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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
The tour group stops for a picture while touring the Yamanashi Prefectural Maglev Exhibition Center, where an experimental maglev train passes every ten minutes at up to 500 kph.

STEM

Paulino Mercenari, Editor-in-Chief
April 6, 2023
The group, led by EF tours and organized by science department teacher Victoria Valdenegro, visited Tokyo and Seoul from Mar. 16 to Mar. 27.

Students Take Spring Break STEM Trip to Japan and South Korea

Paulino Mercenari, Editor-in-Chief
April 6, 2023
Upper School art students posed with Vargas and his finished piece after spending time learning about his artistic process.

Guest Artist “Atomik” Adam Vargas Teaches Students the Art of Spray Paint

Paulino Mercenari, Editor-in-Chief
March 7, 2023
Exploring films across different genres, eras, and regions, here are some of The Raider Voice staff's top picks for movies one needs to watch in their lifetime.

Staff Picks: Movies You Have to Watch in Your Lifetime

Paulino Mercenari, Editor-in-Chief
February 15, 2023
Created in 1988 by guitarist and frontman Billy Corgan in Chicago, IL. The Smashing Pumpkins broke through into the mainstream along the same time as Nirvana and Pearl Jam.

The Smashing Pumpkins

Paulino Mercenari, Editor-in-Chief
October 19, 2022
American singer Poppy went viral after posting offsetting performances on her YouTube channel. Now, Poppy is known for experimenting with different styles to create an industrial sound.

Poppy

Paulino Mercenari, Editor-in-Chief
October 19, 2022
As Social Media Editor, some Jade Garcia's responsibilities include managing a Tik Tok, Twitter, and Instagram page along with brainstorming new ways to increase follower engagement.

[Photo] What I’ve Learned in My Time as Social Media Editor

Jade Garcia, Social Media Editor
February 1, 2023
The Black Oak Ensemble, consisting of violinist Desirée Ruhstrat, Aurelien Pederzoli, and cellist David Cunliffe, perform their "Silenced Voices" album in front of upper school students and faculty. The trio were also scheduled to perform at the Marian C. Krutulis campus only an hour later.

Black Oak Ensemble Performs “Silenced Voices” in Commemoration of Auschwitz Liberation Anniversary

Paulino Mercenari, Editor-in-Chief
January 27, 2023
This Wednesday, Jan. 25, the Chinese Club organized an period celebration during assembly of the Chinese Lunar New Year.

Slideshow | Chinese New Year Celebration

Paulino Mercenari, Editor-in-Chief
January 25, 2023
Oslo’s City Ring Road after making many cyclist friendly improvements to its infrastructure. After a string of similar citywide changes, the majority of Oslo's road are now a place where cars and bikers peacefully coexist.

Anti-Pedestrian Infrastructure: Why Roads Must Belong to People Again

Paulino Mercenari, Editor in Chief
January 18, 2023
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[Photo] Raiders Reflect on their New Year’s Resolutions

Valeria Bigott, Social Media Editor
January 17, 2023
top movies of 2022

[Photo] 22 Movies of 2022

Jade Garcia, Social Media Editor
January 12, 2023
The demolishment of Crossbridge Church and construction around the new Sean Taylor '01 Memorial Field has led to multiple disruptions in student life. From the implementing of temporary modular classrooms to off-campus parking.

Building the Future: How Will Campus Construction Affect the Present?

Paulino Mercenari, Editor-in-Chief
January 5, 2023
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[Photo] Summer of Service: Students Provide Aid Across the Globe

Anya Gruener, Copy Editor
September 19, 2022
Slideshow | Black Student Union Hosts Kwanza Celebration

Slideshow | Black Student Union Hosts Kwanza Celebration

Paulino Mercenari, Editor-in-Chief
December 15, 2022
Art With Me was a two-day arts, music, and wellness festival that took place on Virginia Key the weekend leading up to Art Basel.

Art With Me: A Burning Man in Miami’s Backyard

Paulino Mercenari, Editor-in-Chief
December 1, 2022
Slideshow | Homecoming Spirit Week

Slideshow | Homecoming Spirit Week

Paulino Mercenari and Daniel Lara
November 4, 2022
The Smashing Pumpkins were joined by Jane's 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
Formed in 1985., Jane's Addiction is made up of vocalist Perry Farrell, guitarist Dave Navarro, drummer Stephen Perkins and bassist Eric Avery. Although forming in Los Angeles, Dave Navarro is a Miami local.

Jane’s Addiction

Paulino Mercenari, Editor-in-Chief
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 one's news publication.

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

Paulino Mercenari, Editor-in-Chief
October 4, 2022
Meet The Raider Voice '22-'23 Staff!

Meet The Raider Voice ’22-’23 Staff!

Paulino Mercenari, Editor-in-Chief
October 2, 2022
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[Photo] 10 Beauty Products You Must Try! 

Miranda Rodriguez, Business Manager
September 21, 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?

