Responding to a Racist Letter, Gettysburg’s Black Student Union Emphasizes Cultural Celebration
By Vincent DiFonzo, Editor-in-Chief On Friday, March 14, the College received a racist letter addressed to the Black Student Union (BSU). After consulting with the BSU faculty advisor, the College showed the letter to students on the BSU executive board. The short letter makes a number of racist statements towards BSU students and its sender identifies themselves with what appears to be a fake name and address. In the letter, the...
Legacies in Stone: The Names Behind Campus Buildings
This article originally appeared on pages 14 and 15 of the No. 5 April 2025 edition of The Gettysburgian magazine By Sophie Lange, Features Editor & Social Media Manager Musselman Library Musselman Library, a beloved study spot for many Gettysburg students, was named after the Emma G. Musselman Foundation, a philanthropic arm of the C.H. Musselman Company, which provided significant funding for its construction beginning in 1979. ...
Senior Recital: Vivian Davenport, Soprano
This article originally appeared on pages 12 and 13 of the No. 5 April 2025 edition of The Gettysburgian magazine By Ainsley Green, Staff Writer On Saturday, March 1, Vivian Davenport ’25 performed her senior recital in Paul Recital Hall. Davenport is a music performance major with a focus in voice, and she studies with professor Jeffrey L. Fahnestock. A large audience of friends, faculty, family and other members of the Gettysburg...
An Overview of New Student Clubs at Gettysburg College
This article originally appeared on pages 10 and 11 of the No. 5 April 2025 edition of The Gettysburgian magazine By Sarah Daniels, Content Manager China Unboxed China Unboxed, also known as the Chinese Culture Club, is advised by associate professor of Chinese in East Asian Studies Jing Li. Run by president Ryan Hong ’27 and vice president Flavia Vo ’27, the club has successfully run several events, including a dumpling party with...
Wind Symphony Performs “Masterworks and Premiers” at Majestic Theater
Photos by Grace Jurchak, Director of Photography On Friday, the Gettysburg College wind symphony gave a performance titled “Masterworks & Premiers.” The program can be read online here. See photos from the performance...
From the College to Council: Jeff Rioux Announces Campaign for Gettysburg Borough Council
This article originally appeared on page 9 of the No. 5 April 2025 edition of The Gettysburgian magazine By Brandon Fey, News Editor As Director of the Center for Public Service (CPS) at Gettysburg College, where he has worked for the past 15 years, Jeffrey “Jeff” Rioux has strived to connect students and faculty to the greater Gettysburg community through public service to foster social change. He now looks to expand upon this work...
