Silent Vigil Held Following Escalation in Israel-Palestine Conflict
By Ella Prieto, Managing and News Editor On Wed. Oct. 18 Peace and Justice Studies and the Center for Religious & Spiritual Life sponsored a Silent Vigil Against Violence in front of Pennsylvania Hall. Everyone in the campus community was invited to reflect on the events that have occurred in the Middle East in relation to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The Vigil began with Chaplain Bright speaking to the audience, followed by...
Gettysburg Swimming Hosts First Meet of the Season
By Owen Kutlu, Staff Writer Gettysburg hosted the first Centennial Conference Swim Meet of the season for the men and women teams on Sat., Oct. 21. Swarthmore, McDaniel and Bryn Mawr (women only) also participated in the meet. Gettysburg’s men’s team halved their pair of meets, as they beat McDaniel handily but fell to Swarthmore by a slim margin. The brother duo of Sam Nelson ’27 and Harry Nelson ’25 placed first and second in the...
John Wagner ’88: The Path to Becoming a History Teacher
By Britt Collins, Contributing Writer Gettysburg College has earned a reputation of nurturing the next generation of leaders through bridging a college education to the real world. The network of Gettysburg alumni available to students serves as a testament to these accomplishments. John Wagner ’88 is a member of this network that continues to appreciate the ways in which a Gettysburg College education has bettered his career path....
Senior Spotlight: Delaney Mavica, Soprano and Pianist
By David Poulos, Contributing Writer Delaney Mavica ’24, a music education major with an emphasis on voice and piano, performed her senior recital on Oct. 21 in Paul Recital Hall. The recital included selections from several genres, such as a folk ballad, Romantic-era selections, art songs and piano pieces in collaboration with other instruments. The performance incorporated pieces that Mavica discovered in her time abroad, as well as...
A Summer of Film: “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer”
By Leah Nath, Contributing Writer Film has become one of the largest and most obvious markers of popular culture in modern society, defining certain years by anticipated releases. This year, the summer of 2023 was overtaken by the releases of Warner Bros.’ “Barbie” and Universal Pictures’ “Oppenheimer.” “Barbie,” a Greta Gerwig film about one of the most famous toys of all time, exceeded many expectations by combining the...
Editorial: The Future of Race-Conscious Admissions
By The Gettysburgian Editorial Board The United States is a diverse country built by people from every corner of the world. American identity has been developed from immigrants who brought their cultures, traditions and values to their new home. Despite the country’s reliance on immigration and diversity, the government has repeatedly mistreated members of minority communities. Through its history, American society has profited from...
