Friday, April 19, 2024

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The Turnpike Troubadours recently came out with an album named "A Cat in the Rain." Now I'm sure you're thinking, isn't it completely normal for a band to release an album? Well not for this band. The Turnpike Troubadours released their first album in 6 years after some intense ups and downs so let's dive into the interesting story...
Introduction Sparking my interest for being ranked #6 on the top Shoegaze albums page on Rate Your Music, The Texas-Jerusalem Crossroads is a concept album of post, indie, Christian, and rock-shoegaze, released on June 26, 2001. This is a full analysis and review of the music, concept, and history on one of the most unique pieces of music I've head. (Note:...
Breakfast, we all love it; we ALL CONSUME IT ALWAYS. Did you know Jesuit is home to some unique and tasteful breakfast opinions? This list, assembled with the help of a few educated individuals browsing the English Commons, will hopefully inform the rest of the student body of the gospel truth about 4 Jesuit morning favorites. Peanut Butter and Jelly It...
Everyone goes to the theater at least once in their 4 years at Jesuit. Usually, people go there for class meetings, mandatory class guest speaker events, or to watch one of the plays. But now, with Film Club's recent use of the facility, you can also use it as a movie theater! From Humble Beginnings This past Friday, after school at...
On November 8th Genshin Impact released version 4.2 alongside the new banner characters, Baizhu and Furina. With Furina being the second hydro sword user, Xingqui being the first. However, being initially overlooked, with her banner having come to an end, we are now able to see her full capabilities and her place in the Meta. Kit Overview First, to find out...
By now, the sophomores have concluded reading F. Scott Fitzgerald's famed novel 'The Great Gatsby' and have likely watched the 2013 movie, which for many, is a shining example of the culture and society in 1922. When the film first released, it was quickly critically acclaimed, and sparked a public interest in the 1920s, painting an image of what...
Since "Adam and Eve,"  the human mind has come so far, from developing languages to calculating the mass of entire planets. Within this evolution, the mind has gone through challenges and hardships, and Mental Health was never discussed until the 20th Century. The recent evolution of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has shaken the world, changing the way many things are...
Intro First called the Dwarf Grill, Truett Cathy and his brother opened their original diner in Atlanta. The restaurant prospered and led Cathy to open the restaurant we all know and love today, Chick-Fil-A. As of 2021, there are approximately 2,709 restaurants worldwide, one of them being just down the street from Jesuit. Often known as the largest chain specializing...

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