Paulino Mercenari, Editor-in-Chief
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

Paulino Mercenari and Samantha Gitlin
September 10, 2022
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Album Review | Steve Lacy's Gemini Rights

Album Review | Steve Lacy’s Gemini Rights

Paulino Mercenari, Editor-in-Chief
August 25, 2022
Editorial | Your Back to School Message from The Raider Voice

Editorial | Your Back to School Message from The Raider Voice

Paulino Mercenari, Editor-in-Chief
August 20, 2022

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

Paulino Mercenari, Managing Editor
May 24, 2022
Junior Samuel Lichtenberger studies hard for an upcoming final.

[Photo] Exams versus Projects

Ainsley Kling, Staff Writer
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

Paulino Mercenari and Monica Rodriguez
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

Ainsley Kling, Paulino Mercenari, Eduardo Kingston, Madison Aguilera, and Julian Concepcion
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

Eduardo Kingston and Paulino Mercenari
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

Paulino Mercenari, Managing Editor
April 18, 2022
Special Feature | Athletes Off Campus

Special Feature | Athletes Off Campus

Sara Gelrud, Ethan Melendi, Kathleen Lewis, and Paulino Mercenari
April 18, 2022
Senior Maya Ponomarenko is a champion horseback rider.

Senior Maya Ponomarenko, Horseback Riding Champion: Discipline and Dedication

Paulino Mercenari, Managing Editor
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

Paulino Mercenari, Managing Editor
February 18, 2022
Prepcast Episode 11: Art Basel, NFTs, and Omicron

Prepcast Episode 11: Art Basel, NFTs, and Omicron

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

Getting Covid Twice: One Year Apart

Paulino Mercenari, Managing Editor
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”

Eduardo Kingston, Jade Garcia, Ainsley Kling, Kathleen Lewis, Paulino Mercenari, Ian Uccelli, Samantha Gitlin, Monica Rodriguez, and Madison Aguilera
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

Kathleen Lewis, Eduardo Kingston, and Paulino Mercenari
January 13, 2022
Benson Boone's "Ghost Town" strives to communicate authenticity and Boone's personal journey. Boone first rose to stardom after performing on "American Idol."

Review | Benson Boone’s DIY Drive for Authenticity

Paulino Mercenari, Managing Editor
December 7, 2021
Creative Writing Classes Create Word Installations in the Library

Creative Writing Classes Create Word Installations in the Library

Paulino Mercenari and Miranda Rodriguez
November 9, 2021
Special | Crime Craze: STN Collaborative Podcast

Special | Crime Craze: STN Collaborative Podcast

Paulino Mercenari, Managing Editor
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

Paulino Mercenari, Copy Editor
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 year's online format of Club Rush.

Feeling the Rush: Club Rush Returns to Campus

Paulino Mercenari, Managing Editor
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

Eduardo Fernandes Kingston, Kathleen Lewis, Samantha Gitlin, and Paulino Mercenari
September 3, 2021
The Prepcast cover art, hosts Julian Concepcion and Paulino Mercenari.

Prepcast Episode 9: Back On Campus

Paulino Mercenari and Julian Concepcion
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

Paulino Mercenari, Managing Editor
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

Paulino Mercenari, Copy Editor
May 26, 2021
English teacher Elliot Reed's 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

Paulino Mercenari, Copy Editor
May 17, 2021
Be mindful of where you put your trash.

What You May Not Know About Recycling At School

Mia Carrasco, Eduardo Fernandes Kingston, Paulino Mercenari, Ainsley Kling, and Kathleen Lewis
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

Paulino Mercenari, Copy Editor
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

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

Prepcast Episode 8: Inside “Virtual Survivor”

Paulino Mercenari and Jason Fieler
March 3, 2021
Key Biscayne's Crandon Park Beach is one of many locations on the island facing erosion problems. The new Beach Nourishment project will work to rebuild the beach's withering sand dunes.

Inside the Key Biscayne Beach Nourishment Project

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

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

Paulino Mercenari, Julian Concepcion, and 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

Kathleen Lewis and The Raider Voice Staff
January 26, 2021
The Prepcast cover art, hosts Julian Concepcion and Paulino Mercenari.

Prepcast Episode 6: COVID Endurance

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

Prepcast Episode 5: Holiday Break

Julian Concepcion and Paulino Mercenari
December 7, 2020
Paulino Mercenari reviews the Gorillaz's latest album.

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

Paulino Mercenari, Copy Editor
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)

Paulino Mercenari and Julian Concepcion
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

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

What To Know When Building Your Own PC

Paulino Mercenari, Copy Editor
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)

Paulino Mercenari, Julian Concepcion, Bianca Corgan, and Jonathan Ubalijoro
September 29, 2020
The Prepcast cover art, hosts Julian Concepcion and Paulino Mercenari.

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

Antonia Lemann, Julian Concepcion, and Paulino Mercenari
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

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

Abandoned Miami: Marine Stadium

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

Prepcast Episode 1: A Rough Start

Paulino Mercenari and Julian Concepcion
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

Paulino Mercenari, Copy Editor
August 21, 2020
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