The Commons: Opinions from across Campus
Compiled by The Gettysburgian’s Editorial Board Lack of Amenities As Gettysburg college students begin looking at their housing options, they are most likely finding a lack of amenities that are either not there or inaccessible or far away. There are far too many residential areas on campus that are not equipped with their own appliances. Like many students, I have experienced the frustration of needing to go across the street...
A Note from the Editor: On Telling Stories
The Gettysburgian has been an integral part of my college career, so this final editor’s note is bittersweet for me. I am so grateful for my time here, for the friends I have made and the stories I have had the privilege to tell, and I am sad to see it end. But I am also grateful for the experience The Gettysburgian has given me that will help me pursue a career in journalism at a national level. I have been a part of The...
Inside Gettysburg Athletics: Student Team Managers and Assistant Coaches
By Jack Herr, Sports Editor Student team managers and assistant coaches are the unsung heroes of Gettysburg athletics. While not every team has them, they are crucial to their team’s success, only in less visible ways. Though they do not receive as much fanfare for their behind-the-scenes work as the players, they show an equal level of dedication to their teams. The men’s basketball team has two such individuals: Andrew Winton ’23,...
Editorial: Student Senate Budget Issues Prove Change is Crucial
By The Gettysburgian Editorial Board The spring 2023 semester has brought many debates regarding the Senate as a successful governing body due to their ineffective budget allocation for this academic year. At the start of the year, Senate was allotted $92,116 and by the end of the fall semester, $77,299.89 had been allocated, allowing for the rest of the spring semester budget to total $18,576.11—leaving merely 16 percent of the...
Taking a Gettysburg College Education to Capitol Hill
By Kyle Hammerness, Features Editor Growing up in Monmouth County, New Jersey, Giulia DiGuglielmo ’18 always had an interest in history. This developed into an interest in politics, and when she came to Get Acquainted Day, the Eisenhower Institute immediately drew her attention. DiGuglielmo said, “After that weekend, I had chosen Gettysburg because I had really loved how unique the Eisenhower Institute was, and that was not something...
Waldo’s & Company: Cultivating Community and Creativity
By Kenzie Smith, Staff Writer Waldo’s & Company, popular among Gettysburg College students and the local community, is a non-profit art space and coffee house located in downtown Gettysburg. Waldo’s sells artwork made in-house and hosts events with live music. The venue has created a welcoming space for members of the community to be involved through volunteer opportunities and for local artists to develop and display their...
