Tag: Opinions
Bow ties add style to student Mass attire
By Julian De Ocampo ’13
THE ROUNDUP
Bow ties add style to student Mass attire
“A list of bow tie devotees reads like a Who’s Who of rugged individualists,” a 2010 article in The New York Times once explained.
Under Armour deal contradicts core values
By Jackson Santy ’13
THE ROUNDUP
This year the football team received new equipment adorned with the prestigious “UA” of the Under Armour logo.
An article in the October issue of The Roundup reported on the recent Under Armour uniform deal.
Administration’s invasion of student privacy a necessary evil
By Nick May ’13
THE ROUNDUP
It never seems to fail, once or twice a year you hear that so-and-so got called into the Dean’s Office because he posted something he shouldn’t have on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.
When this happens, the conversation that usually follows is “should the dean be allowed to search your social networking profiles or your property like your back pack and car?”
Sparks fly after recent SB 1070 controversial regulations
By Brett Mejia ’13
THE ROUNDUP
As SB 1070, Arizona’s 2010 tough stand on immigration, continues to be scrutinized, it may be the police department that finds itself in trouble.
SB 1070 is useless and unnecessary.
Soccer jerseys enhance school spirit
Official BCP jerseys should be allowed as part of dress code
By Joe Skoog ’13
THE ROUNDUP
When I was a freshman, we all received an order form.
Elated, I ordered one red Brophy soccer jersey with my last name and year printed on the back.
Wednesday late start policy needs re-thinking
By Charles Louis Dominguez ’14
THE ROUNDUP
Schedule change understandable, but is not a benefit for some students
Brophy is a beehive of activity.
On any given day, students can be seen scurrying about the campus by 7 a.m., even with the implementation of a late start policy that begins the school day at 9 a.m. on Wednesdays.
Grad at Grad key to being true role model for others
The Issue: What is the definition of a role model?
Our Stance: A role model is someone who truly cares for others and is dedicated to the “Grad at Grad” qualities.
Sparks fly after recent SB 1070 controversial regulations
By Brett A. Mejia ’13 THE ROUNDUP As SB 1070, Arizona’s 2010 tough stand on immigration, continues to be scrutinized, it may be the police department that finds itself in trouble. SB 1070 is useless and unnecessary. Others say the bill will help control the flow of illegal immigrants into this country. Whatever the case [...]
Uniformed opinions kill democracy (and they’re annoying)
Staff Editorial The Issue: Political ignorance is rampant and detrimental to the democratic process. Our Stance: Having an opinion is great, but be prepared to back it up. We all know people who parade around election season espousing a party, whether it be through sophomoric insults against Obama posted on Facebook, unwarranted vitriol towards Romney [...]
Obama’s transportation policy incomplete, needs resolution in 2nd term
By Joe Skoog ’13 THE ROUNDUP In a list of important issues for President Barack Obama’s second term, the “Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act” would usually not seem very relevant. This transportation bill focused on creating both incentives for companies to build infrastructure and subsidies for companies to streamline the highway system [...]
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