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...
Postcard from Abroad: Planning New Experiences
By Katie Lauriello, Contributing Writer LANCASTER, ENGLAND—On a warm Sunday evening, I walked across the Millennium Bridge to Shakespeare’s Globe for an evening showing of “Macbeth.” As I began taking pictures from my seat, a woman from behind me kindly offered to take a picture for me. We introduced ourselves to each other. The woman, a professional photographer, was accompanied by a professor from South Africa who had just finished...
Gettysburg College Implements New Guided Pathways Program
By Sophie Lange, Assistant News Editor This year, Gettysburg College unveiled Guided Pathways, a program that adds co-curricular involvement to students’ academic and career experiences. Through the Pathways programs, students will gain, develop and utilize skills through the intentional selection of experiences that align with their interests. Additionally, students are provided with a framework that allows them to consider how each...
A Look into the Bullets Marching Band
By Kenzie Smith, Arts and Entertainment Editor Attending Gettysburg College presents students with many unique opportunities, and one of these opportunities is the Bullets Marching Band. Gettysburg College is the only school within the Centennial Conference to have a marching band, which provides an extra element of entertainment to home football games and gives students the opportunity to continue their marching band career from high...
