By Ella Prieto, Editor-in-Chief On Mar. 13 2024, former Gettysburg College student Michael Vigliano filed a class action Complaint in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. The complaint alleges that Vigliano and class members are entitled to a tuition refund due to the College moving classes online at the beginning of Mar. 2020. Vigliano was part of the 2023 graduating class before transferring to...| The Gettysburgian.
By Brandon Fey, News Editor The Eisenhower Institute (EI) concluded its fourth annual “Democracy Week” programming with a film screening of Emmy-nominated Netflix documentary “Join or Die: A Film About Why You Should Join a Club.” This was held in the Mara Auditorium on Friday, Sept. 19, at 4 p.m. Director of the Eisenhower Institute […]| The Gettysburgian.
By Brandon Fey, News Editor On Tuesday, Sept. 16, the College hosted a public forum featuring the candidates for the special election seat of the Gettysburg Area School Board—Mark Hopkins and Ryan Kerney. This forum was held immediately after a previous forum for the Gettysburg mayoral candidates in the Mara Auditorium and followed the same […]| The Gettysburgian.
By Ella Prieto, Editor-in-Chief On Thursday, the Gettysburg Area School District (GASD) School Board Candidate Forum II took place in Mara Auditorium, as a part of the Eisenhower Institute’s (EI) annual Democracy Week. The event was sponsored by the Eisenhower Institute, the Public Policy and Political Science Departments, Gettysburg College Democrats, Gettysburg College Republicans, the […]| The Gettysburgian.
By Brandon Fey, News Editor On Tuesday, Sept. 16, Gettysburg College hosted a public forum featuring Gettysburg’s Mayoral candidates for the Nov. 4 election in the Mara Auditorium on campus. The event was presented by the Eisenhower Institute, the Public Policy and Political Science Departments, Gettysburg College Democrats, Gettysburg College Republicans, the Pre-Law Club and […]| The Gettysburgian.
Compiled by Alexis Doyle, Staff Writer Monday, Sept. 8 Unlawful Possession of Marijuana (small amount), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia: 104 W Water St (Alpha Tau Omega); Closed (Referred to SRR) Clery Act Drug Law Violation Referrals: 1 Tuesday, Sept. 9 No Crimes Reported Wednesday, Sept. 10 No Crimes Reported Thursday, Sept. 11 No Crimes Reported […]| The Gettysburgian.
By Brandon Fey, News Editor On Monday, Sept. 15, the Eisenhower Institute hosted its first-ever “Democracy in Action” forum, which offered students the opportunity to engage with local organizations that work to expand democratic participation through grassroots efforts. This was the first event of the 2025 Democracy Week that strives to foster civic engagement on […]| The Gettysburgian.
The Gettysburg College Student Senate provided the following minutes. Besides formatting, they have not been edited in any way. Approval of Minutes Motion passed. Guest Speaker – Gavin Foster, Chief Information Officer Information technology assisted over 300 students register over 400 devices during first year orientation. Device registration is a complicated process. Created tool in […]| The Gettysburgian.
By Sophie Lange, Managing Editor President Bob Iuliano opened Thursday’s faculty meeting by acknowledging the 24th anniversary of 9/11, reflecting on the personal impact of the events on many of the individuals sitting in the room. He then discussed the recent shooting at Utah Valley University, highlighting the importance of unity and non-violence in a […]| The Gettysburgian.
By Brandon Fey, News Editor On Wednesday, Sept. 10, the Office of Student Activities and Greek Life (OSAGL) hosted the Fall Activities Fair on Stine Lake from 5 to 7 p.m. to showcase over 100 clubs and campus organizations for students to join. The semesterly activities fair is an opportunity for students to represent their […]| The Gettysburgian.
By Charles Henry, Guest Columnist Today is September 11, 2025. 24 years ago, a self-confident America, flush from a decade of global primacy and convinced we were untouchable, was violently torn from that illusion. It is entirely appropriate and necessary, to remember the lives snuffed out that terrible day – parents, siblings, employees, first responders […]| The Gettysburgian.
