2005 Edition

Cover of the 2005 Gold Star Journal.
The 2005 Gold Star Journal

Editor-in-Chief

  • John H. Bergmans, Class of 2006, Political Science Major.
Inside Cover Photograph of the sun setting over the Ashley River..
Setting Sun, Kevin Metzger.

The Editors

  • Emil Deon Nelson, Jr., Class of 2005, English Major.
  • Elliot James Pernula, Class of 2005, English Major.
  • Timothy A. Devine, Class of 2007, History Major.
  • John J. Brothers, Class of 2005, Political Science Major.
  • Matthew J. Harakas, Class of 2006, English Major.
Photograph of Former President John Grinalds

“This year’s editors and Dr. Mabrouk proudly dedicate the ninth edition of The Gold Star Journal to Major General John S. Grinalds. Through his strength and endurance, he has brought unprecedented progress and prosperity to The Citadel. Through his hard work, dedication, faith, and kindness, he has touched all of those around him.” The 2005 Gold Star Journal

To view the entire 2005 edition, click this link or the cover above.

Featured Papers

  • “Feminism Gone Wrong: Domestic Female Portrayal in Recent Film”, Kathryn Hyman, Graduate Student, English.
  • “The Religion of Cormac McCarthy’s West”, Deon Nelson, Class of 2005, English.
  • “Massacre at Srebrenica and the UN Safe Area Calamity”, Joel Funk, Class of 2006, Political Science and German.
  • “7th Century Alexandria: A Microcosm of Peaceful Muslim-Christian Relations “, Paul Wheeler, Class of 2005, Political Science.
  • “Tetraethyl Lead-History, Chemistry and Health Effects”, Michael Stelmach, Class of 2006, Chemistry.
  • “Four Months of The Mercury: Prelude to Total War”, John H. Bergmans, Class of 2006, Political Science.