Opinion: College Democrats Weigh In on Favorite 2020 Candidates
By Members of the Gettysburg College Democrats Bernie Sanders By Dallas Hardee Senator Bernie Sanders is the best candidate for the Democratic Party in 2020, but his ability to beat Donald Trump has been constantly underrated. Throughout his time in Congress, Senator Sanders has maintained a voting record that is both consistent and progressive. He reflects the change that the majority of Americans are waiting for. In the 2016...
Opinion: Swastikas in Breidenbaugh
By Emma Canfora, Guest Columnist When I first toured Gettysburg College, I was told about Hillel and the interfaith organizations on campus, all of which interested me. Unfortunately, my guide forgot to mention the swastikas in Breidenbaugh Hall and Plank Gym. If you are confused or surprised, you are not alone. When I was first told about this I figured it was graffiti or scratched in, but no, these symbols of hate are all part of...
A Season to Remember for Gettysburg Women’s Soccer
By Kyle Miller, Staff Writer The Women’s Soccer team’s historic season came to an end on Saturday, Nov. 16 in the first round of the NCAA tournament against the back-to-back defending national champions Williams College. Williams came out the gates with their foot on the gas and never let up. They scored a goal in the first four minutes of the game and continued to keep the pressure on the Bullets, outshooting them 12-5 in the first...
Getting to Know Disney Plus
By Ethan Cannistra, Staff Writer On Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019, Disney officially launched its new streaming service, Disney Plus. Disney is hoping that the service will be able to compete with Netflix and eventually become the predominant streaming service. The kickoff includes several original television shows such as The Mandalorian, High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, and The World According to Jeff Goldblum. Disney Plus...
Editorial: Deconstructing Stress Culture
By The Gettysburgian Editorial Board A recent Gettysburgian editorial board meeting opened in a traditional fashion: “How’s everybody doing?” We all gave a reflexive “Okay,” but, after a moment of silence, it became clear that the answer to which we are all well-accustomed was not apt. Actually, folks were not “okay.” Anxiety is in the air, and it is hard to avoid. At this point in the semester, the library, in particular, serves as a...
