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Whether in the hallways or cafeteria, freshmen deliberate who will best represent their class. As elections close, three distinct candidates were nominated to the freshmen student council board. Freshman President: Nathan Long Currently, as a football player and former student body vice president at St. Rita, Nathan emphasizes on the importance of representing Jesuit. This can occur through "getting a good...
On November 8, 2022, millions of voters across the country casted their ballots. These voters’ ballots decided the political balance in our government, including the US Senate. On election night, 35 out of 50 incumbent senators were up for reelection. Prior to the election, many political scientists and experts predicted that Republicans would secure both the Senate and House...
On November 8, 2022, thousands of Texan voters flooded voting locations in a desperate attempt to cast their votes. These voters knew that the voting deadline was 8 PM. After 8, election vote counters and machines counted the ballots. After a few tense hours, the results project dominant Republican victories throughout the state.  GOVERNOR The Texas governor seat has not been...
Annually, Jesuit freshmen decide on whom they want to represent their class. Hopefully, this article will provide freshmen with a good sense of who the candidates are. In turn, this will help the freshmen voters in their decision making. THE CANDIDATES Luke Wilson: Through the student council I can pursue being a man for others and enhance my foundation of being a...
Ambitious, brilliant, and stubborn. These qualities are often used to describe the 6th President of the United States, John Quincy Adams, and his long public service to our country. The son of the wiry old John Adams, one of the nation's founding fathers, John Quincy Adams was born as a member of America's "second generation" of political leaders. With...
Last Tuesday, November 1, the Jesuit community not only came together for their monthly liturgy service, but also as the first day of blazers. This Mass celebrated All Saints' Day, a special occasion where the Church celebrates all of the holy men and women who have been recognized with the title of a Saint. In addition, All Saints Day...
  "In my opinion, Ursuline did a phenomenal job running the freshman/sophomore homecoming dance.  Their new amphitheater provided the perfect space for many different activities including live dances, yard games & Casino games as well.  In all of my years of experience the 2022 homecoming was the best ever in my book." - freshman counsler Mr. Murphy Jesuit Dallas hosted its...
On November 8th, 2022, The Roundup hosted a mock election for this year’s Texas governor race between Greg Abbott and Beto O’Rourke. In addition, there was a Halloween candy competition between Reese’s Pieces and Starburst. Even though Kanye West and Donald Trump were not on the ballot, many students showed up to fulfill their civic duties.  RESULTS Total Votes: 241  Governor Greg...

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