Jacob Chostner '25

In all of my realizations, none have been so profound as this. Some might even call it the most groundbreaking assertion ever. This revolutionary truth possesses so much power and gravity, that it could uproot society as we know it. So it is with great care and apprehension that I share my finding with you. Over the course of...

On February 22nd, Jesuit students and faculty packed into the Terry Center to celebrate the beginning of the Lenten season by hosting mass on the Holy Day of Obligation of Ash Wednesday. Ash Wednesday honors the 40 days that Jesus spent in the desert leading up to his passion and death. Through this season of reflection, Jesus calls on...

To kick off hope week, the Hope Squad hosted the weekly prayer service with a message of hope, love, and self-care. Members of the Hope Squad gave meaningful and personal stories about how they encountered God and hope in their lives. Sophomore Grant Gomez "thought that it was very moving. Some of the Hope Squad’s speeches really spoke to me,...

In spite of Ronaldo's recent achievements in Saudi Arabia, many, many soccer fans across the globe have concluded that Ronaldo is worse than Messi. They think that Messi's astonishing army of trophies, awards, accolades, goals, assists, and highlights qualify him to be the greatest of all time. In this article, I will silence the Ronaldo haters by laying out...

To truly understand Valentine's Day and its movement toward the shallow existence it holds today, one must understand its roots. So this article begins with a story. A tale passed down from generation to generation, with the sole purpose to unveil St. Valentine's legacy. The Origins of Valentine's Day The legend begins in the north of Rome, around the end of...

The World Cup finished on December 18th, with Argentina's dramatic victory over France in the final. Messi won his first World Cup. Ronaldo played pretty poorly. Morocco shocked the world and injuries riddled every team. The Final Many fans have already considered this one of the best World Cups ever. The dramatic ending to the final supports this. Going into halftime,...

With his recent World Cup victory, many soccer fans around the world have foolishly decided that Messi is the greatest soccer player of all time. His success is almost immeasurable, having won 1 Ligue 1 title, 10 La Liga titles, 4 UEFA Champions Leagues, 3 Club World Cups, 7 Copa del Rey trophies, 3 UEFA Super Cup titles, 6 Golden...

The group stage finished last week after forty-eight astonishing games. There were massive upsets, beautiful goals, and lots of drama. Furthermore, politics seeped into the game at a previously unseen degree while fans across the globe enjoyed many thrilling moments. Historic Moments Ronaldo, the GOAT, the best human to ever touch a football, also made history. He became the joint leader...