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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...
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...
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...
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 runs in program history. Trailing 3-0 early, the Rangers rallied behind standout senior performances to reclaim the lead and never...

15 Years Online: The Roundup’s 21st Century Odyssey

For a decade and a half now, The Roundup has brought you only the finest online media. Far have we come from the days of a bi-annual physically printed...

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...

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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...

Meditating the Past: Sophomore Retreat Guides Reflection

On Wednesday, April 15, 2026, the Sophomore Class underwent an elaborate, carefully tailored retreat, continuing a long-practiced, yearly tradition in for the spring. Though every class participates in their own retreat, the Sophomore retreat leans into reflection how they have grown spiritually, morally and within their community. A Retrospective Retreat In order to maintain the retreat's personal, introspective nature, students were...

Honoring a Tragedy: Sophomores Visit Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum

On Wednesday, April 1st, 2026, Jesuit sophomores attended a field trip to the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum in Dallas following an introduction to the Holocaust in both their New Testament & Christian Discipleship and World History classes. The Day's Schedule First, the sophomore class was split into two groups. One group boarded buses to go to the museum in...

Welcome, Class of 2030!

The start of high school can feel overwhelming—new faces, expectations, and a whole new experience. For the incoming Class of 2030, that experience officially began at the Freshman BBQ on Wednesday, April 22, where students and their families gathered on campus for their first real interaction with the Jesuit community. Enter Rangers Walking in, many students weren't sure what to expect....

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The Good, the Bad, and the Upsets: Varsity Soccer’s Playoff Run

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 Finals, before their journey came to an end at the hands of Plano West. This article recaps their Playoff run...
Jesuit Varsity Volleyball recently put a capper on their outstanding 2026 season, a season that saw them entering the Playoffs as the number one seed in State, later finishing third in State. Jesuit Volleyball had many outstanding moments, including...
On Thursday, April 23, Jesuit Athletics celebrated the athletic signings of 11 more student athletes. On this day, students, family, friends, and coaches came together to honor these 11 collegiate commitments. In addition to these 11 recruits, 14 other...
Throughout the 2026 Class A lacrosse season, Jesuit has faced a challenging schedule, using each game to build consistency and prepare for the postseason. Currently sitting at 8–5, the Rangers have competed against top in-state and out-of-state opponents. The...

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

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

NFL Stars from DFW Area that went 1st Round in the NFL Draft

Image of several Dallas-area NFL first-round draft picks in a background of the Dallas...

The Most Negative Outlook on the Dallas Mavericks’ Future

Jul 10, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg (32) looks...

My Pick to Win the NBA Finals

Kevin Durant during an NBA game (Utah Jazz v Houston Rockets) | Alex Slitz/GettyImages With...

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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...

Star Wars in 2026: What to Expect

10Lucasfilm is gearing up to celebrate 50 years of Star Wars in 2027, but there are still many projects releasing this year. From video games to the first new theatrical release in nearly a decade, there's a lot to...

Student Reviews

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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

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...

Teacher Profile: Charles Miller

Jesuit welcomes a new group of faculty and staff each year, and I was able to interview one of this year's newest additions: Mr. Miller of the Science Department. Background Mr....

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