Academics

Unpacking “To Pimp a Butterfly” Part Three

Welcome: Hi and welcome to part three of my analysis of one of the last century's most influential and densely pact albums. If you haven't already, check out part one and part two. But now, we move on to the...

Walkin’ the Bridge: An Interview with Writer and Director Max Galante

The Jesuit Stage and Film program is home to many remarkably talented students who are able to express themselves through acting and filmmaking. One of the many gifted students in the program, Max Galante, recently wrote and directed his...

Jesuit Students Learn More than Music Lessons from All-Region and All-State Choir

As the house lights dim in the large performance hall, the audience silences themselves, eager to watch some of the best high school vocalists in the state. The bright spotlights shift to the choir, all in formation, prepared to...

Teacher Profile: Gerardo Canedo

Although this is not his first year here at Jesuit, Mr. Canedo, currently a Biology teacher in the Science Department and Soccer coach, is still new to the Jesuit community, and I recently had the pleasure of interviewing him. Personal...

Avatar: Shades of the VOC

James Cameron’s Avatar (2009) is one of the most financially successful and technologically innovative movies in cinematic history. Within days after its release, the movie became famous for its ground-breaking special effects using CGI and 3D technology, captivating audiences...

“I’m What the Culture Feelin'” a Review of GNX by Kendrick Lamar

About GNX Surprise released on November 22nd, GNX, named after his beloved classic Buick Grand National(mentioned many times in the album), is Kendrick Lamar's 6th studio album. This marks the first true shock drop for popular music in a while...

Jesuit Stage and Film Concludes Fall “Lord of the Flies” Production

Every year, Jesuit Stage and Film (S&F) presents at least two productions per year, with at least one drama in the fall and one comedy in the spring. This semester, Lord of the Flies was chosen as the fall...

Diplomacy in Action: Jesuit Model UN Competes in Largest Competition in DFW

On Saturday November 9th, the Jesuit Model United Nations team competed in one of the largest Model United Nations conferences in Dallas/Fort Worth called DAMUN (Dallas Area Model United Nations), with 30+ schools and hundreds of students attending all...

Homework vs. Hobbies: Balancing school with extracurriculars

As the first semester unfolds this school year, many students have come to realize that they have underestimated the difficulty and level of commitment required to undertake this school year. The number of extracurriculars and hobbies ranges from student...