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  • February 23, 2018: “Rep. Scott Perry”

    In the 15th episode of On Target, Pontz and Welch discuss the latest in mold news. Also: Gettysburgian Opinions Editor Joshua Wagner welcomes us to Planet Earth. Then Pontz and Welch interview U.S. Congressman Scott Perry (R-PA4) about immigration, gun control, and several other subjects.

    Bullet Points

    • Hanson Residents Will Receive $250 Compensation Due to Mold (0:33)
    • Welcome to Earth! (5:00)
    • Bullet Report (9:03)
      • More information on Bullets athletics: http://gettysburgsports.com/
      • Interview with Rep. Scott Perry (10:22)
      • 50 min
      • February 11, 2018: “Gettysburg Winter Olympics”

        In the fourteenth episode of On Target, Pontz and Welch discuss the recent bout of winter weather on campus, hybrid courses, and our editorial on the draft freedom of expression philosophy. Then, Gettysburgian Co-Sports Editor Elizabeth Hilfrank talks to new head football coach Kevin Burke about his transition into the role.

        Bullet Points

        • Winter Weather Causes Headaches on Campus (0:40)
        • Discussion about Hybrid and Online Course Pilots Turns Sour (5:50)
        • Editorial: In Support of the Freedom of Expression Philosophy (13:20)
        • Sounds of Sunderman: Jazz Ensemble (22:25)
        • Bullet Report (25:07)
          • More information on Bullets athletics: http://gettysburgsports.com/
          • Interview with Kevin Burke (26:22)
          • 40 min
          • February 4, 2018: “Mold and Marijuana”

            In the thirteenth episode of On Target, Pontz and Welch discuss the town hall on the draft philosophy on freedom of expression, mold in Hanson, and marijuana in Paul. Then, Pontz speaks with Jennifer Bloomquist, Associate Provost and Chair of the Freedom Of Expression Workgroup, about this week’s town hall and the next steps for the draft philosophy.

            Bullet Points

            • Students, Workgroup Discuss Path Forward at Freedom of Expression Town Hall (2:13)
            • Faculty Discuss Possibility of Student Referendum on Freedom of Expression Philosophy (7:45)
            • Police Respond to Apparent Drug-Related Incident at Paul Hall (16:00)
            • Mold Remediation Will Temporarily Displace Hanson Hall Residents (21:55)
            • Bullet Report (31:00)
              • More information on Bullets athletics: http://gettysburgsports.com/
              • Interview with Jennifer Bloomquist (33:15)
              • 1 hr
              • January 27, 2018: “Comings and Goings”

                In the twelfth episode of On Target and the first episode of the spring semester, Pontz and Welch recap all of the comings and goings that happened over winter break and discuss the recently unveiled philosophy on freedom of expression. Then, they talk to Michael Mancuso ’19 about senate reform, pond scum, and more!

                Bullet Points

                • Comings and Goings (1:10)
                  • After Initial Search Fails, College Appoints Interim Title IX Coordinator as McCary Departs (1:10)
                  • New Tenure Approvals (3:45)
                  • College In Process of Hiring Mellon Faculty Fellows (4:50)
                  • College Appoints Marc Goldman to Lead Center for Career Development (8:10)
                  • Day Named Director of Sunderman Conservatory (10:15)
                  • Paul Redfern departing Communications and Marketing; Jamie Yates to fill his role
                  • Dave Wright departing Athletics
                  • Kevin Burke hired as the new football head coach
                  • Full Text: Gettysburg College Draft Statement on Freedom of Expression (15:20)
                    • Freedom of Expression Workgroup Plans Town Hall to Discuss Draft Statement
                    • Bullet Report (23:50)
                      • More information on Bullets athletics: http://gettysburgsports.com/
                      • Interview with Michael Mancuso ’19 (25:45)
                      • 48 min
                      • December 10, 2017: “A Dartlet Approved Message”

                        In the eleventh episode of On Target, Pontz and Welch talk about the college’s new branding strategy, the senate’s new conference amendment and the conservatory’s new director search. Then, they talk to Nick Arbaugh ’20 about conferences, free speech and more.

                        Bullet Points

                        • Senate Passes Comprehensive Conference Control (0:39)
                        • Researchers Teach Gettysburg College, a “Singular Human”, How to Talk About Itself (2:12)
                        • Conservatory Considers Candidates to Replace Hoke as Director (4:30)
                        • Gordon Haaland Reflections from Memorial Event Held Sunday (5:35)
                        • Sounds of Sunderman from the Jazz Ensemble concert held November 3 (6:43)
                        • Bullet Report (9:35)
                          • More information on Bullets athletics: http://gettysburgsports.com/
                          • Interview with Nick Arbaugh ’20 about conferences, free speech and more (12:57)
                          • 52 min
                          • November 12, 2017: “Model Camels”

                            In the tenth episode of On Target, Pontz and Welch have the scoop on the new CUB Eatery. Also: the requisite Student Senate update and Bullet Report. Then, they talk to Spencer King ’19 about his background, his studies and his involvement on campus.

