Confederate General P. G. T. Beauregard, the "Hero of Fort Sumter" and companion of Robert E. Lee, engaged in support of civil rights for Black Louisianans after the conclusion of the Civil War. However, Beauregard's true intentions behind supporting such a revolutionary cause for the time period is open to debate.
Heritage and War
Originating from the Casta system established in...
After enduring an accelerated government class for two harsh weeks during summer school, 35 rising Jesuit seniors embarked on a week-long trip to Washington, D.C., to further expand their understanding of American government. Accompanied by Mrs. Ochs, Mrs. Segal, and Mr. Host, these students participated in a program known as Close Up. Certified tour guides with expertise in the...
Tasting the creamy sauce, Rajeev Shiwach ‘19 deems that the chicken tikka masala needs more flavor. He asks his grandmother to add some more salt and spices into the dish as he garnishes the chicken with fresh cilantro. Shiwach is not just making this Indian dish for fun; rather, he is working on his US History project, in which he...
Once a year at Jesuit, students spend an entire day filing into the Terry Center, viewing presentations, and eagerly learning about current events that affect our modern world. We all know this cluster of presentations as Issues Day. This year, Issues Day will occur on Monday, October 27. The theme of this year's Issues Day is informing the students about the upcoming...
On April 10th, 1912, boarding the R.M.S 'Titanic' on a crisp, cloudy April day in Southampton, England, was a thirty-two year old man with a passion for photography studying to become a Jesuit Priest. While stepping on the gangway that would take him on board, he took out his camera, and looked to his right, taking a photo, one...
From president of Coca Cola in Mexico to President of Mexico itself, Vicente Fox has led a successful life, but professing never to have forgotten the less fortunate and always committed to the betterment of the people. On  Nov. 8, some 20  Jesuit students from debate, student council, and the senior contemporary issues course heard Fox speak on numerous...
For the past 9 years, Jesuit has offered a summer U.S. government class designed to teach seniors US government course in early June. It may seem like just another summer school course, but in the final week of class, students travel to Washington D.C., in order to garner a unique perspective in America's government, civic participation, and service to...
The rhythmic thuds of helicopter blades cutting through the air draws the attention of the students below, momentarily distracting them from their history lesson about the monuments which surround them. From schools around the country, students have come to learn about the formation and function of the government right where it happens, Washington D.C.
Rising Jesuit seniors were among the...
