to believe he is a human boy. Shane convinces his parents to allow him to go to high school where he meets a host of characters and learns some hard lessons. For sure, this was an interesting choice for the boys, but the execution is extremely solid. The tale of Shane is a coming of age story in which the chimp progresses from a naive child into a bitter and defeated tragic figure. Along the way, he falls in love, gets beat-up by the school bully, eats bananas for breakfast, and struggles to make friends. The climax involves a terrible incident which forces Shane into isolation. Straddling the line somewhere between Matilda and The Wall, Go To School is quirky and odd but also deeply affecting. What strikes me is how there’s an overwhelming sense of authenticity in the lyrics and performances on the album. This isn’t just a story about a chimpanzee going to school, its a deep reflection on alienation
and not fitting in. Brian and Michael use Shane as a mouthpiece to open up about their own insecurities and make themselves vulnerable in a way we haven’t seen them do before. Being only nineteen and 21, highschool is still relatively fresh in their minds, so a lot of the experiences feel relatable and realistic. The orchestral arrangements, which were composed by Brian, are lush and well balanced. The track “Born Wrong/Heart Song” is particularly unique on the album because it ditches the rock instruments for full broadway-style orchestration. The clarinet and strings are gently float around but the horns add a touch of darkness to the fairytale aesthetic. Michael gives one of his best vocal performances on this track, expressing a range of emotions from sadness to anger and hatred. T h e s o n g “Lonely” is a heartbreaking moment where Shane laments how he feels different from his classmates. He wonders if there is something wrong with him. The lyrics are angsty and corny, but it’s perfect in the context of the character. Shane is a highschool student overwhelmed with uncertainty and doused in insecurity trying to figure out his own identity; the lyrics should sound more like a diary entry than a shakespearean soliloquy. The song reminds me of myself at that age and the overwhelming social anxiety I would feel when it seemed that everyone was hanging out with their friends after school without me. I’m sure that many listeners will be able to identify with Shane’s sentiments. Don’t worry though, not everything is just angst and depression. There is a lot of fun to be found in Go To School. For instance, “Queen Of My School” is an old-fashioned rollicking rock song in which Shane’s sexual fantasies are realized. It’s probably the best track to blast and singalong to in the car because of how energetic and wild it is. Subtlety is thrown out the window here, but a high school story that doesn’t include some awkward sexual discovery and
raging hormones is not a believable story at all. Some other memorable performances include seventies singer-songwriter Todd Rundgren as Shane’s father on the song “Never Know,” Susan Hall as Shane’s bitter mother on the track “Rock Dreams,” and Jody Stephens of Big Star playing drums on “The Student Becomes the Teacher.” The characters and performances are strong, but there are some themes that feel underdeveloped. “The Student Becomes the Teacher” contains a lyrical reference to violence in schools. When Shane tells his father that he wants to go to school, his father tells him, “There’s just no way / Don’t you ever turn on channel five? / and we want you alive.” I think this concept of how school shootings are portrayed and sensationalized in the media could have been explored a little more. Mass shootings are a huge problem in schools across the country right now and a major source of anxiety for parents, teachers, and students alike which is unique to this generation. Especially given the dramatic climax of the story, it seems out of place that the band would reference and gloss over an issue as prevalent as this. It’s exciting to see the Lemon Twigs pushing their boundaries and topping themselves in a unique way. Go To School is engaging and relatable. Its nostalgic and sometimes overindulgent in its overthe-top presentation, but always in a fun way and not a frustrating way. Its light and humorous at at moments, but also heavy and emotional when it needs to be. The story is attractive but the characters and performances are what make it special. Although I wish some ideas were developed more, what strikes me the most about The Lemon Twigs’ musical is how it emphasizes the importance of love and empathy. In a time when people who disagree are often at each other’s throats, Go To School reminds us that the one thing we all desire deep down inside is to feel loved by someone.
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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.
