Tag: Editor’s Pick

Blood and God. Israel and Palestine. Since the Jewish state was established in 1948 by the United Nations, it has been marred by conflict. Depending on how one looks at it, Israel has fought in 14 wars over that time. The most recent clash, over President Trump’s establishment of an embassy in Jerusalem, cost the lives of some sixty Palestinians. Israel...

Some don't believe me when I tell them that I have had the pleasure of enjoying a meal of chicken and waffles, topped with a fried egg, and experiencing the fluffy flavor punch that came with a stuffed French crepe along with tasting the intoxicating bliss that Korean Brisket fries offers the strong punch of traditional German sausage, all...

CLICK-CLACK-CLANK.  The sound of the vintage keys striking the black ink-strip fills the room.  For freshman Nathan Volle-Kobell, these are soothing sounds. The Roundup recently got to interview Nathan Volle-Kobell '21 about his marvelous collection of typewriters, and collections in general. Why did you decide to come to Jesuit? "The reason for why I came to Jesuit is because of how...

The Class of 2018 has made it. Many of us have excelled in sports, academics, and service. Ignatian education has formed us into well-rounded individuals ready to take on the world. Students with various talents will continue their passions and aspirations entering college. We have worked hard to mirror the ideal example of what it means to be "Men...

Fifty pound medicine bags, nine students, six doctors, three days, two teachers, and one mission. Jesuit students were playing Uno on the filthy airport floor in Guatemala City, excitedly sharing their spring break plans and interest in medicine. Advised not to pet the wild dogs, they rushed into dented vans, roused by the deafening roars of motorbikes and the...

You've probably walked by the Terry Center recently and seen the construction going on next to the sidewalk. Maybe you've even been rained on due to the lack of a cover with the construction. You've probably wondered, "What's going on over there?" In this area, the new Ranger Connection is going to be built, with work starting already as you...

By all accounts, the varsity basketball team this year was phenomenal. They made history, they beat the number sixteen team in the country and they made it farther than any team before them. This season, they made it all the way to the regional championship before finally falling to South Garland. Along the way, they tallied up four memorable wins throughout...

This is it. The Senior Varsity players have finally made it. After four years of hard work, dedication, and team spirit, the seniors marked their last win of their regular season Jesuit career at their own home field. Tears of joy, sadness, and relief were all present from the players, their parents, and all those who have been to...