Opinion: An End to the Western Occupation in Afghanistan
By Vanessa Igras, Staff Writer Twenty years and two trillion dollars later, Afghan citizens are left with an overthrown government and a splintered Afghanistan, all in the American spirit of enforcing Western-style democracy and keeping terrorist organizations at a theoretical bay. This 20-year tragedy has exposed America’s false sense of ideological superiority among the East. The truth is, the United States did not set realistic...
Opinion: How Should the College Heal from the Pandemic?
Compiled by George Malian, Opinions Editor We asked faculty, staff, and students how they think the College should move forward from the pandemic. Here’s what they had to say: Hakim Williams, Professor of Africana Studies and Peace and Justice Studies “I think that healing will look differently for different aspects of the community. I think that it’s important that faculty, and many already do this, be increasingly welcoming to...
Back to School in Photos
Photos by Aly Wein, Director of Photography Students settle into campus for the fall 2021 semester in person. This article originally appeared on pages 20–22 of the September 24, 2021 edition of The Gettysburgian’s magazine.
Infographic: The Class of 2025 in Numbers
This infographic originally appeared on page 7 of the September 24, 2021 edition of The Gettysburgian’s magazine.
Dining Services Short-Staffed and Under-Resourced Due to COVID
By Phoebe Doscher, Editor-in-Chief Gettysburg College’s Dining Services has faced delays and shortages with food supply in addition to being under-staffed as a result of the pandemic. Executive Director of Auxiliary Services Mike Bishop explained the implications of these challenges and ways that the department has adjusted their operations with all students back on campus this semester. Hiring Challenges Over-Burden Current Staff...
