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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.

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...

Jesuit’s Lone Ranger Henry Beckman Takes On the Cross Country State Championship

"I'm just glad that I'm able to compete at state, and that I can enjoy what I've earned so far this season. I may...

The Thin Red Line: The World’s Greatest War Movie Explained

"In this world, a man himself is nothing. And there ain't no world but this one." "You're wrong there top, I've seen another world. Sometimes...

Wind Guide You – A Reflection on Skyrim’s Soundtrack by Jeremy Soule

It begins with a slow hum of the violin. A cello joins in the ensemble, and the pitch increases. A French horn bellows an...

In Defense of State Power: A Response to the Critique of the State Leviathan

The Roundup Viewpoint section welcomes student opinions; these views reflect the ideas of the writer and not those of The Roundup or Jesuit. I begin...

“Don’t Want to be an American Idiot” – Green Day’s Magnum Opus Album Explained

"Desperation is sometimes as powerful an inspirator as Genius," said former British Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli. By 2004, Green Day, what one writer called "the...

Ukrainian Counteroffensive Coverage Part 2: An Interview With Mr. Fred Donahue

Ukraine's war with Russia has recently entered its 18th month, and the bloodletting continues on all fronts. But recently, Ukraine has launched a major...

Jesuit Dallas Summer Trip to DC – Government Class

For the past 9 years, Jesuit has offered a summer U.S. government class designed to teach seniors US government course in early June. It...

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The Class of 2026 Recognized for Achievements at Annual Junior Convocation

On May 22nd, the students, faculty, and select parents gathered in the Terry Center. The purpose of this gathering was one of celebration. Every...

Jesuit Honors Underclassmen at Convocation 2025

Each year, Jesuit Dallas holds prayer services to acknowledge the academic and spiritual dedication of its students. On May 20, 2025, Jesuit Dallas recognized...

An Evening of Appreciation: Jesuit Faculty and Staff Honored at Annual Awards Banquet

On May 16th, 2025, the Faculty and Staff gathered at the Frontiers of Flight Museum in Dallas to celebrate their annual banquet. This was...

Crew Competes at 98th Stotesbury Cup Regatta

The Stotesbury Cup Regatta has been held anually on the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is the largest and oldest high school regatta...