‘Bullets Team Challenge’ Raises Money For Athletics
By Owen Kutlu, Sports Editor Beginning Dec. 3 at 8 a.m., the 2024 Bullets Team Challenge will kick off. This is the largest fundraiser of the year for all of the athletic programs. The challenge lasts a total of 36 hours, ending on Dec. 4 at 8 p.m. Donations can be made directly to individual programs of your choice, with any amount being accepted. The money raised will go towards facility upgrades, equipment, team travel, and any...
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...
The Weekly Roundup: Dec. 2 – 8
Monday, Dec. 2 Thanksgiving Break Ends 9 a.m. – Noon, SCCAP Food Pantry Shift, Campus Kitchen at SCCAP 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Open Swim, Jaeger Center Pool 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., DEI Cabinet Meeting, Pennsylvania Hall Conf 2B 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., The Women’s Network Bake Sale, College Union Bullet Hole Table 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Sigma Bake Sale, College Union Bullet Hole Table Noon – 1 p.m., PSU Mental Wellness Series – Resilience, Virtual Noon...
Burgburst 2024: A Celebration of World Cultures
By Brandon Fey, News Editor Gettysburg College celebrated one of its most iconic traditions on Saturday, Nov. 23 with its annual Burgburst cultural celebration. This event recognizes the cultural diversity of the Gettysburg College student body and its considerable international representation. The event was held in the CUB Ballroom, where, starting at 5 p.m., students sampled foods offered by the various cultural organizations on...
If The Season Ended Today: NFL Mock Draft
By John Towey, Staff Writer As the holiday season approaches, football season is unfortunately all but over for some teams. Today, we’ll be looking at the top 10 teams projected to finish with the worst records and who they may select in the first round of the 2025 NFL draft. Jacksonville Jaguars (2-9) | Travis Hunter – WR/CB With the first overall pick, I think the Jaguars will select wide receiver and cornerback Travis Hunter...
