Not in Our House: The IFC Led Program Against Sexual Violence and Assault
By Ella Prieto, Managing and News Editor In February 2020, Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE) member Ryan Ahern ’20 showcased his campaign to combat sexual assault titled “Not In Our House.” He gave a presentation to a filled CUB Ballroom, containing brothers of various fraternities across campus. A month later, however, the COVID-19 pandemic shut down Gettysburg College, preventing the program from gaining traction. Despite this setback, the...
A Note from the Editor: Finding Your Place
When I entered Gettysburg College, I had no intention of writing for the school newspaper. In high school, I had only written periodically for an editorial paper we ran, but I never found myself being committed to it. Thus, I find myself very surprised to be writing this note. At the beginning of my first year here, I struggled immensely. I felt that I did not have friends, missed my home, and overall felt miserable. So when my...
The Crossword Answers, October 2023 Issue
Made by Ella Prieto, Managing and News Editor This crossword originally appeared on page 23 of the October 2023 edition of The Gettysburgian’s...
A Summer of Film: “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer”
By Leah Nath, Contributing Writer Film has become one of the largest and most obvious markers of popular culture in modern society, defining certain years by anticipated releases. This year, the summer of 2023 was overtaken by the releases of Warner Bros.’ “Barbie” and Universal Pictures’ “Oppenheimer.” “Barbie,” a Greta Gerwig film about one of the most famous toys of all time, exceeded many expectations by combining the...
Editorial: The Future of Race-Conscious Admissions
By The Gettysburgian Editorial Board The United States is a diverse country built by people from every corner of the world. American identity has been developed from immigrants who brought their cultures, traditions and values to their new home. Despite the country’s reliance on immigration and diversity, the government has repeatedly mistreated members of minority communities. Through its history, American society has profited from...
Gettysburg Volleyball Spends Week Overseas
By David Goldman, Sports Editor Gettysburg volleyball stepped up their summer training trip by going overseas to Athens, Greece on a week long excursion. The Bullets took in all the ancient sights and beautiful views of Greece and had the opportunity to compete against some international talent. Here is how the squad spent their once in a lifetime training trip. Late on August 8, the Bullets arrived in Athens, and they hit the ground...
