Faith and the Field

In the southernmost part of mainland Spain lies the Autonomous Community of Andalusia. This region, the last stronghold of the Moors in Spain, is known for its vibrant culture,  cultural sights, and unique geography, which is unlike any other on the continent of Europe. In this article, I will explore both the sights and culture of Andalusia along with...

About GNX Surprise released on November 22nd, GNX, named after his beloved classic Buick Grand National(mentioned many times in the album), is Kendrick Lamar's 6th studio album. This marks the first true shock drop for popular music in a while as there was no promotional singles or social media post before the release. This album also comes after Kendrick Lamar's...

Gentrification in Seoul: The Correlation Between Commercial and Residential Dynamics   Abstract    This literature review examines the phenomenon of gentrification in Seoul, South Korea, narrowing down on its impact on residential and commercial real markets, as well as population dynamics. Gentrification has been typically defined as the displacement of lower-income residents by higher-income households but has also been increasingly linked to current,...

The shrill sounds of a beeping alarm clock wake senior Connor O'Neill up at 5:45 a.m. Rubbing his eyes, he throws a shirt and shorts on and, grabbing his keys, makes the early morning drive up to school. After a grueling yet refreshing morning run, Connor begins his school day, working through his all-honors/AP schedule while fighting the urge...

The whole rugby locker room shakes before the game.  With music blaring, players shouting, and rugby balls flying around, the team feeds off of each other's focused energy before walking out on the field.  As kickoff approaches, the starting 15 binds in a circle under their defending goal post, surrounding their captain, Eric Miller.  Miller leads the team in a prayer, offers...

Solemnly silent, the group of 51 students waits for the chaplain to speak. "The response is: Blessed be the Lord, my rock." The team responds in unison, "Blessed be the Lord, my rock." This is not a special occasion or public display; this is the Jesuit football team sharing a prayer in their locker room, minutes before kickoff. One of...

When you look at Jesuit from an athletic point of view, you're likely first confronted with large programs such as football (8-4 on the season; playoff berth), baseball (36-8-2; championship win), lacrosse (14-2; championship win), or crew (quarterfinal berth at Henley Regatta). More of this wealth can come in the form of burgeoning programs such as powerlifting, consistently successful programs like...