Campus Chatter: Goings-On at Gettysburg
New on Campus: The Women’s Network By Jules Blech ’24 The Women’s Network (TWN) is committed to changing the way women network. In creating a supportive, non-competitive community, we lift women up, creating a more proactive way to communicate and network. Ultimately, our goal is to prepare women to achieve professional success while cultivating and celebrating their ambition. The Women’s Network’s national connections are...
Editor’s Note: “Documenting Tomorrow’s History Today”
By Nicole DeJacimo “Writing tomorrow’s history, today.” The Gettysburgian motto has stuck with me since my very first introduction to the paper as a newly-committed student. (Enough that I plan to decorate my graduation cap with it). Whether I wrote playful features or stirring news articles, I recognized the importance of our motto and the importance of a student-run news organization. There is an intimacy local news has that...
Class of 2022 Commencement
By Laken Franchetti, Assistant News Editor On Saturday, May 14 at 11 a.m., graduates of Gettysburg College’s class of 2022 lined up to process through Pennsylvania Hall. This college tradition has students pass through the building during their first year at Opening Convocation and then again for graduation. The Processional was led by College Marshal and History Professor Michael J. Birkner ’72, and the Commencement Brass...
Opinion: Are Clubs Getting their Fair Share? How Larger Budgets are Swept Under the Rug
By Lauren Browning, Contributing Writer The goal of Gettysburg Ski Club is to promote a proactive ski experience for all skill levels. Some skiers may come in having skied since they were 2, others may have no interaction with it ever, and some may need an intermediate brush up. We attempt to provide resources for skiers and snowboarders wherever they need to be met. I have been involved with Ski Club for the duration of my time at...
Opinion: Diversity and Inclusion at Gettysburg College: Students Speak Out
By Daniel Jones, Contributing Writer It is incredibly important in higher education to foster and maintain a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), across all facets of the institution. In doing so, leaders of the institutions must recognize their inherent responsibility in fostering an open, welcoming environment where students, faculty and staff of all backgrounds can collaboratively learn, work and serve. In the opinion...
Opinion: A Call to Action to Support Your Students of Color
By Britney Brunache, Contributing Writer “Can we learn about Afro-Latina culture for one day in honor of Black history month?” I asked during class. “Well actually, Spain was the first country to free their slaves,” my professor responded. As the Black Student Union President, I found myself responsible for making sure that the club spends February celebrating Black History Month through events, general meetings, and participating in...
