We are a group of volunteers, passionate about writing on issues that matter. Our international team includes students across majors, interests and disciplines involved on a semesterly and yearly basis during our studies at JCU.
Our structure is made up of the board, which includes the president, vice president, editor in chief, head of editors, webmaster, vice webmaster, and treasurer. Our members include staff writers, copy editors, layout designers, and special contributors.
Our team is advised and supervised by a JCU professor.
Meet the Board
Giulia Leo
President
English Literature and Communications Major, Senior
Bari, Italy
“I have a huge Harry Styles poster in my living room.”
gleo@johncabot.edu
Julissa Castro-Ruiz
Head of Editors
Political Science Major, Senior
El Progreso, Honduras
“Mission in life, become a polyglot.”
jcastroruiz@johncabot.edu
Arianna Zomparelli
Treasurer
International Affairs Major, Junior
Rome, Italy
“If you ever see me listening to “Cellophane” on repeat, please mind your business.”
azomparelli@johncabot.edu
Sara Segat
Social Media Manager
Communications Major, Junior
Turin, Italy
“I’m probably shorter than what I look like.”
sara.segat21@johncabot.edu
Ilenia Reale
Editor in Chief
Communications Major, Senior
Rome, Italy
“I’m obsessed with ‘Hamilton the Musical’ but I’ve never seen it.”
ireale@johncabot.edu
Matilde Pozzato
Vice President
International Affairs Major, Senior
Aosta, Italy
“Ain’t no mountain high enough.”
mpozzato@johncabot.edu
Victoria Vega
Webmaster
International Affairs Major, Sophomore
Miami, Florida
“Isn’t it wonderful.”
victoria.vega21@johncabot.edu
Vittoria Ferri
Layout Designer
Communications Major, Junior
Parma, Italy
“50% hardworking 50% clumsy”
Vittoria.ferri21@johncabot.edu
Nicole Di Maria
Secretary
International Affairs Major, Sophomore
Mazara Del Vallo, Sicily, Italy
“I’m a hopeless romantic and I love writing poems about whatever comes to my mind.”
nicoledimaria02@gmail.com
Copy Editors & Staff Writers
Marouso Pappas
Copy Editor
Communications Major, Sophomore
Athens, Greece
“The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance.”
marouso.pappas21@johncabot.edu
Alice Finno
Staff Writer
Communications Major, Junior
Rome, Italy
“I’m in love with Van Gogh’s paintings”
afinno@johncabot.edu
Neddie Clews
Staff Writer
Communications Major, Sophomore
Portland, Maine, USA
“I always am trying new things, whether it’s a new activity a new food or moving to a new country!”
Nsclews123@gmail.com
Ella Stillion Southard
Staff Writer
Humanistic Studies Major, Sophomore
Athens, Georgia, US
“I intend to make my own way in the world”
Ella.southard22@johncabot.edu
Annalucia Scotto di Clemente
Staff Writer
Communications Major, Sophomore
Ischia, Italy
“Be the light of yourself.”
Annaluc.diclemente22@johncabot.edu
Kristin Fiorvanti
Staff Writer
Communications Major, Junior
Virginia, US
“M’illumino d’immenso” – Giuseppe Ungaretti
Kristin.fiorvanti22@johncabot.edu
Amber Alexander
Copy Editor
English Literature major, Junior
Sutter, California
“Life appears to me too short to be spent in nursing animosity or registering wrongs.”
Amber.alexander22@johncabot.edu
Jacopo Menichincheri
Copy Editor
Economics and Finance Major, Junior
Rome, Italy
“An interesting conversation is always welcome”
jmenichincheri@johncabot.edu
Micol Silvera
Staff Writer
English Literature Major, Junior
Rome, Italy
”Trying to be one of those songs which start slowly and then get faster all of a sudden.”
msilvera@johncabot.edu
Our Advisor
Professor Elizabeth Macias-Gutiérrez
Newspaper Supervisor and Editor
Torreón, Mexico
emaciasgutierrez@johncabot.edu
Ex-Members
Visit our contact page for updates on the roles you can apply for.
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