The Tyranny of the Minority
By Brittany Russell, Columnist Recent controversy has been stirred up regarding the campus free speech policy, and I’d like to exercise my right to free speech and say a few words regarding the new panel and a recent editorial “Liberal Values” published by columnist, Nick Arbaugh. I take initial issue with the fact that he is dubbing the college authoritarian, and I warn everyone not to use that word...
2017: the Year Known as 2016
By Brittany Russell, Columnist I’m tired. Any anger I had from before is worn out. I’m running on political fumes. I’m a political science major: I wake up in the morning and I walk to class just like you. But the first thing I hear every morning after I sit down in class, before I’ve finished my coffee, is “what did Trump do today?” As I drink my pumpkin spice iced coffee, a tiny shred of hope that I still managed to keep alive,...
The Elephant in the Room
By Brittany Russell, Columnist Since the passage of the Affordable Care Act in 2009, a core plank of the Republican Party platform was “Repeal Obamacare!” over and over again. However, they never quite had the ability to do it while Obama was at the helm of government, nor did they have control of the Senate. Following the 2016 election cycle, Republicans now control both lawmaking branches of government, and Obama is not there to...
A warning for Democrats
By Brittany Russell, Staff Writer Donald Trump has solidified himself as one of the most divisive figures in American politics that we’ve seen in modern history. His rise to power has been met with stronger opposition than what we’ve seen since Vietnam. He’s made quite a turbulent debut in his first 100 days in office and has been met with both high praise and high opposition. As a Democrat, I’m thrilled to see other Democrats step up...
Open Letter: Gettysburg, why are you like this?
Dear Clubs of Gettysburg College and Administration, It is currently May 3 and I have four papers and an art piece on my plate due in the next two days. I am dying and injecting coffee into my body as much as I can. I love my work, I love this college, and I love the students around me. You’re great and I’m glad to see you active and motivated. I’ve seen so many pieces and distractions and lectures about this Robert Spencer...
