Opinion: Confucianist Warriorship Standpoint: My Serving as a Role Model Benefiting the Countless Under the Heaven
By Rivolia Chen Xiao-Yu (陳瀟玉), Contributing Writer In August 2021, I — a Confucianist warrior — visited some families who were guests of the Trump Hotel in Washington D. C. Initially, based on what I know and believe in, I refused to enter the hotel. I was later told that my younger family members who have not reunited with me face-to-face for three years found it difficult to leave the hotel for reasons such as the hot weather. At...
Opinion: Abortion Bans: PA Could Be Next
By Emily Dalgleish, Editorial Board Manager We have been holding our breath for this moment: a test of Roe v. Wade with the conservative Supreme Court. On Tuesday, the Court did fulfill an emergency request to block an abortion ban in Texas that prevents abortions after a heartbeat is detected, around six weeks of pregnancy. The ban goes against the precedent of Roe v. Wade that protects a person’s right to an abortion before fetal...
Opinion: Confucianist Warriorship Standpoint: My 204 Hours of Hunger Strikes and My Contribution to Improved College Policies Benefiting More Than A Thousand People in Devotion to China the Hallowed Land’s Native Heritage
By Rivolia Chen Xiao-Yu (陳瀟玉), Contributing Writer I constantly correct myself when I should, adjusting myself while living with my many imperfections and even mistakes. At the same time, my accomplishments (rather than various mistakes) in this life of mine are eternal and beautiful symbols of learning, wisdom, and courage — illuminating the world and benefiting the countless — as well as a Chinese person’s loyalty and love...
Opinion: How Gettysburg’s History Informs Our Political Moment
By Brandon Neely, Contributing Writer Gettysburg is unlike any other small town in America. Because of its unique position in our nation’s history, it is forced to navigate the past and future alike with equal attention. The conversation between history and our present experience is on full display around town. Gettysburg College students pass a 150-year-old cannon on their walk to class. A new Black history museum competes with...
Opinion: Those Who Don’t Know History
By Ziv Carmi, Contributing Writer The study of history has always been steeped in politics. Today, however, reading the news makes it appear that the once-venerable discipline has morphed into a series of hyperbolic and controversial conflicts. As an unwilling participant in the ongoing culture war, history is being manipulated to fit certain narratives, pulling the field in a direction it should not go. The most notable example of...
Opinion: On Paid Sick Leave
By Colin Hughes, Contributing Writer Reducing contact between individuals is critical in stopping the spread of infectious diseases. Achieving this can be difficult as many individuals do not have the financial luxury of being able to stay away from crowded areas—like the workplace. Therefore, it is the college’s duty to ensure that workers can stay away from close quarters when ill without being financially punished. According to...
