Izabella Cosden

Izabella "Bella" Cosden is a dedicated senior at Gettysburg Area High School, actively involved in her community and passionate about journalism. She began her journey in journalism as a staff writer and layout editor for the Maroon and White newspaper during her freshman year. Last year, Bella took on the role of editor-in-chief, supervising staff writers and honing her skills in editing and writing. In her final year of high school, she serves as the photo editor for the yearbook and leads the prom and community service committees for student council. Additionally, she is the photography chair for the National Apple Harvest and a proud member of the FFA, all while being the varsity goalie for the field hockey team. Bella enjoys writing about local events and sports, always eager to learn more about her hometown. After graduation, she plans to attend Sweet Briar College, where she will major in Education and Art.

The Irish Car Bomb: A Drink with a Tragic History Best Left Behind

March 13, 2025 by Izabella Cosden

For the past three years, I’ve worked in a local pub, and every St. Patrick’s Day weekend, I hear the same stories from servers and bartenders: people ordering the infamous drink, the “Irish Car Bomb.” This cocktail, popular in the United States, involves dropping a shot glass filled with whiskey and Irish cream (typically Baileys)