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The sleek, still, shining, shimmering  silver exteriors of the tall, glimmering buildings hide the countless activities inside as medical students and researchers go about their everyday business-- studying, attending lectures, and working in labs. The food court teems with life as students purchase a snack from a vending machine or buy a fresh cooked meal from one of the...
The pen is mightier than the sword. At the most basic level, it has the ability to disseminate a message and convey thoughts and emotions. Today, the world of journalism is founded on the power of the written word. However, it is not as simple as it once was. With many subtle intricacies and nuances, it has become a complicated...
Two years ago in late February we experienced some unusual weather in north Texas: temperatures dropped below freezing and precipitation ensued, thus icing over the roads. Because of the ice, most schools in Dallas were forced to close for about four days. Praised by the students who missed nearly a whole week, this beast of a storm was given...
A major part of Jesuit festivities is the live music that plays outside of the Terry Center at certain events such as pregame tailgates and Ranger Day. One band you may hear at these events is the Results, a progressive metal band composed of four Jesuit seniors and two female singers. Senior Rowdy Domstead started the band in 2008, his...
Every day, Jesuit students creatively find some way or another to dedicate their service to different communities, pledging service ranging from missions trips to education. Recently, sophomore Michael Boyson decided that he would use his musical talents to provide young children with a wonderful Christmas. As a violin player, Boyson hoped to accomplish this goal by playing in the New...
He lives vicariously through himself; his business card simply says, “I’ll call you"; he has won the lifetime achievement award, twice, and even Dr. Degen fears his level of intelligence. Ok, maybe the last one isn't true, but one thing's for sure, Jack Durham is anything but ordinary. The youngest of three, with an older brother in college, and one a...
It's that time of year again! With the Christmas season comes joy and excitement for the whole world to share. White crystallized snowflakes fall upon the earth as shining golden bells jingle cheerfully. And as usual, we receive our extravagant, tightly-wrapped presents, each containing something dear to our hearts. However, this Christmas, instead of thinking about ourselves, why don't...
Unlike Jules Vernes's protagonist in his novel "Around the World in 80 Days," Landon Cooper, the creator of the nationally recognized Miles 2 Give foundation, used only two methods of transportation: four wheel drive and his feet to cover similar ground. Together, alongside two strangers, Cooper ran from San Francisco, California to Ocean City, Maryland in 157 days to...

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