On a cold and windy morning last Monday, April 4, 2011, Jesuit sophomores arrived on campus with scaled-up models of molecules, ranging from testosterone to trinitrotoluene.
Students scurried through the back doors of the Terry Center, trying to hold together their constructions made of Styrofoam balls and wooden rods. Although the untimely gusts of wind may have shattered some students’...
With this exciting 2013-2014 school year kicking off, Jesuit looks for big changes all around the campus and student life to improve the Jesuit academic experience. And, despite no longer being required by the state to offer a health class, Jesuit instead has revamped its Health class for the freshman class. Jesuit is excited to present its new Health course...
Infinite series, binomial coefficients, n-simplex numbers. Confused yet? Don’t worry; I’m as lost as you are. These are just a few of the magnificently complex mathematical subjects that fascinate Jesuit senior Alonso Espinosa-Dominguez 16’. In fact, Alonso’s unqualified love of mathematics has inspired him to give a series of math-based lectures through the Mu Alpha Theta Club.
Throughout this year,...
From president of Coca Cola in Mexico to President of Mexico itself, Vicente Fox has led a successful life, but professing never to have forgotten the less fortunate and always committed to the betterment of the people. On Nov. 8, some 20 Jesuit students from debate, student council, and the senior contemporary issues course heard Fox speak on numerous...
In the past few weeks, the Jesuit Roundup has been working on several articles dedicated to the multitude of new teachers who have arrived at Jesuit Dallas. Filled with a passion to inspire a desire to learn in their students, these new teachers are working across all academic departments.
At Jesuit, the theology department is tasked with helping students to...
The freshman bug project is a long-standing tradition among students, alumni, and incoming freshmen. The project has outlasted almost every building, stadium, and classroom. And like the renovations that have altered the Jesuit campus, the bug project has begun a journey of change.
Beginning in the spring of 2014, the bug project will incorporate more sophisticated science.
The project was started...
"Hey! Can I borrow your drill (or hot glue gun, or a couple zipties/screws)?"
"Are you gonna use this , or do you need it?"
"When does this period end?" *bell rings*
Amid these commonplace inquisitions, the whirring of drills, cutting of wood, or the occasional (constant) dropping of a hammer, the annual physics Rube Goldberg projects are heard being constructed (God...
From October 22 to November 4, 11 students from Leo XIII, a Jesuit high school in Milan, Italy, stayed with 11 students from Jesuit Dallas. While they were here, they attended classes and experienced our city and our school through Ranger Day, the homecoming game against Lake Highlands, a Mavs game, and a tour of SMU.
The Italians participating in...
