Final Letter From The Editor
With graduation creeping up much faster than I anticipated, my time at The Tartan has come to a close with our last issue of the academic year. This publication has carried me throughout my time […]
2026
EXPERTS DISMAYED OVER DIMINISHING PLANKTON IN GORDON DRINKING WATER
Plankton constitute the bottommost echelon in the food chain of any aquatic ecosystem, and by virtue of this fact they were worshipped by many ancient cultures. Gordon College’s drinking water has long been praised for […]
The Future of Gordon College’s Psychology Program: New 2-year Master’s in Counseling Program in the Works
Over the past two decades, Gordon College has been expanding its educational opportunities, providing a multitude of postgraduate programs. With the now 25 available programs, Gordon College has given students an easy way to transition […]
Orthodoxy on Campus: Faith and Tradition in a Non-Denominational Setting
As someone who church-hopped for a while and mostly grew up mostly in a non-denominational church, visiting an Orthodox Church was not on my college Bingo card. One of my roommates and a couple of […]
Athletic Department Transformed with The First Two Years of Director Jason Linders
Next week marks Jason Linders’ two-year milestone with Gordon Athletics, and the impact he’s made in a short time is remarkable. Linders came to Gordon with a big vision to build a new culture for Athletics, and so far, […]
Hacking Your Way Through Lane
Let’s be honest – even though it’s nice to not have to cook our own meals, we all have our problems with the Gordon Dining Hall. Maybe you don’t like it when they cook fish, or you wish there […]
A Family Affair: Father and Daughter Lead Gordon Softball Together
After 23 years of serving as a head coach, from recreational play to high-performing travel teams, Fredy Rivera decided to put that in the past to become the assistant coach of the Gordon College women’s […]
Former MLB Infielder Returns Home to Lead Gordon Baseball
Matthew Antonelli is a familiar name across Massachusetts’ North Shore area, known for his career as a professional baseball player and now for his return to his hometown as a coach. A former second baseman […]
Coy Pond 1967 Tragedy Still Shapes Campus Safety Decades Later
On January 20th, a campus-wide email was sent by Gordon Police Chief Glenn Deckert with the subject line: “Important Safety Reminder (Don’t Walk on the Ice).” Although email didn’t exist at the time, a similar campus-wide announcement […]
Building Plans for New Music Center at Gordon Draws Student Praise and Criticism
With the recent announcement of the new Adams Center for Music, students have already started talking about their opinions; but they’re not all saying the same things. Some, like Ana Larsen and Boston Lamb, are […]