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The Student News Site of Gulliver Preparatory

The Raider Voice
The Student News Site of Gulliver Preparatory

The Raider Voice
Samantha Gitlin

Samantha Gitlin, Editor-in-Chief

Sami Gitlin is a senior and Editor-in-Chief for “The Raider Voice”. This is her third year as a full staff member, and she is looking forward to growing as a writer and a journalist. Sami loves to write about the community, breaking news, and controversial topics.

All content by Samantha Gitlin
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[Photo] Editorial | Welcoming Change

The Raider Voice Staff
April 18, 2024
Senior Eduardo Kingston celebrates with his family after opening his acceptance letter. Kingston applied to Tulane Early Decision. He received his acceptance letter on Dec. 5, 2023.

Special Feature | The Raider Voice’s Guide to College

Sara Gelrud, Eduardo Kingston, Samantha Gitlin, Diego Collazo, and Kate Cooper
March 14, 2024
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Road to States

Samantha Gitlin, Editor-in-Chief
February 18, 2024
Senior and captain Tomas Sciarra kicks the ball. He assisted the team to advance to regional semifinals. He helped the team prepare for the games this season.

Boys Varsity Soccer Advance in the Road to States

Samantha Gitlin, Editor-in-Chief
February 7, 2024
Senior Daniel Ortiz scores a winning goal. Three goals were scored in overtime causing the Raiders to win. They are now in the district finals.

Path to Victory: Raiders win the District Semi Finals

Samantha Gitlin, Editor-in-Chief
January 29, 2024

Where’s the Best Hot Chocolate in South Miami?

Samantha Gitlin, Sara Gelrud, Antonella Aguero, and Valeria Bigott
January 29, 2024
The seniors on the boys varsity soccer team pose for a photo. They celebrated senior day at their last game. They each received a plaque and celebrated with their families.

Boys Varsity Soccer Advance to Districts and Celebrate Senior Day

Samantha Gitlin, Editor-in-Chief
January 24, 2024
The team celebrates a goal. Senior Cosme Salas scored the only goal of the game. He was assisted by junior Jorge Gouvea.

On Top: Raiders Advance to Number One Soccer Team in the Nation

Samantha Gitlin, Editor-in-Chief
January 17, 2024
Senior and captain Cosme Salas kicks the ball into the goal. He scored and help the team win. They team scored three goals and won the Palm League Championship.

Raiders Bring Home Palm League Championship for the Second time

Samantha Gitlin, Editor-in-Chief
January 13, 2024
Tomas Sciarra celebrates with his teammates after scoring a goal. He scored the game wining goal in the second half. This kept their wining streak.

The Raiders Beat Doral Academy Last Friday

Samantha Gitlin, Editor-in-Chief
December 12, 2023
Taro Ochi runs and protects the ball from the Warriors defender behind him. He scored the first goal of the game after Cosme Salas’s freekick hit the wall and rebounded for Ochi to header it in. Ochi has now scored in two games in a row and hopes to continue to score in future games.

Varsity Boys Soccer Beats Westminster

Samantha Gitlin and Eduardo Kingston
November 30, 2023
Senior Mia Carrasco submits her college application. Many seniors met with their counselors to submit applications. It is a stressful process.

Personal Narrative | A Month from Now

Samantha Gitlin, Editor-in-Chief
November 18, 2023
The Boys Varsity Soccer Team celebrates a good play. They worked together to tie in the soccer game on Friday. They collaborated as a team and cheer each other on.

Returning Champions Step Back Onto the Pitch

Otto Hellmund and Samantha Gitlin
November 7, 2023
Meet the Raider Voice Staff! They prepared for the upcoming school year. the staff of 15 students worked this summer to launch the site.

From the Editors…

Samantha Gitlin and Sara Gelrud
September 5, 2023
The Cuervos soccer team prepares for the game. They talked about what position they each played.

Students Come Together to Form Soccer Team

Samantha Gitlin, Editor-in-Chief
August 22, 2023

Inside the Tribe’s Culture

Samantha Gitlin, Managing Editor
May 5, 2023
Arassari Pataxó explains what his tribe uses to hunt. Pataxó recently visited to talked to students about his tribe, their distinct practices, how climate change is affecting them, and much more all in honor of Earth Week.

