Editor’s Note: “Documenting Tomorrow’s History Today”
By Nicole DeJacimo “Writing tomorrow’s history, today.” The Gettysburgian motto has stuck with me since my very first introduction to the paper as a newly-committed student. (Enough that I plan to decorate my graduation cap with it). Whether I wrote playful features or stirring news articles, I recognized the importance of our motto and the importance of a student-run news organization. There is an intimacy local news has that...
Class of 2022 Commencement
By Laken Franchetti, Assistant News Editor On Saturday, May 14 at 11 a.m., graduates of Gettysburg College’s class of 2022 lined up to process through Pennsylvania Hall. This college tradition has students pass through the building during their first year at Opening Convocation and then again for graduation. The Processional was led by College Marshal and History Professor Michael J. Birkner ’72, and the Commencement Brass...
International Club Hosts Holi Festival
By Alicia Method, Staff Writer During Gettysburg College’s first Springfest since the COVID-19 pandemic, students celebrated the Holi festival on Stine Lake. Students gathered on Saturday afternoon to eat food, dance, and enjoy the sun. Holi is a traditional Hindu festival also known as “The Festival of Spring” or “The Festival of Colors.” The festival originated in India and celebrates the victory of good over...
Opinion: Are Clubs Getting their Fair Share? How Larger Budgets are Swept Under the Rug
By Lauren Browning, Contributing Writer The goal of Gettysburg Ski Club is to promote a proactive ski experience for all skill levels. Some skiers may come in having skied since they were 2, others may have no interaction with it ever, and some may need an intermediate brush up. We attempt to provide resources for skiers and snowboarders wherever they need to be met. I have been involved with Ski Club for the duration of my time at...
Student Senate 4/25: Awards and Inductions for Final Meeting of the Semester
By Phoebe Doscher, Editor-in-Chief The last Student Senate meeting of the semester included an induction ceremony for newly elected senators, presentation of awards, and thank you messages from the executive board. Officer Reports, Notes of Gratitude and Awards President Syd Quan ’22 began by thanking Senate for the work over the past year. “I am at a loss of words because I’ve been dedicated to this for the past four years,” Quan...
