Best of 2012: Top 10 most memorable moments countdown
January 31, 2013
Filed under In the Community, Lifestyles, Off Campus, On Campus, Photo Galleries
10. March for Life 150 students attended the March for Life on Jan. 23. Students wore matching scarves to signify unity. (See Photo Gallery) 9. Basketball Championships Both men’s and women’s varsity teams won championships in their divisions. Miranda Ripken and Jarred Jones, both class... Read more »
Advisories bond by giving back to community
Shannon Olsen, Lifestyles
December 13, 2012
Filed under In the Community, Lifestyles, On Campus
A little girl excitedly wakes up on Christmas morning and races down the stairs to see what Santa has left for her. Her eyes twinkle at the sight of the beautifully wrapped presents under the tree. “The glow of a child’s eyes on Christmas morning is worth all the effort that goes into the season,”... Read more »
Cupcakes with Cassidy: Peppermint hot chocolate cupcakes warm up the season
Emily Cassidy, A&E Editor
December 13, 2012
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Cupcakes With Cassidy
Nothing says Christmas better than hot chocolate and peppermint. This cupcake is the perfect combination of everyone’s two favorite things of the season. They are sure to be a hit at any Christmas party this year. Hot chocolate cupcakes: 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup cocoa powder 2 cups granulated... Read more »
International students experience holiday spirit
Chioma Iheoma, Opinion Editor
December 12, 2012
Filed under In the Community, Lifestyles, On Campus
Lit paper lanterns fill junior Harry Wu’s view as he looks up into the sky. The Spring Festival in China has come to a close with the Lantern Festival. “Christianity is not widely spread in China,” Wu said. Because of this, some Chinese students don’t celebrate Christmas in China. “It’s... Read more »
Midterms moved to December
Adam Kuester, News Editor
May 3, 2012
Filed under News, News Flashes
This year, exams were shortened to an hour and a half, and an even bigger change will begin next year when midterms will be held before Christmas break. Ball was motivated to move exams with the hope that it would produce better results. "Student achievement goes up with exams before Christmas...... Read more »
JC News Update- It’s Christmas Time!
Megan Battaglia and Megan Foard, Multimedia Editors
December 16, 2011
Filed under Dan's Veracious Volumn, Video
“The Patriot” brings you the JC News Update with Megan Foard and Megan Battaglia. Each week Foard and Battaglia discuss recent events happening around JC. This week Foard and Battaglia talk about Christmas activities happening around JC and the winter concert.
Brain Droppings: Perry’s ad exposes his bigoted views
Scott Novak, Opinion Editor
December 16, 2011
Filed under Brain Droppings
At first, I thought it was Darth Vader’s light saber. It took me a few seconds to realize that it was only the red dislike bar under Rick Perry’s new campaign ad. With 654,113 dislikes and growing, it has become one of the most disliked videos in YouTube history. “Strong,” the name of the... Read more »
How do you celebrate?
December 16, 2011
Filed under In the Community, Lifestyles, On Campus
The Patriot unwraps ways in which students and teachers celebrate the most wonderful time of the year. "My father dresses up as Santa and rides around in a firetruck. My siblings and I follow behind and carol." from social studies teacher James Fendryk "My family does the German tradition of the... Read more »
Debates during holidays are ho, ho, horrible
Brianna Glase, Managing Editor
December 16, 2011
Filed under Opinion
People always find a reason to start an argument, but the Christmas season should be reserved as a time of joy, a time of togetherness, and most importantly, a time of peace. The raging debate on the possible replacement of the phrase "Merry Christmas" with "Happy Holidays" around the country in order... Read more »
Brain Droppings: American democracy as fake as Santa Claus
Scott Novak, Opinion Editor
December 16, 2011
Filed under Brain Droppings
The U.S. democracy and Santa Claus have one thing in common– neither is real. Santa is one of the most beautiful lies ever told. Like any kid, I anticipated Christmas months in advance because of him. I believed in magic back then. During my early childhood, I also believed the government, like Santa... Read more »