Breaking News: Georgetown College pays off long-term debt with the help of generous alumni
By Jordan Hasenbalg, Editor-in-Chief All around the nation, small liberal arts colleges have experienced financial struggles. The country’s economic situation has put incredible financial stress and strain on these colleges and universities. Unfortunately, Georgetown College has not escaped this turmoil. For years, Georgetown College has dealt with long-term debt. The standing debt has negatively impacted…
Georgetown College team makes impactful medical mission trip to Costa Rica
By Harrison Booher, Staff Writer Over Spring Break, a team of individuals from Georgetown College embarked on a transformative medical mission trip to Costa Rica. Dr. Tracy Livingston, professor of biology and pre-health chair, and Hollis Dudgeon, associate campus minister, led the team. Other team members included senior biomedical sciences major Harrison Booher, sophomore biochemistry…
Students await Keeneland College Day
By Jordan Hasenbalg, Opinions Editor On Friday, Apr. 19, Keeneland Racecourse, typically known for its high-stakes horse races, will be transformed into a bustling hub of collegiate camaraderie as students from all across Lexington and Central Kentucky gather for the much-anticipated Keeneland College Day. The event — held once each Keeneland season — draws students…
Lack of air conditioning affects campus life
By Ella Hambrice, Staff Writer As the weather transitions from winter to spring, the interior climate must also change from heat to air conditioning. The Georgetown College staff has been diligently working to transition all the dormitories and classroom buildings to air conditioning, but the process has not been without its difficulties. The complications and…
OJ Simpson dies of cancer
By Jordan Hasenbalg, Opinions Editor OJ Simpson — the NFL star whose life became a symbol of the complexities of race, justice and celebrity status in America — died at the age of 77 after battling cancer. Simpson’s attorney, Malcolm LaVergne, confirmed that the football icon passed away peacefully in his Las Vegas home, surrounded…
Kappa Delta hosts Shamrock event
By Macie Riffe, News and Features Editor On Friday, April 5, Kappa Delta held their annual Shamrock event. At the event, H&H Barbecue provided a meal, a representative from Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky spoke, there was a silent auction and Kappa Delta announced the new Mr. Shamrock. For 23 years, the Kappa Delta-Beta Lambda chapter…
Georgetown students experience the eclipse
By Allie Shaffer, Staff Writer The total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, was one of the most spectacular celestial events of the decade, captivating millions across North America. At Georgetown College, students expected to see 95% totality, and hundreds gathered on Giddings Lawn to watch the event. The eclipse path stretched from Mexico to…
Narcan distribution centers open in Scott County
By Macie Riffe, News and Features Editor Across the country, emergency officials have seen an increase in opioid overdoses and deaths, and Scott County faces the same issues when dealing with the opioid crisis. To combat the issue, police officers in Scott County opened two new Narcan distribution centers at the end of March. Narcan,…
Storms rage through Kentucky
By Grace Reed, Staff Writer On April 1 and 2, Kentucky experienced a series of damaging storms all across the state. The various storm systems did not only affect Kentucky — they also impacted Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia, Alabama, Tennessee and Georgia. The widespread storms produced a tornado outbreak, resulting in 21 confirmed tornadoes on…
Students look forward to upcoming events in the Caf
By Allie Shaffer, Staff Writer For the month of April, Sodexo has several events planned for the Georgetown College Caf. Sodexo promotes many of these events on their social media pages — for example, @diningbygc on Instagram — and they always offer their full menu online. The second week of April features events like “peanut…
GC Chorale looks forward to upcoming events
By Allie Shaffer, Staff Writer The Georgetown College Chorale has two events scheduled for this upcoming weekend. First, on Saturday, March 23, the GC Chorale will participate in the Bach Marathon concert event in Lexington, KY. The GC choir will perform at approximately 2 p.m. They will perform three pieces of work: “Break Forth, O…
Phi Mu hosts “Dodge For a Cause”
By Macie Riffe, News and Features editor Phi Mu’s “Dodge For a Cause” event has been moved from Tuesday, March 19 to Tuesday, March 26. The event is a dodgeball game for Georgetown students to come out and support the Phi Mu philanthropy, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals is a foundation that…
Travel tips for Spring Break
By Allie Shaffer, Staff Writer As Spring Break approaches, many Georgetown College students are preparing to travel, relax and take a break from classes. Most campus organizations will head to the beach, but there have been some changes in Spring Break plans due to new travel laws. According to Google Travel predictions, Panama City Beach…
Sigma Kappa hosts philanthropy event
By Caroline Henry, Staff Writer Although the spring weather is seemingly here to stay, many Georgetown students and community members laced up their skates and headed out to the Lexington Ice Center this week for a great cause. On Wednesday, March 6, the ladies of Sigma Kappa hosted their annual Sigma Skate philanthropy event. Sigma…
The Brown Barrel expands to downtown Georgetown
By Ella Hambrice, Staff Writer Georgetown College students often flock to downtown restaurants like Galvin’s and Fava’s. However, a new downtown restaurant has recently prepared to open its doors. The Brown Barrel will begin serving the public tentatively starting on March 19. It will open on Main Street where the former Cajun restaurant Broussard’s used…
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