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A tenet of the profile of the Jesuit graduate is "Committed to Working for Justice." Recognizing that basic human needs and rights have been denied to certain peoples, the Jesuit grad comprehends the complexities underlie these denials, evaluates the social and economic structures through which human needs and rights are denied, and takes appropriate action to render them more...
A small kid dressed up as a pumpkin waddles up to the table. They say "trick-or-treat" in their high-pitched voice. You grab a handful of candy and put it in their bag. A voice from behind asks, "What do you say," and the small voice sweetly replies, "thank you." On October 29, 2019, members from the Campus Ministry team helped...
On Saturday, October 26, a group from Jesuit's Medical Society gathered in Addison Circle Park in Addison, Texas. Joined by Mrs. Boyle and Mr. Von, the group participated in the Out of Darkness Walk for Suicide Prevention. Students arrived at the Park between 7:00 am and 7:45 am and the group waited for the event to begin. The Commencement ceremony...
If you happened to drive by the Northpark Center on the morning of October 26, 2019, you might have noticed streets blocked off for some race. You also might've seen a stage like that for a concert. The sea of pink, however, should've certainly revealed the heart and soul of this event. This last Saturday morning in October marks the...
Many returning students and faculty may recall the annual back to school supply drive that our community has participated in from past years; however, this year the Department of Community Service and Social Justice is taking a new more focused approach.  Partnering again with United to Learn, Jesuit Dallas is facilitating the Learning Launch Book Drive to kick start the 2019-20...
Coke vs. Pepsi. Big Mac vs. Whopper. Jesuit vs. ESD. All fundamental rivalries that have a clear winner: Pepsi will always trump Coke, the Big Mac will always crush the Whopper, and the final goes without being said. Sometimes, the answer isn't so obvious. Consider the great INTERACT vs. PALS debate. Both junior service organizations work to achieve the MAGIS...
“Teach us to give and not to count the cost.” — St. Ignatius of Loyola   Aptly displayed on the Jesuit Auction homepage, this revealing excerpt from Ignatius’ prayer demonstrates the larger goal for the annual Jesuit Auction: generosity. Jesuit Dallas strives to make admission available to all qualified applicants, regardless of availability to pay, and this auction goes a long way...
Every 3 minutes, someone in the United States is diagnosed with some form of blood cancer, such as leukemia. For many patients, a bone marrow or cord blood transplant may be their only hope for a cure. However, over 70% of the patients needing a transplant do not have a fully matched donor in their immediate family. These patients...

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