Postcard from Abroad: In the Footsteps of Franklin
By Brandon Fey, Staff Writer As I walk from the abroad center each day to the bus stop for an 8 p.m. dinner with my host, I pass by a familiar name: Rue Franklin (Franklin Street), named after the polymath and founding father Benjamin Franklin. Franklin is one of the most iconic figures from my home city of Philadelphia, and I have found that he retains an enduring legacy in both the United States and France. In early December 1776,...
Learning from Legacy: Gettysburg College’s MLK Day Teach-In Explores King’s Full Story
By Ella Prieto, Editor-in-Chief The first day of classes for the Spring Semester coincided with Martin Luther King (MLK) Jr. Day. As with every federal holiday, Gettysburg College students did not have off, which has been a point of contention for many. To help remedy this issue, the Public Policy, Africana Studies and Philosophy & Religious Studies departments, along with the Office of Diversity & Inclusion, the Office of...
A Note from the Editor: On Melting Snow and Passing Time
By Cassidy Haines, Magazine Editor Despite the snow on the ground here on campus, it’s somehow already spring semester — and for my fellow members of the graduating class of 2026, it’s already the spring of our senior year. Although sometimes I feel like we just embarked on our First Year Walk, it’s exciting (and, admittedly, more than a little bit nerve-wracking) to see the future ahead of all of us, uncertain as it may be. With...
2/16 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 Minutes Motion passed. Guest Speakers Chad Alan Carr, Mayor of Gettysburg Background From Galveston County, Texas. Mayor Carr was involved in theater throughout his life, and was introduced to Community Theater during the 7th grade. He found an accepting community within the theater. This sparked...
EI Opens Applications for the Inside Civil Rights Program
By Sarah Daniels, News Editor and Content Manager On Monday, the Eisenhower Institute (EI) announced that applications will open on February 23, 2026 for its Inside Civil Rights program, a week-long immersive study trip taking place May 11–15 in Memphis, TN and Little Rock, AR. Inside Civil Rights connects key moments of the Civil Rights Movement to ongoing efforts to advance racial justice and policy change. Through site visits,...
Super Bowl LX Game Recap
By Jack Cranmer, Staff Writer Super Bowl LX was held on Sunday, Feb. 8th, in Santa Clara, California, between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots. The Seahawks finished 14-3 in the regular season, finishing first in the NFC West. The Seahawks continued their dominance in the postseason at home as they took care of the 49ers 41-6 and clinched a Super Bowl trip with a tight 31-27 win over the Los Angeles Rams. Coming into...