E n d s c h o o l Pre-departure thoughts sanctioned Greek life By Rebecca Montross Guest Columnist
By Liam Kerr Columnist I would like to begin by stating unequivocally just how fortunate and happy I am to have attended school at Gettysburg College. I am about to enter my last year, and truly believe that the school has prepared me for the personal and professional challenges to come. I would be remiss, however, if I did not reflect on the exclusive, misogynistic, and irresponsible culture perpetrated by Greek Life on campus. Many of my closest friends are members of fraternities and sororities, and I would like to ensure that the following discussion is not misconstrued to disparage anyone involved with the social system. As a first year student, I was never terribly inclined to participate in what I viewed as a reckless drinking culture in which getting “blackout” is joked about as a commonplace occurrence. Good thing too, because the restrictive fraternities do not allow first-year men to enter their establishments unless accompanied by an appropriate quota of women. I could not believe that such a regressive system involving the blatant objectification of women was not only permitted on Gettysburg’s campus, but popular. As a first year who was uninterested in partaking in the irresponsible party lifestyle, I felt extremely unwelcome there. The patriarchal structure is enforced by the existence of houses for male
fraternities but not for female sororities. Such a system enables the prevailing rape culture by centering the campus’ social life within male-dominated houses riddled with incessant drinking. In other words, the conditions are perfect for sexual assault and harassment. Widely publicized events at Penn State University have shed light on the lax monitoring in fraternity houses concerning a plethora of issues, including potential sexual predators. Recently, Greek Life organizations have taken important steps in raising awareness about these issues. The most surefire (and controversial) way to eliminate sexual assault on campus, however, would be to end the Greek Life system. Gettysburg is clearly a rural town with relatively few local attractions for college-aged students. As a result of such isolation and boredom, the campus social scene has developed into a unitary system relying on overcrowded, dimly lit fraternity house basements. For the hundreds of students like myself who are uninterested in engaging in the established social order, there is no other recourse for socializing. If these students are lucky enough to find one another, they usually enjoy a night of hanging out and watching a movie. Every weekend. This is no way to meet new friends, and those students not participating in Greek Life often feel excluded and isolated from their peers, assuming they aren’t eventually pressured into
Tibbetts By Jay Hauser
Columnist The death of Mollie Tibbetts was a tragedy, no doubt. But it shouldn’t enlighten discussions about immigration, as Republican politicians are trying to do. There is no epidemic of immigrants murdering citizens. It is simply a result of the cultural staple of the “weak, white woman” being brutalized by the “big, scary, man of color.” This trope isn’t new in American racism (the Scottsboro Boys), nor is it
participating in a culture with which they are uncomfortable. Gettysburg College administrators try their best to ensure a welcoming and dynamic experience for all members of its community. Although they hold the occasional CAB event, Greek Life receives extraordinary privileges and special favors from the College due to fundraising prospects. The College is, whether knowingly or not, subsidizing and sanctioning the activities of one group of students over another. Additionally, the College has, through providing fraternity housing and recognition, been party to the unfortunate elevation of underage drinking and hazing. As I said in the beginning of this article, the issue with Greek Life is not with most individuals involved with it, but with the culture it creates. The culture of misogyny, excessive drinking, exclusion, and pressure is not healthy for young, impressionable minds. I am of the opinion that ending official school support and funding for Greek Life altogether would create a safer and more equitable campus community. I recognize the controversy and unpopularity of the previous statement. These issues, however, are worthy of a discussion that has been pushed aside for years for fear of public reproach. It is my hope that we can begin to have this discussion openly and respectfully as mature members of the Gettysburg College community.
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new in racism against Latinx people (Kathryn Steinle). It is a result of the intersection between racism and patriarchy, where it is the job of the white men in charge of writing and upholding laws to “protect” white women (who, in their eyes, need protecting) against men of color. Don’t get me wrong. Protecting women from gender-based violence is important. But that’s not what this debate is about. The same politicians have no interest in addressing actual violence
against women, which is a more frequent occurrence against trans women and women of color. Nor do they care about the causes of such violence. Donald Trump failed to mention the patriarchy-based harassment that preceded Tibbetts’ abduction. Instead, he scapegoated her death, used her as a talking point to call for draconian immigration laws, basing his argument off of an asinine talking point: that a few bad skittles ruin the whole bowl.
