After attentively following the news since childhood, Lucas Minadeo ’25 has found himself as a staff writer on Tower for his senior year. No form of journalism has ever been unappealing to Minadeo, who is constantly reading articles, watching news broadcasts, and living in the know. “The reason I joined the Tower is because I’ve always been involved with the news in one way or another,” Minadeo said. “I think I’d be good at writing stories myself.” When he’s not chasing a lead or following a controversial topic, Minadeo spends his time being active and playing soccer or taking in other forms of media. “I have always preferred shows over movies,” Minadeo said. “I enjoy watching shows like HBO’s ‘Silicon Valley’ or Peacock’s ‘The Thick of It’ in my free time.” Excited to share his unique wealth of knowledge with The Tower, Minadeo also hopes to contribute to The Tower in other ways as well. “I want to add some new perspectives and writing styles to the Tower,” Minadeo said. “It might make a difference.”

Miles Constantino ’25 is a second-year staffer and Multimedia Editor for The Tower. He channels his love for music into his passion for journalism and podcasting. As an editor, Constantino has produced more podcasts than he can count. “Podcasting is something that’s going to grow this year,” Constantino said. He believes podcasting has an increasing role in how people consume news and loves creating content that connects with listeners. Constantino’s enthusiasm for journalism is closely tied to his musical background. Since picking up the Viola in fifth grade, he has also learned the guitar, alto saxophone and piano, and now serves as the Treasurer of South’s orchestra. His dedication to both music and journalism allows him to find new ways to tell stories and connect with listeners. For Constantino, music, like journalism, is a way to express himself and his emotions. “If I feel like I’m holding onto anxiety or depression, and just want to get it out, I just get it on a page,” Constantino said.