Larney preserves school history
Kate Froehlich, Executive Editor
December 30, 2009
Joan Larney sits in the Archives Room, a former pantry in the Development Office, surrounded by pictures, uniforms, yearbooks, and other artifacts. She reminisces while changing her focus from searching for the first women’s uniform skirt to a lacrosse stick that belonged to a member of the original... Read more »
Scrubs Weekly Blog: Episode 5
Charlotte Hagerman, Copy Editor
December 30, 2009
This week’s episode of Scrubs, “Our Mysteries,” was by far the best episode of season nine. Unfortunately, everything great about it will be gone for the rest of the season. In this episode, J.D. is getting ready to leave the medical school (where he’s going, I’m not sure). Lucy is, of course,... Read more »
Master Plan Update: Parking
Kate Froehlich, Executive Editor
December 30, 2009
To prevent further traffic backup while on and exiting campus, the master plan calls for additional parking spaces and a third lane of traffic to leave school. Chairwoman of the Board of Trustees Sister Mary Helen Beirne said about the importance of such changes, “When people come for events, we want... Read more »
Women’s indoor soccer aspires to championship victory
Rachel Kokoska, Sports Editor
December 29, 2009
Halfway through the season, the women’s indoor soccer team hardly has a scratch on their record. With a record of 6-1, the team has only lost to Notre Dame Prep (NDP) this year. Coach Gary Lynch foresaw NDP as their hardest game because “they are typically a strong team.” On December 11,... Read more »
Characters of NCIS capture fan’s attention
Rachel Kokoska, Sports Editor
December 29, 2009
The Patriot will now be taking a look and reviewing what has been happening so far in the television show NCIS. “Ziva David is dead. “ Anthony DiNozzo (Michael Weatherly) broke open the season of NCIS with that declaration. The last few seconds of the previous season ended with David (Cote de... Read more »
Academic Council strikes down pre-Christmas exams
Allison Siegel, Managing Editor
December 29, 2009
The possibility of having exams before Christmas break has been brought before the Academic Council for the past two years. However, both times it has been brought proposed, it was defeated because a majority of the faculty disagreed with the idea. According to a poll sent to the entire student body... Read more »
News Snapshots 12/22 – 12/28
Collin Hoofnagle, News Editor
December 28, 2009
Every week, “The Patriot” scours the web to bring you headlines from around the world. Please note that no original reporting is involved. Feel free to discuss these stories at the bottom of the page. New Zealand – In two different occurrences, over 120 beached whales have died on the coastlines... Read more »
Commercialization kills Christmas spirit
Allison Walczyk, Managing Editor
December 27, 2009
As a personal hero of mine, Charlie Brown, put it, “Isn’t there anyone who knows what Christmas is all about?” Then Linus quotes the Gospel of Luke and explains to Charlie Brown that it is not all about the Christmas play or the “big, shiny, aluminum Christmas tree,” but the birth of Jesus... Read more »
Top 5 Christmas Films
Hilary Weidner, A&E Editor
December 27, 2009
Even though Christmas is over, we know you’re still in the holiday spirit. Luckily, there are tons of great holiday movies to choose from; the question is what to watch first. Well, without further ado, ”The Patriot” will count down the top five holiday films for you. So grab your remotes,... Read more »
Patriots reign victorious in Battle of Bel Air
Erin Hanratty, Sports Editor; Kate Froehlich, Executive Editor
December 26, 2009
On Wednesday, December 23, the men’s varsity wrestling team was victorious in the eighth annual Battle of Bel Air against the Bel Air Bobcats, winning by a score of 39-28. One of the highlights on the wrestling schedule every year, the Battle of Bel Air is the infamous rivalry match between the two... Read more »
