Opinion: GECO Responds to West Quad Renovations
This article originally appeared on page 22 of the No. 5 April 2025 edition of The Gettysburgian magazine By Elliott Wakefield, Guest Columnist The members of the Gettysburg Environmental Concerns Organization (GECO) have developed mixed feelings about the upcoming renovations to the West Quad’s first-year residential halls. However, we remain optimistic about the potential for enhanced accessibility that these renovations...
Opinion: A Polite Response to the Young America’s Foundation
This article originally appeared on page 18 of the No. 5 April 2025 edition of The Gettysburgian magazine By Jordan Brown and Aidan Martin, Guest Columnists We write today not just as Anti Racist Collective executive board members, but as representatives of a greater student body who are concerned for the future of our campus. The Young America’s Foundation has have conjured accusations that are an affront to our way of life and...
Opinion: I Thought I Knew What Consent Was. Then I Was Repeatedly Sexually Assaulted
Content Warning: This article contains description of sexual assault. Editor’s Note: The author of this article is a current student at Gettysburg College. Due to the sensitive and personal nature of the subject, this article has been published anonymously. I’ve heard all the talks. Seen all the presentations. “No means no” — yeah, yeah, I got it. I’ll never be in that position, I so naively thought. I’ll just say no if I don’t want...
Opinion: The Bloody Impact of Conflict Diamonds in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Editor’s Note: This article is the second in a new opinion series by the Anti-Racist Collective, a student organization seeking to “deconstruct racial discrimination on campus.” This series is titled “World Conflicts & Humanitarian Exigency.” By Sophia Rodriguez, Guest Columnist Blood diamonds, also known as conflict diamonds, are defined by the United Nations (UN) as diamonds mined in areas controlled by forces opposed to the...
Opinion: Responding to the Ongoing Genocide of the Rohingya & Civil War in Myanmar
Editor’s Note: This article is the first in a new series by the Anti-Racist Collective, a student organization seeking to “deconstruct racial discrimination on campus.” Their series is titled “World Conflicts & Humanitarian Exigency.” By Oumye Toure, Anti-Racist Collective President I want to preface by stating the importance of employing empathy and understanding when learning about any conflict, domestically and...
Plank Gym, Basement to Bar: Student Perspectives
This article originally appeared on pages 18 and 19 of the No. 4 February 2025 edition of The Gettysburgian magazine and compiled student opinions on the new Plank Basement Bar & Eatery. Compiled by David Poulos, Opinions Editor By Paul Zaim ’28 I believe that the new Plank Bar is a great addition to the campus atmosphere, providing a new casual gathering place right in the heart of campus on Friday and Saturday nights. ...
