Authors Articles by Martin Flores '17, Editor-In-Chief
Martin Flores '17, Editor-In-Chief
Martin Flores, the Editor-in-Chief of The Roundup, has been writing since his Freshman year. He previously served as Senior News Editor, Junior Associate Editor, and Reporter. Apart from the newspaper, Martin is Drum Major of the Jesuit-Ursuline Ranger Band. The band performs at every Varsity football game. His other involvements include National Honor Society, Freshman Retreat Leadership, and Boy Scouts. In his spare time, Martin unwinds by jogging, reading the news, and producing music. Flores will attend Loyola University Chicago in the Fall to study Political Science and International Studies. He aspires to be an attorney after his collegiate endeavors.
To you, the reader of The Roundup,
I’ve read the ‘farewell addresses’ from past Editors-in-Chief, former leaders of The Roundup that formed this newspaper into what it is today. These were leaders that I admired since they pioneered a fully-digital newspaper at Jesuit, an intrepid foundation that in turn gave me the experience of being Editor-in-Chief. After four amazing...
Time flies. Regardless of if you're a senior or a freshman, you can still imagine what the newness of Jesuit felt like. In April, these feelings are especially visceral as you move into the next phase of your academic career. Even though these feelings are seemingly exclusive to students, the faculty and administration sense these phases as well.
On March...
Photography by Tucker Redding, SJ
On January 27th, 2017 the Jesuit community engaged in a prayer service to encourage “sincere dialogue among men and women of different faiths may produce the fruits of peace and justice” (Pope Francis 2016). Three seniors shared
their faith stories Friday morningi: Matthew Clayton, Will Vincent, and Abbas Hussain.
Mrs. Crowder, Director of Campus Ministry, provided additional context:
The...
Solemnly silent, the group of 51 students waits for the chaplain to speak. "The response is: Blessed be the Lord, my rock." The team responds in unison, "Blessed be the Lord, my rock." This is not a special occasion or public display; this is the Jesuit football team sharing a prayer in their locker room, minutes before kickoff.
One of...
When you look at Jesuit from an athletic point of view, you're likely first confronted with large programs such as football (8-4 on the season; playoff berth), baseball (36-8-2; championship win), lacrosse (14-2; championship win), or crew (quarterfinal berth at Henley Regatta). More of this wealth can come in the form of burgeoning programs such as powerlifting, consistently successful programs like...
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Now one of the most "sought after Trial Lawyers in the country," freshman Tom Melsheimer, marked by a stutter and incessant perseverance, began his Jesuit career with a dream to play college basketball. So how does this seemingly impossible equation produce one of the most decorated trial lawyers of today? Melsheimer not only met these obstacles, but improbably, soared to new heights.
Thomas...
Election: Wednesday, November 2
Outside Campus Ministry
Trey Ashmore : Student council poses an opportunity to represent Jesuit in the best manner possible. Student council executes real-world affairs within the school community. It allows individuals to represent their peers in the best way possible and to make decisions on their behalf. Not only does it entail representing their class but it...
As the label of the "new" school year fades away, the buzz on Jesuit's campus defines the tenor of the year. As many sports, extracurriculars, and classes commence, the task of describing them all in totality remains impossible to put into words. To provide just a sliver of insight into his experiences to the 2016-2017 school year, The Roundup's...
