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Brophy Roundup

The Student News Site of Brophy College Preparatory

Brophy Roundup

Graphic courtesy of Philly Cover Corner. The chart shows how key players consume an increasing portion of the team's salary cap from 2025 to 2028. This illustrates Howie Roseman's high-risk financial approach of pushing costs into the future. Source: Philly Cover Corner

How the Eagles Gambled Their Future

Charlie Nelles ’26, Staff Writer October 29, 2025

The Eagles had what is considered a widely successful 2024-2025 season. They signed a roster of skilled players and won the Super Bowl. They did this by using tactics to try to stretch the amount of money...

More than a meeting: sophomore examen helps students find direction

Colin St. Hilaire, Staff Writer August 25, 2025

A one-hour conversation with a teacher might seem pretty insignificant, but for Brophy sophomores, it’s exactly the kind of meaningful, focused guidance that’s been missing. For those this year who...

Farewell: Walters foresees prominence of journalistic skills in future

Farewell: Walters foresees prominence of journalistic skills in future

Henry Walters, Editor-in-Chief August 25, 2025

It seems like everyone is talking about AI right now. Some are thrilled about the potential benefits it could bring to our world. Others are terrified about the harm it could do, especially in the hands...

A Senior slumped over a table on his phone.

Teachers Should Taper Work for Senioritis

Luke Hayes, Staff Writer August 25, 2025

Every year, seniors zone out in class as graduation draws closer. But instead of seeing this as a problem, teachers should embrace it as an opportunity to rethink how we engage students.  Senioritis...

AI-generated videos are Unappreciated in Business

Anderson Stack, Staff Writer August 25, 2025

The idea that AI-generated videos can only harm is outdated; when used correctly, they can generate hundreds of millions in revenue within a year. During Christmas 2024, Coca-Cola made its usual red...

Robaina thankful for time on newspaper, relationships

David Robaina ’25, Editor-in-Chief August 23, 2025

I started in The Roundup my freshman year. At the time, I wanted to be a romantic comedy screenwriter, and my brother Andy suggested I join the paper to improve my writing skills.  The first few months...

US Tariffs Contradict Brophy’s Grad@Grad Values

Anderson Stack, Staff Writer August 22, 2025

The U.S. unfairly implemented tariffs on imports from China (10%), Mexico, and Canada (25%), causing low-income American families and workers to struggle financially in the construction/housing, food,...

Importance of Co-ed Clubs at Brophy

Importance of Co-ed Clubs at Brophy

Ryan Tipsord ’26, Writer August 20, 2025

At Brophy Prep, Co-ed Clubs are essential for student growth. They provide experiences and lifelong lessons that our classrooms cannot offer.   For example, The Best Buddies allows both Brophy and...

Activity-based learning supersedes any traditional learning

Activity-based learning supersedes any traditional learning

Anderson Stack, Staff Writer June 30, 2025

Activity-based learning, which involves using different activities based on a central topic, engages students in a way that traditional teaching cannot; therefore, it should be implemented in every subject. Activity-based...

Poetry Out Loud: How does it Stack up?

Anderson Stack, Staff Writer June 30, 2025

Brophy’s annual Poetry Out Loud competition gives Brophy students lifelong skills beyond high school.  Poetry Out Loud is an organization that allows students to recite a selected poem with physical...

The TikTok-ification of the news cycle does more harm than good

Josue Valdez May 1, 2025

Whether it be scrolling through TikTok or Instagram reels, it is nearly impossible to escape the multitude of amateur news clips that populate the online space. Even reputable news organizations, from...

Are Private Colleges Worth It?

Henry Silvernail ’27, Staff Writer May 1, 2025

It is no myth that college is getting more expensive. The overall cost of college has risen by over 155% since 1980, while the median family income has only risen by approximately $10,000. This trend is...

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