By Omer Shamil, Opinions Editor At 9:08 last night, in front of Penn Hall, the Gettysburg campus slowed down. Students circled up, candles in hand, and stood in silence. The time mattered; 9:08 pointed to September 8th, the day protests erupted in Nepal. It was such a small detail, but it made the whole gathering […]| The Gettysburgian.
Compiled by Alexis Doyle, Staff Writer Monday, Sept. 1 Theft: Lahm Hall; Closed (Referred to SRR) Tuesday, Sept. 2 No Crimes Reported Wednesday, Sept. 3 Unlawful Possession of Marijuana (small amount): Lamp Post; Closed (Referred to SRR) Clery Act Drug Law Violation Referrals: 1 Thursday, Sept. 4 Vandalism: Masters Hall; Closed (No Known Suspects or […]| The Gettysburgian.
By Sophie Lange, Managing Editor The Eisenhower Institute (EI) is hosting its 4th annual Democracy Week at Gettysburg College, taking place from Sept. 15 to 19. With this year’s theme, “Building Our CommUNITY,” the five events scheduled throughout the week aim to encourage local civic engagement and participation. The schedule for the week is as […]| The Gettysburgian.
The following minutes were provided by the Gettysburg College Student Senate. Besides formatting, they have not been edited in any way. Guest Speaker -Deb Hydock Dining is licensed and inspected by Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Food available 7 AM to 11 PM Hosts special events Thanksgiving Dinner – 11/18 Fall Carnival International Food Festival Indigenous […]| The Gettysburgian.
By Caitlin Rubsamen, Sports Editor On Friday, Sept. 5th, the Gettysburg Bullets Football team took on the Juniata Eagles in their third-ever “Under the Lights” game at Musselman Stadium. The Bullets entered the contest having won the past seven meetings between the two schools. The game started fairly even, tied up at six at the […]| The Gettysburgian.
By Ella Prieto, Editor-in-Chief The Garthwait Leadership Center (GLC) released its application for three unique leadership programs advertised for first and second-year students, all offered at no cost. The Leadership Certificate (LC), Group Facilitation Fellowship (GFF) and Outdoor Leadership Program (OLP) help students explore their strengths and practice skills for being an effective leader. The […]| The Gettysburgian.
By William Oehler, Director of Photography & Staff Writer On Wednesday, Sept 3rd, two new student-curated exhibitions opened to the public in Schmucker Art Gallery. The gallery hosted a public…| The Gettysburgian.
By Brandon Fey, News Editor Three recent Gettysburg College graduates have been awarded prestigious 2025 Fulbright grants from the Fulbright Program, administered by the United States Department of State, that will support their research and teaching experiences abroad. These honorees include Joe Accetta ’20, Gracie Meisner ’25, and Emily Suter ’25. Founded in 1946 after […]| The Gettysburgian.
Compiled by Alexis Doyle, Staff Writer Monday, Aug. 25 Possession of Marijuana (small amount): Colonial Hall; Closed (Referred to SRR) Clery Act Drug Law Violation Referrals: 1 Tuesday, Aug. 26 No Crimes Reported Wednesday, Aug. 27 No Crimes Reported Thursday, Aug. 28 No Crimes Reported Friday, Aug. 29 No Crimes Reported Saturday, Aug. 30 Underage […]| The Gettysburgian.
During the Class of 2029’s First Year Walk on Aug. 21, Professor of History Michael Birkner ’72 addressed the students as the keynote speaker. Below are his remarks from the event, unedited by The Gettysburgian staff. President Iuliano, colleagues on this platform, and members of the Class of 2029: it is a privilege to be […]| The Gettysburgian.
By Ella Prieto, Editor-in-Chief On Thursday, faculty and administrators met in Mara Auditorium for the first faculty meeting of the year. The meeting addressed changes at the College, financial and political constraints and recognition of faculty excellence. President Bob Iuliano first addressed the audience, reflecting on the College’s previous year. “From new majors to Residence […]| The Gettysburgian.