If you’ve ever worked at a summer camp, you’ve probably sat through counselor orientation – hours and hours of unpaid manual labor, paper work and PowerPoint slides. With any luck, the directors of the camp will try to relay the countless nuggets of information they need to in an entertaining way. The camp I’ve worked at the past two summers has done just that. They’ve brought wacky stories from World War II into it and referenced wellknown pedagogical minds like Piaget and Erikson. Superheroes and their unfathomable successes are recalled, and they even put together a panel of parents so the customer can project their expectations onto the people who deliver the final product – us. The crash-course psychologyarmed, “child-like not childish”, semi-mature almost college graduates who are also expected to be superheroes for the kids they take care of. Yeah – it’s not an easy job. This summer, they showed us a graph of sorts, one that explains a concept that is super confusing but also is said to hold “the secret of success” or “the key to growth.” So, what this pie chart shows is that there is a limited number of things that we know. For instance, I know that I know I like to make insanely long yet incredibly calculated Spotify playlists (and if you ask me to make one, I’ll drop everything I’m doing and make it.) There are an unlimited number of things I know that I don’t know. For instance, I know that I don’t know how to ride a skateboard (here’s a secret: I wish I did.) In either case, I am in control of my thoughts – what I know, and what I know I don’t know. If you think that was a mind trip, get ready for this: the remainder of the pie chart represents the unlimited unknown unknowns we have. In plain English: there are an infinite number of things
I don’t know that I don’t know. I can’t provide you with examples, because, well, I can’t predict the future. I don’t know the things that I don’t know that I don’t know. C o n f u s e d ? Terrified? Questioning the meaning of life? All three? Me too, my friend. I guess at orientation I didn’t know that I didn’t know that my experience would be sizably different than last year, and all the rules I’d have to make, and the crazy things the kids have done so far to break them. No one could have predicted that, not even me. And therein lies the point: we cannot predict the future, but we should be thinking ahead. We should be planning for what could/would/should come next. A string of complicated events in my life led me to be an expert at dissecting my unknown unknowns. Wondering about them has become a way of life. If not for preparing me for the worst, it’s given me a tremendous amount of hope. What if there are things I don’t know I don’t know yet, that are wonderful, beautiful, life-changing, miraculous – what if something or someone I never knew I needed shows up? How overwhelming is that to think about? Perhaps this is a perfect way to describe my feelings in this time of pre-departure. I will be in London soon, taking the “Black London and Bloody Liberation: Social Justice and the City” lecture with Professor McKinley Melton, who I was privileged enough to have as my English professor last semester. After a month of soaking in everything the city has to offer, I’ll be off to Lancaster University, to study Shakespeare and verse poetry. Currently I consider myself the luckiest girl on the planet. Picture it: an English major in England, spending plenty of time with her first love – literature. Can you hear me audibly swooning? My heart just skipped a beat in my chest. I am blessed beyond belief, because
the number of American students who deserve this opportunity but cannot afford it is tragic. I am so lucky, for so many reasons. I have come to realize that there are two parts to planning this trip – the physical planning – plane tickets, visas, picking out the perfect 3 in 1 rain jacket, soliciting restaurant recommendations from anyone and everyone who’s ever been to London, etc. – and then there’s the mental planning. Being away from my friends for a whole year, arriving in a foreign country completely alone without a soul to point me in the right direction, how going abroad may help or hinder mental health…my brain has run through every scenario, from not making friends to falling in love with every one I meet and not ever wanting to leave. Both kinds of planning are important and perhaps preparing your mind and heart for whatever may come your way, to remain open, to soak it all in, to have an attitude of optimism – perhaps that may be the most important thing I can do before I leave (other than getting my hands on some quality rain boots; there’s nothing I hate more than wet socks on my feet.) Maybe the experience I’m about to have will change me in ways I can’t begin to imagine, maybe there are things I’m about to learn that I never knew I would or should. Going abroad presents itself with many unknown unknowns and not a lot of knowns, so I plan to explore my adventures further in my writing, poetry, and photography. It is my hope that my art will continue to help me make sense of the world around me as it always has. I hope my stories will broaden your view of the world and encourage you to try new things or make you think in a way you haven’t before. I have a feeling that’s what’s in store for me – and I want to share it all with you! So hold on tight – this redhead is about to go rogue!
