This article originally appeared on page 2 of the No. 1 February 2025 edition of The Gettysburgian magazine.
By Katie Lauriello, Managing Editor & Lead Copy Editor
I began my journey with The Gettysburgian not quite knowing what role I wanted to play. After hearing about copy editing at the fall activities fair in 2021, I decided to try editing for the news section. I can only thank my past self for taking that leap and deciding that The Gettysburgian would stay a part of my life. I did not attend many events or meet new friends throughout my first year, but copy editing news articles every day helped me feel less isolated and gave me a sense of purpose. Each article kept me more engaged with the community than the next.
Managing Editor Katie Lauriello ’25 (Sofia Gutierrez/The Gettysburgian)
When the then-editor-in-chief and lead copy editor nominated me for the position of lead copy editor in spring ’24 after I had returned from a semester abroad, I applied for the role immediately. I missed copy editing articles when I went abroad in fall ’23 and checked the website daily to stay updated and linked to the college.
Now I serve as both managing editor and lead copy editor, and I will always be grateful to The Gettysburgian for giving me this opportunity to connect with others. The Editorial Board is filled with talented journalists who share the same passion for storytelling and journalism, and I am happy to work alongside such a great group of people.
We take you in this magazine through conversations around police impersonators and address anxieties surrounding the current government and law enforcement, show student perspectives on the new campus bar in the Plank basement and take a closer look at the Waldo’s café staff. We also highlight the release of Professor Ian Isherwood’s book and preview the sports teams active in the spring semester.
This magazine is a testament to the work of talented and driven student journalists who wish to see the campus informed and connected, and I hope you find a place within it and a story that resonates with you.
Wishing you the best,
Katie Lauriello
