A Look Inside Springfest: In Photographs
By Luca España, Director of Photography, Salmin Mwinjuma, Staff Photographer, and Nathaniel Bowers, Staff Photographer Springfest Begins with Live Music in the Attic Students Participate in Water Activities on Stine Lake Students Dance to Music with Friends Students Enjoy Snacks and Drinks Students Cover Each Other in Colorful Chalk for the Holi Festival International Food Fest Provides Multicultural Activities for...
Students Celebrate Springfest Weekend
By Alli Dayton, News Editor On Friday, April 22, and Saturday, April 23, Gettysburg College students gathered to celebrate the tradition of Springfest for the first time since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many on-campus organizations collaborated to create engaging events for the weekend. The weekend kicked off on Friday with Earth Day Fest in the Attic, featuring a 1970s theme and live music for students to enjoy....
Editorial: A Guide to Getting Your Tuition Back
By The Gettysburgian Editorial Board We all know Gettysburg College is expensive. We each know how much money we are putting in, but how much are we getting out? And how much more can we get out? The College tells us that the tuition is high because the Gettysburg experience is unique and valuable. Because we pay an exorbitant price for tuition, we have to make it worth its price by seeking out the opportunities that the College...
Opinion: A Call for Non-Athlete Hours at the Jaeger Center
By Nicole DeJacimo, Managing Editor It wasn’t until the second semester of senior year that I finally started to regularly go to the gym. Over winter break I learned how to lift, erg (the rowing machine) and began to actually enjoy working out. So, when I chest press or squat, I have a hard time staying in the zone when the entire baseball team envelopes the lifting section and waits around me until I finish. It’s hard to stretch when...
The Academic Challenges of Being a Student-Athlete
By Gracie Meisner, Features Editor and Jack Herr, Sports Editor According to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Division III sports, which are offered at Gettysburg College, provide a “well-rounded collegiate experience that involves a balance of rigorous academics, competitive athletics, and the opportunity to pursue a multitude of other co-curricular and extra-curricular opportunities.” In comparison to...
