Opinion: Single-Stream Recycling is Performative Recycling
By Anastasia Volciak, Guest Columnist Living most of my life in Europe, I have seen a plethora of effective multi-stream recycling systems that significantly reduce more waste than the typical single-stream recycling system found in most of the United States. It is unrealistic to change the whole system without additional research being conducted, but America cannot keep recycling only 35% of waste nationwide—a number that has...
Not in Our House: The IFC Led Program Against Sexual Violence and Assault
By Ella Prieto, Managing and News Editor In February 2020, Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE) member Ryan Ahern ’20 showcased his campaign to combat sexual assault titled “Not In Our House.” He gave a presentation to a filled CUB Ballroom, containing brothers of various fraternities across campus. A month later, however, the COVID-19 pandemic shut down Gettysburg College, preventing the program from gaining traction. Despite this setback, the...
A Note from the Editor: Finding Your Place
When I entered Gettysburg College, I had no intention of writing for the school newspaper. In high school, I had only written periodically for an editorial paper we ran, but I never found myself being committed to it. Thus, I find myself very surprised to be writing this note. At the beginning of my first year here, I struggled immensely. I felt that I did not have friends, missed my home, and overall felt miserable. So when my...
Babylon Bee CEO Speaks at Gettysburg College
By Brandon Fey, Staff Writer On Thursday, Nov. 2, the CEO of The Babylon Bee Seth Dillon visited Gettysburg College. The leader of the popular conservative satire publication was hosted by the Gettysburg College chapter of the Young Americans For Freedom (YAF). At 6:30 p.m. he gave a lecture titled “Big Tech’s War on Truth” in room 260 of the College Union Building (CUB). This event was publicized earlier in the week through the use...
Maryland Governor Wes Moore Speaks at Gettysburg College
By Brandon Fey, Staff Writer Maryland Governor Wes Moore visited Gettysburg College for a lecture at 7 p.m. on Nov. 1. The purpose of his visit was to speak about the younger generation’s potential to make a meaningful impact on America’s political future. His lecture was entitled “More than Waving a Flag: Redefining American Identity in a Gen-Z World” and was hosted by the Eisenhower Institute (EI) in the College Union Building...
