A Note From the Editor: Optimism in the Face of Despondency
By Ella Prieto, Editor-in-Chief A hallmark of this generation has been living through “unprecedented” events. Yet, our current circumstances feel like the most extreme. The country is facing censorship, an uptick in political violence and divisiveness. Artificial Intelligence has warped our reality, and everyday atrocities from across the world are displayed, yet meaningful action by our elected officials remains elusive. In such a...
10/20 Student Senate Meeting Minutes
The Gettysburg College Student Senate provided the following minutes. Besides formatting, they have not been edited in any way. Approval of Last Week’s Minutes Motion passed. Guest Speaker –Bruno Garcia, Garthwait Leadership Center GLC is a Leadership hub on campus, with indoor and outdoor leadership programs for all years. GDP Programs Programming offering for Student Organizations on campus. Varies based upon the student...
Faculty Spotlight: Professor Lacayo on Literature, Cinema, and the Spanish Language in an Interdisciplinary Education
By Sophie Lange, Managing Editor Assistant Professor and Mellon Faculty Fellow of Spanish & Latin American Studies Aarón Lacayo graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from New York University with a double major in Spanish and History before continuing his education at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, where he received his Master’s and PhD in Spanish/Latin American Literature & Culture. During his PhD program, he also earned a...
From Gettysburg Baseball to Banana Ball
By Caitlin Rubsamen, Sports Editor From a young age, Dylan Ed ’24 knew he wanted to play baseball at the professional level. Ed is a Gettysburg native and Gettysburg College graduate of the class of 2024 who obtained his Bachelor of Arts with a double major in Business, Organization and Management and Economics. A transfer student who came to Gettysburg in his junior year, Ed saw action in several games with the Bullets Baseball team...
Eisenhower Institute Opens 2026 Program Applications
By Ella Prieto, Editor-in-Chief On Monday, the Eisenhower Institute (EI) opened the application process for its 2026 programs, which include five spring and two summer opportunities. EI stated that through these programs, “students participate in small group conversations with experts and peers, apply and share knowledge through project-based work, and engage in travel and experiential learning.” These are open to all students,...
Film Screening and Panel Held for Hispanic Heritage Month
By Celena Glaghassi, Contributing Writer On Thursday, Oct. 16, the Department of Sociology, in collaboration with the Center for Public Service (CPS) and the Office of Diversity and Inclusion hosted “Forests, Farms, & Migrant Work: From the West to the East Coast.” The event began at 7 p.m. in Mara Auditorium and consisted of a film screening followed by a panel. To begin the event, Professor Cassie Hays, Chair of the Department...