By Ella Prieto, Editor-in-Chief On Thursday, students of the Class of 2029 participated in the First-Year Walk, a Gettysburg College tradition that began in 2003. The walk’s origin dates back to 1863, when Gettysburg students walked through town to hear Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address. Now, the first-year class traces those steps through the Gettysburg Borough […]| The Gettysburgian.
By Ella Prieto, Editor-in-Chief On Wednesday, Gettysburg College welcomed the Class of 2029 in the Opening Convocation Ceremony, held on the north lawn of Pennsylvania Hall. Professor of History …| The Gettysburgian.
By Vincent DiFonzo, Editor-in-Chief On Thursday, the faculty held their third meeting of the academic year, in which President Iuliano addressed the investigation into the racial slur incident and …| The Gettysburgian.
By Ella Prieto, Editor-in-Chief On Wednesday, students of the Class of 2029 moved onto Gettysburg College’s campus. Orientation leaders, ResEd staff and other volunteers comprised their “Welcome Team” that assisted with their move-in. Highlights of the day in photos below:| The Gettysburgian.
By Ella Prieto, Editor-in-Chief On Friday, Provost Jamila Bookwala sent out a campus-wide email announcing Associate Professor of War and Memory Studies Dr. Ian Isherwood ’00 as the new Director of the Civil War Institute (CWI), beginning Aug. 25. He takes over the position from the late Dr. Peter Carmichael. Ishwerwood graduated from Gettysburg College […]| The Gettysburgian.
By Ella Prieto, Editor-in-Chief On Monday, Provost Jamila Bookwala announced a partnership between Gettysburg College and Towson University through the Graduate Pathway Program. Qualified Gettysbur…| The Gettysburgian.
By Nathaniel Swindell, Staff Writer On April 15, senior medical writer and editor Shannon Cole of the Johns Hopkins Armstrong Institute for Patient Safety and Quality gave a public talk in CUB 260 …| The Gettysburgian.
By Nathaniel Swindell, Staff Writer The Office of Residential Education (ResEd) held a “furniture review” event on Tuesday and Wednesday that showcased furniture designs to be used in the renovated…| The Gettysburgian.
By Brandon Fey, News Editor On Wednesday, July 23, the Office of the President announced via a campus-wide email that Gettysburg College has adopted a new visual identity. In his email, President Iuliano described the change as “an outward expression of our enduring mission and bold aspirations for the future.” The identity includes a wordmark, […]| The Gettysburgian.
By Ella Prieto, Editor-in-Chief On Friday, Vice President for Enrollment and Educational Services Carey Thompson announced Troy Dell ’95 as the new Executive Director of Athletics and Recreation in a campus-wide email. Troy is returning to his alma mater after an 18-year tenure as Director of Athletics at Frostburg State University. In that position, he […]| The Gettysburgian.
By Ella Prieto, Editor-in-Chief On Thursday, Gettysburg College President Bob Iuliano reflected on the support shown for students in a community-wide email. “Whether through the efforts of more tha…| The Gettysburgian.
This article originally appeared on pages 8 and 9 of the No. 4 February 2025 edition of The Gettysburgian magazine. By Nathaniel Swindell, Staff Writer Professor Ian Isherwood ’00 is a professor of…| The Gettysburgian.
By Gracie Meisner, Features Editor Dr. Scott Boddery, who has held an assistant professorship in the political science department since 2017, recently received tenure status. Originally from Roches…| The Gettysburgian.
By Vincent DiFonzo ’25, Guest Writer Editor’s Note: Scott Boddery served as faculty advisor to The Gettysburgian from 2019 to 2025 and has advised the author of this article. Scott Boddery, judici…| The Gettysburgian.
