The Bullet Hole to Change Name to G-Spot
By Anna Audia & Bikelyn Mritt
(Eric Lippe/The Gettysburgian)
The College’s dining center, the Bullet Hole, will be soon changing its name to the Gettysburg Spot (G-Spot for short) due to longstanding controversy. The change comes after long debates from the administration and petitions began by the Student Senate. After a grueling battle, the G-Spot comes out victorious.
Students over the years have repeatedly taken issue with the naming of the Bullet Hole, many noting it being distasteful through current events dealing with gun violence.
Anita Naylor ’25 said “It’s about time the name was changed. It was kind of gross eating at a place named after a gaping wound. I will be much prouder to say that I’m grabbing lunch at the G-Spot.”
Despite the tremendous support over the renaming of the dining area, not all were completely thrilled.
“I’m not sure the change was necessary. I at least understood what the Bullet Hole was referring to. What even is the G-Spot?” said Mike Cox ’26.
Mr. Cox is not alone in his opinion. A number of male students have formed a counter-committee called “Men Against The G-Spot” to protest the name change. At their last meeting, they discussed having their own petition to change the name of the dining area to “Wiener Hut.” Buster Himen ’24, the group’s spokesperson, has refused to comment at this time.
Another concern raised by students is that the change in name would cause confusion for current students due to the simultaneous proposal for new entryways. Lacrosse captain Jack Mehoff ’23 said, “After morning lift, I just want to get my bullet breakfast sandwich, and I don’t want to have to worry about figuring out how to get to the G-Spot.”
Despite the loud voice of the minority, most students are pleased with the name change. Tour guides have already begun discussing the name with prospective students and have received great responses.
Pearl Necklass, an alumni from the class of ’94 and mother to a prospective student had this to say on her recent tour of the college: “I am just so pleased with the progressiveness of the college. As a female student in the early nineties and an activist, I didn’t always feel heard, but seeing the Bullet Hole be renamed is huge. The G-Spot has made me a proud Gettysburg College alum!”
President Bob Iuliano announced, “The official name change will be taking place in the upcoming fall semester, and I am proud to lead an institution that is working toward a more safe and pleasurable future.” The name has seemingly already been accepted by students with many grabbing their G-Spot meals with friends and posting on social media.
The Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies Department has also endorsed the name change. Pat Mathigh says in an interview, “We are excited to see that the college is expanding from simply branding everything off the Civil War and is taking a step in a progressive direction. With all the statues of old men on this campus, we could use some representation for the ladies!”
The name change is evidence of change for the College and sets a new tone for the next academic year.
April 4, 2023
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