                            Bullet Points

                            • Clarification/Correction to our coverage of the Model UN budget request (0:57)
                            • Senate Flies Through Three Budget Requests, Adjourns (2:00)
                            • Amendment to Senate Constitution Will Change How Clubs Fundraise (5:10)
                            • New Bullet Hole Will Feature Variety of Improvements … Including (Perhaps) a New Name (10:11)
                            • Sounds of Sunderman: Camerata and Jazz Ensemble perform “I Thought About You” at the Jazz Ensemble concert held November 3 (19:10)
                            • Bullet Report (22:34)
                              • More information on Bullets athletics: http://gettysburgsports.com/
                              • Interview with Spencer King ’19 about his background, his studies and his involvement on campus (24:45)
                              • 53 min
                              • October 29, 2017: “From BRP to BEP”

                                In the ninth episode of On Target, Pontz and Welch give an update on the freedom of expression committee and provide an update on the latest happenings in Student Senate. Then, they talk to Joe Lynch, Executive Director of Alumni Relations, about the life and legacy of college President Emeritus Gordon Haaland, who passed away this past week.

                                Bullet Points

                                • From Gettysburg Good to Gettysburg Great: The Life and Legacy of Gettysburg College President Emeritus Gordon Haaland (0:28)
                                • Senate Remands DCF Budget Request (3:15)
                                • Freedom of Expression Working Group Update (8:36)
                                • Upcoming Gettysburgian panel discussion:  “Holding the Powerful Accountable: Investigative Journalism in the Fake News Era” – Nov. 30, 7:30 p.m. in CUB 260 (9:45)
                                • Bullet Report (12:38)
                                  • More information on Bullets athletics: http://gettysburgsports.com/
                                  • Interview with Joe Lynch, Executive Director of Alumni Relations about the life and legacy of Gettysburg College President Emeritus Gordon Haaland (14:10)
                                  • 32 min
                                  • October 22, 2017: “The Textbook Crisis”

                                    In the eighth episode of On Target, Pontz and Welch give an update on the college’s emergency response protocol and provide an update on the latest happenings in Student Senate. Then, Pontz talks to Janelle Wertzberger and Chris Barnes of Musselman Library about Open Access Week.

                                    Bullet Points

                                    • College to Review Emergency Response Procedures After Two Incidents This Month (0:35)
                                    • Senate Allocates Funds to Five Clubs As Debate Extends Meeting (9:08)
                                    • Open Access Week Seeks to Address “Textbook Crisis” (17:53)
                                    • Bullet Report (20:30)
                                      • More information on Bullets athletics: http://gettysburgsports.com/
                                      • Interview with Janelle Wertzberger and Chris Barnes of Musselman Library about Open Access Week (18:12)
                                      • 52 min
                                      • October 15, 2017: “Lame Advice”

                                        In the seventh episode of On Target, Pontz and Welch provide an update on the freedom of expression committee, and examine questions surrounding recent deployments of the campus emergency alert system. Then, Ben talks to College Republicans co-president Zachary Sobeck about his recent trip to a Trump policy speech in a wide ranging interview covering everything from taxes to DACA.

                                        Bullet Points

                                        • Riggs Charges Panel to Draft Statement on Freedom of Expression (0:50)
                                        • Power outage earlier this week raises concerns about campus emergency response (6:30)
                                        • Howard Fineman Named 2018 Commencement Speaker (13:48)
                                        • Bullet Report (16:35)
                                          • More information on Bullets athletics: http://gettysburgsports.com/
                                          • Interview with College Republicans co-president Zachary Sobeck (18:12)
                                          • 53 min
                                          • October 7, 2017: “Monuments and More with Mayor Streeter”

                                            In the sixth episode of On Target, Pontz and Welch talk about the police activity on campus earlier this week and the faculty meeting on Freedom of Expression. Then, we interview Gettysburg Borough Mayor Ted Streeter about monuments and more.

                                            Bullet Points

                                            • Update: Shelter in Place Advisory Lifted As Police Incident Moves “Far South” of Campus (1:08)
                                            • Faculty Meeting on Freedom of Expression (10:22)
                                            • Bullet Report (27:00)
                                              • More information on Bullets athletics: http://gettysburgsports.com/
                                              • Interview with Gettysburg Borough Mayor Ted Streeter (30:09)
                                              • 52 min

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                                              Gettysburgian editors Phoebe Doscher and Carter Hanson discuss the news and other items of interest on the Gettysburg College campus and interview campus newsmakers.