Monday, November 25, 2024

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Like the ominous clouds lingering on the distant horizon, evil's echos tremble in every fold of fabric in the days of our lives. Every photon of hope photosynthesizes the last plant needed to sustain life. Yet humor blows the clouds before the sun, mocking man. Damn the thoughtless laugh, dancing on the graves of Death's sad victims, singing songs...
To truly understand Valentine's Day and its movement toward the shallow existence it holds today, one must understand its roots. So this article begins with a story. A tale passed down from generation to generation, with the sole purpose to unveil St. Valentine's legacy. The Origins of Valentine's Day The legend begins in the north of Rome, around the end of...
Why? What is the meaning of anything? What are we doing with our lives? What is the point of anything we do? The debut short film from Jesuit Stage and Film pondered these questions. This film follows a high school student while he takes the SAT. With a short run time, director Austin Keith utilized interesting filmmaking tricks to make a solid short...
In response to Jacob Chosner’s article, Messi is in fact the GOAT of soccer.          Messi’s recent world cup victory, where he scored 2 goals and made his penalty kick, adds another trophy to his marvelous soccer career. As well as a world cup trophy for his country, Messi has also won the Fifa World Youth Championship...
 I will admit I am a sucker for vintage films and photography. This form of artistic expression brings a unique aspect to pictures than your regular high-quality cameras. I get a very human feeling when seeing pictures that use vintage lenses, one of imperfections and mistakes. Still, it brings a story, a character, to the art. The photo up above...
"I enjoy the environment but I enjoy the food more. Their pizzas are delicious along with the chicken parmesan, which is my personal favorite." - Caleb Fisher '24 Background of my Experience I had the opportunity of going to Cane Rosso last Saturday night, January 21st, to celebrate my friend George Horvat's 17th birthday. We had a great time, and while...
Brigadier General Mitchell Through my pursuing of my private pilot license and overall interest in aviation, I have begun to study the many figures that have shaped how we view American aviation in the modern era. One of these many figures, Billy Mitchell, a brigadier general in the Army Air Service, was a pioneer in the development of US military...
The Matrix is a classic science fiction film that explores the idea of a simulated reality controlled by powerful machines. The film's action-packed plot, special effects, and thought-provoking themes make it a must-see for any science fiction fan. The concept of living in a simulated reality is prevalent in science fiction and the film raises important questions about the...

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