Luke Lastelick '25

My previous academic engagement with critical literature came in the form of an all-encompassing criticism of government action as practically impossible and wrong, nearly always and everywhere. This viewpoint, while in my eyes not entirely false, is way too simplistic. Particularly in the case of my article, The Raging Leviathan, the argument was at times convoluted and necessitates a...

Connor Cole has become the first ever Jesuit UIL Tennis Regional Champion in singles. Winning regionals and thus qualifying for state, Jesuit Tennis travelled to San Antonio in an attempt to be crowned best in Texas tennis. Regionals Heading into regionals, Connor was fired up excited to have a chance at the win it all. Connor won 4 total matches, the hardest...

Breakfast, we all love it; we ALL CONSUME IT ALWAYS. Did you know Jesuit is home to some unique and tasteful breakfast opinions? This list, assembled with the help of a few educated individuals browsing the English Commons, will hopefully inform the rest of the student body of the gospel truth about 4 Jesuit morning favorites. Peanut Butter and Jelly It...

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 with a story. A thief accosts his victim in the night and presents him with a choice, pay now, or witness the destruction of his livelihood. This coercive control permits the thief to feed off...

Since 1894, Gibson has been producing some of the finest instruments known to Earth. Their guitars are internationally recognized some of the best classic electrics ever made. Their mandolins are cherished for their rich and loud tone. The banjos, however, are specifically special to players. Since the 70s every player has needed a Pre-War Gibson for what they call...

America's musical history has long been influenced by one instrument. Whether jazz, folk, country, bluegrass or even some Rock-and-Roll albums, the banjo has been ingrained into American culture. In this article, I examine where the banjo came from and how it still influences our culture today. Akonting: Original Banjo The banjo was born probably around 6000 years ago in ancient Africa....

The weekends before and of spring break this year were home to two of the most important tournaments our debate team partakes in. The former was the Texas Forensic Associate State Championship where four teams qualified to debate in person for the first time in 2 years at Gregory Portland High School near Corpus Christi. The latter, the Woodward...