Thursday, May 9, 2024

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On Fridays, artists of all genres and popularity drop their music for their audience’s listening pleasure. While Spotify and Apple Music both have “New Music Friday” playlists, The Roundup doesn’t want the Jesuit community to have to sift through those playlists to find out which songs bop and which flop. To the avid Roundup readers disappointed that New Music Friday...
Since the nomination of Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh to the bench, both the Right and the Left have hypothesized the future of the Supreme Court. Will the conservative majority court strike down Roe v. Wade? Will the Affordable Care Act be declared unconstitutional? The Supreme Court has made important decisions recently, such as the Court's upholding of partisan gerrymandering...
When the word "community" and "Jesuit" are in the same sentence, it is safe to say that it involves service of some form or fashion. However, the three days the Class of 2020 spent in Glen Rose, TX, from October 1 through October 3, focused on something completely different. Compared to other retreats, Community Days is less formal and restricted,...
Assisted by Brendan Shorey From Snapchat to Facebook, over 2.89 BILLION people are on social media. These platforms connect over 39 percent of the world population. At Jesuit, the student body has differing opinions when it comes to these platforms, specifically whether they are beneficial or detrimental. We asked a student from each grade and one staff member about their views...
Over the summer, Sony and Marvel Studios announced that they would no longer work together due to bargaining disagreements. This was unfortunate to hear, as Spider-Man is a fan favorite in the MCU. Additionally, his story left us on a cliffhanger with the conclusion of Spider-Man: Far From Home. Despite the uproar from the fans, both sides seemed adamant that...
  NBC's The Office has proven itself to be one of the best shows in modern television. With its end date on Netflix recently being announced, I have decided to rank the top 10 characters of the show. Also, SPOILER WARNING, if you have not already watched the show, do not continue reading this article. 10. Erin Hannon Starting off this list is...
Democracy vs. Democratic Is Iran a Democracy? It seems like a straightforward question, yes or no. A democracy is a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives. Is North Korea a democracy? No, one unelected man has total power. Voters vote for who they want to lead. For...
Caution: Spotify content may include explicit lyrics. The Roundup neither endorses nor promotes any of the songs in this article. Readers under the age of 18 must receive parents' permission before proceeding. As the summer music season comes to a close and the number of new music being put out starts to dwindle, one rapper has been on top of...

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