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07/22/2024

Scholar, Mentor and Friend: Students Reflect on Professor Peter Carmichael’s Legacy

Professor Peter Carmichael, director of the Civil War Institute and professor of history, died yesterday, July 21. He was 58.

Following his death, many students took to social media to remember Carmichael and share how he personally impacted them at Gettysburg.

By Vincent DiFonzo, Editor-in-Chief

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By Vincent DiFonzo, Editor-in-Chief Professor Peter Carmichael, director of the Civil War Institute and professor of history, died on Sunday, July 21. He was 58. Carmichael was a historian and Civ…

07/22/2024

College Announces Death of Professor Peter Carmichael

By Vincent DiFonzo, Editor-in-Chief Civil War Institute director and history professor Peter Carmichael, 58, has died from a sudden illness. President Bob Iuliano announced his death in an email to…

07/01/2024

War ravaged Gettysburg 161 years ago. Here’s how the battle affected students.

161 years ago, Gettysburg students awoke to the sound of distant cannon fire found their campus embroiled in the most decisive battle of the American Civil War. Soon, their dorm building was taken over and used as a field hospital as the three-day Battle of Gettysburg raged on. But the consequences of the battle on students and other civilians did not end at the battle’s conclusion.

Story by Vincent DiFonzo, Editor-in-Chief

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05/23/2024

Gettysburg College Celebrates Class of 2024 Commencement

By Vince DiFonzo, Editor-in-Chief

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05/16/2024

DiFonzo, Prieto and Lauriello to Lead Gettysburgian in 2024-2025 Academic Year

Staff Report Vince DiFonzo ’25 will serve as editor-in-chief for The Gettysburgian in the 2024-2025 academic year for its 127th volume. Ella Prieto ’26 will act as managing editor in the fall, and …

05/13/2024

Office of Diversity & Inclusion Announces a New Land Acknowledgement Statement

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By Sophie Lange, News Editor On Friday, Gettysburg College Chief Diversity Officer Eloísa Gordon Mora sent a campus-wide email alerting the college community that the Land Acknowledgement Committee…

05/11/2024

Dean of Admissions Gail Sweezey to Retire After 41 Years at Gettysburg College

By Laken Franchetti, Editor-in-Chief At the faculty meeting on March 21, President Bob Iuliano revealed to faculty members that Dean of Admissions Gail Sweezey would be retiring at the end of July.…

05/11/2024

Postcard from Abroad: “Live Together, Thrive Together”

By João Branco Chaves, Contributing Writer March 3rd, 2024, 5:00 AM, Mt. Minobu Kuonji Temple (身延山 久遠寺), Japan. After spending the night at the Temple accommodations, we woke up early to attend the…

05/11/2024

Postcard from Abroad: Exploring Paris, France

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By Laura de Matos Leal, Contributing Writer When I arrived at Gettysburg College, studying abroad was not in my plans. As an international student, I felt that I was already experiencing education …

05/11/2024

The Strategic Restructuring of Civil War Institute Programs

By Brandon Fey, Assistant News Editor The Civil War Institute (CWI) Fellows program is an annual offering for Gettysburg College students to take advantage of exclusive resources and programming re…

05/11/2024

South By Sea: Helping Gettysburg Students Make Waves in the Marketing Industry

By Heather Wirick, Staff Writer ​Extracurriculars at Gettysburg College give students the chance to network and engage in marketing and managerial experience early on in their careers. South By Sea…

05/11/2024

Senior Spotlight: Adela Holahan, Soprano

By Ainsley Green, Staff Writer On Saturday, April 6, Adela Holahan ’24 performed her Senior Recital in Paul Recital Hall. Many friends, family members, faculty members and more came out to support …

05/11/2024

A Look Inside the “Things Ukrainian in Gettysburg” Club

By Laurel Bennett, Features Editor When Maria Christina Kardash ’26 came to Gettysburg College as a first-year, she immediately felt homesick for all of her Ukrainian traditions back home. “Everyt…

05/11/2024

Unveiling the Dark Past of Nickelodeon

By Kenzie Smith, Arts and Entertainment Editor Trigger Warning: This article contains details of sexual and emotional abuse that may be triggering for some readers. Hollywood is not a stranger to s…

