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Langdon Carver '26

The Debate Team Competes at UC Berkeley

Over President's Day weekend the Jesuit Dallas Debate Team had the wonderful opportunity to travel to UC Berkeley to compete at the prestigious Cal Invitational debate tournament. Two teams went on the trip: Jesuit BP (Henry Banse '26 and Nathan Pascas '26) and Jesuit CS (Langdon Carver '26 and...

What to See and Do in Barcelona

Located in the far east of Spain, the city of Barcelona is full of history, beauty, and modern art. In this article I will explore what makes Barcelona unique and special by highlighting key cultural characteristics, sites, and architecture. General Information To start, Barcelona is the largest city and capital of...

Sights of Southern France

Southern France is known for its Mediterranean beauty, ancient history, and deep culture. The area broadly consists of the regions of Provence and Occitanie, which have a different feel from the rest of France. In this article, I will explore what makes Southern France special by explaining key cities,...

A Reflection on a Service Trip to Peru

They taught me. They loved me. They made me feel happy and appreciated. This experience began during the summer before my junior year (June 28th - July 10th 2024) when I joined seven other Jesuit students on the school organized Peru Social Justice and Cultural Immersion Trip through the...

The Great City of Madrid

Located in the center of the Iberian Peninsula lies the city of Madrid, the capital of Spain. In this article I will talk about the city generally, explain some of the key sites, and talk about the wonderful culture of the city. Overview of Madrid The first settlement in modern Madrid...

The Wonderful Region of Andalusia in Spain

In the southernmost part of mainland Spain lies the Autonomous Community of Andalusia. This region, the last stronghold of the Moors in Spain, is known for its vibrant culture,  cultural sights, and unique geography, which is unlike any other on the continent of Europe. In this article, I will...

Aomori Prefecture – Little Known, but Rich in Culture

In the northernmost part of the large island of Honshu in Japan lies Aomori Prefecture. Split by Mutsu Bay, most of the population of Aomori lives close to the coast. Although the prefecture is little known, it is rich in history and culture. Overview of Aomori First of all, a little...

Japan – The Country and Sites in Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka

Over the summer, I had the wonderful opportunity to go to Japan with my family for two and a half weeks. I had an amazing time in Japan seeing places such as Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto. In this article I will describe more about these cities and the country...