The Dean retort: Seeing the other side By Alex Romano Associate Editor At the end of summer break, there arose a new kerfuffle in the news, courtesy of- surprise, surprise – Donald Trump’s legal team. The president posted a tweet, this time coming from the boss himself in response to a New York Times article reporting how White House Counsel Don McGahn testified for hours in front of the Special Counsel: Trump called McGahn a “John Dean type RAT,” prompting the president’s detractors to rush to the former Nixon White House attorney’s defense. Chris Cuomo had Dean on his radio show, and I tuned in to listen to the host and guest counter Trump’s latest ad hominem and shamelessly exonerate Dean for his role in the Watergate scandal. John Dean entered the Nixon White House as White House Counsel, one of many young men to form Nixon’s circle. While the president had most of his advisors to handle domestic matters such as environmental protection, welfare reform, governmental reorganization,
labor relations, and civil rights, and while the president personally took care of foreign policy, Dean was left a specific niche: keeping the members of the president’s inner circle out of legal trouble. Nixon tasked Dean with this specific job because the administration regularly violated public statutes. Illegal and extralegal activity had become so commonly accepted so soon in the Nixon White House that it was as routine as managing the affairs of state. One day the president would be politely asking staffer Barbara Franklin to start up a task force for women’s rights in the White House, the next he would be calling up Chief of Staff Haldeman to firebomb the Brookings Institution. The Watergate burglary occurred on June 23, 1972. The ensuing cover-up included laundering money through banks in Mexico to pay off the burglars for their silence, ordering a CIA official to pressure interregnum FBI Director L. Patrick Gray to kill the agency’s investigation of
the break-in and wrongdoing from within the White House, refusing to comply with subpoenas from Senator Sam Ervin’s investigating committee, and arranging the hush money payments for the burglars with Dean in person. In spring 1973, President Nixon had Dean write a report to end the ordeal that might implicate the president’s inner circle. Dean knew that in putting together such a comprehensive report, he would essentially be exposing himself. So when Gray fumbled the ball and made repeated mention of his name during his swearing-in as official director of the FBI, Dean cooperated with the prosecution. That summer, Dean’s “relentless, vengeful testimony,” as Hunter S. Thompson described it, did irreparable damage to the president’s credibility. Liberal pundits rallied to defend Dean from Trump. Nixon was going to scapegoat his counsel and get away with the whole ordeal. Dean turned on an incorrigible tyrant, selflessly incriminating himself and
exposing his evil accomplices in one fell swoop, knowing that doing so would not guarantee him immunity. He even spent time in prison for his actions after admitting to them, according to one talk show host from MSNBC. Not really. Dean never spent so much as a night in jail. He did get off easy, and he was not the selfless martyr in some righteous quest for truth and justice. What really happened to spur Dean to testify against his employer was not a moral summons, but the human species’ biological desire for self-preservation. The counsel’s situation in the summer of 1973 was thus: either way you cut it, Dean was caught. On the one hand, Nixon would have saddled Dean with the blame for his henchmen’s myriad “White House horrors,” and on the other hand, the president’s tapes would have revealed that Dean had willingly participated in organizing hush money payments for the Watergate defendants. And Dean had not been bullied into the position of covering up the crime; he
even encouraged it. Dean aside, what this piece is really trying to get at is the uselessness and distraction of comparing people and events from now to people and events in the past. Users of the Internet will find themselves swimming in articles on how Trump is Nixon, no, sorry, worse than Nixon! Trump’s McCarthy! No, he’s Harding! No, he’s Hitler! Mueller is Cox; McGahn is Dean; the firing of Tom Price is like the Saturday Night Massacre; the Madman Theory was Nixon’s; Trumponomics are just Reaganonomics 2.0; Russiagate is like Bill Clinton’s Chinagate, etc. Bringing up John Dean’s name did nothing except give CNN another excuse to have a familiar face on air. It is a face that Americans associate with action and controversy, so its showing on TV would make viewers feel that “something big is about to happen” in the immediate world at large. It is not. Big things tend to happen over time, not all in one night. Watergate finally ended more than
two years after the breakin, coming to a head when Nixon made a moving speech to a gathering of bewildered press and tearful family and staff, and then jetted off on Air Force One to exile in California. The unabridged story of Nixon’s departure in early August 1974 is the stuff of Shakespearean high tragedy, and that kind of climactic farewell does not happen in a snap of Thanos’ fingers. Give the characters in this tale time yet to arrive at their own ending, whether it be the end of a presidency or merely the end of an investigation. I love to relate the present to the past, but I know that it serves only to stimulate the intellect, not to effect change in the contemporary political scene. Learning from the mistakes of the past is the best preparation to avoid repeating those mistakes in the future, not the cure for having already repeated them. Instead of splitting our vision part to the past and part to the present, it would likely be wisest for us to focus only on now. Because now is all we’ve got.
