Thursday, May 2, 2024

The Roundup is the Jesuit Dallas Student Voice and Newspaper since 1942. Learn about us.

It’s two weeks before spring break, a period which marks the beginning of events like Easter, the NHL, NBA, NCAA Basketball playoffs, and more time with family and friends. It is also less than a week away from the 2016 Oscars. With that said, we are reminded of some of the best and worst films of the year, notable...
Today is Valentine's Day, 2021, and it is currently snowing outside of my home as we speak. It is a light drizzle, and Texas isn't the place where snow comes, so it's a very special time and a very special occasion. Now, as everyone stays home in the warmth and comfort of their fire place, we all look to...
When I was 13 years old, I found an old set of DVDs in my parent's living room cabinet in a metal box with the title "Band of Brothers" enshrined on the front. I looked at the front cover. A group of soldiers stood in the destroyed ruins of a city, some talking to each other and others staring...
In A Good Day to Die Hard, John McClane (Bruce Willis) and his newly introduced son Jack McClane (Jai Courtney) team up to try and prevent a fictional nuclear disaster. In the process, however, they create something much worse: a cinematic disaster. The original Die Hard (1988) still towers over the huge majority of action movies made because of the...
The "whodunit" genre has always been a style of movies or television that has either been a hit or a miss. Many have failed because some feel unoriginal, predictable, and overall unexciting. Three years ago, Rian Johnson released his take on the genre in the form of Knives Out. It was a masterpiece because it communicated a simple message...
The Matrix is a classic science fiction film that explores the idea of a simulated reality controlled by powerful machines. The film's action-packed plot, special effects, and thought-provoking themes make it a must-see for any science fiction fan. The concept of living in a simulated reality is prevalent in science fiction and the film raises important questions about the...
Warning, spoilers ahead! Becoming China's second highest grossing film of all time right after Wolf Warrior 2, The Wandering Earth hit the world by storm, grossing nearly $700 million worldwide in just a few months. The Wandering Earth (7.7/10 IMDb) depicts the efforts of Liu Qi (Chuxiao Qu) and his sister Han Duoduo (Jin Mai Jaho) in helping rescue teams. The United Earth Government...
Your tired eyes stare at the clock after a long night of studying. It's 11:30 P.M on a late Saturday night. Bored out of your mind, you decide to go to Netflix, scrolling through a plethora of shows. You realize that you can't watch The Office or Parks and Rec for the tenth time, so you look to find...

About Viewpoints

The Roundup invites all students to submit articles that reflect their personal perspectives regarding politics, culture, student life, sports, art, music, or hobbies.

Viewpoints do not reflect the opinions of either Jesuit Dallas or The Roundup.

Articles should be written in a respectful tone, with language reflecting thoughtful and accurately researched discourse and, at all times, supporting the mission of the newspaper and the Jesuit Dallas community.

The Roundup will publish all articles that meet these guidelines without regard to endorsing any particular point of view.

Submit a Viewpoint

About Jesuit Dallas

Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas offers young men an excellent, Catholic education in the classical Jesuit tradition with the purpose of forming a community of men with high moral principles and service to others.

Learn More >