Tuesday, November 26, 2024

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(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...
In my perspective, college night is the most organized chaos I have ever witnessed. If I could compare it to anything, it would be as if all the college pamphlets you’ve ever been sent had physically appeared at one location, Jesuit Dallas. Some colleges stand prestigiously, like a magnet to prospective students, while others stand optimistic, like a pamphlet...
  Unified Sports Softball is a collaboration between the Notre Dame School of Dallas and Jesuit Dallas to practice and play softball. The Unified Sports experience/season consists of five practices and one simulation game; these practices were every Saturday from 11 am to 12:30 pm. The season begins August 20th and goes through September 24th. Seven Jesuit baseball sophomores, Josh Gallegos,...

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