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Peter Loh '24

Hello, I'm Peter Loh, Viewpoint Editor for the Roundup. I enjoy writing about geopolitics, culture, and current events. When not ruling the Viewpoint Section with an iron fist, I participate in Varsity Debate and Cross Country.

AOTW #11: Michaelem Degeletian

Dr. Michael Degen (Michaelem Degeletianus) remains a legend amongst the Jesuit Dallas academic ecosystem. Located in the vibrant environment of the English Commons, Dr. Degen has established his role as a veteran educator, claiming numerous awards on his march to literary greatness, as well as remaining a gatekeeper on...

A Review of HBO’s War Epics Part 3: “Generation Kill”

Humvees roll through the Kuwaiti desert, with American marines manning 50. cal. machine guns and 40mm. grenade launchers on top. A dust storm has been stirred by the Marines' motorized advance, and our camera cuts to the Marines' stern faces as they drive towards their supposed enemies. The loud hum...

A Review of HBO’s War Epics Part Two: The Pacific

Nine years after the publication of HBO's groundbreaking war epic, Band of Brothers, creators Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks forged a companion piece to their previous show. Seeking to explore a miniseries covering the stories of American Marines in the Pacific, the pair set out to create yet another emotionally...

Jesuit Dallas Bowling Earns Second at Districts

Jesuit Bowling locked horns with several district rivals this weekend, earning a hard-fought second place against competitors Lake Dallas, Flower Mound Marcus, and DFW Central. Additionally, the bowling team also celebrated Senior Night to commemorate Seniors Burke Martin, William Martin, William Spicer, and Christopher Ellis for their hard work...

Breaking the Phalanx: A Review of Colonel Douglas MacGregor’s Recommendation for US Power Projection

"America's ground forces will have to be prepared to perform the tasks Caesar assigned to his Legions - win wars, restore order, and preserve a stable and prosperous peace... wherever direct American influence is required." The preceding quote was written in 1997 by veteran U.S. Army Colonel Douglas A. MacGregor,...

The American Psycho versus South Africa’s Best: UFC 297 Strickland vs Du Plessis Preview

On January 20th, mixed martial arts fans will watch a fireworks display occur in the main event of UFC 297, a middleweight championship fight between the reigning champ Sean Strickland and challenger Dricus Du Plessis. Both men represent the peak of the middleweight division. Strickland's upset victory over Israel Adesanya,...

A Review of HBO’s War Epics Part One: Band of Brothers

When I was 13 years old, I found an old set of DVDs in my parent's living room cabinet in a metal box with the title "Band of Brothers" enshrined on the front. I looked at the front cover. A group of soldiers stood in the destroyed ruins of...

It’s not just Ukraine and Gaza: An Inventory of Global Conflicts, and Why They Also Matter

At the Jesuit Roundup (and other respectable news organizations) there's been a lot of coverage about the Ukraine and Gaza wars respectably. While these conflicts - owing to their cultural and geographic proximity to the Western world, sheer destructiveness, and access to news coverage - often get the lion's...

The Limits of Duty: A Review of Jesuit’s A Few Good Men

"I thought that this play represents the limits to duty, and when the tension between one's moral compass and obligations break, and our characters have to make a choice." These were the words used to describe Jesuit's recent play, A Few Good Men, by Jesuit's Theater Director Mr. Chris Patterson....