By Jonah Mayer Anyone who tells you that lower average GPAs doesn’t matter is lying. In fact, a recent study by PLOS One found that a higher GPA, as well as attending a school with a high average GPA, provided a considerable boost to those applying for an MBA. It is not surprising then, that …
By Joseph Armenio Believe it or not, this is going to be my last Joey Reviews. I’m graduating in May, but hey, we had some pretty good times. I hated on Suicide Squad and praised Doctor Strange. I’ve touched the heart and souls of my thousands of fans. Let’s face it, I became a cultural …
Dear Ms. Cabot, I’m a study abroad student, and I feel like there is so much of Rome that I haven’t seen. I only have a few days left, so I want to see some more sites before I leave. What are your favorite places in Rome outside of Trastevere? Grazie mille! Mr. Wanderlust …
By Chiara Porporato It is move-in day at John Cabot University and like every semester the JCU Housing staff, along with a team of Resident Assistants and Orientation Leaders, is at Fiumicino Airport ready to welcome a new group of students. Stations have been set up for the check-in process and the RAs were ready …
By Otis T Bumblegus 500g perlato (pearled) farro 3 large carrots 5 firm grappolo tomatoes 1 pack of dolce peppers 1 box of fresh basil 1 mini can of corn 300g (or more) of piccante (spicy) provolone cheese 2 lemons Salt & pepper Spices: dried basil, oregano, parsley, crushed red pepper Extra virgin olive oil …
By Cassidy Slockett I want you to imagine a time when you felt like you weren’t good enough. Most people, at one point or another, have experienced this - maybe you were rejected by that job you applied for, or ignored by the person you like. Now, I want you to imagine going through every …
By Maria del Pilar Murguia Graduating student leaders at last year’s President’s Gala. From left: Cristian Tracci, Sara Traylor, Davide Orsitto, Giorgia Maia, Enrica Pacitto, Giulia Primo, Aleks Vereschak, Giuseppe Spatafora and Enrica Barberis. What are we leaving behind? Did we take enough time to think about our legacy? What is going to happen …
Dear JCU community, This is my last issue as chief editor. Yes, this is it! The day has finally arrived, I will be graduating in two weeks. Of course the future looks terrifying, but I am also grateful for all I accomplished in these years in John Cabot. These last weeks are a good moment …
BY STEPHANIE QADIR The “study abroad experience” is one that more and more students are taking advantage of each year. The experience itself boasts impressive bene ts, including global internships, meeting international friends, and increased job opportunities. The event is an eye-opening and exciting experience. However, many students who go abroad nd the aspect of immersing …
By Cassidy Slockett JCU Theatre Society has been working hard to prepare for their next performance, “A Night of Shel Silverstein”. The show is a combination of comedies “Shel’s Shorts” mixed with “An Adult Evening of Shel Silverstein”, which are made up entirely of ten minute scenes and sketches. Unlike most university plays, …
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BY CHIARA TRAVERSARO & CRISTIANA CORDOVA If you thought the library hosted only books, you’d be wrong. Hidden among the bookshelves, there is a little gallery: the 4m2 Gallery. The name refers to the dimensions of space behind the info desk in the Aurelian Wing of the library, where this project rst de- veloped. The …
BY ENRICA BARBERIS Have you ever felt like you needed someone to talk to? Maybe you needed a little guidance in a moment of struggle but didn’t want to talk to a counselor. Or have you had health problems and had to talk to a doctor, but had no idea how to in Italy? …
BY ADRIANA DE NOBLE Complacency is blissful ignorance. Feeling comfortable while the world continues around you, is a blessing to many people: being complacent means that you can afford it. Unfortunately, even though complacency is too expensive for many people, that does not mean you have a civic duty to do anything about it. I learned …
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BY ALICE BIDETTI A former visiting student at JCU (who wishes to remain anonymous and will be called Tom for the sake of comprehension) returned home, after doing good for an entire course, only to nd out he had failed the course due to plagiarism. When he asked about the grade, Tom was told that …
BY JOSEPH ARMENIO Some people say the Oscars doesn’t matter, and for the most part, they’re right. But once in awhile, it’s actually pretty noteworthy. Though it had one of the lowest ratings in recent years, it was no doubt a signicant edition. But damn, paint me green and call me a cucumber cause that …
By Enrica Barberis Alex feels nervous while walking to school on Monday morning but she doesn’t know why. She talks to her friends about it over a study break and they try to reassure her: “It’s probably just stress.” When she goes home that night she struggles to fall asleep because she keeps going over …
By Cassidy Slockett John Cabot University graduates often go on to become journalists, entrepreneurs, and tech experts - but 2013 communications and political science graduate Riccardo Vitalone, 28, is becoming well-known for his work in a more unconventional eld: folk music. After graduation, Vitalone found himself stuck in a typical 9-5 desk job. He became …
BY FRANCESCA DE SMET Roman gladiators: healthy, muscular, and powerful men. One would think they were fuelled by piles of protein-rich meat, but the opposite is true. They owed their bodybuilding physique to a traditional plant-based diet consisting of ancient grains, beans and drinks made from plant ashes. Dishes like spaghetti alla carbonara or all’amatriciana …
International Women’s Day March 8, 2017 Guarini, 12:45 p.m. Come join many the JCU community in the Lemon Tree Courtyard to talk about womanhood. Refreshments will be served!
By Federica Bocco John Cabot’s Women’s Leadership Initiative (WLI) hosted a discussion about the gender gap in the workplace on February 24 in collaboration with the Business Club and Student Government. Kiriko Mechanicus, President of John Cabot University’s WLI, opened the discussion “Far From Equal” and talked about how important it is to de ne …
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