Tuesday, April 23, 2024

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For years, we have been perpetually bombarded with fear of climate change’s destructive effects on our planet. Many have even claimed that we only have a number of years before Earth is unsalvageable. Because of this, many Western countries have begun to enact policies aiming to end destructive practices such as fossil fuel extraction and usage. One particular shift...
The sport of boxing, since its existence going back to the late 1800's, has always possessed weight classes, determined on the mass of the fighters competing. These limits are set in place to ensure that there are no massive size differences between two fighters in a bout (for example, a 130 lb. fighter facing a 200 lb. fighter). Originally,...
To preface this article I'll need to provide a little bit of information about myself. My name is Lachlan Broad, and I'm currently a sophomore in Jesuit's Class of 2025. Prior to Jesuit unlike many of my peers, I did not attend a feeder school within the metroplex, or any school within Texas or the United States for that...
Texans love their Barbeque. It is one of those genres of foods Texans love and are proud of.  And of course, we think our style is the best! However, other regions across the country are proud of their barbeque as well and might take offense.  You may think this review will be about the well-known Pecan Lodge or Terry...
Here. We. Go. The second clash between the middleweights began on April 8, 2023, at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, United States. The sixth-highest viewed and attended UFC event in history. These two men were prepared for war. Before we tend to the main event, let's begin with Bigmouth and Ponzi. Kevin Holland vs Santiago Ponzinibbio A welterweight bout consisting of the...
Jesuit is a brotherhood. We all know that, and we embrace that. One of the ways that we embrace this brotherhood is through food. Food is a great tool for uniting boys for anyone wondering. There are many ways on campus that food unites us through Thomas cuisine, the Culinary Club, the BBQ Club, the Barista Bros, and more. One thing...
Howdy y'all. Have y'all ever wondered what the word y'all means? Never have I until a week ago when the idea had appeared to me in a dream. So if you say yes then welcome as I educate you in the etymology of "y'all." If you said no, well...then hopefully the sunken cost fallacy keeps you here. (After all...
Graphic made by: Austin Keith     Introduction The relationship between an actor and their director is a very interesting one. It is a relationship that can only go as far as both sides are willing to take it. In many ways the relationship relays on both to give everything they got, in order to succeed. An actor can act only as good...

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