On Target

Episode #3 of The GettysPod features the weekly news briefing, hosted by Phoebe Doscher and Carter Hanson. Reporting for this episode was contributed by Nicole DeJacimo, Laken Franchetti, Alli Dayton, Gracie Meisner, Victoria Staub, Jack Herr and Emily Dalgleish. The GettysPod is hosted by Phoebe Doscher and produced and edited by Carter Hanson. Theme music for The GettysPod was composed by Sofia Rocha. Listen […]

Episode #2 of The GettysPod begins, as always,  with the weekly news briefing, hosted by Phoebe Doscher and Carter Hanson. Then, Doscher talks to President-elect Miranda Zamora and Vice President-elect Geoffrey Meadville about their election victories and how they hope to lead Student Senate next year. Reporting for this episode was contributed by Nicole DeJacimo, Laken Franchetti, Alli Dayton, Gracie Meisner,Victoria Staub, Jack Herr, and […]

One year after the release of the last episode of On Target, The Gettysburgian returns to the world of podcasting with this, episode #1 of The GettysPod. This episode begins with the weekly news briefing, hosted by Phoebe Doscher and Carter Hanson. Then, Doscher talks to chemistry department Chair Tim Funk about Gettysburg’s new 1/2 and 1/4 course credit system. Reporting […]

In season four, episode three of “On Target,” Frasier and Mangala chat about the search for a new Vice President of College Life. Then, the pair sit down with Anna Cincotta, editor-in-chief of The Gettysburgian to discuss her tenure as well as her evaluation of Bob Iuliano’s presidency thus far.

In season four, episode two of “On Target,” Frasier and Mangala chat about de-densification. Then, Mangala sits down with Alexandros Economou-Garcia to talk about the amendment to add an inclusion officer to Student Senate.

In season four, episode one of “On Target,” Frasier and Mangala work through the all-student quarantine, right as it begins. They discuss the virtual town hall, as well as the experience of being back on campus during COVID-19.

In season three, episode twenty-one of “On Target,” Pontz and Mangala chat the end of classes and Ben’s last episode as host. It’s the end of an era. Then, Pontz sits down with Vice President of Development, Tres Mullis. Bullet Points Breaking down the news (0:33) Interview with Kurtis Grey ’21 (46:03)

In season three, episode twenty of “On Target,” Pontz and Mangala chat about Student Senate, the coronavirus, and Ben’s impending graduation. It’s sad. Then, Mangala sits down with Kurtis Grey ’21, President-Elect of the Gettysburg College Student Senate. Bullet Points Breaking down the news (0:40) Interview with Kurtis Grey ’21 (42:10)

In season three, episode nineteen of “On Target,” Pontz and Mangala contextualize how Gettysburg College is settling into its new reality amid the coronavirus. Then, they sit down with Bridget Haines ’21, a music education major and manager of the Gettysburg College Symphony Orchestra, to discuss life in the Sunderman Conservatory. Bullet Points Chatting about April […]

In season three, episode nineteen of “On Target,” Pontz and Mangala discuss … well … you can probably guess. Then, Pontz sits down with Bob Iuliano, President of Gettysburg College, to discuss … well … you can probably guess that too. Bullet Points News Recap (OK, it’s mostly about the coronavirus … read all of our coverage here) (0:45) […]

In season three, episode eighteen of “On Target,” Pontz and Mangala discuss … well … you can probably guess. Then, Pontz sits down with Andy Hughes, Executive Director of the Garthwait Leadership Center, to discuss staying connected from afar and how student organizations might approach moving forward during this season of remoteness. Bullet Points News Recap (OK, it’s […]

In season three, episode seventeen of “On Target,” Pontz and Mangala discuss conflagration, consternation, and celebration on campus this week. Then, they sit down with Dr. Kathy Bradley, Executive Director of Health and Counseling Services, to discuss mental health issues on campus, including a suicide prevention grant, as well as the services available at the Health […]

