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Martin Flores '17, Editor-In-Chief

Martin Flores '17, Editor-In-Chief
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Martin Flores, the Editor-in-Chief of The Roundup, has been writing since his Freshman year. He previously served as Senior News Editor, Junior Associate Editor, and Reporter. Apart from the newspaper, Martin is Drum Major of the Jesuit-Ursuline Ranger Band. The band performs at every Varsity football game. His other involvements include National Honor Society, Freshman Retreat Leadership, and Boy Scouts. In his spare time, Martin unwinds by jogging, reading the news, and producing music. Flores will attend Loyola University Chicago in the Fall to study Political Science and International Studies. He aspires to be an attorney after his collegiate endeavors.
"Washington, DC is to lying what Wisconsin is to cheese." -comedian/TV personality Dennis Miller "I often say of George Washington that he was one of the few in the whole history of the world who was not carried away by power." -poet Robert Frost "Washington, D.C. is a city filled with people who believe they are important." -The ever-sarcastic reporter David Brinkley Whether it's from the...
May at Jesuit is often characterized by a joyous onslaught of Convocation ceremonies, awards, and honors given to those extraordinary in their efforts over the past year. On May 5th, however, the Jesuit Rugby team's banquet came with a shock: the announcement of long-standing Coach Anthony Mattacchione's departure from the team, and more importantly Jesuit. In true May fashion, honor...
Standing in the historic Walsh Gym, one experiences Jesuit in a completely different way. Even when the gym is empty, the plain white walls somehow teem with years of school spirit that's stained within them. However, when it's full, the energy is electric. For many students, the notion of making Jesuit's highly competitive team seems unlikely, even if they...
When you're a timid freshman entering the halls of Jesuit, it seems that you have 'four long years' to make the most of your Jesuit experience. And, in accord with this, most seniors leave their indelible mark on the 28. Though the Junior Convocation is coveted as the one with the most scholarship money with it, Senior Convocation serves as...
With the primary season winding down in the presidential race, Jesuit conducted its last round of student council elections: its Class representatives. Three students from each class were chosen by popular vote with the Presidential seat for his class going to the candidate with the highest amount of votes. 61% of the student body turned out to vote on...
In the primary election on March 1st, the three campaigns of Frymire, Nuchereno, Mancillas, and Wunderlick vied for the student body's vote, a vote that would determine the leaders of the school for the 2016-2017 school year. In a historic finish, the campaigns of Mancillas-Jackson and Wunderlick-Kelley engaged in a virtual tie, only separated by three votes. This brought the school...
Opposites attract. That's true in most cases: relationships, career paths, and even in physics. But science, at times, can encapsulate many seemingly different branches of understanding. With this relationship, ostensible 'opposites' can relate in extraordinary fashions. With ongoing projects using tangible materials, The Jesuit Engineering Society embarked on a journey to UT Southwestern Medical Center to explore another sector...
You've been there: a bright green screen with firm white lettering flashes on the previously dull-white screen, reading "The following preview has been approved for all audiences" and denotes that the feature is rated PG-13. Immediately, you recline in the red, faux leather movie theater seat, naturally curious to see the imminent movie trailer. As expected, dramatic violins, heavy sound...

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