Thursday, April 25, 2024

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Ever wanted to be the next Picasso on your iPad? Well, Mr. Harmon has an app for you! Harmon, the Jesuit art teacher, is involved with the Society of Jesus and was born and raised in the Tyler, Texas area. He comes from an artistic family background, considering that his grandfather was a watchmaker and his dad was a...
Kicking back on a hot summer day, hanging out in the cool, air-conditioned atmosphere, Michael White '15 and Jon Birondo '15 discuss music. Well-versed in the music of today as well as the oldies, in every genre from rap to rock, the two spent countless hours sharing their opinions and insights of their choice tunes in an entertaining dialogue...
The sheer quantity of new music in the modern world is incredible, overwhelming even. To the casual listener, it might be easy to skim the top of the latest hits, and let the radio do the research. But think of all the albums you know that were released this summer. Now look at all the rest of the albums that were released this summer. Now...
A.M.D.G. Filled with the Holy Spirit, Jesus returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the desert for forty days, to be tempted by the devil. (Luke 4:1) I find myself in the desert not forty days, but forty times one thousand days! Meaning that all the days of my life is a battle against the spirit of malice....
One night. One man. Countless Enemies. Thus has been the formula for the Batman: Arkham Origins series, which has received stellar reviews for its two past installments. While the shift of developers from Rocksteady to Warner Brothers Montreal has worried some longtime fans, according to Lucy O'Brian and Justin Davis of IGN, "Fortunately, Batman: Arkham Origins, under the hand of Warner...
More than three years ago, I read the Jesuit profile for the first time as I filled out my high school application. While reflecting upon these characteristics of a man for others, I felt confident in my ability to fulfill the ideals of being open to growth, intellectually competent, loving, religious, and committed to social justice. However, one aspect...
My dearest Jesuit Brothers, As the summer begins to call the names of upwards of 1,200 students that attend Jesuit, that can only mean one thing - the school year is dwindling.  As for myself, that means my time at Jesuit is coming to an end.  Beginning May 25, 2013, my tenure as a Jesuit Ranger will, regretfully, be terminated...
Onsie upon a time…   I guess the first thing I should do is introduce myself.  I’m Drew, I’m a sophomore, I’m in band and robotics, and I make a killer PB and J. Alright, I’ve had enough of that.  I’m going to talk about clothes.  Specifically, a world of one cloth.   Imagine for a second a world where everyone has to...

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