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Arrrr! There Be Pirates in Gettysburg!
September 24th, 2009
By Audra Foster
If you get a kick out of seeing your professors dance around on a stage, or if you just like to listen to hilarious and awesome original music, then it’s time to shiver your timbers for the Gettysburg Pirate Orchestra, the self-proclaimed “Geishas of Rock and Roll.”
Actually, the Gettysburg Pirate Orchestra is a misleading title for this band ...
Semester Long Show “Edward S. Curtis: Photogravures from The North American Indian”
September 16th, 2009
By Kyle Lawson
“Edward S. Curtis: Photogravures from The North American Indian” will be on display in the Schmucker Art Gallery until December 5th. In a break from past years this will be the only main show for the fall semester. A small enclosed space created over the summer will feature rotating exhibits featuring art from the College collections and ...
The Matt Santry Band
March 10th, 2009
By Morgan Marzella
Matt Santry… Does this name ring a bell to anyone? If it does, great! You’ll get to hear him play at Springfest this year along with a couple of other artists. If the name does not ring a bell, you, I, and everyone else in our position are in for another Springfest of unknown artists playing for the ...
West Side Story Musical Review
November 11th, 2008
By Amy Meros
I had very high expectations for West Side Story when I walked into the Majestic Theatre on Saturday night. This was partially because West Side Story is one of the first musicals I remember enjoying when I was younger. I also knew how talented the people involved with the Department of Theatre Arts and the Sunderman Conservatory of ...
Paula Poundstone’s Surprising Audience Interaction Brings Laughs
October 10th, 2008
By Nate Storey
If you’re like me, your only vague recollections of Paula Poundstone are from a childhood when she appeared in kid-friendly media such as Sesame Street and would wear brightly colored pant suits and ties. Given this past, I was surprised at the fact that The Majestic had signed Poundstone to perform for Family Weekend, and in fact, I ...
ID Exhibit Redefines Identity
September 3rd, 2008
By Kyle Lawson
“ID: Self-Portraiture in Contemporary Sculpture” seeks to redefine what a self portrait must look like. The five sculptors define their identities not simply as “this is me” but instead here is a piece of me. While similar themes are found throughout the exhibit each artist approaches them in a different way.
Melissa Ichiuji focuses on the complicated nature of ...
Student Art Exhibition
April 17th, 2008
By Kyle Lawson First Prize: Walner Edmond, Head Lock, tires, metal and muffler *Dedicated to the memory of DPS Officer Brian Lovett (image missing) Second Prize: Anukul Gurung, Lights, Shade, and Emotion, Mixed media. Third Prize: Taryn Deitrick, Man in Chair, charcoal and chalk. Director’s Award: Alex Henning, Alex Dent Director’s Award: Johnathan Bingham, Rugrat, mixed media.(image missing)
Director’s Award: Thea ...Radio Profile: The American Jukebox
September 26th, 2007
By Lyle Roser
I caught up with Michael Catalano and asked him about his on campus radio show, broadcasted by WZBT 91.1 FM.
What is the name of your radio show? The American Jukebox
When is it broadcasted? 9:00PM-11:00PM Saturday nights
Do you have a DJ name? If so, how did you get it? My DJ name is DJ Mikey Roots. ...
Local Musician Profile: Scott Erich
April 24th, 2007
By Nate Storey
What instruments do you play?
Guitar, bass, drums, violin, a wee bit of piano.
When did you start performing or playing? I started playing music in the fourth grade with the trumpet, which I can’t play any more and doesn’t count. I started guitar after fifth. I’ve wanted to play trumpet in a show but never done it.
Tell me about ...
Radio Profile: Mary Proehl’s Happy Blood Sparkle Fun Time Hour
April 10th, 2007
By Nate Storey
Name: Mary Proehl Program Name: Mary Proehl’s Happy Blood Sparkle Fun Time Hour Time: Wednesday 9-10 pm
Why did you want to do a radio program? My dad ( Gettysburg class of ’79) had a program. Also, I thought it’d be fun to talk about music and things that I like.
Have you done a radio program ...
