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Note: The playoffs have already begun – the Colorado Rockies and the New York Yankees won their respective wild card games and have moved on to the Divisional Round of the playoffs, while the Chicago Cubs and the Oakland Athletics were eliminated from the playoffs. However, at the time this article was written, the playoffs … More MLB Regular Season Power Rankings and Commentary

Part of this DC “abroad” program I’m participating in this semester is that we go on field trips every Wednesday. Today we attended the Atlantic Festival, a day of speakers from multiple industries. One of the speakers of which was the CEO of Hulu. The moderator asked the streaming-giant representative about the future of live … More In Defense of “Live TV”

Since the beginning of semester, I have been hearing constant arguments throughout campus about which Disney Princess is best. Indeed, every time I entered the library, I heard friend groups squabbling over the most beautiful and empowering princess. As such, I have taken it upon myself to rank them according to the role they played … More Disney Princesses – RANKED

It dawned on me when I was sitting in my international relations class for the very first time. At first, it was just a detail: “I’m from South New Jersey.” Normal enough, right? But then it happened again: “I’m from Central New Jersey—yes, it really exists.” That got a round of lighthearted laughter. Again: “I’m … More Confessions of a Central New Jerseyian

Caleb D. Parker 113 West Broadway, Gettysburg PA Parkca04@Gettysburg.edu (717)-555-2368 Hi, I’m Caleb. I’m an English major with an economics minor but for some reason I still tell my parents that I’m an economics major with an English minor, probably because it sounds harder. We both know that I’m lying about my GPA, so it’s … More As a Typical College Student, This Is What My Résumé Should Look Like…

This Monday, SNL comedians Colin Jost and Michael Che hosted the 70th annual Primetime Emmy Award Show. After reading headlines declaring their performance the unfunniest and least-watched in Emmys’ history, I decided to see if the red carpet fashion was any better. Fortunately, the majority of men and women attending the ceremony dressed in a … More Emmys 2018 Red Carpet Fashion: Best & Worst

As a staunch patron of Bullet Hole breakfast, I recently sampled “Oui,” one of its yogurt offerings. I was not prepared for such an experience. This blessed concoction must be crafted by God Himself; it is at once sweet yet tart, and manifests in a glorious, velvety texture. I found myself swooning as I savored … More Say Yes to “Oui”

Like any sentient human being, I am a huge fan of Taylor Swift. Her amazing lyricism and great vocals have won her a much deserved spot in the music industry and my heart. As such, I have decided to list my top ten favorite Taylor Swift songs. For this list, I focused on lyrics, melody, … More Top Ten Taylor Swift Songs

The funny thing about elections is that typically eligible voters who actually vote are already registered and ready to vote.  But so many people, including a disappointing number on our campus, have no intention to vote in this pivotal upcoming election. My friends, like much of this campus, will often explain why they don’t vote … More Your Excuse For Not Voting Is Probably Dumb

As the site of one of our nation’s most historic battles, it is no surprise that Gettysburg, PA is still home to quite a few rivalries. Today, the debate between Ragged Edge and The Ugly Mug, Gettysburg’s two premier coffeehouses, is perhaps the most contentious. Almost every Gettysburg college student holds a strong opinion on … More Gettysburg Brawl: Ragged Edge vs. Ugly Mug

To those who park their belongings on the window seats in Musselman Library, It is no surprise that the window seats in Musselman Library are prized study locations on campus. As such, it is important to allow other people the chance to use them. Since there are so few, their availability is already going to … More To those who park their belongings on the window seats in Musselman Library,