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Brophy Roundup

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Brophy Roundup

The Student News Site of Brophy College Preparatory

Brophy Roundup

Matthew Hawkins ’26 at the 2026 Brophy Fashion Show.
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Hawkins named Man of the Year
Brody Jennings, Editor in Chief • May 4, 2026

It’s a thing that you only see in the movies, but for Matthew Hawkins ’26, the “tragic” moment occurred with a car speeding down the road alongside him. Heading to his bus stop one early morning in November, the ground was spotted with rain puddles...

Larsen argues that clubs need to engage their members in order to establish a presence during Community Period.
Successful clubs are built on action, not sitting around
Garrett Larsen '27, Staff Writer • May 4, 2026

Why do some clubs at Brophy grow quickly while others struggle to keep members? It might seem like the answer comes down to having a strong idea,...

Spencer Nick running the 1600m at the Devon Allen Invitational on Friday, March 13th.
Less Focus On School Contributes to Better Grades
Harrison Lowry, Staff Writer • March 23, 2026

A common misconception that students hear is that good grades come from spending all their time on schoolwork and studying. However,the opposite...

You don't have to be the funniest in the room
You don’t have to be the funniest in the room
Jon Ayna, Staff Writer • February 13, 2026

Being the class clown is awesome! Until it isn't. Personality becomes based on whether or not you can make people laugh, and it seems like it's...

Beyond the Box Score: The Rituals of Brophy Basketball
Anthony Francis '28, Staff Writer • January 20, 2026

To the average fan finding their seat in the bleachers of Robson Gymnasium, the game begins as the whistle blows and the tip-off soars through...

Matthew Hawkins ’26 at the 2026 Brophy Fashion Show.
Hawkins named Man of the Year
Brody Jennings, Editor in Chief • May 4, 2026

It’s a thing that you only see in the movies, but for Matthew Hawkins ’26, the “tragic” moment occurred with a car speeding down the...

A group of Loyola Academy students practice their instruments during Note by Note practice.
The founder preparing for the next movement of musical nonprofit
Bryce Hardaway '28, Staff Writer • May 4, 2026

While most Brophy seniors spend their free time at home or finishing homework, Hayden Short ’26 is often found at Loyola Academy, a middle...

Photo courtesy Mr. Shaff.

Coach Catan poses for a photo with wrestlers Blake Sweetman ‘26 and Adam Angulo ‘26.
The Connection Between Mental Health and Injury at Brophy
Dominic Decio, Staff Writer • May 4, 2026

"We were impacted, 3 all-state guys were injured. Adam Angulo was out with concussions. Blake Sweetman fractured his back. Landon Durek, our...

Phone ban recap
Phone ban recap
Jake McCreery, Staff Writer • May 4, 2026

We have almost completed a full year with the phone ban, which was put in place to increase social connection, but students say it's doing the...