Big Plays off the Field: A Recap of NFL Free Agency 2025
By John Towey, Staff Writer It was a busy week in the NFL as free agency opened at noon on Monday, March 10. Some teams offloaded costly stars and veterans while others took risks by giving players second chances. Eagles Lose Stars The reigning Super Bowl champions were unafraid to let some of their top talent walk. The New England Patriots signed star defensive tackle Milton Williams on a four-year, $104 million contract. Edge...
Gettysburg Baseball Wins First 15 Games, Setting Best Record In Program History
By Noah Simkiss, Staff Writer The Gettysburg baseball team started the 2025 season with a fifteen-game win streak, which included two shutouts and eight games in which the Bullets’ run count was in the double digits. Gettysburg baseball’s current record stands at 15-1, the best start to a Bullets’ baseball season in program history. The teams defeated by Gettysburg during the win streak include Penn College, Notre Dame (MD.),...
The Madness Begins; The NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Kicks Off
By Daniel Casanta, Contributing Writer The wait is finally over. Months of buzzer-beaters, upsets and high-powered matchups have led to the unveiling of the NCAA Tournament. With Selection Sunday behind us, many teams and fan bases were left in states of shock or celebration. With the bracket officially set, the madness begins. Who has the talent to win it all? Which Cinderella team is primed for a deep run? Which matchups could bust...
An Overview of Gettysburg Spring Sports
This article originally appeared on page 22 of the No. 1 February 2025 edition of The Gettysburgian magazine. By Owen Kutlu, Sports Editor As the spring semester unfolds, Gettysburg College’s athletic teams gear up for another exciting season. With a mix of returning stars, fresh talent, and championship ambitions, the Bullets are poised to make waves in the Centennial Conference and beyond. Here’s a look at each spring sport and what...
Super Bowl LIX Recap: End of the Dynasty?
This article originally appeared on pages 20 and 21 of the No. 4 February 2025 edition of The Gettysburgian magazine. By John Towey and Hailey Clark, Staff Writers Who had a worse night: Drake or Patrick Mahomes? Super Bowl Sunday is a coveted American holiday. Two teams face off in what is supposed to be the most highly anticipated game of the year. However, the matchup this year was unsurprising and unexciting, but maybe we’re...
Swimming Smashes Records at Centennial Conference Meet
By Max Ferguson, Staff Writer Last weekend, both the men’s and women’s Bullets swim teams took a road trip to compete in the Centennial Conference swim meet hosted by Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster. Both swim teams, which have seen consistent success in recent history, were looking to put a stop to the Swarthmore Garnet’s 3-year conference win streak. The Garnet, which would be considered Gettysburg’s biggest rival...
