Cookie Craze

CLAIRE HALL CLAIRE.HALL.22@CNU.EDU

my mom’s car. BAD IDEA. My mom’s car wouldn’t start the night before our trip and we had no alternative transportation set up. We ended up paying so much money for a large rental van that smelled like puke. Let this be a reminder to please plan out your transportation before you plan on going anywhere so you can get to your destination safely and on time. Thirdly, have a travel plan in place so that you can get to your destination on time. So much can go wrong in a short period of time, especially when you have back to back flights. My mom and I always like to come up with a plan so that we have time to eat, browse the gift shops, and go through security in a timely manner. Planning out your time in the airport to make sure you catch your flights on time will ease away so much of the stress of traveling.

Lastly, make sure you have a carry-on backpack or purse with various necessities, especially for flights that are international. Usually for international flights, my mom and I like to pack snacks (because airline food can be not super appealing sometimes), hand sanitizer, wipes, books, chargers, word searches, earbuds, and a first aid kit. Having a bag like this will make sure you are prepared for any situation and will help you enjoy your flight to your destination even more.

I hope this was helpful for those who are planning on traveling. While traveling can be such a struggle at times, the end destination is worth it. Hope your summers are full of adventure and travel safely!

KATHERINE ZICKEL KATHERINE.ZICKEL.22@CNU.EDU

It’s that time of year again. The weather’s getting warmer, finals are almost upon us, and Girl Scout Cookies seem to be being sold on every corner, including in the DSU Breezeway. If you’ve ever wanted to buy a box to solve your sweet tooth craving, but unsure of where exactly to start, here is a list of our favorite cookies, ranked 1 out of 5.

Raspberry Rally Rating: 1/5

In our opinion, this cookie tastes like playdough, and not enough like raspberries, or much of anything for that matter.

S’mores Rating: 2/5

We aren’t a huge fan of artificial S’mores flavor in general, the ones you make over the fire are worth it!

Lemon-Ups Rating: 2/5

While the taste of refreshing lemon cookies is enjoyable, we just weren’t a fan of these ones in particular.

Do-si-dos Rating: 2/5

It tastes too similar to Lance Peanut Butter Crackers, and not enough like a cookie.

Toffee Tastic Rating: 3/5

We enjoyed the toffee taste, but it’s not one of our diehard favorites because it’s a little dry and crumbly, so not ideal for people like us who are prone to messes, or for long car trips where you might not want to drink very often.

Trefoils Rating: 3/5

LOVE LOVE LOVE dipping these in my milk or coffee. Gotta love an original butter cookie!

Thin Mints Rating: 3.5/5

Love the refreshing taste, it reminds us a lot of a York Peppermint Patty. We also prefer putting these in the freezer, or as a topping on ice cream!

Tagalongs Rating: 4/5

We love Reese’s cups, so it’s no surprise that these are a favorite. You can’t go wrong with peanut butter and chocolate!

Adventurefuls Rating: 5/5

Caramel! Not only that, it’s also a brownie. Ugh, I can’t, I love it.

Samoas Rating: 5/5

It’s a cookie that combines our three favorite things..chocolate, coconut, and caramel. I mean, how could you not love it? They make wonderful cookies for late night snacks to satisfy a sweet tooth or when having a mental breakdown. Be careful though, buying one box usually leads to more!