Art doesn’t imitate life, art is life. It takes the most complicated, spectral, changing emotions from everyday life and freezes them into an instant, a snapshot that endures the test of time. Reflectionists like renowned painter JD Miller channel the energies around them and use art to describe these ineffable feelings. On April 22nd, Miller opened up his creative...
The Academy Awards, the world's largest film award event, has announced its nominees for winners in a number of categories for the 2023 Oscars. Here, we will break down the candidates for the major categories, evaluating which films should win, which are likely to win, and which were overlooked but should have received a nomination.
BEST PICTURE
Beginning with Best Picture,...
Walking through the Terry Center here at Jesuit, one sees the many political cartoon drawings dedicated to Bill De’Ore ’65. The exhibit started on November 7th and will continue until late January of the coming year. Following the 50th Anniversary of his Jesuit graduation, De’Ore has given back to Jesuit with his time and art, providing Jesuit with many watercolor pieces...
Introduction
Since everybody knows that Mr. Berry has the most delectable neckwear on campus, I've decided to take up the wondrous task of reviewing his ties from Monday October 9, 2023 to Friday October 13, 2023. This is my collection of thoughts on this glorious matter.
Monday
Starting off very exquisite with a nicely formatted floral tie, I’m sure this bow tie...
Earlier this month, five Jesuit students were named Dallas' top high school artists and featured in the Dallas Young Artist Exhibition. The five students included seniors Alex Wolpert, Jake Reed, James Paredes, and juniors Joseph Amador and Nick Archer. Each student created a different ceramic art piece that was entered into the competition. Junior Nick Archer won honorable mention...
As Jack White sculpts a pot, with Mr. Raymond Ochs encouraging him, Jack makes a perfect pot. With vibrant designs on the body of the pot, Jack holds it, with both hands, in the air. Turning the object 180 degrees he puts down his piece, with the look of satisfaction. Jesuit does not only mold young men, but it...
The competition between Jesuit schools is unbelievably intense. Usually, when these rivalries come to mind, one might think of sports rivalries such as the Dallas Jesuit vs. Strake Jesuit football game or various other athletic competitions.
Jesuit students across the country also compete in other forms, including the recent Third Annual Jesuit 4x5 National Art Competition. The judges received an...
Ethereal colors storm into the great frame as six boys can be seen chasing the storm of their youth. Accompanying this travel are the great blue prints for bowls of color and beauty, lipped and specked like nature's intent. These three pieces, Lightning Field by Lee N. Smith, Tiger Basket with Black Lip wrap and Green & Red Basket...
