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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...
Being religious is one of the core tenets of the Jesuit Profile of the Graduate. Over the course of four years, the Jesuit student enhances his basic knowledge of the Christian faith and commits to living out his faith. Last year, the fulfillment of the religious tenet was exemplified through a group of sophomores, a small conglomerate that met...
Jesuit comes off a 3-2 finish in the Coppell Tournament against El Paso Chaplain in a 63-40 win. And to finish their last two district games off, Keller is a team, full of shooters ready to shoot the ball at will and guys that handle pressure on the bounce. Before this game, they had a promising win over the...

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