Tag: Jackson Santy
Editor-in-Chief steps down from soapbox
By Jackson Santy ’13 CO EDITOR IN CHIEF I’ve never been good with good-byes. It’s not that they make me sentimental or teary eyed—I’ve just never quite grasped the art of a farewell. But as it is customary for exiting editor-in-chiefs of The Roundup, the time has come to say it. However, I still have [...]
Long awaited ‘Bankrupt’ creates procession to preceding chart-topper album
Phoenix—“Bankrupt!” 8.5 out of 10 By Jackson Santy ’13 THE ROUNDUP In 2009, the French indie-pop group Phoenix stormed on the music scene with their album “Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix.” Featuring notable songs such as “Liztomania,” “Lasso” and their most well-known track “1901,” Phoenix began their climb to fame. The band is notable for its combination [...]
Star studded Summer movie lineup packed with sequels, prequels
By Jackson Santy ’13 THE ROUNDUP When we think of words synonymous with summer, we think sunshine, the beach and lazy. Similarly, lazy is the word that comes to mind when I think of this summer’s movie lineup. Aside from a few exceptions, it seems every movie advertised as the “can’t miss hit of the [...]
Xavier Gator
Taylor Kinnerup ’14 By Jackson Santy ’13 THE ROUNDUP What do they call you? Taylor, but I get Taykinn a lot. Can I call you Super Laser Tiger? Do you get that a lot too? Every day of my life. Since the topic for this month’s issue is travel, where’s one unexpected place you’d want [...]
Mr. Ryan: Lacrosse team hits reset on season
LAX teams shut down for 1 week after reported incident By Julian De Ocampo ’13 & Jackson Santy ’13 THE ROUNDUP Following a string of incidents that resulted in the suspension of the lacrosse team in February, Principal Mr. Bob Ryan said that the lacrosse team is having a “do-over” this season. “There was an [...]
Flynn fosters and models ‘culture of inclusion’
By Jackson Santy ’13 THE ROUNDUP Jack Flynn ’13 initially came to Brophy his freshman year for the academics, or at least that was the “justification” he had in the eighth grade. Now as a senior, Flynn has made his mark in far more than just academia, spanning his involvement in Speech and Debate, managing [...]
Politics looks to dominate Oscar night, Sunday, Feb. 24th
By Jackson Santy ’13 THE ROUNDUP Directors, Hollywood moguls and movie buffs alike are becoming more and more excited as the Oscars approach, Sunday, Feb. 24th. Despite the fact that I am not an actor nor a director, I usually hold an excitement equivalent to those who are nominated for a golden statuette. However this [...]
First generation college students seek newfound opportunities
By Jackson Santy ’13 THE ROUNDUP Over these past few weeks, colleges have sent out decision letters to students around the country. Seniors eagerly wait to rip open the envelopes determining their future for the next four years. Some students will follow in their parents’ footsteps attending their alma maters. Others will set off on [...]
Summit shouldn’t be taken for granted
Staff Editorial The Issue: The Summit on Human Dignity can be overlooked as just a break from regular classes and homework. Our Stance: Personal investment and dedication from students will pay dividends. Every year for two weeks students are given the unique and informative occasion of participating in the Summit on Human Dignity, an opportunity [...]
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