Friday, May 3, 2024

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As of October 27, 2022, around 14 million Americans have casted their votes in pre-election ballots across 44 states. Among these states, Texas has seen 1 million early votes. Until November 8, Texan voters will be casting their ballots for seven statewide seats: governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, land commissioner, agricultural commissioner, comptroller, and one of the positions of...
As the midterms are quickly approaching, polls have increasingly shifted in favor of a Republican victory over the Democratic Party. Currently, Democrats control both houses of Congress and the White House. Thus, the days of unilateral passage of Democratic legislation may soon be coming to a close. This is primarily due to one of the most historical predictors of...
(Image Credit: ABC 11 News) As early voting in the 2022 midterms has gotten under way, many people who haven't voted are thing about certain issues that affect them. These range from inflation, to abortion, to crime. Today, I will discuss some of top issues on people's minds as they flock to the polls and which party this might benefit....
For every great historical figure in the past, there was someone, whether it be a close companion, lieutenant, or follower, who made their success possible. Although great leaders deservedly warrant praise for their admirable qualities, their success depended on the loyalty of their companions or subordinates. As a society, our retelling of history mainly concentrates on the big characters of...
During an October prayer service, our school president, Mr. Earsing, reflected on how the Profile of the Graduate of Intellectually Competent helps students grow in their faith journey throughout their lives. To be intellectually competent can be perceived in many different ways and how it will affect your understanding of many different things in life. Recently, I spoke with...
I had the privilege to get an inside scoop on the Ultimate Frisbee Club with leader Garrett Spears '24 about the start-up of this club and its development through the last year. Also, I learned more about their upcoming season ahead and what they plan to do in order to win games. This is the second year this club...
The connection between the student body and the faculty brings all members of the school together. Therefore, we work to improve this connection through our annual interviews with the principal and president of our school. Each year, the Roundup staff works to prepare questions for Principal Mr. Garrison that we think directly correlate to student life. We believe these...
Upended palm trees, wrecked houses, and record-high flooding were all the hallmarks of a weather phenomenon that the Floridian peninsula was all too familiar with - Hurricane Ian. Hurricane Ian made landfall on Southwest Florida shores two weeks ago, leaving behind a trail of destruction and desolation in its wake. At least 137 people in the U.S. and Cuba...

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