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, 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
Giada Gavazzi
Vice Webmaster
Communications Major, Senior
Aprilia, Italy
“If you like Elton John, we can be friends.”
ggavazzi@johncabot.edu
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
Copy Editors & Staff Writers
Marouso Pappas
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
Nicole Di Maria
Staff Writer
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
Neddie Clews
Staff Writer
Communications Major, Freshman
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
Arianna Lopez
Staff Writer
International Affairs Major, Junior
Rome, Italy
“I spend all my time making playlists on spotify, drinking tea and forgetting everything I shouldn’t have forgotten about.”
Violeta Shereen Nanutti
Staff Writer
Communications Major, Junior
El Salvador
“My vocabulary is strictly Spanglish”
vnanutti@johncabot.edu
Leila Baez
Staff Writer
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
Sara Segat
Copy Editor
Communications Major, Sophomore
Turin, Italy
“I’m probably shorter than what I look like.”
sara.segat21@johncabot.edu
Victoria Vega
Copy Editor
International Affairs Major, Freshman
Miami, Florida
“Isn’t it wonderful.”
victoria.vega21@johncabot.edu
Erika Macrina
Staff Writer
Communications Major, Senior
Rome, Italy
“I like people who smile when it’s raining.”
emacrina@johncabot.edu
Marica Loffreda
Staff Writer
Double Degree in Communications and International Affairs, Senior
Rome, Italy
“My favorite things in the world are my dog, music, and a good cappuccino.”
mloffreda@johncabot.edu
Jacopo Menichincheri
Copy Editor
Economics and Finance Major, Junior
Rome, Italy
“An interesting conversation is always welcome”
jmenichincheri@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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