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.
The green, rich turf adorns the field underneath a cloudy, soothing sky. The jet black shoes worn by 80 students taking their positions glide over the blades of grass. Forming a perfectly symmetrical circle directly centerfield, the band's members hold a position of attention, awaiting the orders of their drum majors. The crowd silent, a percussion pattern mimicking the...
"This is an attack not just on Paris, it's an attack not just on the people of France, but this is an attack on all of humanity and the universal values that we share."
These words spoken by President Obama in light of the senseless violence in Paris, France from last Friday fills the Briefing Room. The search for the...
The average American sees over 50,000 ads in a day, a 150% increase from 30 years ago. In this growing landscape inundated with advertisements screaming 'Look here!' or 'Buy this!', it can be easy to be overloaded with information. In fact, many of these ostensibly memorable TV commercials are often overlooked, but could some of the most prominent ads have been...
As Jesuit students, we're called upon "to give and not count the cost," as according to the Prayer for Generosity. This message highlighting the time, talent, and treasure we all have to offer those less fortunate than us. In terms of treasure, many individuals myopically view their contributions limited to monetary value only. However, the Jesuit Rugby team sought...
As the new school year jitters begin to disappear from many clubs and sports around Jesuit, one club in particular prepares for a competition not of strength, muscle, or even the ability to manipulate a ball. Instead, the Jesuit Robotics team builds for an intense season of competition characterized by the ability to maneuver a robot, the process of trial-and-error,...
"Education fuels the flame that burns from the lamp, which is shown resting on a base that represents the Book of Knowledge."
This explanation of the logo of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation provides images of a flame, an image of longevity and creative energy. Early this September, The National Merit Scholarship Corporation notified its selection for the Semi-Finalists, a list consisting of...
A staple of the beginning of every year, Jesuit welcomes a wide array of faculty this school year, ranging from the ASC Corp, to new instructors to fill the gaps of retired teachers and teachers who have left, and to new behind-the-scenes faculty in the athletic wing and the front office. For  many teachers, this is their first experience...
An iconic hallmark of the Catholic faith, St. Peter's Basilica stands tall in the city of Rome. In April, the dome-shaped icon of the modern Catholic Church housed numerous masses leading up to the pinnacle event of the liturgical calendar, Lent. This Holy Thursday, in particular, an alumnus of Jesuit Dallas received the opportunity to sing the Exultet, a 12-minute chant sung...
