Ambitious, brilliant, and stubborn. These qualities are often used to describe the 6th President of the United States, John Quincy Adams, and his long public service to our country. The son of the wiry old John Adams, one of the nation's founding fathers, John Quincy Adams was born as a member of America's "second generation" of political leaders. With...
On November 8th, 2022, The Roundup hosted a mock election for this year’s Texas governor race between Greg Abbott and Beto O’Rourke. In addition, there was a Halloween candy competition between Reese’s Pieces and Starburst. Even though Kanye West and Donald Trump were not on the ballot, many students showed up to fulfill their civic duties.Â
RESULTS
Total Votes: 241Â
Governor Greg...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the most anticipated fight card of the year has finally landed, and oh boy was it a big one.
Sean Shelby assembled a massive card consisting of the deadliest fighters the UFC has to offer with many fighters putting their zero losses on the line.
Abu Dhabi hosted this card in the Mecca of events at the incredible...
For every great historical figure in the past, there was someone, whether it be a close companion, lieutenant, or follower, who made their success possible. Although great leaders deservedly warrant praise for their admirable qualities, their success depended on the loyalty of their companions or subordinates.
As a society, our retelling of history mainly concentrates on the big characters of...
On September 16, 2022, thousands of Iranians observed Mahsa Amini’s funeral. Then, they gathered in the masses to protest their government’s brutality resulting in the death of Amini. However, they were met with smoke grenades, batons, and arrests from the morality police. But, why did these violent protests flare up in the first place?Â
HISTORY OF IRAN
In 1951, Mohammad Mossadegh...
Regarding tennis, many watched and idolized Roger Federer and Serena Williams. The tennis world busted into shock when Serena retired during her last U.S. Open run. Now, a few weeks later, Federer decides to end his tennis career at the 2022 Laver Cup.
Most people considering him the greatest of all time, Roger Federer is an inspiration and exemplifies all...
Jesuit, unlike many high schools, offers a compressive experience abroad for service. This summer I had the pleasure of going on the "Encuentro" exchange student and service program to Guadalajara, Mexico. This trip was something special and an incredibly unique experience. It was very eye-opening and changed my view on many things.
Preface
Encuentro's biggest difference compared to other trips is...
On June 29, 2022, a group of Jesuit students embarked on a service immersion trip to Monterrey, Mexico.Â
Wednesday, June 29
We touchdown in Monterrey, Mexico, around 11:00 am and quickly get out of customs and security. We meet our adult leader Mr. Perry at the airport entrance, to which he gives us the great news that the mask mandate was...
