Insects, Imagination, and the Slipstream: Meet Emerging Writer Lecturer Lauren Osborn
By Ella Prieto, Editor-in-Chief Growing up in Mississippi and Alabama, Gettysburg College is the farthest north Lauren Osborn has ever lived. But when the Emerging Writer Lecturer position for the 2025-26 academic year opened here, she jumped at the chance to join academia as a faculty member. “I love academia; the environment of it is really lovely,” expressed Osborn. This love shines through in her experience, accomplishing an...
A Note From the Editor: Optimism in the Face of Despondency
By Ella Prieto, Editor-in-Chief A hallmark of this generation has been living through “unprecedented” events. Yet, our current circumstances feel like the most extreme. The country is facing censorship, an uptick in political violence and divisiveness. Artificial Intelligence has warped our reality, and everyday atrocities from across the world are displayed, yet meaningful action by our elected officials remains elusive. In such a...
Eisenhower Institute Opens 2026 Program Applications
By Ella Prieto, Editor-in-Chief On Monday, the Eisenhower Institute (EI) opened the application process for its 2026 programs, which include five spring and two summer opportunities. EI stated that through these programs, “students participate in small group conversations with experts and peers, apply and share knowledge through project-based work, and engage in travel and experiential learning.” These are open to all students,...
School Board Candidate Forum II Hosted for EI Democracy Week
By Ella Prieto, Editor-in-Chief On Thursday, the Gettysburg Area School District (GASD) School Board Candidate Forum II took place in Mara Auditorium, as a part of the Eisenhower Institute’s (EI) annual Democracy Week. The event was sponsored by the Eisenhower Institute, the Public Policy and Political Science Departments, Gettysburg College Democrats, Gettysburg College Republicans, the Pre-Law Club and the Patrick Henry Debate...
GLC Offers Fall Leadership Programs
By Ella Prieto, Editor-in-Chief The Garthwait Leadership Center (GLC) released its application for three unique leadership programs advertised for first and second-year students, all offered at no cost. The Leadership Certificate (LC), Group Facilitation Fellowship (GFF) and Outdoor Leadership Program (OLP) help students explore their strengths and practice skills for being an effective leader. The application deadline is this...
