Opinion: Diversity and Inclusion at Gettysburg College: Students Speak Out
By Daniel Jones, Contributing Writer It is incredibly important in higher education to foster and maintain a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), across all facets of the institution. In doing so, leaders of the institutions must recognize their inherent responsibility in fostering an open, welcoming environment where students, faculty and staff of all backgrounds can collaboratively learn, work and serve. In the opinion...
Opinion: A Call to Action to Support Your Students of Color
By Britney Brunache, Contributing Writer “Can we learn about Afro-Latina culture for one day in honor of Black history month?” I asked during class. “Well actually, Spain was the first country to free their slaves,” my professor responded. As the Black Student Union President, I found myself responsible for making sure that the club spends February celebrating Black History Month through events, general meetings, and participating in...
Women’s Lacrosse Secures Crucial Victory over No. 2 Franklin & Marshall
By Sydney LoPresti, Staff Writer The women’s lacrosse team rolled past No. 2 Franklin & Marshall Wednesday, April 20th, making them 6-0 in the Centennial Conference. Led in scoring by junior Katie Fullowan, the Bullets took the Diplomats down by a score of 13-7. The balanced scoring attack in the first quarter was commenced by Caroline Sullivan ’24 as she laced one into the net just 46 seconds in. Senior Marissa McGarrey struck...
The Eisenhower Institute Hosts Republican Gubernatorial Debate
By Sarah Laud, Staff Writer On April 19, the Eisenhower Institute hosted a Republican Gubernatorial Debate for the upcoming primary election. The event was sponsored by Spotlight Pennsylvania, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Tribe Live, and PennLive Patriot News. Editor in Chief and Director of Spotlight PA Christopher Baxter organized the debate. Scott Lamar from Harrisburg’s WITF public radio moderated the debate. Journalists Eva...
Devils Inch Past Bullets in Two Straight Nail-Biters
By Charlie Miller, Contributing Writer Gettysburg dropped a pair of 5-4 games in home-away split vs. Dickinson College. Despite a three-run fourth inning to erase a 3-0 deficit, Gettysburg baseball allowed two 7th inning runs and could not overcome the Dickinson nine on Wednesday, April 20th. They then traveled north to Carlisle on Friday, April 22nd and once again fell 5-4 at MacPhail Field despite junior J.R. McCloskey’s three-RBI...
