Tuesday, May 7, 2024

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What it's all About Music is a universal idea. Just about everyone alive today enjoys it in one way or another, whether that be through listening to it, the creation of it, or the playing of music. While everyone may listen to music, a select few put thought into how they listen to it; because what you listen through matters nearly...
On Election Day, Colorado passed Amendment 64, effectively legalizing marijuana for recreational use for adults over the age of 21.  This unprecedented action could be the first of many that could ultimately lead to a nationwide legalization of marijuana. Over the past few years, states like Colorado and California have become more and more lenient about marijuana use, passing bills...
Primary campaign debates have always held an important, though dysfunctional, role in the election process. They almost always provide fodder for the swathes of political analysts, myself included, that emerge from the woodwork during primary season, as party brain trusts argue the relative merits of candidates and their positions. From a functional standpoint, they solve almost nothing. First off, as...
As we reflect on our journey with the Jesuit Digital Marketing Club (JDMC), we are filled with a profound sense of pride and gratitude. Over the years, we have worked tirelessly to leverage digital marketing for positive societal impact, and today, we stand on the threshold of a new chapter. This final update serves as a testament to our...
Last week, Pope Benedict XVI announced that he will step down from his papal seat on February 28th, an event that has not happened for about six centuries.  The obvious questions arise: who will be his successor? And what will be the direction of the Church under the new Pope? Benedict decided to step down because of health issues as...
Emotions are curious things. They are complex; no two people respond the same way to a given situation. One thing is for sure, however. They are a deep insight into the dark enigmatic depths of the heart. Belgian band Old Ivy explores emotional ups and downs on their debut Extended Play record titled, "The Greater Mind." Old Ivy plays a...
Hello, you may not know me, but I have been a member of the BBQ Club for almost my entire time at Jesuit, a part of the club right when it started. A lot of people that I talk to do not realize the true  holy beauty of the BBQ Club, fervently cooking BBQ and cheeseburgers, BBQ trips, and...
About "We Don't Trust You," Future, and Metro Boomin If you asked me which album should be your introduction to late 2010s to current 2020s rap, I would recommend "We Don't Trust You." This is the latest cooperative from singer, rapper and culture influencer Future and producer extraordinaire Metro Boomin. It has the undeniable swagger of the modern hip-hop, trap...

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