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The Student News Site of Gulliver Preparatory

The Raider Voice
The Student News Site of Gulliver Preparatory

The Raider Voice
Paulino Mercenari

Paulino Mercenari, Editor-in-Chief

Paulino Mercenari is a senior and the Editor-in-Chief of "The Raider Voice." He's also host of the Prepcast. Besides writing for the newspaper, Paulino works at a media production company along with being president of the Business Club. This is his third year on staff. You can reach him at merc011@stu.gulliverprep.org

All content by Paulino Mercenari
Slideshow | Homecoming Spirit Week

Slideshow | Homecoming Spirit Week

November 4, 2022
The Smashing Pumpkins were joined by Janes Addiction and Poppy for their Spirits on Fire tour. The concert lasted for an impressive four-and-a-half hours.

[Photo] Concert Review: The Smashing Pumpkins “Spirits on Fire” Tour

October 19, 2022

The Smashing Pumpkins

October 19, 2022

Jane’s Addiction

October 19, 2022

Poppy

October 19, 2022
A student in a crowded lecture hall asks Herff Jones representative Ashley Cuervo a question on how to build a successful social media brand for ones news publication.

Digital Mass Media Students Attend the 50th Anniversary of FSPA “Journalism Day”

October 4, 2022
Meet The Raider Voice 22-23 Staff!

Meet The Raider Voice ’22-’23 Staff!

October 2, 2022
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[Photo] 10 Beauty Products You Must Try! 

September 21, 2022
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[Photo] Summer of Service: Students Provide Aid Across the Globe

September 19, 2022
Mass flooding that occurred on the morning of June 4 resulted in businesses opening late, stalled cars, and residents stuck at home.

Mass Flooding on Key Biscayne: My Experience and What Does it Mean for the Rest of Miami?

September 12, 2022
Students rushed to the Gym for the annual Club Rush. The event was held during both lunches and advisory to make sure students could take their time going through the wide variety of club offerings.

Annual Club Rush Leaves the Blue Dungeon Abuzz with Excitement

September 10, 2022
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[Photo] Daniel Lara

September 3, 2022
Album Review | Steve Lacys Gemini Rights

Album Review | Steve Lacy’s Gemini Rights

August 25, 2022
Editorial | Your Back to School Message from The Raider Voice

Editorial | Your Back to School Message from The Raider Voice

August 20, 2022

Activists at the Forefront of the Fight for Lolita’s Freedom

May 24, 2022
Junior Samuel Lichtenberger studies hard for an upcoming final.

[Photo] Exams versus Projects

May 20, 2022
The Raider Voice staff poses with their New Beginnings publication kickstarted by Katie Lewis. Katie is pictured in the top left. Not pictured includes staffers Eduardo Kingston, Miranda Rodriguez, and Julian Concepcion.

Editorial | Thank You, Katie

May 15, 2022
This week, our staff would like to recognize all of the wonderful teachers who have made our high school experience so special.

Editorial | Thank You, Teachers

May 7, 2022
Kodi Haisch while on a Northern Tier retreat, pictured on the bottom left

Kodi Haisch: Pushing All Limits through the Eagle Scouts

April 26, 2022
Freshman students share their presentation boards at the National History Day event in the gym on Thursday.

School Celebrates its 4th Annual National History Day

April 18, 2022
Special Feature | Athletes Off Campus

Special Feature | Athletes Off Campus

April 18, 2022
Senior Maya Ponomarenko is a champion horseback rider.

Senior Maya Ponomarenko, Horseback Riding Champion: Discipline and Dedication

April 16, 2022
Business Club officers and volunteers take a picture with Ana Paula after the event.

Ana Paula Nuñez Returns to Guest Speak for Business Students

February 18, 2022
Prepcast Episode 11: Art Basel, NFTs, and Omicron

Prepcast Episode 11: Art Basel, NFTs, and Omicron

February 11, 2022
Managing Editor Paulino Mercenari reflects on his two experiences contracting COVID-19, one year apart.

Getting Covid Twice: One Year Apart

February 1, 2022
Principal Jonathan Schoenwald addresses the school during a moment of silence on Tuesday, Jan. 17 held for the passing of English teacher Juli Gerlach.

Editorial | Remembering Juli Gerlach: The Upper School’s “Ray of Sunshine”

January 19, 2022
Students in a Directed Studies class wear their masks while inside in the library. Following Winter Break, President Cliff Kling announced a reinstatement of the mask mandate to protect the community from the Omicron variant. However, more than 400 students signed a petition to end the mandate, feeling that cloth masks are ineffective.

400+ Signatures Gathered on Petition to End Mask Mandate

January 13, 2022
Benson Boones Ghost Town strives to communicate authenticity and Boones personal journey. Boone first rose to stardom after performing on American Idol.

Review | Benson Boone’s DIY Drive for Authenticity

December 7, 2021
Creative Writing Classes Create Word Installations in the Library

Creative Writing Classes Create Word Installations in the Library

November 9, 2021
Special | Crime Craze: STN Collaborative Podcast

Special | Crime Craze: STN Collaborative Podcast

October 25, 2021
The Prepcast cover art, hosts Julian Concepcion and Paulino Mercenari.

Prepcast Episode 10: A Conversation with Upper School Principal, Mr. Jonathan Schoenwald

September 21, 2021
Gulliver Gameplay, a club that although it had already been operating for a full year, showed itself off at Club Rush to the student body for the first time, due to last years online format of Club Rush.

