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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.

A Farewell Letter from Editor-in-Chief Martin Flores

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...

The Roundup Hosts Second Press Conference of 2017 with Jesuit Administration

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,...

Sharing Faith Traditions

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...

Faith and the Field Part 1: Jacob Palisch

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...

Faith and the Field: Brains, Brawn, and Heart

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...

Conquering the Improbable: Thomas Melsheimer ’79 Awarded Distinguished Alumnus Award

https://youtu.be/PeH5ihQjctc 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...

Freshman Elections: The Candidates Speak

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....

The Roundup Hosts First Press Conference of the Year with Principal Garrison

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...

Jesuit Seniors Get A “Close Up” Look at Washington D.C.

"Washington, DC is to lying what Wisconsin is to cheese." -comedian/TV personality Dennis Miller "I often say of George Washington that he was one of the few in the whole history of the world who was not carried away by power." -poet Robert Frost "Washington, D.C. is a city filled with people who believe...