Political Endorsements: Do Celebrities Make a Difference?
By Kenzie Smith, Arts and Entertainment Editor Politics have been on the mainstream this year due to the much heated presidential election between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, and these politics have not been absent in the sphere of Hollywood. There have been a number of celebrities that have come forward to endorse one candidate or another, or to even speak about why they chose to not endorse either. Rising pop icon Chappell Roan...
Senior Spotlight: Evan Hilborn, Tenor
By Leah Nath, Staff Writer Evan Hilborn ’25 performed their senior voice recital on Saturday, Nov. 16 at the Paul Recital Hall. A music education major and peace & justice studies minor, this recital was the culmination of Hilborn’s education on his primary instrument: voice. Surrounded by their family and friends as they displayed all they have learned and worked for, Hilborn beamed on stage. The eight songs composing his recital...
A Midsummer Night’s Dream Directed by Katie Poliero ’25
By Sarah Daniels, Content Manager Gettysburg College’s theater arts department closed “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” written by William Shakespeare, on Nov. 24 at 8 p.m. The performance, in Stevens Theater in Brua Hall, was an Advanced Directing Independent Study conducted by Katie Poliero ’25. A fun tale of love, fairies and acting, the story began with a squabble. The king, Thesus, played by Paige Drummond ’28, and the queen,...
Senior Spotlight: Penelope Michua-Brooks, Oboe/English Horn & Composition
By Ainsley Green, Staff Writer On Nov. 10, Penelope Michua-Brooks ’25 performed her senior recital in Paul Recital Hall at 2:30 p.m. Michua-Brooks is a music education major, with oboe as her primary instrument. She also has an avid passion for composing original pieces. This recital represented a milestone in her music career at Gettysburg College, and a large audience came out to show their support. Michua-Brooks will begin student...
Jazz Combo Concert Performed at Sunderman Conservatory
By Nathaniel Swindell, Staff Writer On Nov. 23, the Sunderman Conservatory hosted a jazz combo concert performed by thirteen students, featuring a mix of songs from famous jazz artists such as Herbie Hancock, Wes Montgomery and Sonny Stitt. The songs were chosen to allow the musicians to play jazz that best displayed the techniques used in creating it. “The purpose of the concerts, at least, my philosophy, is to give students a...
Senior Spotlight: Michael Tropp, Tenor and Bass Trombone
By Kenzie Smith, Arts and Entertainment Editor On Nov. 2, community members, students and faculty gathered in Paul Recital Hall for music education major and peace and justice studies minor Michael Tropp’s senior recital. Tropp demonstrated his talent in instrument by playing both the tenor and bass trombone. Scott Crowne accompanied Tropp on piano in select pieces. The recital began with “A quick trip with lots of baggage” by...
