Opinion: Confucianist Warriorship Standpoint: My 204 Hours of Hunger Strikes and My Contribution to Improved College Policies Benefiting More Than A Thousand People in Devotion to China the Hallowed Land’s Native Heritage
By Rivolia Chen Xiao-Yu (陳瀟玉), Contributing Writer I constantly correct myself when I should, adjusting myself while living with my many imperfections and even mistakes. At the same time, my accomplishments (rather than various mistakes) in this life of mine are eternal and beautiful symbols of learning, wisdom, and courage — illuminating the world and benefiting the countless — as well as a Chinese person’s loyalty and love...
College Expects 91% Vaccination Rate on Campus by Fall, Maintains Masking Policy
By Katie Oglesby, Magazine Editor On Thursday, July 29, Vice President for College Life and Dean of Students Anne Ehrlich and Executive Director for the Human Resources Office Jen Lucas sent out a campus-wide email announcing that the College would not be changing its current masking policy for the fall 2021 semester. This policy mandates that unvaccinated students and employees wear a mask indoors while vaccinated students and...
Interim Chief Diversity Officer Darrien Davenport Resigns
By Phoebe Doscher, Editor-in-Chief Interim Chief Diversity Officer and Assistant Secretary to the Board of Trustees Darrien Davenport announced his resignation yesterday. His last day at the college will be August 13. “After much reflection and discussion with my family and mentors, I have chosen to dedicate the next chapter of my life to other personal and professional pursuits,” Davenport said. The former inaugural executive...
National College Rankings Places Gettysburg at the Highs and Lows
By Nicole DeJacimo, Managing-Editor Recently, the Princeton Review published the 2021 college rankings; Gettysburg made the list of top twenty schools for six categories, in addition to being classified as a green college, one of the best value colleges, and a college that creates futures for its students. Of the best 386 schools evaluated by the Princeton Review, Gettysburg College ranks as follows: #7 Lots of Greek Life #7 Little...
Osaka Serves Athletic Community Thoughts on Mental Health
By Jack Herr, Sports Editor Tennis star Naomi Osaka recently withdrew from the French Open, citing mental health reasons, which sparked a conversation about the pressure on professional and collegiate athletes. The French Open is one of the four Grand Slam tournaments, which are the most prestigious events in the tennis universe. While her departure may seem sudden, Osaka revealed that this was a calculated decision meant to...
