When learning about industrialization in World History class, I was most disappointed to see that one of the greatest engineering minds, and one of the most important people of the 20th century, had been rather casually glossed over, and not even mentioned once in any slides, or material. This person, was Isambard Kingdom Brunel, a British engineer who lived...
When I was 13 years old, I found an old set of DVDs in my parent's living room cabinet in a metal box with the title "Band of Brothers" enshrined on the front. I looked at the front cover. A group of soldiers stood in the destroyed ruins of a city, some talking to each other and others staring...
Our Mission
On November 21st, the Thursday before Thanksgiving Break, 11 other Jesuit students and I began our journey of solidarity and service in Monterrey, Mexico. Although it was only a five-day trip, it challenged us, myself included, to reexamine our outlook on the marginalized and consider how we could make a meaningful difference in their lives.
Each day, we visited...
Born November 11, 1821, Fyodor Dostoevsky was an influential Russian philosopher and author who explored themes of religion, politics, and the human condition. He is agreed to be one of, if not the greatest novelist in world literature. His creations resonate deeply with all readers alike which grants him the nickname "The Philosopher of the Soul."
Personal Life
Dostoevsky was born...
In 2018, The Roundup staff visited Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson. Our article is reprinted below. The newspaper extends our condolences to the Johnson family.
The first nurse elected to Congress. The first woman in Texas to lead a major house committee. The first African American woman elected to public office from Dallas. She breaks barriers, she sets precedents, she is...
During the fall semester, Jesuit Dallas' museum added a collection of pieces created by alum Don Schol '59 and donated by John Mullen '63. Artist, Don Schol, has a very unique perspective on his Vietnam Remembrance pieces that are now displayed outside of the Social Studies Commons in the upstairs A hallway.
Don Schol '59
Don Schol is a Jesuit graduate...
In my last Cowboy article, I stated that the Cowboys will yet again be a disappointment in the playoffs, with them barely making the playoffs only to get booted in the wildcard round. But reflecting on the Cowboys season, my predictions may potentially be wrong if the Cowboys are able to capitalize in there situation. While I will still...
Last December, the school art magazine released its Fall 2023 issue.
The cover featured freshman Jonathan Shu's '27 striking watercolor.
Entrants in the fall art contest submitted work created during the 2023 calendar year. The winners were Wil Carroll '24, for his mixed media art Beast of Burden, Matthew Toker '24, for his drawing on scratchboard, and Casimir Kenjarski '24, for his...
