Opinion: Facing Antisemitism in Gettysburg and Abroad
By Hannah Repole, Guest Columnist “Always be with someone, especially at night, unfortunately. Hide the Jewish star when alone and in new places or even just take it off. This is scary,” texted my mom. For the first time in years, I left my Jewish star on my desk and I don’t plan on wearing it until I feel safe to express my Jewish identity. Hearing these words from my mother, my bubbie (grandmother) and my host mother...
Opinion: The Humiliating State of Class Consciousness in the United States
By Trevor Hobler, Staff Columnist The United States of America, much like every other country in the world, is one with its fair share of problems. Many of these problems have been ameliorated by other countries, and therefore, are problems that America could solve if it were to take the appropriate action to do so. In this sense the underlying problem lies not within America’s capacity to effectively ameliorate problems, but rather...
Opinion: A Plea from International Students
By Aahana Rajbhandari, International Club Senate Representative Gettysburg College has recently changed its policy on health insurance for international students. The mandate—which coerces us to pay $3,500 a year for insurance—is financially crippling. A number of us have raised our concerns about the unexpected and compulsory enrollment into the college-sponsored insurance without the choice to waive a third-party insurance policy....
Opinion: AI as a Peer
By Alfredo Roman Jordan, Staff Columnist In an era defined by technological advancements, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has woven itself into the fabric of our daily existence, revolutionizing every aspect of society. Yet, its integration into education has been met with a mix of apprehension and skepticism. It is no secret that over the summer, a predominant concern among professors was figuring out how to incorporate generative AI...
Opinion: The Jewish Spirit Endures
By Ziv Carmi, Guest Columnist Editor’s Note: This article discusses the ongoing Israel-Hamas War and includes links to content that viewers may find distressing. I am a Jew. I am a proud Israeli-American and the grandson of a Holocaust survivor and a veteran of two wars in Israel. My father is a ninth generation Israeli and my grandmother grew up in Jerusalem during the final days of Mandatory Palestine and the 1948 Arab-Israeli War....
Senior Perspectives: Reflections on the Gettysburg Community
Compiled by Vince DiFonzo, Opinions Editor and Lead Copy Editor Drew Lemon ’24 During my time at Gettysburg, I have found that the most important aspect of our college is the empowering relationships that are offered through the members of our community. When I began my first year at Gettysburg back in 2020, our class was beginning the start of our college experience during a very turbulent time. Nonetheless, I was struck to see...
