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The Blue & Gold

Reporting the news since 1914

The Blue & Gold

Reporting the news since 1914

The Blue & Gold

Patrick Sheesley

Patrick Sheesley, News Editor

Patrick Sheesley is a sophomore and is excited to be joining the Blue and Gold as a first time staff writer. He is in the drumline for the marching band, throws shot and disc for track and field, is a retreat leader, and serves as sophomore class co-president in the Student Government Association. In his spare time, he likes to listen to music, play video games, and spend time with friends. He is excited to begin making contributions to Blue and Gold!

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Clark Howard and General Manager of Clark Howard Brands Christa DiBiase conclude their visit with a photograph. The broadcast team enjoyed the friendly gathering with an experienced broadcast journalist.

Broadcast Journalist Clark Howard Reminds Marist to Always Look Ahead

By Patrick Sheesley, News Editor
Nov 2, 2022

Clark Howard visited Marist on September 16, 2022 to discuss his broadcasting career with students and faculty during the activity period. Howard, an Atlanta resident and nationally recognized radio host...

Marching Band Return is Music to the Ears!

Marching Band Return is Music to the Ears!

By Patrick Sheesley, News Editor
Oct 14, 2021

The marching band, like many extracurricular activities, underwent a massive change last year in response to COVID-19. Due to their high transmission risk, players of woodwind instruments had to shift...

A member of the faculty receives her Covid vaccine.

A Vaccinated Marist Faculty

By Patrick Sheesley, Staff Writer
May 8, 2021
Pappas expressed her thanks for the “awesome group from the Marist community” such as Head of Maintenance Art Diaz, nurse Dorothy Burns, nurse Caitlin Ezzell, Associate Registrar Joan Guhl, and Dawn Sansine from Tuxedo Pharmacy that helped the day run smoothly. 
Death to 2020: A Comedy from a Tragedy

Death to 2020: A Comedy from a Tragedy

By Patrick Sheesley, Staff Writer
Feb 6, 2021
Because the focus of the jokes shifted every few minutes, they became very unique in the sense that there was little repetition between them.
AMC Theatres are beginning to reopen even with a lack of films being released.

Cinemas and COVID

By Patrick Sheesley, Staff Writer
Nov 13, 2020
Following Disney’s shift from theaters to streaming services, will other film companies do the same? Only time will tell. The future, as it has been for several months, is uncertain in these unpredictable times. Movie theaters are attempting to reopen domestically in the middle of this pandemic, but a lack of attendance could mean the end of movie theaters as film companies refocus their efforts to streaming service releases.
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