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Alex Motter has become the newest member of the Podcast crew. He will replace Enrique on the podcast once Enrique graduates and moves on. So what better way to prep him than have him join the crew early? As per usual the Podcast is recorded in Segments. Each segment is a part of the original taping that occurred on April 23,...
For all seniors, most juniors, and some sophomores, the SAT presents a daunting challenge. At least it used to. With college admissions rapidly becoming one of the most competitive yet convoluted and sometimes unfair processes that high schoolers have to go through, standardized testing has attained an immense level of importance. However, despite all the tutoring, preparation, and worry...
To the readers of The Roundup, It’s been a fun ride. Over the past two years I’ve had the pleasure of working on the Jesuit student newspaper, first as an op-ed columnist and later as an editor. This year, I had the privilege of serving The Roundup in the capacity of Editor-in-Chief. I consider running The Roundup my proudest accomplishment...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNurOM8ngho&t=55s As our school's biggest events begin to unfold, the Jesuit Roundup decided to conduct a press conference with Principal Thomas Garrison to discuss the exciting news circulating campus. The video conference is above with a transcript below. *Note: Garrison's comments on masks were done a week prior to Jesuit's decision to go mask optional.  How close are we to being able...
"It was a refreshing experience serving the disadvantaged in our community. Definitely, the best way to spend the holidays."- Logan Thompson 24" On Thanksgiving morning, Jesuit provided meals to 4,500 individuals who were unable to afford a meal for the holidays. This event was hosted by Visiting Nurse Association's Meals on Wheels event. On a cold, wet, and early morning,...
Dear readers of The Roundup, Where has the time gone? It seems like just last month that the Class of 2013 left us and The Roundup was placed in our hands. As I reflect on the past year, I can’t help but wish it would have all slowed down. Since my sophomore year, I have been blessed with the privilege of...
I'm sure you've thought about it at least once: sitting with a select few of your classmates in front of a backdrop featuring the school logo as you sign a National Letter of Intent while listening to the applause and flashing of cameras. Maybe you've gone as far as picturing yourself on the field, standing in an enormous stadium...
The Jesuit Class B and Junior Varsity lacrosse teams started practicing in late September, and for eight straight months has continued to work hard and improve their skills through rigorous practices and challenging games. The team were primarily coached this year by Colton Hart '16, Hank Likes' 14, Ted Hovivian, and Lee Martin. Through trials and tribulations, the team...

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