From the editor: Print Chief Emily Clarke reflects on what sets JC apart
Emily Clarke, Print Chief
May 7, 2013
Filed under Op-Ed, Opinion
Yellow banners are hanging, arranged along the foyer’s ceiling. The ring fingers of juniors and seniors are decorated with black and gold rings. These things are JC. JC isn’t the building that you’re in or the uniform you wear every day. It’s the traditions we keep, the people we meet, and... Read more »
Martha’s Musings: Tragedy divides the masses
Martha Schick, Multimedia Editor
May 6, 2013
Filed under Martha's Musings, Opinion
Tragedies separate people into two groups. There are the people who try to improve upon a situation and there are the people who take advntage of it. After the Boston Marathon bombing, we quickly saw our nation split into these two groups. While most of the country was still reeling from the bombing... Read more »
Patriot Perspective: In order to fulfill its mission statement, JC should take steps to diversify the school
May 3, 2013
Filed under Opinion, Staff Ed: The Patriot Perspective
For a school that boasts about its International Student Program (ISP), JC has a problem reflecting this diversity of numbers in its social structure and curriculum. Steps should be taken to prepare students for the diversity that they are going to encounter when they leave these halls. JC’s mission... Read more »
Dual enrollment appears worthwhile
Rebecca Driver, Copy Editor
May 1, 2013
Filed under Op-Ed, Opinion
With college tuition increasing every day, it is essential to accumulate as many college credits as possible before leaving high school. AP classes are JC’s current method for achieving this, but those high-level courses aren’t for everyone. JC should adopt dual enrollment, but with reservations. Dual... Read more »
Doherty’s Democracy: JC students rise above example of respect
Bryan Doherty, Opinion Editor
April 30, 2013
Filed under Doherty's Democracy, Opinion
When I turned on the news a few weeks ago, I was appalled to see the famed neurosurgeon Dr. Ben Carson apologizing for a horribly controversial and poorly considered comment that he made about gay marriage. It is extremely commendable that the majority of JC students have held themselves above the horrible... Read more »
May Report Card: Patriot turns the tables by grading the school on today’s issues
Chioma Iheoma, Opinion Editor
April 29, 2013
Filed under Op-Ed, Opinion
A Reel Great Prom Tradition Attending Senior Prom in the Baltimore National Aquarium and following it up at Dave and Buster’s: $85. Being one of very few people who can say they had dolphins at their prom: Priceless. JC has managed to turn our prom into something so unique that it can’t be... Read more »
Pope Francis brings new hope for the Church
Shannon Olsen, Lifestyles Editor
April 29, 2013
Filed under Op-Ed, Opinion
Following the election of Pope Francis, I wondered what the newly elected Pope would do to make a positive change in the Catholic Church. Fortunately, I did not have to continue wondering for very long. He started out by asking people not to spend money on coming to his inauguration Mass but to instead... Read more »
Internet sales tax legislation hurts small Internet retailers
Chioma Iheoma, Opinion Editor
April 26, 2013
Filed under Op-Ed, Opinion
Buying the latest knick-knack off of Wanelo may become a little more expensive soon. The House of Representatives is preparing to vote on legislature that would mandate the payment of sales tax on Internet purchases. This legislation hurts small online retailers and should be adjusted to promote... Read more »
Pro V. Con: Summer work distracts from other opportunities
Martha Schick, Multimedia Chief
April 25, 2013
Filed under Opinion, Pro V Con
This is the con argument on whether or not school work in the summer is beneficial. To read the pro click here. I’m up at 6:00 a.m., in the car by 7:00 a.m., and at work by 7:30 a.m., Monday through Friday, all summer long. I usually get home around 6:30 p.m., unless there’s an event that requires... Read more »
Pro V. Con: Summer school work ensures more time in class for learning
Bryan Doherty, Opinion Editor
April 25, 2013
Filed under Opinion, Pro V Con
This is the pro argument on whether or not school work in the summer is beneficial. To read the con click here. The end of the school year marks the disappearance of stress, early mornings, and long days. The only thing left is that impending summer packet your teacher so rudely gave you on the last... Read more »