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The Raider Voice
The Student News Site of Gulliver Preparatory

The Raider Voice
Ethan Melendi

Ethan Melendi, Sports Editor

Ethan Melendi is a senior and the sports editor of The Raider Voice. He loves basketball, soccer, fishing, diving, spear fishing, and weightlifting. He spends most of his spare time at his house in Key Largo going out on the boat with his friends and family. He also loves cars and likes to snowboard in the winter. This is his second year on staff.

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Special Feature | Athletes Off Campus

Special Feature | Athletes Off Campus

Sara Gelrud, Ethan Melendi, Kathleen Lewis, and Paulino Mercenari
April 18, 2022
Junior Leo Suess, in addition to being a member of the school sailing team, competes in go-kart races at the Homestead Speedway.

Junior Leo Seuss: For the Thrill of the Race

Ethan Melendi, Sports Editor
April 16, 2022
The girls varsity soccer team celebrates after winning their third consecutive district championship on Feb. 2. The team's victory against MAST Academy immediately followed the boys team's district championship against St. Brendan.

Boys and Girls Soccer Teams Clinch District Championships

Ethan Melendi and Kathleen Lewis
February 4, 2022
Brief History Episode 6: Formula One

Brief History Episode 6: Formula One

Ainsley Kling and Ethan Melendi
December 17, 2021
Many members of the Class of 2022 will receive Early Decision and Early Action results from colleges this week.

Editorial | Class of 2022: You’re More Than a Resume

Kathleen Lewis, Julian Concepcion, Sabrina Bierman, Ethan Melendi, and Victor Quirch
December 14, 2021
Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain leads Max Verstappen of the Netherlands on track during the F1 Grand Prix of Monaco at Circuit de Monaco on May 26, 2019, in Monte-Carlo, Monaco.

Max Verstappen Wins First F1 World Championship in Thrilling Showdown

Ethan Melendi, Sports Editor
December 14, 2021
Homeowners have another opportunity to take advantage of a mortgage rate fire sale these days as a variety of economic factors and fee changes are coming together to push the mortgage market back down.

Opinion | Personal Finance Should Be a Mandatory Class in Schools

Ethan Melendi, Sports Editor
December 7, 2021
Director of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Don Lawrence, along with faculty members Nelvis Calderin and Christine Acosta pose for a photo with Pedro Moreno after his presentation at the Miller Drive Campus. Both students and faculty appreciated the opportunity to meet Moreno and hear his story.

Cuban Actor Pedro Moreno Speaks at Miller Campus on Escaping Cuba, Making a Life in the US

Ethan Melendi, Sports Editor
September 22, 2021
Junior running back Sedrick Irvin takes a handoff from senior quarternback Carson Haggard. The Raiders take on their next opponent, Palmetto, today at 4 pm at home.

Game Preview | Football Looks to Improve to 2-0 Record Against Fierce Rivals Palmetto

Ethan Melendi, Sports Editor
September 2, 2021
A senior pours water over the new plants put in the Atrium by the Science Honor Society.

Students Find Productive Ways to Spend a WiFi Outage

Ethan Melendi and Madison Aguilera
May 7, 2021
In this photo from 2012, F1 fans pack the stands during the qualifying sessions for the Formula One U.S. Grand Prix race at the Circuit of the Americas. Formula One racing will officially come to Miami.

Miami Set to Hold Its First Formula 1 Race for the First Time Since the 1950s

Ethan Melendi, Assistant Sports Editor
April 26, 2021
Pockets of the beach were crowded in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on Thursday, March 4, 2021, as spring break is starting to ramp up in South Florida beaches and nearby bars.

South Beach: Sunny Paradise or Local Nightmare?

Ethan Melendi, Assistant Sports Editor
March 24, 2021
"And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street" is one of six books by Theodor Seuss Geisel, aka Dr. Seuss, that will no longer be published.

The Censorship and “Cancel Culture” Movement in America Endangers Democracy and Free Speech

Ethan Melendi, Assistant Sports Editor
March 19, 2021
Seniors on the girls varsity soccer team celebrate after their district final game against Key West. Despite numerous setbacks, both the girls and boys teams claimed district championships and continue their season into regionals.

Boys and Girls Soccer Teams Clinch District Championships

Ethan Melendi and Kathleen Lewis
February 22, 2021
A GameStop store in Los Angeles. (Dania Maxwell/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Robinhood Banning of GME, AMC, and Others on the NYSE is Unamerican

Ethan Melendi, Assistant Sports Editor
February 8, 2021
Tua Tagovailoa #1 of the Miami Dolphins makes a pass against the Buffalo Bills in the fourth quarter at Bills Stadium on Jan. 3, 2021 in Orchard Park, New York.

Dolphins Barely Miss Out On the NFL Playoffs, Lose to Bills in Week 17 Blowout

Ethan Melendi, Sports Writer
January 13, 2021
Tua Tagovailoa (1) of the Miami Dolphins looks to pass during the first half against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on November 08, 2020 in Glendale, Arizona.

Dolphins on a Hot Streak as they Edge the Cardinals 34-31

Ethan Melendi, Sports Writer
November 13, 2020

Why Trump Lost More Than He Gained

Ethan Melendi, Sports Writer
October 3, 2020
President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden participate in the first presidential debate at the Health Education Campus of Case Western Reserve University, on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020, in Cleveland.

Opinion: Across the Board, First Presidential Debate Was Confusing, Off-Focused

Ethan Melendi and Julian Concepcion
October 3, 2020
Miami Heat Greet Success in Early NBA Playoffs

Miami Heat Greet Success in Early NBA Playoffs

Ethan Melendi, Assistant Sports Editor
September 16, 2020
Erik Spoelstra of the Miami Heat talks with his team during the fourth quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks in Game Five of the Eastern Conference Second Round during the 2020 NBA Playoffs at The Field House at the ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.

Heat Beat Bucks in 5, Advance to Eastern Conference Finals for the First Time Since 2014

Ethan Melendi, Reporter
September 15, 2020
Jimmy Butler (22) of the Miami Heat passes against the Indiana Pacers during the second half of a first round playoff game on August 24, 2020 at The Field House at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.

Heat Steal Game 1 of Eastern Conference Semifinals from Milwaukee Bucks

Ethan Melendi, Reporter
September 2, 2020
Jimmy Butler #22 of the Miami Heat and Victor Oladipo #4 of the Indiana Pacers battle for a rebound during the second half of a first round playoff game at The Field House at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on Aug. 24, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. The Heat beat the Pacers 99-87. (Ashley Landis-Pool/Getty Images/TNS)

Dragic Scores 23, Bam Grabs 19 Rebounds as Miami Heat Complete Four Game Sweep Against Pacers

Ethan Melendi, Reporter
August 28, 2020
Fans lined up at the Super Bowl Experience at the Miami Beach Convention Center on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020. (Mike Stocker/Sun Sentinel/TNS) USA

Super Bowl Comes to Miami

Ethan Melendi, Contributing Writer
January 30, 2020
Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (14) drives to the basket during the second quarter against the Chicago Bulls on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019 at AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami, Fla. (Daniel A. Varela/Miami Herald/TNS)

New Miami Heat Stars Pave the Way to an Explosive 18-6 Record

Ethan Melendi, Contributing Writer
December 12, 2019
Ryan Fitzpatrick #14 of the Miami Dolphins looks to his left during the third quarter of an NFL game against the Buffalo Bills at New Era Field on October 20, 2019 in Orchard Park, New York. (Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images/TNS)

Sturggling 0-5 Dolphins fall short. Again.

Ethan Melendi, Contributing Writer
October 21, 2019
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