Professor Michael Birkner’s Remarks from the Class of 2029’s First Year Walk
During the Class of 2029’s First Year Walk on Aug. 21, Professor of History Michael Birkner ’72 addressed the students as the keynote speaker. Below are his remarks from the event, unedited by The Gettysburgian staff. President Iuliano, colleagues on this platform, and members of the Class of 2029: it is a privilege to be with you today as we continue to observe one of Gettysburg College’s most meaningful traditions. As I...
The Crossword Answers, April 2025 No. 6 Issue
This crossword originally appeared on page 23 of the No. 6 April 2025 edition of The Gettysburgian magazine. Created Heather Wirick, Assistant News...
A Year in Review: Gettysburg’s Best Sports Moments from the 2024-25 Year
This article originally appeared on pages 20 and 21 of the No. 6 April 2025 edition of The Gettysburgian magazine By Max Ferguson, Staff Writer The end of the school year is coming faster than anybody can realize. For most students, the beginning of the semester feels like yesterday, yet campus is preparing to hunker down for finals in a few short weeks. Likewise, the Bullets teams sports seasons have also flown by. Spring athletes...
Postcard from Abroad: Degradation of Democracy in Seoul
By Michael DeRenzo, Guest Columnist SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA — Maybe this was meant to be. There have been many places I have dreamed of studying abroad. The historical and religious aura surrounding Rome, Italy. The dreamy skies of Yaoundé, Cameroon. Perhaps even the Pho and Banh Mi in Vietnam. At one point, I was even interested in studying abroad in my country of Poland despite it not even having an affiliated program with Gettysburg. ...
Editorial: The Essential Role of Diversity in Higher Education
Editor’s Note: This editorial represents the collective opinion of the Gettysburgian Editorial Board. We invite all campus community members to share their thoughts in our opinions section. Please contact editors@gettysburgian.com if you are interested in writing an opinion in The Gettysburgian. By the Gettysburgian Editorial Board When students enroll at Gettysburg College, they are not expected to sit in a classroom and be told...