In season three, episode sixteen of “On Target,” Pontz and Mangala are joined by News Editor Phoebe Doscher to break down the major stories from The Gettysburgian‘s fourth magazine of the year. Bullet Points Stories mentioned in this article: Staff Wages & Health Insurance Changes Course Enrollment Food Insecurity Sports Retention Bullet Report: Update on […]

In season three, episode fifteen of “On Target,” Pontz and Mangala discuss the life and legacy of John Jaeger ’65, recent Sunderman Conservatory of Music events, and the “Our Voices Are Vibrant” presentation. Then, Mangala sits down with Dr. Darrien Davenport, Assistant Vice President of College Life & Executive Director of the Office of Multicultural Engagement […]

In season three, episode fourteen of “On Target,” Pontz and Mangala discuss Gettysburgives and how Gettysburg approaches fundraising more broadly. Then, Pontz sits down with Matt Salton ’20 to discuss the state of the Democratic field after the New Hampshire Primary. Bullet Points We are getting a new parking lot (1:30) Discussion of Gettysburgives (4:45) Bullet Report: Update on Gettysburg College […]

In season three, episode thirteen of “On Target,” Pontz and Mangala discuss the hiring of a new football coach and the college’s latest efforts towards sustainability. Then, they sit down with Alyssa Kaewillai ’20 to discuss how her work with GIS technology on campus led her to land an internship with NASA and then with Raytheon. […]

In season three, episode twelve of “On Target,” Pontz and Mangala discuss the college’s civil discourse series as well as the big picture of the reorganization of the President’s Office amid Executive Vice President Jane North’s departure. Bullet Points Recap of the implications of the corona virus on the Gettysburg College campus (1:00) Discourse on civil […]

Gauri is back! In season three, episode eleven of “On Target,” Pontz and Mangala recap some news from winter break and also discuss the retirement of Executive Vice President of Gettysburg College Jane North. Then, they sit down with Emily Dalgleish ’22, the new opinions editor of The Gettysburgian, to talk about the upcoming Iowa Caucuses. Bullet Points Repartee […]

In the semester’s final episode — season three, episode ten — of “On Target,” Pontz and Frasier recap some of this semester’s top stories before Pontz sits down with Bittinger Professor of Philosophy Lisa Portmess and Professor of Environmental Studies Rutherford Platt to discuss a new proposal for a data science minor. Bullet Points Semester’s […]

In season three, episode nine of “On Target,” Pontz and Frasier discuss a recent meeting of the Gettysburg College faculty as well as commentary on Servo Thanksgiving. Then, Pontz sits down with Vice President of College Life and Dean of Students Julie Ramsey about student success efforts. Bullet Points Recap of Fortenbaugh Lecture and Dedication […]

In season three, episode eight of “On Target,” Pontz and Frasier discuss Bob Iuliano’s priorities as college president and break down the past several weeks in news. Then, Pontz sits down with The Gettysburgian‘s Assistant News Editor Nicole DeJacimo to discuss her recent piece on sustainability efforts at Gettysburg College. Bullet Points Discussion about Bob Iuliano’s […]

In season three, episode seven of “On Target,” Pontz sits down with Lauren Hand, Print Editor of The Gettysburgian, to discuss the publication’s new magazine. Then, he reads an article from the latest issue. Bullet Points A conversation with Lauren Hand about the thinking behind The Gettysburgian‘s new magazine (0:30) A read-aloud of the latest magazine’s article on […]

In season three, episode six of “On Target,” Pontz and Frasier discuss the campus power outage as well as some events from the past several weeks before and after reading days. Then, Pontz sits down with Patrick McKenna ’20, President of the Gettysburg College Student Senate. Bullet Points Conversation about the campus power outage including why some […]

In season three, episode five of “On Target,” Pontz and Frasier discuss a proposal circulating in the Gettysburg College Student Senate to alter the medical amnesty policy and marvel at an alumnus’s recollection of how his fraternity worked in the 1960s. Then, Pontz sits down with Gettysburg College President Bob Iuliano. Bullet Points Breakdown of […]

