49ers and Chiefs to Face Off in Super Bowl LVIII
By Max Ferguson, Staff Writer The contenders for Super Bowl LVIII have been set. The San Francisco 49ers will face off against the Kansas City Chiefs. This game is a rematch of Super Bowl LIV in 2020, when the Chiefs beat the 49ers 31-20. The Niners are looking to turn the tides in their favor when the two teams battle it out at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, home of the Raiders. Looking ahead to the big game, it’s worth examining...
Gettysburg Basketball Continues Dominance in Conference Play
By Joe Curry, Staff Writer The Gettysburg men’s and women’s basketball teams both secured victories over Swarthmore at home this past Saturday. The women put on a dominating performance and won by a score of 80-25. This 55-point margin was the largest in series history for the Bullets. Gettysburg was also able to hold the Garnet to 0-13 from three, and an overall 15.1 field goal percentage. Alayna Arnolie ʼ26 led the Bullets in...
Gettysburg Baseball Hosts Annual “Take ALS Yard” 3v3 Basketball Tournament
By Zion Williams, Staff Writer Gettysburg Baseball hosted its fourth annual “Take ALS Yard” 3v3 basketball tournament on Sunday, Jan. 28 to help raise money and awareness for Project ALS, which funds amyotrophic lateral sclerosis research. The tournament included 20 teams, and around 70 people in total participated in the tournament, representing many different organizations on campus including women’s soccer, field hockey, men’s...
Trouble in Milwaukee: Bucks Fire Head Coach Adrian Griffin
By Owen Kutlu, Staff Writer To much surprise, the Milwaukee Bucks fired Adrian Griffin from his role as head coach of the team last week. Griffin was just months into his stint as head coach, as he began his new role over the summer. Despite the turmoil in the organization surrounding the head coach position, the Bucks still boast a record of 32-14, good enough for second place in the Eastern Conference behind the Boston Celtics. The...
The Evolution of Virtual Advertising in Professional Sports
By David Goldman, Sports Editor Have you ever watched a basketball game and realized that the DoorDash logo you just saw on the court is now a Hotels.com ad? What about when there is an intricate Capital One logo that appears to be painted on the back of the pitcher’s mound? These are examples of virtual advertising that have taken over the world of sports—without many even realizing it. Virtual advertising is the use of digital...
Coaches Spotlight: Strength and Conditioning Surges Ahead
By Charlie Miller, Staff Writer It is common knowledge that Gettysburg College student athletes partake in training sessions for their respective sports. There are many nuances and procedures that athletes implement to improve performance. Coach Michael Hoyt spoke to The Gettysburgian about the approach of the program, as well as measures they take to ensure Bullet athletes are in the best position to succeed. Hoyt serves as not only...