What Does The Gettysburgian Mean to You?—In Reflection of 125 Years of Publication
Compiled by Mikelyn Britt, Opinions Editor Phoebe Doscher ’22 “I joined The Gettysburgian before I even stepped foot on campus my first year, so in many ways, the publication has grown up with me as a student and guided me on a personal and professional level. I am indebted to The Gettysburgian for helping me get connected to campus life, making me feel more confident as a writer and editor, and bringing me closer to an...
At the Intersection of Politics and Technology: Kat Atwater ’07
By Kyle Hammerness, Features Editor The billions of dollars spent on elections often overlook the people on the ground who work tirelessly to campaign and build vast networks of groundbreaking technology to direct this money to where it is needed most. Kat Atwater ’07 is a Gettysburg alumna who works in Washington D.C. and has a hand in this campaign work. Growing up in Denver, Colorado, Atwater knew that she wanted to attend a small...
From Gettysburg to the Republican National Committee: The Journey of Gabriella Bucci ’19
By Gracie Meisner, Assistant News Editor For Gabriella Bucci ’19, venturing outside her comfort zone and leaning into alumni connections mark her journey from a student at Gettysburg College to Deputy Director of Media Affairs at the Republican National Committee (RNC). Bucci always knew she wanted to work in Washington, D.C. It was spring semester of 2019, she recalled, right before her graduation, when a few alumni from her...
What Study Abroad Means to Students Amid Changes to CGE
By Ava Burchell, Staff Writer At Gettysburg College, studying abroad is an integral part of the student experience. About 50 percent of the student population spends a semester abroad. Not only is studying abroad required or “very strongly encouraged” for certain majors like German and French, but it is also an experience like no other. German Studies Associate Professor Kerry Wallach said, “Study abroad provides access to a unique...
Faculty Favorites: Albums
Compiled by Victoria Staub, Arts & Entertainment Editor As music streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple Music released annual wrap-ups at the end of November, here’s what five professors had to say about their five favorite albums and why they enjoy them so much: Timothy Shannon, Professor of History “In order of release year (I am a historian, after all): The Kinks, Muswell Hillbillies (1971): Many great musicians released...
Students Support Petition to Reinstate Off-Campus Housing Options
By Alli Dayton, Managing/News Editor Last year, Director of Residential Education Danielle Phillips announced to Student Senate that the College decided not to renew off-campus leases due to decreasing student enrollment. She also cautioned students not to sign any off-campus leases in the future. Now, students are taking action against this decision through a petition calling for the College to reinstate off-campus housing options....
