Editorial: A Call for More Inclusionary Practices
By The Gettysburgian Editorial Board Gettysburg College is an institution steeped in the past. While our presence here ties our lives to the college’s rich 19th century history, it is important that our 21st century challenges are met with modern infrastructure. Today’s Gettysburgians, unlike those who first wore that title, are a varied group. That is why we believe Gettysburg College should substantially improve the support it...
Senior Spotlight: Chloe Dougherty
By Casey Ottaway, A&E Editor What is your major? I am a music performance major with an East Asian studies minor. When did you first fall in love with making music? Before I can even remember! My mom has shown me videos of me singing (horribly out of tune) to The Little Mermaid at three years old. I would sing it non-stop, on repeat; I was obsessed! One moment that I can remember that sticks out to me is from fourth grade. We had...
Opinion: Securing Free Thought in the Classroom
By Ziv Carmi, Contributing Writer A few weeks ago, a friend of mine, who was wearing a hat with an admittedly controversial Republican slogan on it, and I were speaking when someone walked over and initiated a friendly conversation with the two of us. As soon as my friend saw someone approaching, he took off his hat and stuck it in his pocket. While this incident was innocuous, his self-censorship is not an uncommon occurrence,...
Inclusion, Unity, and Fun: Introducing Orange and Blue Days
By Gracie Meisner, Staff Writer At Gettysburg College, a new initiative seeks to foster school spirit and unity on campus in a fun and inclusive manner. Spearheaded by Vice President for Enrollment and Educational Services Carey Thompson, Orange and Blue Days take place on the first Friday of each month, encouraging Gettysburg College students, staff, alumni, members of the community, and anyone else who wishes to participate to don...
Postcard from Abroad: Thank You, from Egypt
By Brandon Neely, Contributing Writer CAIRO – As any student who travels abroad knows, there are moments when you suddenly become aware of yourself. On my first day in Egypt, wandering through the streets, trying to find a place to buy water, it was a terrifying, overwhelming realization. I’m in Egypt, I remembered. I’m an ocean away from home, and I don’t know where to get drinking water, and I can’t handle how much sand is between...
Students See Discrepancies in Sickness Policies Now that the College has Returned to “Normal”
By Vanessa Igras, Staff Writer Gettysburg College students have been back in person for the entirety of this semester and in the spirit of normalcy, the College has witnessed the return of the common cold—or what students across America are calling the “frat flu.” This common cold variant appears to have symptoms extraordinarily similar to that of COVID-19. Additionally, this cold has the tendency to last weeks on end and thus, forces...
