Friday, April 19, 2024

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As a Cowboys fan, this has been a pretty good week. Christmas is coming up, and the semester is about to end. And above all, the Cowboys won. Four takeaways, fourteenth week, let's go. The Cowboys and 49ers are the only true NFC contenders I don't want to hear anything. The Lions and the Eagles both lost, in embarrassing fashion. There...
Embarking on a journey to capture student's thoughts and opinions on Whataburger, I interviewed students Henry Taylor, Harber Lampl, Grant Reed, William Wayne, and Jack Stevens to get their opinions. What is your go-to menu item? Henry: "The patty melt because it just tastes the best. The bread is good, It's just the best thing on the menu." Harber: "My go-to menu...
On Wednesday, December 6th, four Republican hopefuls sparred in the fourth GOP debate. The Republican front-runner, former president Donald Trump, chose to skip the debate and instead attend a fundraiser in Florida. Against the backdrop of an unusual presidential election, former House Speaker, Kevin McCarthy announced his resignation just days after the House of Representatives voted to expel embattled...
The Overview of the King Crab The red king crab, a formidable crustacean renowned for its colossal size and distinct reddish color, commands attention in the frigid waters of the northern Pacific and the Barents Sea. Also known as Paralithodes camtschaticus, this species stands out not only for its impressive appearance but also for its economic importance and ecological impact. Native...
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...
The MVP of the NFL season is given to the player who has been the most impressive and important to his NFL team. And while it's tainted as a quarterback award, this year, there is speculation that it could award a wide receiver as the MVP. And while I think that should not be the case, it is still...

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