Aunt Izzie: My friends vs. my boyfriend
Dear Aunt Izzie, I’m starting to worry that my friends don’t like my boyfriend. Their approval means a lot to me and if they don’t like him I’m not sure we should be together. Sincerely, Seriously Questioning Boyfriend Dear Seriously Questioning Boyfriend, Are there any clear reasons your friends could be feeling this way? If your boyfriend isn’t entirely comfortable around them, he might be coming off as awkward or even rude,...
Aunt Izzie: Crazy Roommate
Dear Aunt Izzie, My roommate is totally crazy, and living with her is driving me crazy! How do I deal with someone so messy and irritating? Sincerely, Living With Crazy Dear Living with Crazy, The most obvious piece of advice (which means it probably won’t be helpful) is that you could try moving out. If you have already considered and subsequently rejected this idea because you either don’t have anywhere else to go or are...
Aunt Izzie: Crushing in chemistry
Dear Aunt Izzie, I really like this super cute guy in my chemistry class. How do I get him to notice me? Sincerely, Crushing in Chemistry Dear Crushing in Chemistry, Before you try and get this guy to notice you, consider the downside of going after someone you have a class with. Are you prepared to see him, two or three times a week, no matter what happens? Is this a stressful class, possibly early in the morning? Do you...
Cycling Across the Country For Lyme Disease, John Donnally Visits Gettysburg
By AnnaMarie Houlis, Editor-in-Chief 24-year-old John Donnally stopped in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania at the Gettysburg Bicycle and Fitness Center, Wednesday, en route of a 4,000-mile cycling journey across the country, as part of the Tick-Borne Disease Alliance (TBDA) Bite Back for a Cure campaign working in conjunction with the Silicon Valley-based Bay Area Lyme Foundation. In an effort to raise $50,000, Donnally, joined by fellow...
Aunt Izzie: Ex-teacher’s pet
Dear Aunt Izzie, My professor hates me. What do I do? Help! Ex-Teacher’s Pet Dear Ex-Teacher’s Pet, There are a lot of great professors at Gettysburg and I’m relatively certain none of them read this column. But just in case… disclaimer: hi professors! You’re all so great and I’m lucky to have you because you are equipping me with tools for success. That being said, some of you guys are crazy. I feel your pain ETP. In high...
Aunt Izzie: Avoiding the dorm plague
Dear Aunt Izzie, Everyone in my dorm is getting sick. How can I avoid catching something? Sincerely, Can’t Afford Tissues Dear Can’t Afford Tissues, Once every month or so it seems like every single human on campus starts sniffling and getting head, stomach, and every other kind of aches. But fear not! There are definite ways to avoid falling under the weather. Wash your hands! Seriously. Don’t do that thing where you only wash...
