Opinion: The Erasure of History as a Culture War
By Trevor Hobler, Staff Columnist In the United States, there is a public education system that provides free access for all children. Education is an undisputed positive aspect of the United States government, and though it isn’t without its flaws, there is no argument as to whether educational services should be provided or not. That was up until a certain topic called “critical race theory” was suddenly at the forefront of national...
College Republicans Host First Lincoln Legacy Dinner
By Ella Prieto, Assistant News Editor On Monday, the Gettysburg College Republicans held the first annual Lincoln Legacy Dinner in the Atrium. The event was organized to honor Abraham Lincoln on his 214th birthday. Special guests for the event included U.S. Rep. John Joyce and Pennsylvania State Rep. Dan Moul. The dinner was attended by College Republicans, other Gettysburg College students, and community members. Recruitment and...
Campus Safety Crime Log: Feb. 6 – Feb. 12, 2023
Compiled by Alexis Doyle, Staff Writer Monday, Feb. 6 Vandalism: Rice Hall; Closed (No Known Suspects or Witnesses) Tuesday, Feb. 7 Vandalism: 240 Carlisle Street; Closed (Referred to OSAGL/SRR) Vandalism: 104 West Water Street; Closed (Referred to OSAGL/SRR) Wednesday, Feb. 8 No Crimes Reported Thursday, Feb. 9 Vandalism: 153 West Race Horse Alley; Closed (No Known Suspects or Witnesses) Friday, Feb. 10 Vandalism: 223 Carlisle...
Student Senate Passes Funding and Budget Policy and Discusses Respect in Meetings
By Kenzie Smith, Staff Writer Monday’s Student Senate meeting included the passing of policy regarding Senate funding and budget requests and a discussion on the expected conduct of members during meetings. Officer Reports President Miranda Zamora ’23 started the meeting by reminding members to be respectful during discussions. She also informed members that they received an email about nominating a senior for the Franklin Moore...
The Sunderman Conservatory’s Winter Break in the Baltics
By Jack Kane, Contributing Writer During the winter break preceding the Spring 2023 semester, the Sunderman Conservatory of Music’s Wind Symphony and Symphony Orchestra ensembles of 66 members embarked on a performance tour over the Baltic region. During the tour, they visited Estonia, Lithuania, and Latvia. Students and faculty expressed their diverse and significant experiences during the trip. Tour conductor and director of bands...
Rihanna’s Radiant Return to Live Music at the Apple Music Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show
By Jacob Krebs, Contributing Writer Sunday’s Apple Music Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show marked the long-awaited return of musician, businesswoman, and fashion icon Robyn Rihanna Fenty, better known simply as Rihanna, to live music. The event was sponsored by Apple Music after a ten-year period with Pepsi. In what many may deem a simple performance for the largest stage in the world, Rihanna seamlessly navigated her hit-ridden...
