Author Archives: Erin McCracken

About Erin McCracken

I'm a FlipSide reporter covering all things entertainment in the White Rose City and beyond. Contact me at emccracken@ydr.com or leave a comment.

Open letter to HBO about new series ‘Girls’

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Erin McCracken

Dear HBO- I watched the pilot of your new series “Girls.” I hated it. I hated what it “said about my generation.” It was just depressing, in an i-want-to-put-on-sweatpants-and-down-a-box-of-doughnuts kind of way. I almost popped in an episode of “Sex … Continue reading →

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20-something newsmakers: State primary race features two young candidates

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Erin McCracken

A pair of 20-somethings are vying for nominations to be the representative for the 47th district in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. The district covers Conewago, East Manchester, Hellam, Manchester and Springettsbury townships; and Hallam, Manchester, Mount Wolf, Wrightsville and … Continue reading →

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20-something newsmaker: Sarah Hughes

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Erin McCracken

I still get goosebumps when I watch Sarah Hughes’s free skate from the 2002 Olympics in Salt Lake City, Utah. (I can’t believe it was 10 years ago!) That night, Hughes became the first figure skater to rebound from fourth … Continue reading →

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Twenty & Change debate: Are we *gulp* our parents?

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Erin McCracken

Each week, Twenty & Change bloggers will sound off on life topics from the serious to the silly. Post a comment to join the discussion. Erin: I don’t know how it happened, but I think I’m turning into my mom. … Continue reading →

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Twenty & Change debate: What would you fix around York County?

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Erin McCracken

Erin: When I pull around the alley to park behind my York apartment, I always hit some major pot holes. I’ve had enough car problems in the alley. I don’t need another flat tire or for my alignment to get … Continue reading →

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Twenty & Change debate: How much stuff do we really need?

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Erin McCracken

Each week, Twenty & Change bloggers will sound off on life topics from the serious to the silly. Post a comment to join the discussion. Erin: I recently interviewed Mike Swords for a column. He and his friends started a … Continue reading →

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Twenty & Change debate: Lana Del Rey

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Erin McCracken

Erin: I’m getting into the Lana Del Rey debate late, but her album “Born to Die” did just come out Tuesday. Which seems strange, since every critic on the planet already chewed her up and spit her out. For a … Continue reading →

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Twenty & Change debate: Learning a new language

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Erin McCracken

Each week, Twenty & Change bloggers will sound off on life topics from the serious to the silly. Post a comment to join the discussion. Erin: A few weeks ago, we talked about bad language. This week, let’s just talk … Continue reading →

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Twenty & Change debate: Are you prepared for the unexpected?

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Erin McCracken

Erin: I actually left for work a little early Monday. I headed out to my car in the back lot of my apartment building, where I had left it in good condition a day or so earlier. I didn’t notice … Continue reading →

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Twenty & Change debate: Swearing off four-letter words

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Erin McCracken

Each week, Twenty & Change bloggers will sound off on life topics from the serious to the silly. Post a comment to join the discussion. Erin: I’m not sure when I developed a potty mouth. I guess I started cursing … Continue reading →

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