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The Student News Site of Brophy College Preparatory

Brophy Roundup

The Student News Site of Brophy College Preparatory

Brophy Roundup

Brophy’s Safety Shines, Community Plays Key

AJ "Bear" Johnson, Staff Writer December 20, 2024

Thanks to advanced security protocols and a vigilant community, many students at Brophy College Preparatory feel safe and secure, whilst, across the canal, Central High School, where according to Niche,...

Is Gen Z “soft”

Taite Paradise, Staff Writer December 20, 2024

Gen Z is often portrayed by the media, celebrities, and politicians as being ineffective to our society, and as an emotional and sensitive generation.      Variety Magazine interviewed Jodie...

Education as a whole, not just college, should be expected to prepare adolescents for later life.

Brophy need to prepare students for life, not college

Jack Willmore, Sports Editor November 6, 2024

Brophy prides itself as a college preparatory. The classes are college prep level, the campus is the size of a small college campus, and even the class schedule mimics that of a college. But Brophy shouldn’t...

Guillermo Secundino '27 completing a session of Membean during lunch.

Membean is beneficial to students

Anderson Stack, Staff Writer November 2, 2024

Although we may not all agree, the hours and hours we spend on monotonous questions and word constellations are worth it. To understand the importance of Membean's commitment, it's important to understand...

Early release is better than late start

Early release is better than late start

Kevin Millar Jr, Writer November 1, 2024

Escaping a conventional school schedule that has dismissal from school at anytime between 2:30 and 3:30, Brophy’s 12:35 p.m. early release Fridays are better than their 9:30 a.m. late start Thursdays...

Polarization can cause a rift in politics, a gap in knowledge between differing beliefs which can only be bridged by discourse.

Students must seek out political discourse on their own

Roundup Staff November 1, 2024

Politics can be tough to talk about. The conversations are often uncomfortable, the facts and misinformation can be difficult to distinguish between, and it can be scary to disagree with someone you care...

The Community Period phone ban has had varying levels of enforcement across campus.

Community period phone ban must be uniformly enforced

Taite Paradise, Staff Writer October 30, 2024

It should be all or nothing, all phones banned or none at all. Over the last few years, primarily this current year, phone restrictions at Brophy have increased. During orientation, Dean of Students...

Mr. Matt Hooten teaching 7th period Apush class.

Opinion: AP US. History is Overvalued

Colin St. Hilaire, Staff Writer October 30, 2024

AP US History, taught by both Mr. Matt Smith and Mr. Matt Hooten, has a reputation for being one of the hardest classes someone at Brophy can take.  Students are burdened with “...a minimum of 10...

Photo Courtesy of the Arizona Diamondbacks

D-backs embrace change with new uniforms

Henry Walters, News Editor October 28, 2024

A few weeks after coming up short to the Texas Rangers in the World Series, the Arizona Diamondbacks unveiled a new look on Nov. 17. The club announced four new uniform combinations, centering on the colors...

College has lost its value

Brody Jennings, Staff October 28, 2024

Four years of hard work. Calloused hands decorated with blisters from taking strenuous notes. Early mornings coupled with late nights. Occasional breaks throughout the year. Extra-curriculars, service...

Disney has good intentions, but bad execution

Santiago Sanchez October 28, 2024

When I first heard about Disney’s live action remakes, I was very disappointed. I couldn’t believe the House of Mouse would ruin their old movies for some extra cash. However, what annoyed me the most...

Larger families provide better experience for children

David Robaina '25, Opinions Editor October 28, 2024

Outside of loving and attentive parents, there is nothing more beneficial to a child’s development than having many siblings.  That said, according to the Brookings Institution, arguably America’s...

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