John Carlos Discusses Athletic Activism and the Importance of Troublemaking
By Nicole DeJacimo, Staff Writer Athletic activism is portrayed in every sport around the world and has been for decades, where athletes take advantage of their public status to stand up for causes they believe in. Colin Kaepernick and Serena Williams are two modern examples of athletes fighting for their rights and for the rights of others. A few weeks ago, Gettysburg College hosted John Carlos, an American former track and field...
LGBTQA+ Center Hosts Discussion on New Director
By Nicole DeJacimo, Staff Writer As the nationwide search for a new president for Gettysburg College is underway, a lesser known search for a new Director of LGBTQA+ Advocacy & Education is also taking place. The Women’s & LGBTQA+ Center is a safe space for education, discussion, and building relationships between members of the community and, in the eyes of students who attended the meeting, needs someone who can handle...
Presidential Search Committee Chair Charlie Scott Discusses Search on The Gettysburgian’s Podcast
By Nicole DeJacimo, Contributing Writer Last Thursday, Gauri Mangala and Ben Pontz, News Editor and Editor-in-Chief of The Gettysburgian, respectively, sat down with Presidential Search Committee Chair Charlie Scott on the newspaper’s podcast On Target to discuss the status of Gettysburg’s search for President Janet Morgan Riggs’ successor, a daunting task given her long and distinguished tenure at the college. President...
Dodging the Bullet: Packing for a new beginning
By Nicole DeJacimo, Contributing Writer “I bet you’re going to walk around half naked at college due to how often you lose everything.” Geez thanks, Mom. Yes, my mother said that to me, and yes, organization has never been my strong suit, although it is certainly an attainable characteristic as I start with a new slate in a new state. Sharing a room with my two sisters for the past eight years has prepared me for tight quarters, but...
