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....
Senior Spotlight: Sophie Low, Soprano
By Alicia Method, Staff Writer On April 1, Sophie Low performed her senior recital which highlighted women composers such as Italian writer Barbara Strozzi to Gettysburg College’s own Natalie Dolan ’23. Low is a soprano under the tutelage of Dr. Susan Hochmiller and Professor Jeffrey Fahnestock. Among the many themes prominent in the works performed by Sophie, love, triumph over adversity and the mysteries of life were most notable. ...
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...
Gettysburg Students Perform Original Play “Suck It”
By Ella Prieto, Assistant News Editor On Thursday, the original play “Suck It” premiered at Gettysburg College’s Kline Theater. The play was sponsored by the Department of Theatre Arts and featured members of the Owl and Nightingale Players acting. “Suck It” was described on its poster as a play about “…vampires, codependency, and other things that suck.” It was directed by Constance Tarbox and Lance Windish. Other notable...
Waldo’s & Company: Cultivating Community and Creativity
By Kenzie Smith, Staff Writer Waldo’s & Company, popular among Gettysburg College students and the local community, is a non-profit art space and coffee house located in downtown Gettysburg. Waldo’s sells artwork made in-house and hosts events with live music. The venue has created a welcoming space for members of the community to be involved through volunteer opportunities and for local artists to develop and display their...
Senior Spotlight: Collin Presser, Saxophone
By Alyssa Guevara, Staff Writer On Sunday, March 26, the Sunderman Conservatory held a senior recital for saxophonist Collin Presser ’23. Presser has been a member of symphony bands throughout his life, joining his school’s band in the fourth grade. He has played the saxophone for 13 years, and he said it “happens to be one of the best decisions I made in my life, and I wouldn’t choose any other instrument to have started on.”...