Feeling the Rush: Club Rush Returns to Campus

September 12, 2021
Students in an advisory class learned about inclusivity and created a rainbow LEGO structure to demonstrate diversity on campus. Advisory aims to help students feel more comfortable on campus and make new connections.

Advisory: Inclusivity, Connection, and Support

September 3, 2021
The Prepcast cover art, hosts Julian Concepcion and Paulino Mercenari.

Prepcast Episode 9: Back On Campus

September 3, 2021
Tyler, the Creator, attends the BET Awards 2021 at Microsoft Theater on June 27, 2021 in Los Angeles.

Album Review | Come Get Lost with Tyler Baudelaire

August 25, 2021
Junior Jason Fieler is developing a strong presence in the musical world, receiving hundreds to even thousands of listeners for the dozens of songs he composes and records himself. He uses music as both a personal passion and a way of bringing people together.

Junior Jason Fieler Conquers the Musical World By Bringing People Together

May 26, 2021
English teacher Elliot Reeds novel A Key to Treehouse Living comments on reality and the human experience through an unconventional glossary-style format. The book has received significant praise from readers.

Elliot Reed’s “A Key to Treehouse Living” Forms a Glossary of the Human Experience

May 17, 2021
Be mindful of where you put your trash.

What You May Not Know About Recycling At School

May 5, 2021
The Gulliver Gameplay Club and the Business Club teamed up to host an online fundraiser in honor of underprivileged female entrepreneurs through the game Minecraft.

Gameplay and Business Club Come Together to Host “Mining for Microloans” Fundraiser

March 23, 2021
Gulliver esports had their first game, winning 2-0 in a League of Legends tournament.

Gulliver Esports “League of Legends” Team Off to a Great Start

March 10, 2021
The Prepcast cover art, hosts Julian Concepcion and Paulino Mercenari.

Prepcast Episode 8: Inside “Virtual Survivor”

March 3, 2021
Key Biscaynes Crandon Park Beach is one of many locations on the island facing erosion problems. The new Beach Nourishment project will work to rebuild the beachs withering sand dunes.

Inside the Key Biscayne Beach Nourishment Project

February 4, 2021
The Prepcast cover art, hosts Julian Concepcion and Paulino Mercenari.

Prepcast Episode 7: Feminism Explained (feat. Olivia Martin-Johnson)

January 26, 2021
The student parking lot sits empty, as all juniors and seniors must quarantine and attend class remotely for the next two weeks.

[Photo] Editorial: We Can Do Better

January 26, 2021
The Prepcast cover art, hosts Julian Concepcion and Paulino Mercenari.

Prepcast Episode 6: COVID Endurance

January 13, 2021
The Prepcast cover art, hosts Julian Concepcion and Paulino Mercenari.

Prepcast Episode 5: Holiday Break

December 7, 2020
Paulino Mercenari reviews the Gorillazs latest album.

Album Review: Song Machine, Season One: Strange Timez by Gorillaz

November 15, 2020
The Prepcast cover art, hosts Julian Concepcion and Paulino Mercenari.

Prepcast Episode 4: Faculty Response to Black at Gulliver Prep (feat. George Hart-Hidalgo)

October 30, 2020
The best horror films to watch this October, recommended by copy editor Paulino Mercenari. Clockwise starting from top left: Gremlins, The Cabin in the Woods, The Conjuring, and Killer Klowns from Outer Space.

Get in the Halloween Spirit with These Top Horror Movie Picks

October 15, 2020
Digital Storm has launched a new gaming computer, the Black OPS Gaming PC.

What To Know When Building Your Own PC

October 9, 2020
The Prepcast cover art, hosts Julian Concepcion and Paulino Mercenari.

Prepcast Episode 3: Black at Gulliver Prep (feat. Bianca Corgan ’16 and Jonathan Ubalijoro ’17)

September 29, 2020
The Prepcast cover art, hosts Julian Concepcion and Paulino Mercenari.

Prepcast Episode 2: Club Commotion (feat. Business Club President Antonia Lemann)

September 15, 2020
Four friends and one of their sons trek through the jungles of Vietnam to retrieve the remains of one of their friends killed during the war and a treasure they hid many years before in “Da 5 Bloods.”

“Da 5 Bloods”: Chadwick Boseman’s Legacy

September 15, 2020
Among many of Miamis forgotten treasures is Miami Marine Stadium. Since the sixties, its hosted celebrities, water sports and boat shows, but now it remains an unused spectacle on Virginia Key.

Abandoned Miami: Marine Stadium

September 9, 2020
The Prepcast cover art, hosts Julian Concepcion and Paulino Mercenari.

Prepcast Episode 1: A Rough Start

September 4, 2020
The sudden decision to start the 2020-2021 school year online has brought some new challenges to the table. However, an English class does their best to simulate the classroom experience through Zoom on the first day of school, Aug. 20.

Facing New Challenges as Remote Learning Continues

August 21, 2020
Pandemic Perspectives: Part 4

Pandemic Perspectives: Part 4

May 4, 2020
Miami Beach has put into action an aggressive and expensive plan to combat the effects of sea level rise.(Dreamstime/TNS)

Miami, One of the Poster Cities on How NOT to Deal with Sea Level Rise

February 4, 2020
lien enthusiasts Karen Peterson, left, and Margaret LeMay, right, take a photograph with a large inflatable alien at the Little ALeInn, in the Area 51 adjacent town of Rachel, Nev., on September 19, 2019. (Brian van der Brug/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Commentary: Area 51 Madness Explained

October 17, 2019
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