Profile | Arassari Pataxó

Sara Gelrud, Eduardo Fernandes Kingston, and Samantha Gitlin
May 3, 2023
Students partake in cultural performances and experience new dishes as a celebration of their diverse cultures. “It’s a Small World” took place Wednesday and included a variety of musical acts and sports acts, all which related to a different culture.

Cultures Brought Together in Annual “It’s a Small World” Celebration

Sara Gelrud and Samantha Gitlin
March 10, 2023
Hagit Fefferman shared her grandma's Holocaust story with Mr. Reichs TOK classes. The class connected the topic to the concept of ethics which they were learning in class.

Holocaust Education in IB Theory Of Knowledge Class

Samantha Gitlin, Managing Editor
February 12, 2023
Television journalist Barbara Walters participates in Town Hall Los Angeles' Writers Bloc Q&A at her book signing for "Audition: A Memoir" at the Writers Guild Theater on May 13, 2008, in Beverly Hills, California.

An Icon to Remember: Barbara Walters

Samantha Gitlin, Managing Editor
January 11, 2023
The flag was retired by student government during an atrium assembly meant to honor the veterans of past wars.

Student Government Retires Flag in Honor of Veterans Day

Samantha Gitlin, Managing Editor
November 11, 2022
In a cross cultural event, the Jewish Student Union and the Embrace Christian Culture club came together to build gingerbread houses that resembled Noah's Ark: a common figure in both religions.

Finding Common Ground

Anya Gruener, Samantha Gitlin, and Sara Gelrud
November 8, 2022
Five Questions with the Editor

Five Questions with the Editor

Samantha Gitlin, Managing Editor
October 28, 2022
In this file photo, SAT preparation books are seen on a shelf at A Clean Well Lighted Place For Books bookstore August 26, 2003 in San Francisco. The University of California must immediately suspend all use of SAT and ACT test scores for admissions and scholarship decisions under a preliminary injunction issued by an Alameda County Superior Court judge.

You took the SAT, so Now What?

Samantha Gitlin, Managing Editor
October 18, 2022
Why Your Friends Are Saying Happy New Year

Why Your Friends Are Saying Happy New Year

Samantha Gitlin, Managing Editor
September 26, 2022
Sitting at his desk, Aaron Gray fixes students computers. Gray worked on making space for new technology.

Supporting IT: Aaron Gray

Samantha Gitlin, Managing Editor
September 15, 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
Students participate in a math class while adjusting to the new school schedule.

Advisory’s Move to the Afternoon

Samantha Gitlin, Managing Editor
August 31, 2022

Seaquarium Orcas’ Northwest Origins

Samantha Gitlin, Copy Editor
May 24, 2022
On "Thrifting Thursday", the Environmental Club hosted a unique event in which students could donate and purchase lightly used clothes. Proceeds were donated to the Lotus House.

Students Give Back During Earth Week

Samantha Gitlin, Copy Editor
May 2, 2022
Olivia Rodrigo onstage during the 64th Annual Grammy Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on Sunday, April 3, 2022, in Las Vegas. (Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for The Recording Academy/TNS)

Everything to Know About the 2022 Grammys

Samantha Gitlin, Copy Editor
April 6, 2022
FIU math professor Tedi Draghici gives students a guest lecture about graph theory.

Fist Bumps and Graph Theory: Math Department Holds Third Guest Speaker

Samantha Gitlin, Copy Editor
March 14, 2022
A Pride flag billows in the wind as students go to join a protest at Gaither High in Tampa, Florida, against what critics call the "Don't Say Gay" bills on Monday, Feb. 14, 2022. The Florida Legislature is under scrutiny over the bills that in part read, "A school district may not encourage classroom discussion about sexual orientation or gender identity in primary grade levels or in a manner that is not age-appropriate or developmentally appropriate for students."

“Don’t Say Gay” Bill Passes Florida House, Sparking Community Controversy

Samantha Gitlin, Copy Editor
February 28, 2022
FIU math professor Philippe Rukimbira presents to students interested in math in the library on Feb. 17.

Students Experience New Math Concepts with Professor Rukimbira

Samantha Gitlin, Copy Editor
February 18, 2022
For many students, pressure to have good grades in school can become a toxic obsession. Where have we gone wrong?

