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There, on the imposing shelf of an Andean mountain sat in a staggered circle two groups of high-school age, young adults, drastically different in their upbringing yet remarkably unified. Through grins and laughs, simple translations were exchanged from English...
Everybody loves a circular ending. And after three years of writing for the Jesuit Roundup (starting from Freshman year), it's about time I revisit (as a Senior) the article that started everything for my sportswriting. The Bold Predictions For...
The Rangers opened their 2026 season on the road on Friday night, falling to Sachse 52-24 at Homer B. Johnson Stadium. The Rangers moved the ball well at times, finishing with 346 yards of total offense and 23 first...
As a graduated senior of the Class of 2026, I wanted to use my experience from my four years at Jesuit to give advice to the incoming freshman class. 1) Join as Many Clubs as Possible During my four years at...
The Rangers dropped their home opener Friday night at Ranger Stadium, falling 51-28 to Rockwall despite a career performance from Running Back Ty Daboub '27, who rushed for 131 yards and three touchdowns. This was also a night steeped in history for the Rangers: this marked the first meeting between Jesuit and Rockwall since the 2023 matchup, a game remembered...

Freshmen Kickoff the School Year at Annual Freshman Mixer

On Saturday, September 29, 2026, students from the Class of 2030 attended the Freshman Mixer. This event, hosted by Jesuit Student Council, helped build unity, fostered new connections and...

Inspired By Care and Close Relationships : Rebekah Gilbert

With a new school year, Jesuit welcomes a new group of faculty and staff each year. I was able to interview one of this year’s newest additions: Mrs. Rebekah...

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Completion of Ad Majorem Campaign Marks New Chapter for Jesuit

For the last decade, Jesuit has embarked on its most ambitious project yet: Ad Majorem: The Campaign for Jesuit Dallas. Through the campaign, Jesuit raised 150 million dollars to make the construction of the new wing possible, in addition to creating 78 new endowments and 74 new planned gifts. Featuring an expanded front entrance, a new chapel and modernized...

Nurse Anna – 2026 Bluebonnet Award Recipient

Occurring in tandem with the national Nurses Day, Jesuit Dallas Nurse Anna Hjertstedt was named one of two Bluebonnet Award recipients across the state of Texas. This prestigious award is given by Cartwheel to recognize often unseen and unrecognized work that school nurses do to foster trust and reliability in the Texas school systems. Nurse Anna was born and raised...

Jesuit JCL Reflects Over Past Year as it Gears Up for Nationals

Over the past year, Jesuit Junior Classical League (JCL) has participated in the Area C Convention and the TSJCL State Convention. Sponsored by Latin teachers Ms. Vanessa Jones and Mrs. Laura Hudec, the club has seen many students this year receive several different accolades and achievements. What makes this year's JCL so remarkable is the increase in participation, as...

Dear Sebastian…

Dear Sebastian, Hey man! It's you, four years from now. I know you're reading this, excited for what's to come. You're sitting there, about to graduate 8th grade, getting ready to enter the next phase of your life. You're probably nervous, not knowing what's to come. I'm writing this wanting to give you an inside look at how this new...

Jesuit Sports

Coverage of Jesuit Athletic Teams and Organizations

Sports Opinions

Commentary on Sports Topics and Events

New Year, New Chapter for Jesuit Football

It's a brand new school year, which means Texas High School Football is right around the corner. This season, Jesuit will face a huge change in their schedule, as they will not face a single old opponent from 2025 and take on their biggest schedule since 2019. With that being said, here is the 2026 Jesuit football preview. The Offense...
On a sun-soaked Monday afternoon at Lesley Field, the Jesuit Dallas Rangers captured their fifth Texas High School Lacrosse League Class AA State Championship with a 9-8 victory over The Woodlands, capping off one of the most memorable postseason...
It was only three weeks ago that the Jesuit Competitive Pistol/Rifle Shooting Team made an impressive showing at the 2026 SASP Texas State match at the Wilco Shooting Sports Range. Despite the departures of highly skilled seniors such as...
With the soccer season having come to an end, the Jesuit Varsity Soccer Team left their mark as they pushed through the 2026 UIL State Playoffs. As a result, the Rangers were able to make it to the Quarter...

Bold Predictions for Every NFL Team in 2026 (Vol. 2)

Everybody loves a circular ending. And after three years of writing for the Jesuit...

2026 Fantasy Football Draft Guide: (Almost) Every Player You Need to Know

If you’re someone who is looking to win their league this year or just...

LeBron James Is Indiana Jones

Note: This was written before LeBron James signed with a new team, but after...

If Cheating Is So Bad, Why Is It So Rewarding?

Kawhi Leonard spoke on the NBA investigation into the Clippers' salary cap controversy at...

Faculty Honors

Recognizing the Outstanding Achievements of our Faculty

Student Opinions

Commentary on Cultural and Political Topics and Events

Get Rid of the NFL

It is hardly an overreaction to say that the NFL has gotten way too dangerous to keep alive. There's too much physicality, and nobody tunes in so that they can watch three different replays of a torn ACL. It's...

The Cold War Unfrozen

China in recent years has embarked on a breakneck modernization of its military, and they aren't hiding the ball about it. They parade their new systems every year on Tiananmen Square. Their newly-commissioned carrier Fujian is the first non-American...

Construction Completion Delayed Until Fall 2027

Image Credit: Jesuit Dallas Website In a disheartening bit of news for all Jesuit students and current seniors in particular, Jesuit has announced the postponement of the opening ceremony for the front-of-school renovations that have been ongoing for almost 3...

The End Of The Shadow War?

Background: The Shadow War For decades, Israel and Iran have been locked in what is often referred to as a "shadow war," a long-running conflict fought mostly through indirect means rather than open or direct confrontation. The rivalry dates back...

Student Reviews

Commentary on Arts and Entertainment

Project Hail Mary: A Cinematic Masterpiece

Background Before I continue, this article does contain major spoilers for Project Hail Mary. Over the past 6 years, the US Film Box Office has fallen off of a cliff....

Reviewing “Don’t Look Up”

Don’t Look Up takes place in the 21st century, in the very near future. The movie mostly takes place in Boston, New York City, and Washington DC. The movie...

Love Over Hate: Benito’s Magnum Opus

The term magnum opus is a Latin root used to describe a writer or an artists' greatest achievement. And through his latest album DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS (I Should Have Taken More...

Story in Motion: The Basics of Scriptwriting: Part 1

Scriptwriting is an art built on the foundations of storytelling. I like to think of it as the carefully constructed blueprint, rather than a finished building. When I originally...

Community Profiles

Highlighting the members of our Jesuit Dallas Community

A Battle With Cancer

"It was the hardest battle I've ever fought in my life." Cancer is a dangerous thing, often sneaking up on you, and requiring everything you have to fight it. In...

Wisdom and Enthusiasm: How Mr. Jon Barger Came to Jesuit

Mr. Jon Barger is a new Social Studies teacher at Jesuit for the 2025-26 school year, primarily teaching freshman Geography and Foundations and sophomore World History. Background Mr. Barger was born...

Teacher Profile: Darryll Craft

Every year, Jesuit welcomes new faculty and staff members. I had the opportunity to interview one of the newest additions: Mr. Craft of the Mathematics Department. Background Mr. Craft grew up...

An Interview with the Mastermind behind Nighthunter: Ian Skertchly

Starting at a young age, Ian has had an interest in movies and superheroes, all culminating in his first debut short film "Nighthunter." Drawing from various inspirations and using...

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