Senior Spotlight: Leah McCann, Violin
Mar18

Senior Spotlight: Leah McCann, Violin

By Kenzie Smith, Arts & Entertainment Editor On Mar. 2 at 8:30 p.m. in Paul Recital Hall, music and Spanish double major Leah McCann ’24 took to the stage to perform her senior recital. This performance spotlighted McCann’s talent on the violin, an instrument she has been playing for thirteen years. The recital began with a combination of works by Elizabeth Bishop ’23 and Natalie Dolan ’23. Bishop’s piece was entitled “Duets for...

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“Being Alive”: A Senior Capstone by Libby Drew
Mar08

“Being Alive”: A Senior Capstone by Libby Drew

By Ainsley Green, Staff Writer On Feb. 3, theatre arts and business, organization and management double major Libby Drew ’24 performed her senior capstone recital in Kline Theatre. The recital began at 7 p.m. and featured songs from a variety of different musicals that Drew explained encapsulated the theme of her performance: the joys and hardships that come with being alive. Drew was accompanied on all of her songs by Collaborative...

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The 96th Academy Awards: History in the Making
Mar08

The 96th Academy Awards: History in the Making

By Kenzie Smith, Arts & Entertainment Editor In the world of film, the Oscars are one of the highest honors. With the nominee announcement on Jan. 23, it was no surprise that blockbuster movies like “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” made the list. “Oppenheimer” was nominated for thirteen awards, while Barbie received eight nominations. Even with “Barbie” getting nominated for awards such as Best Motion Picture of the Year, Adapted...

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Sigma Alpha Iota Performs Annual Benefit Recital: “Harmonies Unveiled”
Mar06

Sigma Alpha Iota Performs Annual Benefit Recital: “Harmonies Unveiled”

By Ainsley Green, Staff Writer On Friday, March 1, Gettysburg College’s chapter of Sigma Alpha Iota (SAI) hosted their annual Benefit Recital at 7:30 p.m. in Paul Recital Hall. “Harmonies Unveiled” was the fitting title of the performance as it featured pieces exclusively by female and non-binary composers which may have been rarely heard by the audience before attending. The recital welcomed the musicians of the college campus to...

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Gettysburg College Jazz Ensemble Celebrates Wayne Shorter
Mar02

Gettysburg College Jazz Ensemble Celebrates Wayne Shorter

By Ainsley Green, Staff Writer On Feb. 24, the Sunderman Conservatory’s Jazz Ensemble performed their first concert of the spring semester at 8 p.m. in Gettysburg’s Majestic Theater. The concert was concise, with eight pieces running for under an hour, yet still displayed an immense amount of hard work from the ensemble as they only had a few weeks to prepare. The ensemble was directed by Coordinator of Jazz and Lecturer of Saxophone...

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A Touching Story of Love and Loss: “Steel Magnolias” Review
Mar01

A Touching Story of Love and Loss: “Steel Magnolias” Review

By Leah Nath, Staff Writer The Department of Theater Arts, along with the Owl and Nightingale Players, debuted their version of “Steel Magnolias” on Thursday night. The opening performance received a standing ovation with audience members laughing through their tears. “Steel Magnolias,” at its core, is a show about the depth of female friendships. Though the aesthetic of the play that is established through costume, set design and...

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