Opinion: A Simple Solution to Food Service Inadequacy
By Terra Hobler, Opinions Editor Dining services are an integral part of any school; sustenance comes before all other needs. At Gettysburg College, however, a school where off-campus living has become increasingly difficult to attain, the need for adequate food options are even more necessary as many students lack the means to make food for themselves. Even those that can feed themselves are largely contractually obligated to...
Opinion: Gettysburg College’s ‘Executive Compensation’ Problem
By Benjamin Sarnitsky, Guest Columnist The fall semester looks good for the students at Gettysburg College. Student Rights & Responsibilities policy changes have given many clubs what they need to make Gettysburg look like college; the changes in regulation of alcohol and student events has shifted the campus culture in the right direction, emphasizing student responsibility; and thanks to students, the dining centers have stayed...
Chappell Roan: Your Favorite Artist’s Favorite Artist
By Kenzie Smith, Arts & Entertainment Editor Over the past couple of years, female pop stars have been on the rise, from Sabrina Carpenter to Olivia Rodrigo, but over the past few months, a new pop icon has come into the spotlight: Chappell Roan. Although Roan’s stardom appears rather sudden, her career with music started ten years ago when she released her first self-titled EP at the age of 16 under her real name, Kayleigh Rose....
Tracie Potts: Forming a Network from Gettysburg College to Washington D.C.
By Heather Wirick, Staff Writer One of Gettysburg College’s self-noted appeals, coming from the Admissions Office, is that “students have an abundance of opportunities to get involved as they follow their passions.” Tracie Potts, Executive Director of the Eisenhower Institute, has certainly made this possible for students who are interested in public policy, government and more. Potts, who was hired in 2021, has helped to both...
Opinion: The Vital Role of Narcan Accessibility in Preventing Overdoses
By Reese Koch, Guest Columnist Narcan, also known as naloxone, is a vital medication used to quickly reverse the respiratory depression caused by opioid overdose. With the opioid crisis affecting communities nationwide, college campuses are also seeing its impact. Over five-thousand Pennsylvanians die every year from opioid overdoses, with almost thirty percent of those victims being people from the ages of 19 to 29. The availability...
Gettysburg College’s Yearbook ‘The Spectrum’ Reimagined
By Ella Prieto, Managing Editor Gettysburg College’s yearbook, The Spectrum, has served as a pillar of campus culture dating back to its founding in the 1890s. It captures each year’s activities, events and memories for the student body. On its pages, one can trace the history of various clubs, organizations, sports teams, Greek life and more. Despite The Spectrum’s important role, some feel as though it has faded into the background...