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Allie Stranick (Photo courtesy of Gettysburg College Athletics) By Garrett Glaeser Staff Writer W i t h a n outstanding weekend performance at the Battlefield Classic, sophomore outside hitter Allie Stranick helped the Bullets volleyball team achieve a second consecutive undefeated 4-0 start to the season. Leading the Bullets’ offensive attack with a team best 42 kills, Stranick also gave a strong defensive effort with 36 digs. The Bullets took 3-0 sweeps over Gallaudet, Messiah, Penn State Harrisburg, and Meredith this weekend. As a team, the Bullets look to build on last year’s 20-8 overall and 5-5 conference finish. Stranick finds herself in a position of leadership on a team that only has one senior, stating, “Since we don’t have any captains, I feel like I can be more of a non-vocal leader, [by] setting a good example.” S o f a r , Stranick has set that example with four great statistical performances on both offense and defense. Stranick is looking forward to a sophomore season in which she hopes to improve on last year’s Honorable Mention award last year. A l l Centennial accolades are very much in reach for Stranick who is surrounded by a team that thrives on high energy, consistency, and momentum. “Coach always talks about giving that extra 1%,” said Stranick. The extra 1%, a team mantra for this 2018 season, has so far produced a winning streak that the Bullets hope to continue with the upcoming Lycoming Tournament on September 7-8.
B y E than S ilverstein S taff W riter The Gettysburg College football team fell in their opener 34-17 on Saturday at Shirk Field against Bridgewater. Sophomore quarterback Mike Welsh played his first game in a Gettysburg Jersey, completing 15-of-35 passes for 199 yards and 2 touchdowns. “[Mike] really did some good things and he’s still learning,” Head Coach Kevin Burke said. “The big thing is the two touchdown throws. They were both really good, quality throws where he got some pressure and put the ball where it needed to be.” The offense needed a few drives to get in rhythm, but it came together in a great drive to score 7 and end the half. “Offensively we have an experienced offensive line and then we have a lot of new guys at a lot of spots,” said burke. The young offense put up 276 yards on the day. On the ground, senior Nick Rella led the backs with 9 rushes for 31 yards, while on the receiving end, sophomore receiver Joey Razzano brought in 3 balls for 58 yards and a touchdown and senior receiver Johnny Davis also caught 3 balls for 57 yards. Defensively, Burke thought his team played well. “Our defense did a phenomenal job of not letting up when we
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Sophomore wide receiver Joey Razzano hauls in a pass from Mike Welsh (Photo courtesy of Gettysburg College Athletics) were struggling with field position,” he said. Junior inside linebacker Cole Keyes led the defense with 11 tackles. Senior defensive end Logan Aikey racked up 2 tackles-for-loss and a sack. In the back, sophomore Thomeir Richardson played lockdown defense and finished the game with one interception and three pass breakups. The first half was a game of field position as the Bullets started 5-of-7 drives in their own red zone. In the first half alone, Gettysburg’s defense got two takeaways and held Bridgewater to just 126 total yards. Bridgewater scored early, capitalizing
on a miscommunication for a 52-yard pass and followed with a 9-yard pass to go up 13-0. The half ended with a scoring drive led by sophomore Mike Welsh. In nine plays, the Bullets marched down the field and ended with Welsh completing a corner route to senior Chase Fee to make the score 13-7. Most of the yards on the drive came from a short curl route to sophomore tight end Joey Razzano who made the defenders miss and picked up 22 yards. The second half was another defensive battle as the first four drives didn’t make it passed a three-and-out. Early in the third quarter,
sophomore Thomeir Richardson warded off a touchdown and picked off opposing quarterback Jay Scroggins. With 4:51 left in the third, Bridgewater’s Matt Dang jumped a curl route and returned the pick-six for 41 yards making it 20-7. On the very next drive, the Bullets capped off a solid nine-play drive with a field goal from junior kicker Justin Geisel. Bridgewater responded quickly, faking a speed sweep and running up the middle for 52 yards to make the score 27-10. Taking over with 12:22 left in the fourth quarter, Gettysburg put together a successful drive of 11 plays and 89
yards, capped off with a 25-yard pass from Welsh to Razzano to put the Bullets back within two scores. Bridgewater put the game out of reach a few minutes later with a touchdown of their own. Despite the loss in their opening game, Coach Burke remains at ease. “I’m not concerned about our 1-loss record,” Coach Burke said. “I’m concerned with our progress being made as a football team, and as long as we’re making progress, and getting better, we’re going to be okay.” The Bullets start Centennial Conference competition this week at Ursinus on September 8 at 1:00 pm.
