Senior Perspectives
Compiled by Ella Prieto, Editor-in-Chief Alessia Buoso ’26 From my very first day of pre-orientation, I knew saying goodbye to Gettysburg College would be difficult. The connections I experienced even before becoming deeply involved on campus made me confident that I had made the right decisions to spend my undergraduate years at Gettysburg. I was full of excitement about the opportunities that awaited me, but that excitement also...
Exploring Gettysburg 2.0
By Ella Prieto, Editor-in-Chief This academic year, Gettysburg College President Bob Iuliano has frequently mentioned “Gettysburg 2.0” in faculty meetings and emails alike. He has discussed 2.0’s overall importance and essential work, along with working groups, retreats and conducting market research for the project. But what truly is it? “2.0 is asking fundamental questions, given the evolving nature of the way students...
A Note from the Editor: A Bittersweet Goodbye
Saying goodbye is never easy, but I fear that saying goodbye to The Gettysburgian might be impossible. In no means has writing for this organization been easy; it has been filled with tight deadlines, late nights crouched over my computer and at times plain vitriol from readers, on Facebook and YikYak alike. Also, the really horrible process of having to capture a photo of yourself that you like enough for it to be distributed...
4/30 Faculty Meeting: Concluding Meeting of the 2025-26 Academic Year
By Ella Prieto, Editor-in-Chief President’s Report President Bob Iuliano began the final faculty meeting of the academic year with an admissions update, sharing that the data is strong, particularly on the domestic side. This is especially important as international interest in American colleges has decreased due to federal policy. He stressed that there is still more work to do, but that he is proud of the work by the admissions...
Bishruti Rijal Selected as 2026 Student Commencement Speaker
By Ella Prieto, Editor-in-Chief On Tuesday, Senior Class President Aynsley Lane ’26 announced Bishruti Rijal ’26 as the Student Commencement Speaker via email. “We had many great candidates in the running, but we are confident that [Rijal] will be a great speaker with her excellent leadership and academic skills,” wrote Lane. Rijal is an international student from Kathmandu, Nepal, graduating with a major in...
