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, editor in chief, and social media manager. Our members include staff writers, copy editors, layout designers, a podcast team, 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
Leila Baez
Vice President
Communications Major, Senior
New Jersey, USA
“Did you know finding things boring is a gift? It means, one day, you’ll go out and change them!”
lbaez@johncabot.edu
Julissa Castro Ruiz
Head of Editors
Political Science Major, Junior
El Progreso, Honduras
“Mission in life, become a polyglot.”
jcastroruiz@johncabot.edu
Arianna Zomparelli
Treasurer
International Affairs Major, Sophomore
Rome, Italy
“If you ever see me listening to “Cellophane” on repeat, please mind your business.”
azomparelli@johncabot.edu
Razvan Valentin Moldovan
Secretary
Marketing & Communications Major, Sophomore
Măcin, Romania
“Fear is stupid. So are regrets.”
valentinmoldovan2103@icloud.com
Ilenia Reale
Editor in Chief
Communications Major, Junior
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, Junior
Aosta, Italy
“Ain’t no mountain high enough.”
mpozzato@johncabot.edu
Francesca Cucuzza
Webmaster
Marketing Major, Senior
Rome, Italy
“I’m 24/7 with my earphones on, or playing background music in my head.”
fcucuzza@johncabot.edu
Giada Gavazzi
Vice Webmaster
Communications Major, Senior
Aprilia, Italy
“If you like Elton John, we can be friends.”
ggavazzi@johncabot.edu
Copy Editors & Staff Writers
Martina Angeli
Copy Editor
International Affairs Major, Sophomore
Rome, Italy
“If I’m nowhere to be found it means that I’m either reading, watching tv series or making hot chocolate.”
martina.angeli21@johncabot.edu
Marouso Pappa
Copy Editor
Communications Major, Freshman
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
Erika Macrina
Staff Writer
Communications Major, Senior
Rome, Italy
“I like people who smile when it’s raining.”
emacrina@johncabot.edu
Silvia Valentini
Copy Editor
English Literature Major, Senior
Marino, Italy
“When I grow up I want to be a beekeeper.”
svalentini@johncabot.edu
Sara Segat
Copy Editor
Communications Major, Sophomore
Turin, Italy
“I’m probably shorter than what I look like.”
sara.segat21@johncabot.edu
Thomas Loynd
Copy Editor
Marketing Major, Junior
Los Angeles, CA
“The brave don’t live forever, but the cautious don’t live at all.”
Victoria Vega
Copy Editor
International Affairs Major, Freshman
Miami, Florida
“Isn’t it wonderful.”
victoria.vega21@johncabot.edu
Our Advisor
Professor Elizabeth Macias-Gutiérrez
Newspaper Supervisor and Editor
Torreón, Mexico
emaciasgutierrez@johncabot.edu
Ex-Members
Sabrina Italia, Staff Writer 
Greer Claybrooke, Copy Editor 
Janet Kimani, Staff Writer 
Giorgia Rifaldi, President 
Vittoria Maione, Social Media Manager 
Beatrice Biada, Copy Editor 
Caitlyn Davis, Editor in Chief 
Marilù Ciabattoni, Copy Editor 
Caterina Fassina, Staff Writer 
Idone Rhodes, Copy Editor 
Kitty Welsh, Staff Writer 
Visit our contact page for updates on the roles you can apply for.
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