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...
The modern NBA has turned into a glorified three-point contest, where centers camp out at the arc, layups are for cowards, and every possession feels like watching someone play NBA 2K on rookie mode. Where has true basketball gone, and what has led the NBA down this path? This article will consider the many factors that make the NBA...
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...
What is the best pitch in baseball?
Baseball has three categories of pitches: fastball, breaking ball, and offspeed.
A fastball is meant to use speed as an advantage and generally does not use deceptive movement. However, there are three types of fastballs: four-seam, two-seam, and cutter. The four-seam is intended to stay straight, and since four seams provide drag, it 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...
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...
"Isn't the Golden Globes just a big celebration of Hollywood ego?"
Yes, I know, but I don't really care. So here is 2024 Golden Globes recap.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture
Winner - Da'Vine Joy Randolph, "The Holdovers"
Nominees:
Emily Blunt, "Oppenheimer"
Danielle Brooks, "The Color Purple"
Julianne Moore, "May December"
Jodie Foster, "Nyad"
Rosamund...
