Opinion: Race on Campus
By Isaias Martinez, President of LASA Why is it that we stray from talking about race on campus? Gettysburg College is a PWI, predominantly white institution, already not a welcoming place for people of marginalized racial groups. However, once you integrate yourself into the campus community, the intricacies of your identity put into perspective the idea of race on campus. My name is Isaias Martinez, and I have many identities,...
Music Education Is Here to Stay
By Victoria Staub, A&E Editor By now, it appears to be common knowledge that Gettysburg College will no longer provide education certifications for the classes of 2025 and beyond. While the college has not provided an adequate explanation for this decision, one thing can be said for sure: music education will not be affected by this choice. As of right now, the only way to leave Gettysburg with a certification to teach, beginning...
2022 Climate Study Results: Assessment of Climate for Learning, Living, and Working
By Gracie Meisner, Assistant News Editor On Sept. 20, Dr. Sue Rankin, consultant of Rankin and Associates, presented the results of the 2022 Climate Study to students, staff, administration, and faculty. The study measured the climate through the current attitudes and behaviors of faculty, staff, administrators, and students, as well as opinions regarding institutional policies and procedures, which influence the level of respect for...
A Note from the Editor: On the Meaning of Gettysburg
Like many members of the class of 2023, I have spent the last two months reflecting on my time at Gettysburg College. When I arrived as a freshman in August of 2019, I did not expect my first full year on campus to come in my last year as a college student. After dealing with a pandemic that disrupted nearly every expectation of how I would spend my time here, I have thought a lot about what Gettysburg College means to me. ...
Gettysburg College Introduces New Chief Diversity Officer
By Sydney Dyer, Staff Writer After months of searching, Gettysburg College introduced Dr. Eloísa Gordon-Mora to the President’s Council as the new Chief Diversity Officer heading all strategic, policy, and educational diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) concerns for the 2022-2023 academic year. Dr. Gordon-Mora holds a doctorate in Political Science with a concentration on transitions to democracy from the University of Notre...
The Best of Summer Movies
By Victoria Staub, Arts & Entertainment Editor Summer hosts the premier of many of the year’s blockbuster films. With school being out of session, theaters see an increase in moviegoers, therefore prompting them to release some of their most anticipated films during this time. Summer 2022 was no exception to this, giving us some of this year’s highlights. Here are a few of those features. “Nope” Jordan Peele has become a leading...
