Thursday, March 28, 2024

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On Saturday May 20th, Bishop Edward Burns ordained eight men. Three of these ordained men are Jesuit graduates: Fr. Kevin Kolker ’11 , Fr. Cesar Garcia ’14, and Fr. Miguel Sotelo ’14. On September 11, Associate Editor Sebastian Suwanda ’26, and I interviewed Father Miguel Sotelo. We were able to learn more about Father Sotelo’s priestly formation and his...
The outcome of your life is determined by a series of choices, either big or small, these choices determine your future. College is a monumental landmark in life, a landmark that you will remember for the rest of your life. With over 24,624 colleges/universities around the world, choosing a college can be a heavy and frightening choice. Jesuit Dallas offers...
At the end of last year, the Jesuit administrators announced that the GPA system would change for the class of 2025 and onward. To learn more about what the new system, I met with Assistant Principal Mrs. O'Sullivan. Interview What was the main purpose for changing the GPA? We've been looking at the system for a couple years on how to align...
It's hard to believe that when the Texas State Fair started, there were no wacky foods such as Fried Ice Cream, Frozen Chocolate Bananas, or Fried Butter, but it was indeed a horrible, horrible time. Food stands trotted out the same boring old food, year in and year out. However, in 2004, the Big Tex Choice Awards were established,...
The word synod comes from the Latin synodus meaning "assembly" or "meeting." A synod means an "ecclesiastical council," or when leaders and laypeople. of the church come together. In the Diocese of Dallas, the last time a synod was called was in 1939, under Bishop Lynch. A couple of years ago, Bishop Edward Burns, the bishop of the Diocese of Dallas...
PEZ is one of the only brands in the world that are not famous for their products, but rather how they package it. Just by showing you a goofy little neon-colored dispenser with a cartoon head on top, you automatically know that it is PEZ. Originally invented in 1927, in Austria by a man named Eduard Haas III and intended...
On the first day of school, Mr. Earsing spoke to the student body about this year's new theme, open to growth. Mr. Earsing reflected on how to be open to growth and how to find consolation and desolation in your life. Recently, I was able to meet with Mr. Earsing to understand more about his decision of this year's...
This year, the Math Department received a new addition in Mrs. Erin Evans. Most recently teaching at Ursuline Academy, Mrs. Evans has many years of experience teaching. Recently, I had the opportunity to interview her. Journey to Jesuit  Originally from Louisiana, Mrs. Evans has lived in Dallas for 15 years. She has been married to her husband for 20 years and...

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