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Most concert bands practice months to put on a performance, but the Texas Private School Music Educators' Association (TPSMEA) All-State Band is not like most bands. It's a collection of some of the state's most talented high school musicians, and it lasts only a short 3 days. This year, seven Jesuit students attended the All-State weekend. In November, they...
IN DEPTH SUMMARY The Super Mario Brothers create their own plumbing company in Queens, New York after quitting their old job. They create a very detailed and light-hearted commercial to boost their call-ins so that they may finally be something bigger than themselves. Born to an emotional and stern Italian-American family, the Mario bros consistently feel as if they can...
Often times, a serious social justice issue can be hard to explain to the young, developing minds of teenage boys.  Jesuit Theater, in conjunction with the Diversity Department did explain a number of serious social issues with their performance of the melancholy play “A Streetcar Named Desire.” Their portrayal of these issues successfully enthralled the minds of the Jesuit...
Goodfellas Goodfellas was the most entertaining film to watch out of the three. There is never a dull moment in this film, and I love it. The film follows the lives of real-life American gangster Henry Hill. From Hill's early life in the mob. From his high-flying fast life at the top of the mob to his eventual downfall and end...
Photo by Will Scott '15 As the cramped hallway fills with students from all over the Dallas area, time slows to a halt and seconds begin to feel like hours. Until a name breaks the anxious silence, only nervous chatter can be heard from the other skittish students. Once auditions finish and directors praise your performance, the next three hours comprise...
An annual tradition, the Jesuit Art Show returned the week of December 3rd. Featuring the art of sophomores through seniors, work from Art Appreciation, Drawing 1, and Art 2 were displayed on display boards in the breezeway between the cafeteria to the crossroads of the main building. Each class created different styles of art with every student presenting their work...
This Friday, February 18, 2011, Bulls in a China Shop (BICS) will play at the Door, a popular night venue in Deep Ellum. In the final round of a battle of the bands which featured 18 bands, BICS will compete against five other groups for a chance to win $1,000 as well as some much earned recognition and publicity. Consisting...
Video production by Jesuit Stage and Film Video produced by Aaron Stonecipher '14, Editor-in-Chief of The Roundup   https://vimeo.com/87204478    

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