A Note from The Gettysburgian’s Editor-in-Chief Regarding Our Editorial Processes
By Benjamin Pontz, Editor-in-Chief Tonight, the Gettysburg College Student Senate will consider whether to adopt an opinion regarding the conduct of on-campus media organizations. I do not know what that opinion contains, and senators should vote their conscience with respect to its adoption. I did, however, want to take this opportunity to clarify how The Gettysburgian operates in hopes of alleviating confusion that seems to crop up...
Opinion: Remembering President George Herbert Walker Bush
By Zachary Sobeck, Columnist On the passing of one of America’s great Presidents, it is important to take the time to look back and remember the legacy of George Herbert Walker Bush, who had the distinction of serving as the 41st President of the United States of America from 1989 to 1993. President Bush was perhaps one of the most qualified men to occupy the White House, having served previously as a United States Congressman,...
Opinion: Stop Using ‘Whilst’
By Joshua Wagner, Opinions Editor The chiefly British term from the 14th century is used strictly as a conjunction and a relative adverb; however, it is more commonly used to communicate one’s pretentious nature. Slipping in a quick ‘whilst’ is a surefire way to display one’s mastery of the English language, unlike the rather banal and more versatile ‘while.’ Whip out a ‘whilst’ over break, and your family and friends will be humbled...
Opinion: Pink and Blue Waves Sweep Nation
Andrew Dalton, Emma Love, Eli Morton, and Brianna Bruccoleri unpack the 2018 Midterm elections. “Tuesday was a strong showing almost across the board for Democrats. Many pundits have rushed to the conclusion that because Democrats lost between two and three Senate seats, it was an underperformance. However, this statement could not be further from the truth. Democrats won the House popular vote by about 8 points – a margin...
Opinion: Midterms a Constitutional Success
By Liam Kerr, Columnist The election this past week perfectly demonstrated the ingenuity and precision with which the Founders designed the United States federal government. When all was said and done, the House of Representatives, apportioned according to state population sizes, belonged to the Democratic Party. The Senate, which represents each state equally, remained with the Republican Party. The writers of our Constitution...
