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Why The Citadel? 

By: Carson Wilsey

The Military College of South Carolina, The Citadel, provides a special combination of academic challenge and leadership development that has a big impact on its alumni. The institution’s emphasis on developing leaders is one of the main benefits. Cadets receive extensive training in decision-making, cooperation, and leadership—skills that are necessary for employment in the military as well as the civilian world. In today’s competitive employment market, skills like confidence and the capacity to motivate others are highly valued, and these may be fostered in this controlled atmosphere.

Another crucial aspect of The Citadel experience is discipline. High standards and a rigorous schedule create a strong work ethic and effective time management. Cadets gain skills that are useful in any professional context, such as managing stress and staying focused under pressure. Graduates of this demanding program are equipped with resilience and can take on obstacles in both their personal and professional lives.

Upon this another major benefit of The Citadel is its vast alumni network. Graduates join a network of professionals and businesses that offers job opportunities and mentorship. It is frequently easier to obtain internships and jobs in competitive companies when new graduates use this network to navigate the job market. Careers can be easier to come by with the alumni community’s support and companionship.  The Citadel provides a demanding academic program that prioritizes critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Graduates are well-suited for careers in business, engineering, and the sciences as well as for postgraduate studies. Due to the school’s dedication to academic success, its graduates are not just highly competitive in the job aspect but also well-rounded academically.

The Citadel pays off with unmatched leadership development, self-control, an extensive alumni network, demanding instruction, and a solid ethical basis that prepares graduates for success in any field they choose.

This week’s Crumbl Cookie Preview

This week’s lineup of Crumbl Cookies is (September 16-21)

My ratings are:

  1. Brownie batter 

Crumbl Cookies’ description: A gooey chocolate cookie packed with semi-sweet chocolate chips and topped with delectable brownie batter.

I have not tried this cookie but I love brownies and this sounds so good. It would be the best because the reviews I have watched say that it is served warm and the chocolate chips in it are a good add in.

  1. Raspberry cheesecake ft. Philadelphia cream cheese

Crumbl Cookies’ description: A true, classic vanilla cheesecake baked over a buttery graham cracker crust, then topped with a tangy mouth-watering raspberry spread and a dollop of whipped cream. 

I would love to try this cookie because I love cheesecake and strawberry would be better on top instead of raspberry in my opinion, but it still sounds really good. Cheesecake is my favorite and this is very unique to make this a new flavor, served chilled is also the best.10/10

  1. Caramel pumpkin cake

Crumbl Cookies’ description: A fluffy pumpkin cookie, topped with a swirl of smooth caramel cream cheese frosting and a light sprinkling of pumpkin cookie crumbs.

Cream cheese frosting is the best kind of icing and to mix it in with caramel and pumpkin is genius. Pumpkin is not my favorite, but I like how it’s not only a pumpkin cookie, and they added more flavors in it.

  1. Semi sweet chocolate chip

Crumbl Cookies’ description: Chocolate chip, but make it chunky—a delicious cookie filled with irresistible semi-sweet chocolate chunks and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt.

Even though this is a weekly flavor, it is a classic and you can never go wrong with the basics. The sea salt adds a sweet and hint of salty flavor, and everyone loves a chocolate chip cookie.

  1. Maple cinnamon square

Crumbl Cookies’ description: A moist, fluffy cinnamon square marbled with brown sugar cinnamon butter and smothered with a light maple cream cheese frosting.

Again with the square cakes and I don’t know why they keep doing these. It’s not a good idea to sell things other than cookies in my opinion. I don’t like maple at all and although there is cinnamon also, it doesn’t do it much better. It’s not in last place because of the cream cheese frosting. 

  1. Fried ice cream

Crumbl Cookies’ description: A delicious cinnamon cookie with smooth white drop buttercream and topped with a fried ice cream streusel.

Confused as to why they would pick this flavor. I feel like no one would buy this and the picture of it online looks like it has crunched up Frosted Flakes on top of it. Fried ice cream streusel doesn’t even make sense and I feel like they only chose this as a flavor because they’re running out of ideas.

In Search of the Next Book

By: Adam Pelletier and Addison Thornton

In Stephen King’s Everything’s Eventual there is a short story named “The Man In The Black Suit.” This story is about an older man who describes his story as a boy when he interacted with the devil. For some backstory, his brother passed away from a bee sting relatively recently, and all except his father were allergic to bees. He went out fishing one day after saying bye to his parents, and was able to catch a few fish before the devil showed up. He describes him as a taller man with burning red eyes, wearing a black suit. The devil walks up to him and makes conversation, all while the boy is trying to figure out a way to escape or generally defy him. The devil then intimidates the boy by making him believe that his mother was dying of a bee sting, just like his brother. 

This short story was slightly confusing through the first page or two but quickly became a good and involved story. King touches on more of a religious side of things as well, which isn’t the most common thing in his books. I found this story to be pretty enjoyable, definitely including King’s common unusual themes and descriptions throughout, along with more references to past tv shows, music, etc. Personally there are definitely stories better than this one, however I do still recommend it along with many others.

Other books I would recommend by Stephen King:

  • Fairy Tale
  • Insomnia
  • Doctor Sleep
  • Bag of Bones

Psyche and Eros is a mythological fiction novel written by Luna McNamara about one of the greatest love stories in Greek mythology. Psyche, who is a mortal girl destined to conquer a monster even the gods feared, is a skilled warrior taught by Atalanta and a princess of Mycenae. Eros, the primordial god of love and desire and commonly known by his roman name Cupid, lives out his immortal existence slowly and leisurely. One day Eros is tasked by Aphrodite to curse Psyche with an arrow that will make her fall in love with the first person she sees but the moment she lays eyes on the person she will never be able to look at them again. However, as Eros readies the arrow, he pricks himself and gazes upon Psyche and falls hopelessly in love. He eventually gets her to his manor by the seaside and marries her but is unable to truly look upon her and her look upon him. Because of this they meet in darkness or Eros shapeshifts into an animal. Psyche, however, gets curious and uses a lamp to look upon him as he sleeps. The hot oil from the lamp spills on him and the curse takes effect. Eros is immediately ripped from the house and taken by Aphrodite and the house crumbles around Psyche. Aphrodite, who is angry at Eros’s failure and treachery, traps him in a room below Olympus and goes after Psyche. She tasks Psyche with several impossible tasks that she would have to complete if she wanted to ever see Eros again. Psyche secretly has help from multiple gods in completing the array of impossible tasks. Eventually, she is reunited with Eros and granted godhood so she could be with Eros forever. 

I love this novel because it is a wonderful retelling of one of my absolute favorite love stories. It is told beautifully and shows the hardship of love but that you would do anything for the person you love. It touches on several other myths and legendary stories like Atalanta and the Trojan War. I would highly recommend this novel to individuals who are fans of romance and Greek mythology. 

Other books I would recommend:

  • The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller’
  • Ariadne by Jennifer Saint
  • Ithaca by Claire North
  • Atlanta by Jennifer Saint
  • A Touch of Darkness by Scarlett St. Clair

For more review by Adam and Addison, visit their website at https://addisonthornton.wixsite.com/digital-media-book-b/post/baron-media-network-book-review-week-8