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The President ahead of his time: John Quincy Adams

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...

Dallas: Contender or Pretender?

Dallas is sitting pretty at 6-2 with the 5th seed at the bye. But are they for real? In this article we will go over 5 reasons to be optimistic about the Boys, and 5 reasons to be pessimistic...

BREAKING NEWS: Greg Abbott and Reese’s Pieces Prevail in the 2022 Jesuit Mock Elections

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...

World Series: Astros Win!

The Houston Astros are the 2022 World Series Champions after a brutal six games against the Phillies. It was a tremendous up-and-down battle with some great pitching and clutch hits.   Game 1: Phillies (0-1) The Phillies took game one after a...

UFC 280: Oliveira vs Makhachev

Ladies and Gentlemen, the most anticipated fight card of the year has finally landed, and oh boy was it a big one. Sean Shelby assembled a massive card consisting of the deadliest fighters the UFC has to offer with many...

Battle in the Lone Star State: 2022 Texas Elections

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...

Na Na Na Na, Hey Hey Hey, Goodbye

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...

2022 Midterms Preview: Top Issues

(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...

Loyalty Personified: Marcus Agrippa

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...