As part of this series on the history of Israel, this article pertains to likely the most famous of Israel's wars for existence, one of the greatest military victories in history. In part 2, we will cover the Six Day War and the events leading up to it. This war would profoundly change the situation in the Middle East...
Jesuit Swimming and Diving defended its undefeated season at the UIL District 7-6A Championships at the Alfred J. Loos Aquatic Center on January 27th. The Rangers scored 170 points to win the meet. They were followed by JJ Pearce (128), Highland Park (125), Richardson (44), Lake Highlands (40), Berkner (18), Nimitz (6), and MacArthur (4). Jesuit set 3 District...
Around two weeks ago, I semi-re-watched the film In the Mood For Love by legendary Hong Kong filmmaker Wong Kai-war. I started watching the movie a few months ago, sometime in September. Still, I only got halfway through the film before stopping and never really got back to finishing it. I eventually gave up on finishing it and decided it...
Jesuit Swimming and Diving recently completed a perfect 10-0 regular season, their first undefeated season since 2020-21. The Rangers are now gearing up for the post-season, starting with the District 7-6A JV Championships. The event took place on Tuesday, January 23 at the Gull. At the meet, the Rangers faced off against the JV lineups of other schools in...
The events of October 7th saw jarring cruelty against Israeli civilians in Hamas's unprovoked invasion, and a subsequent response from the international community that continues to limit Israel's options with retaliation. This war has proven, above all else, that people inside and outside the US know nothing of the history of the region. So in this series of articles,...
The European soccer season is back in action. And the second half of the season is crucial to title ambitions and team rebuilds. I'm here to provide some information about what the top teams need this window, and their financial ability to fulfill those needs.
The top team's needs heading into this window
Many teams look to the January transfer window...
Along with intensifying geopolitical tensions, the US also confronted numerous global and domestic issues. The 2020s decade began with COVID-19’s catastrophic impact on the global economy and countries’ functioning.
Thousands of businesses were forced to close down, as millions of Americans lost their jobs within weeks. Meanwhile, educational institutions had to minimize the spread of COVID by conducting online...
Characteristics of the Quokka
The quokka (Setonix brachyurus) belongs to the macropod family, which includes kangaroos and wallabies. Adult quokkas are typically 40 to 54 cm long and weigh between 2.5 to 5 kg. They have a stocky build, rounded ears, and a short, broad head. Their fur is coarse and brown, with lighter underparts. One distinctive feature is their...
