Opinion: What Should the Role of Greek Life Be On Campus?
Compiled by George Malian, Opinions Editor Ziv Carmi `23, History Major, Civil War Era Studies and Public History Minor “While the ubiquitous Greek life and party culture seems to be an establishment of Gettysburg College, it is a part of the college’s social structure that should not exist. Besides the inherent health and legal risks arising from these parties, Greek life deeply divides us; many of us who choose not to participate...
Gettysburg College’s COVID-19 Positive Test Policy
By Gracie Meisner, Staff Writer In the midst of ever-changing and evolving COVID-19 mitigation policies at Gettysburg College, many students are unclear on the college’s steps when a student tests positive for COVID-19. Associate Dean of College Life Jim Duffy provided an overview of the college’s policy. “When a student tests positive for COVID-19, the student is notified by our Health Services staff. The student is then moved...
Cesanek Collects Tabs Through ADPi for Charity
By Gracie Meisner, Staff Writer For Nicole Cesanek ’24, finding ways to change the world for the better is nothing new. In elementary school, Cesanek’s school administration started a school-wide aluminum pop tab collection competition between homerooms to support the Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) of Philadelphia, including Family Rooms, Care Mobiles, and the Ronald McDonald House, which serve families who have children...
Opinion: “A Senate Conspiracy”
By Colin Hughes, Contributing Writer Since being elected as Student Senate Vice President, I have been working alongside fellow students inside and outside of the Senate to implement a platform of change that I promised during my campaign. Yet, the goal of protecting the status quo is so strong among many Senators that they have been attempting to kick me out of my position. About two weeks ago, in a closed Executive Board meeting, I...
Opinion: The Brighter Side of Greek Life
By Miranda Zamora, Contributing Writer I always used to tell myself that I would never join a sorority. It just never seemed like my kind of thing. I was worried about hazing and cliques, and was especially concerned about the price tag that comes with joining Greek life. So, I joined Alpha Phi Omega on campus as an alternative to joining a social Greek organization. It’s cheaper and focuses more on service to the community. But now,...
