The role of a manager in soccer is similar to that of the head coach in football. He oversees the team, the players, the tactics, the transfers and most other aspects of the playing side of a soccer club. They are, put plainly, the deciding factor of the success of the club. Without a good manager, players become disorganized...
After 3 years in high school, many Jesuit students in the class of 2014 have come to know just about all 261 students in their class. In addition, many have come to know anywhere from 5 to 100 students in the other classes as well. Â Each student is different, though. Some participate in theater while others participate in football....
The year is 1978. In the dry winds of the Rhodesian savanna, helicopters descend toward a small village. They land as close to the settlement as possible, with soldiers dropped off in squads of 4 men each. They form an extended line and sweep toward the enemy. An airstrike is called in. The paratroopers, support troops to back up...
In spite of Ronaldo's recent achievements in Saudi Arabia, many, many soccer fans across the globe have concluded that Ronaldo is worse than Messi. They think that Messi's astonishing army of trophies, awards, accolades, goals, assists, and highlights qualify him to be the greatest of all time. In this article, I will silence the Ronaldo haters by laying out...
The indomitable human spirit is the enduring, unyielding, and resolute aspect of humanity that allows us to persevere through adversity. It is the unbreakable force that lives within every human being, the unwavering spirit that propels us forward in the face of hardship, tragedy, and adversity. It is this inner strength that allows us to continue pushing forward when...
"The toughest fighter I could face would be the man who's the hardest to knock out, and the fella who was the hardest to knock out, he was just a bull, would be Rocky Marciano. He was courageous... I don't know if I could have beaten him."
These humble words were uttered in 1976 by the current heavyweight champion of...
Recently, in a group chat, the subject of best fast food was brought up. While opinions differed on that front, eventually comparisons between Chick-Fil-A, a beloved Jesuit snack, and Raising Canes were brought up. As a connoisseur of both establishments, I didn't really see how any discussion was needed. But, as the argument extended, it was made clear that...
It’s 9:59 a.m. in the Information Commons. It’s a nice Thursday morning, with the sun shining, the birds chirping. A lot is going on today, but most importantly, the next release of Supreme is dropping at exactly 10:00 a.m. As Mr. Moyse in the Commons quiets the rowdy students, the clock strikes 10. The students quickly click the refresh...
