Same Sport, Different Treatment: WNBA vs. NBA
By David Goldman, Sports Editor It is no secret that the NBA receives more attention from fans and corporate sponsors than its female counterpart, the WNBA. But why? What are the factors that lead to this gap in exposure and what leads to the difference in treatment between players of the two professional associations? Let’s take a closer look. The NBA was founded back in 1946 in New York City as the Basketball Association of America...
Opinion: Militant Attendance Policies as a Vector for Disease
By Terra Hobler, Opinions Editor Attending higher education is a privilege that many do not have. As someone who is currently attending Gettysburg College, I am extremely grateful to be fortunate to afford the obscene cost of furthering my education beyond high school. Of course there are times when I do not feel so fortunate, like when I am writing a final paper the night before it is due or entering my fifth hour of reading articles...
Senior Perspectives: The Editorial Board
Compiled by The Gettysburgian’s Editorial Board Laken Franchetti ’24, Editor-in-Chief I began my time at Gettysburg in the Class of 2025, but I managed to set myself on the unconventional path of graduating a year early. Despite this accelerated graduation, I have been able to accomplish everything that I set out to complete and more. I was able to serve as Editor-in-Chief of The Gettysburgian, Editor-in-Chief of Her Campus,...
Opinion: An Inconsequential Response to a Consequential Problem
By Dominic DiLuzio, Staff Writer At a meeting of the Student Senate in early March, members of the President’s Council unveiled the much-anticipated Intranet, promising to meet student demands for increased transparency. We were promised a novel platform, available only to members of the Gettysburg community, that would host updates from the Administration on the most important issues facing the College and our student body. The...
Student Senate’s Campaign to Better Its Reputation
By Ella Prieto, Managing Editor As another academic year winds down, the Gettysburg College Student Senate has reflected on their year of work. While many members feel proud of their work and accomplishments, an issue still remains for the Senate: bettering their reputation on campus. Multiple meetings this semester have featured in-depth discussions around this issue. Senators have proposed numerous projects to accomplish this,...
Note from the Editor: On Telling Stories
By Laken Franchetti, Editor-in-Chief In the past year, our publication has experienced the scrutiny and criticism that comes with telling difficult stories. In those moments, it is easy to feel defeated and as if the work we have tirelessly completed has gone unrecognized. And yet, the Gettysburg College community has reminded me time and time again why that is not the case. Within the past year, I have met more faculty and students...
