Wardrobe 101
By Dan Nyguen, Guest Columnist Editor’s Note: The Gettysburgian hosts guest columnists from the Fashion Initiative organization at Gettysburg College. The opinions published in this section are those of the individual writers and are in no way representative of the views of The Gettysburgian staff, The Gettysburgian or Gettysburg College. A well-curated wardrobe is essential for several reasons. It is important for personal...
Senior Spotlight: Jacob Kennell, Percussion
By Sarah Daniels, Staff Writer On Saturday, March 2, environmental studies and music major Jacob Kennell ’24 performed his senior recital in Paul Recital Hall at 7 p.m. Starting with “Rebonds b,” composed by Iannis Xenakis, Kennell used a variety of percussion instruments with various tools, from rubber mallets to string bows. Following was Robert Honstein’s “An Economy of Means,” which has four parts, all using items including...
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...
“Being Alive”: A Senior Capstone by Libby Drew
By Ainsley Green, Staff Writer On Feb. 3, theatre arts and business, organization and management double major Libby Drew ’24 performed her senior capstone recital in Kline Theatre. The recital began at 7 p.m. and featured songs from a variety of different musicals that Drew explained encapsulated the theme of her performance: the joys and hardships that come with being alive. Drew was accompanied on all of her songs by Collaborative...
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...
Sigma Alpha Iota Performs Annual Benefit Recital: “Harmonies Unveiled”
By Ainsley Green, Staff Writer On Friday, March 1, Gettysburg College’s chapter of Sigma Alpha Iota (SAI) hosted their annual Benefit Recital at 7:30 p.m. in Paul Recital Hall. “Harmonies Unveiled” was the fitting title of the performance as it featured pieces exclusively by female and non-binary composers which may have been rarely heard by the audience before attending. The recital welcomed the musicians of the college campus to...
