Marshmello to DJ at PDT
By Kenzie Smith, Arts & Entertainment Editor The rumor has officially been confirmed: Phi Delta Theta (PDT) will be hosting Marshmello in two weeks. There has been an excited buzz throughout the student body at the broadcast of this information. “You’re definitely gonna see me there,” Marley Foor ’24 said Another student Lisa Baker ’26 commented, “They will finally play some good music.” There have also been questions as to how...
Gettysburg College Choir and Camerata Perform “Uniting Voices”
By Kenzie Smith, Arts & Entertainment Editor On Saturday, the Sunderman Conservatory of Music hosted the choir concert “Uniting Voices” in Paul Recital Hall at 8 p.m. This concert consisted of performances by Gettysburg College Choir and Camerata. Conducted by Associate Professor Susan Hochmiller, Camerata, an eight-person choir group, began the performance with Vittoria Aleotti’s “Hor che la vaga Aurora.” This piece was one of...
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...
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...
Celebrities and Societal Expectations: Is the Pedestal Too High?
By Kenzie Smith, Arts & Entertainment Editor Many musicians have transcended into otherworldly fame, but with this fame comes a set of standards that some may consider to be excessive. Others may view it as not excessive enough. People put on these pedestals are expected to act a certain way, but what are the consequences when they don’t meet these expectations? When discussing idolized artists, one musician that cannot be...
