Student Viewpoint

March Madness: Setting The Stage

A basketball bouncing on the polished hardwood, the rhythmic squeak of sneakers, and the roar of an electrified crowd. The energy in the arena is palpable, every fan on the edge of their seat as the underdog lines up...

Give MAGAza a Chance

I now ask that we all put our pitchforks away, because I think Trump's Gaza plan has merit. And I'm here to sell you on it. Here I'll make the business pitch regarding the U.S. occupation of the Gaza...

The Ballon d’Or: a Defender’s Real Worst Nightmare

The only thing more outrageous than a Manchester United fan's delusional support of a mid-table and mid-tier club, is the fact that one defender has won the Ballon d'Or this century. Even worse, however, is the caliber of defenders...

How Music Affects Studying: Should You Listen While You Work?

The Debate on Studying with Music Studying is a fundamental part of a Jesuit student's life, and everyone has their own method to stay focused and productive. One of the biggest debates is whether listening to music while studying helps...

Debunking PragerU: The British Empire

The Prager University Foundation, or 'PragerU' is a nonprofit conservative advocacy group that seeks to promote conservative viewpoints, particularly to younger individuals who may be in school. It was founded in 2009 by Dennis Prager, a prominent Jewish political...

The 2008 Financial Crisis: How Wall Street (Almost) Destroyed the World

The year 2008 brought a crisis comparable to the Great Depression in 1929. The sudden downturn left millions facing job losses, home foreclosures, and felt they were betrayed. Families, once confident in their financial stability, found themselves in precarious...

Ethnic Cleansing, Not “Relocation”

For decades upon decades, many have used the term "Ethnic cleansing" to describe Israeli actions in Palestine. For decades upon decades, it has been a subject of great debate. Now, it appears that it is true, the plan for...

March for Life: Inspiring Hope and Action in D.C.

The streets of Washington, DC echoed as tens of thousands of Pro-Lifers marched in solidarity with each other to advocate for the sanctity of life. The first March for Life in 1974 drew 10,000 individuals who all marched in solidarity...

Peter Lynch’s Investment Philosophy: Insights from One Up on Wall Street

Peter Lynch is known as one of the most achieved investors of all time. He managed the Fidelity Magellan Fund from 1977 to 1990, achieving an average annual return of 29.2%. His investment philosophy is a straightforward and relatively...