Postcard from Abroad: Learning to Leave My Bubble in Berlin, Germany
By Vincent DiFonzo, Staff Writer BERLIN, GERMANY—Almost every time I ride on Berlin’s metro system, the U-Bahn, I am reminded of one of the many little quirks of living in Germany—the German stare. For whatever reason, the German people are known to stare right at you in public. It’s not considered weird or rude. Instead, I’ve learned that it’s considered a social norm here. The advice offered by the staff here at CIEE Berlin is to...
Opinion: The United States Must Act to Protect Human Rights in Palestine
By Vincent DiFonzo, Staff Writer Since Oct. 7, over 30,000 people have died as a consequence of the Hamas attack on Israel and the subsequent Israeli assault on Gaza. No matter how you feel about the long and divisive Israeli-Palestinian conflict, there is no question that the world faces a massive humanitarian crisis—civilians on both sides are dead, millions are displaced from their homes and basic human rights have been repeatedly...
Student Perspectives: “What is the Gettysburg Student Experience to You?”
Compiled by Vince DiFonzo, Opinions Editor and Lead Copy Editor Emily Heyler ’26 Gettysburg has guided me on a path of new adventures and friendships. As a Gettysburg student from Honolulu, Hawaii, I found it hard to find my place on campus during the first semester because of homesickness—5,000 miles is not a short distance. However, new activities such as joining the Ultimate Frisbee team last semester and Sigma Sigma Sigma...
Opinion: Sir Ridley Scott’s ‘Napoleon’ and Misrepresenting History in Media
By Vince DiFonzo, Opinions Editor & Lead Copy Editor The award-winning Sir Ridley Scott, known for directing classics including “Gladiator” and “Alien,” most recently directed a historical epic depicting the life of Napoleon Bonaparte. Napoleon Bonaparte is a figure that needs no introduction. The French emperor took the European order by surprise in the early nineteenth century, conquering much of the continent and...
Senior Perspectives: Reflections on the Gettysburg Community
Compiled by Vince DiFonzo, Opinions Editor and Lead Copy Editor Drew Lemon ’24 During my time at Gettysburg, I have found that the most important aspect of our college is the empowering relationships that are offered through the members of our community. When I began my first year at Gettysburg back in 2020, our class was beginning the start of our college experience during a very turbulent time. Nonetheless, I was struck to see...