In season three, episode four of “On Target,” Pontz and Frasier discuss the presidential installation festivities, Salsa on the Square, and The Gettysburgian‘s new magazine. Then, they sit down with Dr. Hakim Williams, Interim Chair and Associate Professor of Africana Studies and Director of Peace and Justice Studies, about the CONAPP Peace & Justice Conference and […]

In season three, episode three, Pontz and Frasier discuss the GRAB-GLC merger and a host of other campus news (as well as air a retort from co-host Gauri Mangala, who is currently studying abroad, to a quip from Pontz earlier this semester). Then, Pontz interviews Rob Glenny, the new Chief of the Gettysburg Borough Police, […]

In season three, episode two of “On Target,” Pontz and Frasier break down a series of campus news events before airing the audio of a story Pontz wrote last spring about the proposal to add a business major to the college curriculum, a topic that will resurface this year. Bullet Points Update on how a […]

In season three, episode one of “On Target,” co-hosts Benjamin Pontz and Mary Frasier discuss the college’s plan to hire armed external security contractors and recap the college’s first faculty meeting of the year. Then, they sit down with Dr. Cesar Leal, Assistant Professor of Music & Director of Orchestral Activities in the Sunderman Conservatory […]

In this special summer episode of “On Target,” Pontz and Mangala break down what is in (and what is not in) the Senate Committee on Greek Life’s final report. Then, Pontz talks to Gettysburg College Football Coach Kevin Burke ’90 as a preview to the upcoming season. Bullet Points Discussion of the Senate Committee on […]

In season two, episode twenty-four of “On Target,” the season finale, we sit down with Gettysburg’s retiring president, Janet Morgan Riggs ’77. She reflects on her time at the college, and we learn more about what “unfinished work” she believes lies ahead for her alma mater. Then, Pontz and Mangala debrief the semester and share […]

In season two, episode twenty-three of “On Target,” Pontz and Mangala are joined by guest host Nick Arbaugh ’20 to break down the renaming principles approved by the Board of Trustees before Pontz sits down with incoming Student Senate President Patrick McKenna ’20. Bullet Points Discussion of Janet Morgan Riggs Student Center (0:30) Breakdown of college’s […]

In season two, episode twenty-two of “On Target,” Pontz and Mangala interview Student Senate President Nick Arbaugh ’20 about Student Senate and freedom of expression. Bullet Points Bullet Report: Update on Gettysburg College Athletics (see more in our sports section) (0:30) Interview with Nick Arbaugh ’20 (2:10)

In season two, episode twenty-one of “On Target,” Pontz and Mangala recount their own experiences — and non-experiences — at Get Acquainted Day and then break down the Student Senate presidential and vice presidential election, the results of which will be announced later Monday evening, April 15. Then, we re-air an interview about online courses […]

In season two, episode twenty of “On Target,” Pontz and Mangala discuss an art studio controversy, the proposed business major, and peace and justice week. Then, Mangala sits down with Musselman Library Scholarly Communications Assistant Sarah Appedu ’18 to discuss her work to address high textbook costs at Gettysburg. Bullet Points Conversation regarding controversy at Juried Student Exhibition in […]

In season two, episode nineteen of “On Target,” Pontz and Mangala discuss the last month of campus news. Then, Mangala sits down with Student Senate Sustainability Chair Nadine Snyder ’21 to discuss her committee’s proposal to eliminate plastic bags on the Gettysburg College campus. Bullet Points Discussion of efforts to impeach Student Senate officers (0:40) Analysis of tuition […]

In season two, episode eighteen of “On Target,” Pontz and Mangala discuss the campus conversation about Bob Garthwait. Then, Pontz sits down with Assistant Professor of Music Theory Bill O’Hara to discuss online hybrid summer courses. Bullet Points Discussion of campus forum on Bob Garthwait photo (0:30) Overview of Student Senate’s plan to add menstrual care products […]