Students test laws of physics
Rebecca Driver, Copy Editor
May 8, 2013
Filed under Lifestyles, Off Campus
Even knowing that it was only the forces of velocity and acceleration at work, senior Morgan Jones couldn’t help but scream as she zoomed down the Kingda Ka rollercoaster. On April 27, students were able to combine their knowledge of physics and their love of roller coasters at Six Flags Amusement... Read more »
Quick Picks: Perry Hall Mini Golf’s rundown course fails to impress
Rebecca Driver, Shannon Vinton, Copy Editor, Multimedia Editor
May 1, 2013
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Quick Picks
Perry Hall Mini Golf has potential, but is currently too rundown to be recommended. Without even getting out of the car, it’s obvious that the golf course is small and unimpressive. There’s not much landscaping besides the rock structure in the middle of the course, which is only decorative and... 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 »
’42′ hits home run portraying baseball history
Rebecca Driver, Copy Editor
April 25, 2013
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Cinema
“42” is the most enjoyable and warm-hearted movie I’ve seen in a long time. Chronicling Jackie Robinson’s career as the first black Major League Baseball player, the film left me grinning as it ended, and I wanted to watch it again. The movie’s title comes from Jackie’s number when he... Read more »
News Flashes: SharePoint, Arbor Day, William J. Sacco Math Awards
Hope Kelly, Rebecca Driver, Cole Alban, Managing Editor, Copy Editor, Managing Editor
March 26, 2013
Filed under Local News, News Flashes
Teachers convert to new SharePoint For the 2013-2014 school year, teachers will be required to switch from their current SharePoint site, where students can view assignments, get course documents, and send documents to their teachers through drop box, to a newer, more convenient version. According... Read more »
March Report Card: The Patriot turns the tables by grading the school on today’s issues
Rebecca Driver, Copy Editor
March 22, 2013
Filed under Op-Ed, Opinion, Uncategorized
We’d like to put a ring on ring events JC should be proud of the way it conducts ring events. Other schools simply send students their rings in the mail, or have them pick them up in the cafeteria, which fails to get kids excited about their class rings. During ring festivities, all the attention... Read more »
Price’s Seafood serves up yummy food for high prices
Rebecca Driver, Copy Editor
February 22, 2013
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Quick Bites Restaurant Reviews
Despite the surprisingly high cost of Price’s Seafood in Havre de Grace, the restaurant pleases with its atmosphere and delicious food. I’m not a big seafood eater, so I’m no expert, but I haven’t seen any restaurant that compares to Price’s décor and food. Price’s has a rustic feel.... Read more »
‘Zero Dark Thirty’ perplexes viewers who lack prior knowledge
Rebecca Driver and Shannon Vinton, Copy Editor, Multimedia Editor
January 18, 2013
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Cinema
“Zero Dark Thirty” is an excellent chronicle of an essential part of our nation’s history, but it is too confusing for viewers who are not familiar with the proceedings. This film is based on the true story of the United States’ search to find Osama bin Laden and his death by the hand of... Read more »
‘Django Unchained’ captivates with quality, disturbs with violence
Rebecca Driver, Copy Editor
January 14, 2013
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Cinema
“Django Unchained” is one of the most amazing films I’ve ever seen and I never want to see it again. The plot, the filming, the acting, the soundtrack are all top-notch. The violence, however, is unbelievably disturbing. “Django Unchained,” written and directed by the renowned Quentin Tarantino,... Read more »
Advisory loses priority to overrun assemblies, Mass
Rebecca Driver, Copy Editor
November 9, 2012
Filed under Op-Ed, Opinion
Randomly ringing bells, oddly shortened classes, and widespread confusion. Students have started to expect these things during a day with a scheduled mass or assembly. Unfortunately, they have also begun to expect not having advisory. Not having advisory violates the whole point of the advisory program.... Read more »