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...
Editorial: A Guide to Getting Your Tuition Back
By The Gettysburgian Editorial Board We all know Gettysburg College is expensive. We each know how much money we are putting in, but how much are we getting out? And how much more can we get out? The College tells us that the tuition is high because the Gettysburg experience is unique and valuable. Because we pay an exorbitant price for tuition, we have to make it worth its price by seeking out the opportunities that the College...
Opinion: A Call for Non-Athlete Hours at the Jaeger Center
By Nicole DeJacimo, Managing Editor It wasn’t until the second semester of senior year that I finally started to regularly go to the gym. Over winter break I learned how to lift, erg (the rowing machine) and began to actually enjoy working out. So, when I chest press or squat, I have a hard time staying in the zone when the entire baseball team envelopes the lifting section and waits around me until I finish. It’s hard to stretch when...
The Commons: Opinions from Across Campus
Judge Jackson & Motherhood Emily Dalgleish ’22 // Opinions Editor Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Supreme Court nomination hearings have been full of absurd and heated moments. However, the moment that stands out to me most is a moment of compassion, when Judge Jackson and Senator Cory Booker had a conversation about motherhood and her experience balancing her career and her family. Judge Jackson explained that she “did not always...