A to F: Our Toxic Relationship with Grades

Samantha Gitlin, Copy Editor
February 11, 2022
A man lays a flower on the name of a Nazi concentration camp during Holocaust Remembrance Day in Jerusalem's Yad Vashem memorial on April 8, 2021.

Why It’s Important to Keep the Story Alive

Samantha Gitlin, Copy Editor
January 27, 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
Simone Biles of Team United States looks on during Women's Qualification on day two of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Ariake Gymnastics Centre on Sunday, July 25, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan.

Mental Game: Athletes Break the Stigma Around Mental Health in Competitive Sports

Samantha Gitlin, Copy Editor
January 12, 2022
The menorah is the central tradition of celebrating Hanukkah, with eight candles representing eight nights. Those who celebrate the holiday light a candle each night surrounded by family.

A Few Ways to Light Up Hanukkah

Samantha Gitlin, Copy Editor
December 2, 2021
After building the bicycles, sophomores donated them to Toys for Tots, an organization sponsored by the U.S. Marines.

Sophomores Build 54 Bikes for Toys for Tots

Samantha Gitlin, Copy Editor
November 17, 2021
Student artwork depicting the many shapes and sizes in which people naturally are. It is important that everyone can feel included and represented in the media, regardless of their "body type."

No Size Fits All

Samantha Gitlin, Copy Editor
October 28, 2021
Students at the opening "White Out" game cover themselves in baby powder to celebrate a touchdown. Baby powder has been a Blue Zoo football tradition for years, until a recent administration ban now prohibits students from bringing the powder to games.

Banned: Is Baby Powder Worth the Risk?

Samantha Gitlin, Copy Editor
September 21, 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
New School Year Brings A New Level of Spirit

New School Year Brings A New Level of Spirit

Samantha Gitlin, Copy Editor
September 3, 2021
Sundancers Back On Stage for Upcoming Dance Team Intensive

Sundancers Back On Stage for Upcoming Dance Team Intensive

Samantha Gitlin and Kathleen Lewis
August 30, 2021
As new students poured into the Prep on Aug. 19, the first day of school, upperclassmen Link Mentors were ready to help. Members of the Link program also aided new freshmen in getting accustomed to campus during Orientation last week.

Linking New Students to the Upper School Campus

Samantha Gitlin, Copy Editor
August 21, 2021
On May 20, President Cliff Kling announced through an email that students must attend school in-person for the 2021-2022 school year, starting in August.

Campus Voices: An End in Sight for Hybrid Learning

Miranda Rodriguez, Olivia Johnson, Kate Cooper, Sarina Smith, and Samantha Gitlin
May 25, 2021
Our Campus Uses 5,000 Plastic Containers Daily. What's the Environmental Impact? | Investigative Report

Our Campus Uses 5,000 Plastic Containers Daily. What’s the Environmental Impact? | Investigative Report

Samantha Gitlin and Victor Quirch
May 21, 2021
While not often talked about, mental illnesses have become much more common during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Bringing a Voice to a Silent Illness

Samantha Gitlin, Contributing Writer
April 9, 2021
Internet Scoop

Internet Scoop

Samantha Gitlin and Mateo Lowe
February 27, 2021
Joe Biden is sworn in as U.S. President during his inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2021, in Washington, DC. During today's inauguration ceremony Joe Biden becomes the 46th president of the United States

Community Hopes for the Future After 2021 Presidential Inauguration

Samantha Gitlin, Contributing Writer
January 21, 2021
Pro-Trump supporters storm the U.S. Capitol following a rally with President Donald Trump on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021 in Washington, D.C. Congress held a joint session Wednesday to ratify President-elect Joe Biden's 306-232 Electoral College win over President Trump. A group of Republican senators said they would reject the Electoral College votes of several states unless Congress appointed a commission to audit the election results.

Community Reacts to Jan. 6 Capitol Chaos

Samantha Gitlin, Contributing Writer
January 7, 2021
As is the tradition, math teachers teamed up for a group Halloween costume. Math teacher Christopher Kang took the lead role for this year"s "Shrek" theme.

Slideshow: Maintaining Fun Traditions During Fall Spirit Week

Samantha Gitlin, Contributing Writer
October 30, 2020
Freshman Samantha Gitlin

Campus Voices: Thoughts on Hybrid Learning

Samantha Gitlin, Campus Voices Contributor
September 16, 2020
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