339 Carlisle Column: The Art of Economic Thinking
By Joshua Gonzalez, Abigail Marconi, and Alec Smith We all came to Gettysburg believing that the information our professors pass down to us will enable us to tackle the world’s issues through the power of a liberal arts education. However, in this column we seek to fundamentally question that assertion. We believe that certain knowledge can never be attained — specifically, economic knowledge for the purposes of economic...
The Power of White Women in Racial Injustice
By Britney Brunache, Columnist As our country continues to reckon with the systemic oppression of Black people that the Black Lives Matter movement has drawn attention to, it is important to consider the power that white women hold within America. First, let’s start with the lynching culture that has taken place in America for many years. Although there were many lynching cases before this, the first person that probably comes to mind...
Opinion: Pandemic, Recession, Student Debt, and Why Ethical and Compassionate Leadership Matters
By Grace Verbrugge, Guest Columnist The other day I learned that Gettysburg College has decided to increase tuition for the 2020-2021 academic year, despite the current economic crisis. They have increased the cost of attendance by 3.75%, amounting to a whopping $72,460 a year. For reference, Harvey Mudd College, which has the highest comprehensive cost of attendance in the United States at $75,003, only costs $2,543 more per year...
Dear Dogtor Zach: Quarantine Breakup
Dear Dogtor Zach & Co., I just found out that my friend and their significant other just broke up. They are heartbroken and quarantined at home with a family that’s not very supportive. How can I help when I’m under stay at home orders myself? Signed, Fretful Friend (FF) Dear FF, First, & Co. wants you to know that your friend is lucky to have you! The pain of a break up sucks under normal circumstances. When you add a...
OPINION: International Students Face New Challenges During COVID-19
By Huanjia Zhang, Contributing Writer Known for its town square, churches, antique stores, and pick-up trucks, central Pennsylvania’s Gettysburg is the quintessential American small town. It contains rich Civil War history and prides itself on the eponymous Gettysburg Address. Gettysburg also hosts 147 international students from across the globe, and they are enrolled at Gettysburg College — a small, residential liberal...
OPINION: SpaceX Launch Provides a Much Needed Reminder of the Beauty of Human Ingenuity and Collaboration
By John Keefe, Contributing Writer Is it normal to feel angry at the human race? Now more than ever, it’s easy to feel a little disheartened. The news reveals a perpetual cycle of widespread division, apathy, greed, bigotry, violence, dishonesty, deception, unparalleled political rancor—and the list goes on. Hundreds of thousands are dead, millions are sick all over the world, many more are out of work, and students were forced...