05/11/2024

Email from President Iuliano Alerts Campus to New Initiatives

By Ella Prieto, Managing Editor On Thursday, Gettysburg College President Bob Iuliano sent a campus-wide email alerting individuals of new initiatives for the 2024-2025 academic year. He began by l…

05/09/2024

The Wind Symphony Performs their Annual Student Conductor Concert

By Ainsley Green, Staff Writer On Monday, April 29, the Gettysburg College Wind Symphony performed their last concert of the spring semester at 5 p.m. in the Majestic Theater. Student conductors jo…

05/09/2024

Senior Spotlight: Jacob Hunkins, Trumpet

By Sarah Daniels, Staff Writer On Sunday, April 30, music major Jacob Hunkins ’24 performed his senior recital in Paul Recital Hall at 2:30 p.m. His first piece, “Concerto for Two Trumpets in C Maj…

05/09/2024

Coach B.J. Dunne: Putting Athlete’s Well-Being First

By Max Ferguson, Staff Writer Gettysburg College is at the forefront of providing the best experiences and facilities for its student-athletes. One of the people dedicated to upholding these standa…

05/09/2024

The Impact of Gettysburg College Student Volunteers on Vida Charter School

By Sophie Lange, News Editor Founding CEO of Vida Charter School (Vida) Dr. April Yetsko, a teacher from the Borough of Gettysburg, felt that the Gettysburg community was split into two worlds: one…

05/09/2024

Same Sport, Different Treatment: WNBA vs. NBA

By David Goldman, Sports Editor It is no secret that the NBA receives more attention from fans and corporate sponsors than its female counterpart, the WNBA. But why? What are the factors that lead …

05/09/2024

Opinion: Militant Attendance Policies as a Vector for Disease

By Terra Hobler, Opinions Editor Attending higher education is a privilege that many do not have. As someone who is currently attending Gettysburg College, I am extremely grateful to be fortunate t…

05/08/2024

Senior Perspectives: The Editorial Board

Compiled by The Gettysburgian’s Editorial Board Laken Franchetti ’24, Editor-in-Chief I began my time at Gettysburg in the Class of 2025, but I managed to set myself on the unconventional pat…

05/08/2024

Opinion: An Inconsequential Response to a Consequential Problem

By Dominic DiLuzio, Staff Writer At a meeting of the Student Senate in early March, members of the President’s Council unveiled the much-anticipated Intranet, promising to meet student demands for …

05/08/2024

Student Senate’s Campaign to Better Its Reputation

By Ella Prieto, Managing Editor As another academic year winds down, the Gettysburg College Student Senate has reflected on their year of work. While many members feel proud of their work and acco…

05/08/2024

Note from the Editor: On Telling Stories

By Laken Franchetti, Editor-in-Chief In the past year, our publication has experienced the scrutiny and criticism that comes with telling difficult stories. In those moments, it is easy to feel def…

05/07/2024

Medieval Drama Course Performs “Noah: A Consequential Education”

By Laurel Bennett, Features Editor On Friday at 4 p.m., English 312: Medieval Drama performed “Noah: A Consequential Education” outside of Breidenbaugh Hall. The course, taught by Professor of Engl…

05/06/2024

Associate Professor of English McKinley Melton to Leave Gettysburg College

By Laken Franchetti, Editor-in-Chief After 12 years of teaching at Gettysburg College, Associate Professor of English McKinley Melton will be leaving the College after the conclusion of this semest…

05/06/2024

Student Senate: A Year in Review

By Andrew Lemon, Contributing Writer Dear Gettysburg College, It is with great affection and a heavy heart that I write closing remarks to you on the current state of the Student Senate and the Stu…

05/06/2024

Gettysburg College has Three Winners of the Fulbright U.S. Student Program

By Laurel Bennett, Features Editor The winners of the highly prestigious Fulbright U.S. Student Program at Gettysburg College have recently been announced. Peter Wildgruber ’24 (Austria), Leila Els…

05/06/2024

Campus Safety Crime Log: April 21 – April 29, 2024

Compiled by Sophie Lange, News Editor Sunday, Apr. 21 Telephonic Harassment: Musselman Hall; Closed (Referred to SRR) Monday, Apr. 22 Bicycle Theft: Dining Center; Closed (No Known Suspects or Witn…