Alexandra Cortese, Editor-in-Chief
Alexandra Cortese is a junior at John Jay College. She is majoring in law & society and is minoring in English literature.
Alexandra has previously served as the web editor for The Sentinel during the 2023 spring semester, as the managing editor for the fall 2023 semester, and is now the editor-in-chief. Alexandra’s love for writing motivates her to still write freelance and has been doing so since September 2022.
Alexandra is also a member of The John Jay Honors Program, Sigma Tau Delta international English honor society, and is a tutor at The Alan Siegel Writing Center at John Jay. She was also featured as a guest on an episode of CUNY TV’s Let It Rip.
Alexandra’s favorite story she has written is “Greek Life at CUNY.” She feels Greek life is controversial and her story pushes the envelope on that subject matter in the voice of John Jay students. Alexandra’s story dives into the stained reputation of Greek life and how John Jay sorority and fraternity members are challenging that narrative by emphasizing diversity, equity concerns, and community service.
Alexandra hopes to capture the vibrant community within John Jay in her role as editor-in-chief.
Alexandra’s favorite quote is “Nothing is impossible. The word itself says I’m Possible!”— Audrey Hepburn.
