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Adriana Guidi, Perspectives Editor 2016-17

Adriana Guidi, Perspectives Editor 2016-17, Perspectives Editor

Senior Adriana Guidi is a Perspectives Editor for The Patriot and jcpatriot.com. This is her second year on staff and third year taking journalism. Guidi was an Entertainment Editor last year and is excited to be on staff again this year. Outside of The Patriot, Guidi can be found shopping until she drops, playing outside with her two dogs Toby and Jeter, singing something from “Rent” or “Chicago,” and being a co-editor in chief of Vouge with her colleague Elizabeth Harmison. Adriana Guidi can be reached for comments at [email protected].

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The LobbyGuard system that allows students to sign in with a swipe of their student ID. The new swipe feature has been instrumental in allowing students to sign in faster.

[PHOTO] LobbyGuard introduces new sign-in using student IDs

James Keller, Media Editor
September 19, 2017
The cast of Rent poses during one of the shows most famous songs, La Vie Boheme. The show is currently on its 20th Anniversary tour, and came to Baltimore on the weekend of April 1.

‘Rent’ inspires audiences to live in the moment

Adriana Guidi, Perspectives Editor
April 28, 2017
Report Cards: Bathrooms need thorough renovation, LobbyGuard fails to prevent long lines, and one day Senior Retreat proves successful

Report Cards: Bathrooms need thorough renovation, LobbyGuard fails to prevent long lines, and one day Senior Retreat proves successful

Adriana Guidi, Perspectives Editor
April 12, 2017
Report Cards: Remembrance Day inspires community, dysfunctional clocks tick off students, and cafeteria food provides variety

Report Cards: Remembrance Day inspires community, dysfunctional clocks tick off students, and cafeteria food provides variety

Elizabeth Harmison and Adriana Guidi
March 24, 2017

Repealing ACA will strip millions of health care

Adriana Guidi, Perspectives Editor
February 17, 2017
The Melting Pot is a fondue-style restaurant and offers different types of cheese, broth, and chocolate. Pictured above is one of their raw meat entrees.

Fondue restaurant provides unique dining experience

Adriana Guidi, Perspectives Editor
February 10, 2017

Adriana’s top picks

Adriana Guidi, Perspectives Editor
January 20, 2017
Winants Hall was built in 1890 and was originally the first dorm on campus. Today, the building now serves as the home for several university offices such as Alumni Relations, Office Secretary of the University, and VP of Public Affairs.

College reviews: Rutgers University

Adriana Guidi, Perspectives Editor
January 18, 2017
Between gift-giving and listening to Christmas music, the holiday season is full of fun activities. Check out Anna Sullivan and Adriana Guidis nine movie choices that will help you get into the holiday spirit.

Nine Christmas movies that will light up your holiday

Anna Sullivan and Adriana Guidi
December 23, 2016
Racing down the field on a fast break, junior striker Marisa DiFonso drives towards the goal against Notre Dame Preparatory School on Oct. 4. The varsity womens soccer team finished 3-11 overall, but made it to the semifinals during playoffs, losing to Archbishop Spalding, 2-0 on Nov. 3.

Women’s Soccer

Adriana Guidi, Perspectives Editor
December 5, 2016
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[PHOTO] Report Card: New and improved Open House, Water fountain upgrades, Parking lot traffic terror

Edward Benner and Elizabeth Harmison, News Editor and In-Focus Editor
November 22, 2016
Junior Ella Wilson portrays the character Mary Poppins while singing the song Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious from the musical Mary Poppins. Wilson had always been familiar with the JC theater department and had decided to be apart of it during her shadow day.

Artist Spotlight: Wilson shines as a triple threat

Adriana Guidi, Perspectives Editor
November 16, 2016
The Patriot staff of 2015-16 poses for a photo during their annual staff dinner at Bertuccis. The Patriot recently received a Crown Award for last years online and print paper from the CSPA.

The Patriot wins CSPA Crown

Adriana Guidi, Perspectives Editor
November 10, 2016

Pro: College essays provide insight on students

Adriana Guidi, Perspectives Editor
November 4, 2016
Every year students write several different essays for college applications. With college applications due around this time, two staff members reflect on whether or not college admissions representatives should require essays.

[PHOTO] Patriot Debate: College admission’s essays

November 4, 2016
Nick Massi (Matt Bogart), Frankie Valli (Jarrod Spector), Bob Gaudio (Ryan Jesse), and Tommy Devito (Dominci Nolfi) all stand around a microphone in a recording studio singing one of their hit songs. Jersey Boys is a juke-box musical about the 1960s band, The Four Seasons, and is currently on Broadway at the August Wilson Theatre and is also currently on a national tour.

