Senior Spotlight: Alicia Method, Cello
By Nate Hoffert, Staff Writer Alicia Method ’23, a double major in music and English, held her senior cello recital on Sunday, Dec. 4 at Paul Recital Hall. Method included pieces from composers such as Bach, Massenet, and Shostakovich, and she also included more recent pieces, such as “The People Could Fly,” a 2020 composition by Alice Jones. One of her pieces, titled “Communion,” was written by her friend Natalie Dolan ’23, who...
Dance Groups Hold Showcase and Senior Performs Dance Capstone
By Ella Prieto, Staff Writer On Dec. 4 the various dance groups of Gettysburg College had their dance showcase from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the CUB Ballroom. The groups performing included Zouave Dance Company, BOMB Squad, Divine Dance Ensemble, and a capstone performance. Two students, Rin Stevenson ‘24 and Jae Bailon ‘25, were the MCs for the event, announcing performances and keeping the show running. BOMB Squad performed first,...
Peace and Justice Studies Student Council Organizes Solidarity Rally for Iranian People
By Ella Prieto, Staff Writer The Peace and Justice Studies Student Council hosted a solidarity rally for the Iranian people on Wednesday, lasting from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Peace Pole. Prior to the rally, the council also organized an event on Tuesday at International House, where students made signs to display at the rally. One sign had an illustration of Mahsa Amini with the words “Say Her Name,” while another depicted the...
“Let’s Play!” Exhibit Highlights Role of Sports and Games in Culture at Schmucker Art Gallery
By Charlie Miller, Staff Writer The Schmucker Art Gallery unveiled a new exhibit entitled “Let’s Play! Sports and Games in Art and Culture,” on Wednesday. The gallery opening included a gallery talk with student curators and a reception. Members of the Art History Methods class, taught by Professor Yan Sun, gave a talk on pieces of art related to sports, games, or leisure that they found interesting. Each student analyzed how the...
Gettysburg College No Longer Provides Free Flu Vaccines Due to Merge with WellSpan
By Jake Gramanz, Staff Writer In October and November, Gettysburg College students received their yearly flu vaccinations, but many were surprised to discover that the vaccinations were not provided by the College for free like in previous years. The College used to hold a free flu shot clinic in Servo once a week for the month of October. This semester, in the clinic provided by WellSpan on campus, students were charged through...
