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  As I begin writing this, on the 27th of September, the day of the testimonies of Dr. Christine Blasey Ford and Judge Brett Kavanaugh before the Senate Judiciary Committee, I am sitting at my bedroom after a day of catching snippets of the testimonies and hearing the whole depth and breadth of thoughts and opinions to be held. I...
“The crest and crowning of all good, Life's final star, is brotherhood.”- Edwin Markham Summer has ended, and while no one is excited about the workload and challenges the coming year will bring, Jesuit students are glad to be back. I had the chance to sit down with some fellow students to hear how they have been managing the first week...
If you don’t know we are smack dab in the middle of a melting pot of glorious and fascinating cultures present within Texas. As such, there are bound to be great selections of cuisine ranging from Soul, American, Hispanic, Japanese, Chinese, Taiwanese, and more incredible choices to dine at. The following list will contain various different cuisines and as...
After days of candidates walking and talking with their peers, communicating why they are a fitting candidate, the freshmen student council members have been elected. They are ready to serve their peers and listen to others to make the school a better place. Freshman President: Rishi Danda Rishi is involved in a number of activities including basketball, yearbook, debate, Freshman Initiative...
Today is May 9, 2015, the day after the 2015 Jesuit Special Games. One day after my last official day at Jesuit College Prep, I feel incredibly bored. I tried checking my favorite YouTube channels, but I could not find any new content. I tried listening to music, but I could not focus. I should probably study for the six...
After a yearlong wait, Jesuit’s much hyped athletic facility was finished and finally opened to Ranger athletes in mid-October 2011.  And of course, as the opening day came closer and closer, excitement and speculation permeated the “water- cooler” talk of students and faculty alike. Despite Jesuit's success in athletics over the recent years, including championships in rugby, soccer, cycling, and...
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,...
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...

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