Oh, what a night! Jersey Boys meets high expectations

Adriana Guidi, Perspectives Editor
October 7, 2016
Students are overwhelming their schedules by taking as many honors and AP classes as possible, in order to be considered for the top colleges in the nation. It is important that students challenge themselves in honors and AP classes, but students need to find a balance in their classes, so they do not overwhelm themselves.

Do not overload your schedule

Adriana Guidi, Perspectives Editor
September 27, 2016
Senior midfielder Franco Caltobiano beats a Loyola player to the ball during a game. The mens varsity soccer team beat Loyola 2-0 on Friday, Sept. 16.

[PHOTO] Week In Pictures: Science Olympiad, FCA, french exchange, women’s tennis, dress down, and men’s soccer

Katherine Grimm, Media Chief
September 22, 2016
Senior doubles team Lucy Chen and Vanilla Tong prepare to smash back the shuttlecock. The badminton team finished with a 6-2 record on the season.

Badminton

Adriana Guidi, Entertainment Editor
June 3, 2016
Alice Puckett takes over as head coach of the field hockey team seen here winning its second championship in a row. Puckett now feels pressure from herself to win again next season and three-peat as champions.

Alice Puckett ’77 named new field hockey coach

Adriana Guidi, Entertainment Editor
May 25, 2016
Sophomore Ashlee Kothenbeutel has been pursuing art ever since she was 10 years old. Kothenbeutels biggest inspiration is her cousin.

Artist Spotlight: Kothenbeutel shares passion for art

Adriana Guidi, Entertainment Editor
May 10, 2016
Firefly is taking place June 16-19 at The Woodlands in Dover, DE.

Experience Firefly’s Lineup

Adriana Guidi and Elizabeth Harmison
May 4, 2016
Symons Hall, an addition to the campus in 1948, was named after Thomas B. Symons. Symons was the Dean of Agriculture and the building holds agricultural classes and lectures.

College reviews: University of Maryland at College Park

Adriana Guidi, Entertainment Editor
April 27, 2016
The Leonard N. Stern School of Business is considered one of the most innovative business schools in the country. Business is a top major among undergrads at NYU.

College reviews: New York University

Adriana Guidi, Entertainment Story
April 5, 2016
The battle of the food continues this time featuring Wawa and Royal Farms.

Food Fight: Wawa vs. Royal Farms

Adriana Guidi and Elizabeth Harmison
March 21, 2016
Senior Dean LaPonzina does a jump while snowboarding in Vail, Colo. Skiing and snowboarding provides an entertainment option for students during the winter.

Winter entertainment provides adrenaline for students

Adriana Guidi, Entertainment Editor
February 13, 2016
FLEX Program Director Larry Dukes (back) answers seniors Nick Turnbull, Adam Mrowiec, and Dean LaPonzinas questions about their venture concept, a tire that can function while punctured. Entrepreneurial Studies is a part of the new FLEX program, which is designed to prepare students for a career in business.

FLEX program expands

Adriana Guidi, Grace Mottley, and Kelly Foulk
February 12, 2016
The Star Wars movie franchise is one of the top grossing movie franchises in cinematic history. Entertainment Editor Adriana Guidi gives her opinion on the movies.

Ranking the Star Wars Movies

Adriana Guidi, Entertainment Editor
February 5, 2016
The Vagabond Sandwich Company is located on Thomas Street in Bel Air. It offers a wide variety of salads, burgers, and sandwiches.

Take a lunch break

Claire Grunewald and Adriana Guidi
January 5, 2016
Seniors Vanilla Tong and Lucy Chen prepare for a serve in a doubles match. The varsity womens tennis team finished their season with a 2-4 record.

Women’s Tennis

Adriana Guidi, Entertainment Editor
December 3, 2015
After enforcing a one-child policy that prevented almost 400 million births, China has finally repealed its one-child policy. Chinese families are now allowed to have more than one child.

China repeals one child policy

Adriana Guidi, Entertainment Editor
November 30, 2015
At the Fox and Fern café located in Forest Hill, this Pumpkin Spice Latte can be purchased throughout the fall season. The beverage is embellished with a decorative leaf created with foam.

Fall in love with seasonal drinks

Katherine Grimm, Nick Miller, and Adriana Guidi
November 17, 2015

“Curtains” prepares to take center stage

Nick Miller, Lilly Stannard, and Adriana Guidi
November 12, 2015
15 new faces reflect on transition

15 new faces reflect on transition

Claire Grunewald, Daniel Robinson, Megan King, and Adriana Guidi
October 8, 2015
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