Opinion: Apathy Toward Voting Plagues the Political Left, and it’s to Blame for the Overturn of Roe v Wade.
By Vincent DiFonzo, Contributing Writer The previously unthinkable happened. Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 Supreme Court decision that protected abortion rights at the federal level, now, in 2022, abortion is no longer legal in countless states, with many more considering serious restrictions or outright bans. On June 24th, 2022, the decision by the Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade was announced, putting reproductive rights in...
Bite the Bullet and Change Our Mascot: The Historical Mascot Debate
By The Gettysburgian Editorial Board Gettysburg College prides itself on its role in American history. The battle that was the turning point in America’s war for a “new birth of freedom” happened here on campus: Pennsylvania Hall was used as a hospital during the battle. David Wills, a College alumnus, invited Lincoln to speak, and students walked to the Gettysburg National Cemetery to witness the Gettysburg Address. This connection...
The Commons: Opinions From Across Campus
Fire Response Systems By Brenna Hadley ’25 Gettysburg College needs to update its response to possible fires in our buildings. Recently, one of Paul Hall’s washing machines malfunctioned and started to smoke, which activated the building’s fire alarms. The way the school handled this situation was not only odd, but concerning. The first, and only, people who arrived to help with the situation was DPS. When DPS arrived, they saw there...
Opinion: Are Clubs Getting their Fair Share? How Larger Budgets are Swept Under the Rug
By Lauren Browning, Contributing Writer The goal of Gettysburg Ski Club is to promote a proactive ski experience for all skill levels. Some skiers may come in having skied since they were 2, others may have no interaction with it ever, and some may need an intermediate brush up. We attempt to provide resources for skiers and snowboarders wherever they need to be met. I have been involved with Ski Club for the duration of my time at...
Opinion: Diversity and Inclusion at Gettysburg College: Students Speak Out
By Daniel Jones, Contributing Writer It is incredibly important in higher education to foster and maintain a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), across all facets of the institution. In doing so, leaders of the institutions must recognize their inherent responsibility in fostering an open, welcoming environment where students, faculty and staff of all backgrounds can collaboratively learn, work and serve. In the opinion...
Opinion: A Call to Action to Support Your Students of Color
By Britney Brunache, Contributing Writer “Can we learn about Afro-Latina culture for one day in honor of Black history month?” I asked during class. “Well actually, Spain was the first country to free their slaves,” my professor responded. As the Black Student Union President, I found myself responsible for making sure that the club spends February celebrating Black History Month through events, general meetings, and participating in...