Ella Prieto '26 serves as the Editor-in-Chief for The Gettysburgian. Previously, she worked as the Managing Editor, News Editor, Assistant News Editor and as a staff writer for the News and Arts & Entertainment sections. Ella is a double major in Public Policy and Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies with a Writing Minor. On campus, Ella volunteers with the Casa Swim program, is an It’s On Us Fellow in the Office of Sexual Respect and Title IX, the President of Order of Omega and is a membe...| The Gettysburgian.
By Ella Prieto, Editor-in-Chief On Mar. 13 2024, former Gettysburg College student Michael Vigliano filed a class action Complaint in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pe…| The Gettysburgian.
Vincent DiFonzo ’25 was Editor-in-Chief for the 2024-2025 year. Vince is an IGS international affairs and history major with a political science minor. He served as Content Manager in Spring 2023 and as Opinions Editor and Lead Copy Editor for the Fall 2023 semester, before studying abroad in Berlin in Spring 2024. On-campus, he was the house leader for Public Policy House, an editor for the Gettysburg Social Science Review, a participant in Eisenhower Institute programs and Managing Editor...| The Gettysburgian.
By Vincent DiFonzo, Editor-in-Chief President Bob Iuliano opened Thursday’s faculty meeting sharing an update on the faculty group that has been meeting to discuss ways to improve the College in th…| The Gettysburgian.
See also: News Explainer: What’s Going On With the Department of Education? By Vincent DiFonzo, Editor-in-Chief On Monday, a non-profit conservative advocacy group issued a civil rights compl…| The Gettysburgian.
This article originally appeared on page 22 of the No. 4 February 2025 edition of The Gettysburgian magazine. By Owen Kutlu, Sports Editor As the spring semester unfolds, Gettysburg College’s athle…| The Gettysburgian.
Huge Third Quarter Buries Muhlenberg En Route to 89-42 Bullet Trouncing By Charlie Miller, Staff Writer Photos by Sofia Gutierrez, Staff Photographer Gettysburg women’s basketball was almost perfec…| The Gettysburgian.
Monday, Feb. 10 Noon – 1 p.m., Peace & Justice Student Council Meeting, College Union 212 Noon – 1 p.m., Cycle with Amanda, Jaeger Center 143 Multipurpose Room Noon – 3 p.m., …| The Gettysburgian.
Brandon Fey is the News Editor of the Gettysburgian. He previously served as Assistant News Editor and as a staff writer for the features section. Brandon is a history and international and global studies double major with a French minor. He also writes freelance articles for the Newspaper Media Group in Philadelphia. At Gettysburg College, he works as a Peer Research Mentor at the Musselman Library and is a 2024-2025 Civil War Institute Fellow.| The Gettysburgian.
By Brandon Fey, News Editor President Michael Woods ’25 began the meeting with an acknowledgement that due to illness, the senators in attendance were just one member over quorum. Officer Reports …| The Gettysburgian.
By Nathaniel Swindell, Staff Writer On Monday, Feb. 3, the 43rd Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration was held at Christ Chapel, with speakers including Gettysburg Mayor Rita Frealing, Presiden…| The Gettysburgian.
Compiled by Vincent DiFonzo, Editor-in-Chief Photos by William Oehler, Grace Jurchak, Sofia Gutierrez, Vincent DiFonzo and Gettysburg College January Community members gathered to remember the late…| The Gettysburgian.
By Logan Troy, Guest Columnist The U.S. Northeast has been engulfed in drought for nearly all of autumn. Wildfires have ravaged large swaths of land across the Atlantic seaboard, just as the World …| The Gettysburgian.
By Owen Kutlu, Sports Editor When it comes to college sports, football tends to garner the most support and following. A good football program can define an entire school and their athletics as a …| The Gettysburgian.
By Ainsley Green, Staff Writer, and Katie Lauriello, Lead Copy Editor Gettysburg College is home to 18 unique housing options that focus on fostering connections between students with a variety of …| The Gettysburgian.
By Ella Prieto, Managing Editor Assistant professor of English Sushmita Sircar decided her future lay in the subject when she took a Shakespeare class spring semester of her first year at the Stat…| The Gettysburgian.
