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The Student News Site of Brophy College Preparatory

Brophy Roundup

The Student News Site of Brophy College Preparatory

Brophy Roundup

Shining a light on scarcely-seen campus locations

Shining a light on scarcely-seen campus locations

Gabe Tiano and Jackson Stack May 15, 2024

There is no doubt that Brophy has one of the most beautiful highschool campuses. It’s a shame, then, that there are so many parts of the campus that students rarely see. Through these photos, Jackson...

Battle Royale 2024 Edition

Battle Royale 2024 Edition

Staff May 10, 2024

ROUND 1 (Left Side) Matt Smith V. Steve Smith  Mr. Smith, armed with his knowledge of conflict in the modern world, looks forward to his confrontation with Mr. Smith, who was bolstered by his army of...

Members of the 2019 Brophy Mass band pose for a photo. This group of students originated the tradition of singing Reckless Love at school assemblies.

Origin of ‘Reckless Love’ stretches to Kairos experience

Gabe Tiano, Staff Writer May 8, 2024

Singing the song “Reckless Love” is a Brophy experience that sticks with many after their first experience. Putting arms around each other and belting out the lyrics while swaying back and forth is...

Sandstorms of existentialism: Dune Part 2

Sandstorms of existentialism: Dune Part 2

Charlie Richards, Staff Writer May 2, 2024

‘Dune Part Two’ was the closest to a perfect movie that I’ve seen with impeccably crafted fight scenes, gorgeous cinematography, incredible performances, and a hauntingly beautiful score. Previously...

Opinion: What men can learn from Barbie

Opinion: What men can learn from ‘Barbie’

Charlie Richards, Staff February 28, 2024

On the 21st of July 2023, two massive blockbuster films hit the theaters for the very first time, “Oppenheimer” and “Barbie.” These two polar opposite movies both became box office juggernauts...

Date night tips from a guy who eventually went on a date

Date night tips from a guy who eventually went on a date

Renzo Moran, Editor-in-chief February 7, 2024

Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, it is officially that time once again. The smell of chocolates and roses mixed with the sounds of silence that are my love life. Yes, I am talking once again about...

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Olympics cause massive financial issues for host city

Santiago Sanchez, Staff Writer February 7, 2024

“My goal is to make my third team and win a gold medal this year,” said Devon Allen ‘13, a two time Olympian and the third fastest 110m hurdler in the history of track and field, as he talked about...

Armando Contreras ‘10 performing in a production of “The Old Man and the Sea.” Contreras graduated from Brophy in 2010 and began his professional opera career thereafter.

Alum headlines world opera premiere

Jack Kyle and David Robaina January 10, 2024

Through conversation and prayer, Armando Contreras ’10  has constantly asked himself, “Is my singing worth all this sacrifice?” He always answers, “Absolutely. This is my calling.” Contreras,...

The Roundup wrapped: best albums of 2023

The Roundup wrapped: best albums of 2023

Alex Gross December 15, 2023

By Alex Gross '24 THE ROUNDUP Though in most years a ‘best albums’ list may feel like a countdown of billboard hits, 2023 delivered in a much more different way. Lacking in copious mainstream...

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Black Mirror and the rise of AI

Jack Kyle December 4, 2023

By Jack Kyle '24 THE ROUNDUP With the release of the sixth season of Netflix’s anthology series, Black Mirror, came a storm of questions surrounding the use of Artificial Intelligence as the future...

Team Cup disappears after failing to achieve main purpose

Team Cup disappears after failing to achieve main purpose

Renzo Moran November 29, 2023

Photo by Renzo Moran '24 By Renzo Moran '24 THE ROUNDUP Since its first appearance during the COVID-19 pandemic, known then as the Brophy Olympics, the goal of the Team Cup has been to bring...

Cellist Henry Ponce will play alongside the Phoenix Symphony in 2024

Cellist Henry Ponce will play alongside the Phoenix Symphony in 2024

Santiago Sanchez October 31, 2023

Photo Courtesy of Henry Ponce '25 By Santiago Sanchez '25 Many people know what it’s like to play an instrument as a kid, but few have taken it to the level that Henry Ponce ’25 has. A proficient...

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