Walner Edmond Makes Art in Found Objects
By Victoria Staub, Arts & Entertainment Editor Most Gettysburg students are familiar with the playful Bullet Hole worker and the sculpture made of tires located on the first floor of the library, but most do not know that the two are connected by the name Walner Edmond. Edmond, the son of Haitian immigrants, is a Gettysburg native. He has worked at Gettysburg College since 2000, starting with dishwashing part time in Servo....
Neely Presents Original Documentary as Civil War Institute Fellow
By Victoria Staub, A&E Editor On Thursday, April 20, Brandon Neely ’23 premiered a 90-minute documentary he wrote, directed, and narrated for his final project as a Civil War Institute Fellow. This documentary, titled “No Fear: Gettysburg’s Edward McPherson and the Battle for America’s Soul,” was shown at Joseph Theater. Neely pulled out all of the stops during the premier, even including a trivia section during the preview. The...
What is That? The Outdoor Sculptures of Gettysburg College
By Victoria Staub, Arts & Entertainment Editor Each day, students pass by numerous outdoor works of art and may not be aware of their origins. Some of these sculptures are straightforward depictions of people, and others are far more abstract. While some creek ominously on a windy day, others look simply like a stylized pile of rocks. Unsurprisingly, these sculptures carry unique histories, most of which have been forgotten over...
Giant Magnet Found at Bottom of Quarry Pond
By Victoria Staub, Arts & Entertainment Editor After a series of incidents involving cars and Quarry Pond, Campus Safety, alongside the Gettysburg Police, dredged the pond in search of some sort of explanation. Needless to say, the officers were shocked to find a massive magnet located at the bottom of Quarry Pond. “I definitely didn’t expect for there to be a magnet at the bottom of that body of water,” said Executive Director...
Making a Good Franchise Film
By Victoria Staub, Arts and Entertainment Editor In 2023, it is practically impossible to avoid billion-dollar movie franchises. Marvel comes out with two or three blockbuster hits each year, and this year we will be receiving an 11th “Fast & Furious” film. Some franchises are currently rebooting, such as “Star Wars” and Batman, some of which have been received far better than others. Two recent franchise installations have...
