Thursday, November 21, 2024

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On Thursday, October 3, parents and students were welcomed into the Terry center by administration and faculty. It was a morning of excitement and celebration, both the school and families were extremely proud of the hard work of these Jesuit students. Notably, 947 AP exams were administered at the school this year (2024); this year also saw the highest...
As we approach the upcoming Red River Showdown between the Texas Longhorns and the Oklahoma Sooners, undoubtedly many parkgoers will make the pilgrimage to the fairgrounds to see the big game in Cotton Bowl Stadium. While they are there, they will no doubt enjoy state fair staples such as pretzels, cotton candy, and deep-fried butter on a stick. This...
Over the summer, I had the wonderful opportunity to go to Japan with my family for two and a half weeks. I had an amazing time in Japan seeing places such as Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto. In this article I will describe more about these cities and the country of Japan, delving into important landmarks, cultural traditions, and facts...
A delightful American-style restaurant not ten minutes from Jesuit, Renny's serves great food with culture. It also doesn't hurt that it has connections to Jesuit, with the owner having sons who graduated from our great school, one of whom works at the restaurant. With a menu that ranges from burgers to mussels, it is sure to find a meal...
The anticipation, nerves, and school pride were flowing much like they do under the typical Friday night lights, but this time it was a Saturday and a mixer instead of a football game. On Saturday, September 7, 2024, from 7:00-9:00 p.m. carrying on the annual tradition, Jesuit hosted the freshman class from both Jesuit and Ursuline. With temperatures in...
Yep! It's that time again. That time when your favorite teams go head-to-head against each other every weekend battling for the title; that time when even the most beloved friendships turn into heated rivalries on Sundays; that time when you sit down with the family and gather around the television to watch everyone's favorite sport! You guessed it. It's...
It's come to my attention that many readers of The Roundup have a deep desire: to lose a debate in as avoidably a fashion as possible. So, I thought I would write a bullet-point guide to losing completely winnable arguments using the best template I know of: Donald "J for Jenious" Trump. Pre-Debate Preparation Success in any field requires many days...
In the last article going over the evolution of cruise ships, their early history from 1891-1920 was explored, and how cruising began with voyages that would sometimes last for month and catered solely to a wealthy clientele of business executives and nobility. By 1920 however, with the end of World War I, the implementation of Prohibition in the USA,...

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