soccer splits first two games
Bobby Weikert tallied his first goal of the season against (Photo courtesy of Gettysburg College Athletics) B y H ank H ahne 13th minute with a nifty penalty kick from junior S taff W riter T h e G e t t y s b u r g midfielder Precious Ozoh Men’s Soccer team started t o o p e n t h e s c o r i n g . the season off with a 2-1 G e t t y s b u r g c o n t i n u e d victory over Whitworth t o p u t t h e p r e s s u r e o n Friday night, but later fell Whitworth throughout the 4-1 against 23rd ranked half, notably sophomore forward Jonathan Molina, SUNY Cortland. D e s p i t e t h e who struck the post from 2-1 score line in the well outside the box, first game, the Bullets f o r c i n g W h i t w o r t h ’ s dominated possession for keeper to come up with a most of the game, and had double save near the half’s many offensive chances end. Despite the chances, the scoring stayed at 1-0 come up short. T h e B u l l e t s into halftime. Opening the avoided trailing early half, Whitworth evened as Whitworth had a goal t h e s c o r e a t 1 w ith a disallowed for offside goal in the 54th minute in the 9th minute. Gettysburg replied in the b y K y l e C a c o y a n n i s . Whitworth’s goalkeeper,
No. 23 SUNY Cortland Jesus Nunez, kept the visitors in the game, totaling seven saves on the night. Molina broke the tie in the 71st minute with a screamer into the top left corner from the top of the box. However, Molina left the game with a knee injury picked up during his celebration. The remainder of the match was all Gettysburg as the home team put up 20 shots on the night to the visitors’ 8 and junior goalkeeper Thomas Keane only needed to come up with two saves over the 90 minutes. Junior back Raff Mazzone and the rest of Gettysburg defense were
This Weekend in Gettysburg College Sports Saturday, September 8th Football at Ursinus- 1:00 p.m. Field Hockey vs. Cabrini 1:00 p.m. Women’s Soccer at Elizabethtown- 7:00 p.m. Women’s Golf at McDaniel Invitational- 12:30 p.m. Volleyball vs. SUNY Cortland- 11:00 a.m. Volleyball vs. Dickinson - 1:00 p.m. Sunday, September 9th Men’s Soccer vs. Rutgers-Newark - 1:00 p.m.
able to stay aggressive throughout the game, making it hard for Whitworth to get chances. “The last 20 minutes [of the first half] and the whole second half we were really able to exploit them down the weak side when we switched the ball… I thought I worked really well with Precious [Ozoh] to beat guys out wide and get balls into the box,” said Mazzone. “I thought we could’ve had two or three more goals, really.” The SUNY Cortland match on Saturday was a much different atmosphere. Gettysburg seemed to be carrying the previous night’s momentum into the match when junior defender Bobby Weikert put away a corner kick from sophomore Sam Lerman with a towering header in the 7th minute. Afterwards, the match was all SUNY Cortland as the visitors equalized in the 27th minute and scored three times in the second half. Despite the score, the Bullets showed life throughout the match, but couldn’t capitalize on the chances they carved out of the Cortland defense. Gettysburg put up 12 shots to Cortland’s 17. After the match, Weikert commented on how things
didn’t click after his initial goal. “I thought [the goal] would pick them up, but [the loss] [is] just something we have to sort out as a team. We know what we did wrong. We know what we need to fix.” The team is optimistic for the season ahead, and rightly so. Junior Raff Mazzone described this season as a “revenge year” in the Centennial Conference after last year’s 1-0 loss in the playoff semifinals. The men’s soccer team is back in action with two games this weekend as they take on The College of New Jersey on Saturday and Rutgers-Newark on Sunday in Ewing, NJ. Team Leaders: Goals: Jonathan Molina (1) Precious Ozoh (1) Bobby Weikert (1) Assists: Sam Lerman (2) Connor Fife (1) Save Percentage: Thomas Keane (.583)
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