Originally called the Weekly Gettysburgian and first published in 1897,[1] it currently provides local and campus news for the student population.

The Gettysburgian is entirely run by students, who maintain editorial control over the publication.

It has published consistently since then, making it Gettysburg College's oldest active student organization.

During the summer of 2019, the editorial staff of The Gettysburgian decided to switch from a weekly newspaper to a monthly magazine to encourage higher readership among students.

The Gettysburgian splits its content into five sections: News, Arts & Entertainment, Sports, Opinions, and Features.