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The Remnants Of A Shard Of Hope Tainted By The Shadow Of Evil, Sergio J.A. Ragno
The Remnants Of A Shard Of Hope Tainted By The Shadow Of Evil, Sergio J.A. Ragno
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A symbol is unique as a form of communication in that it holds no meaning standing alone, but rather gains meaning by people. As such a symbol can sometimes lead one astray for its meaning is liquid. A symbol that once represented something beautiful can be used by a sinister group, and through that become an icon of evil. Such a symbol can be found here at Gettysburg College: the Swastika. I found this symbol decorating the floor tiles of the second floor entrance to Breidenbaugh Hall. What the symbol represents may not be as ambiguous as it may seem, …