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Removal of vending machines is a disadvantage to students

By David Albelais ‘22 The Roundup Billy Easterp ‘24 using the only source of beverages on campus at Michael’s cafeteria.  When returning to school on Sept. 8th, Brophy students found an important part of campus missing: the vending machines. They were mainly removed for health reasons due to COVID-19 and the danger of transferring diseases. […]

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An appeal for a unified response and a unified Brophy

By The Staff of The Roundup THE ROUNDUP Fellow Brophy community members, we have been dealt a hand this year that is unfavorable to say the least.  As we go into this new chapter of a pandemic that has fundamentally changed the way in which people from every part of the world work, learn and […]

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A/B Schedule is a necessary evil

By Griffin Winter ’21 THE ROUNDUP We all miss a normal lunch. We all miss break. This new schedule is weird. But, it is a necessary evil for the members of our community who are at risk. If you don’t know me, my name is Griffin Winter and I am a senior. I also have […]

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SAT, ACT canceled, colleges move to test-optional

Photo courtesy of Creative Commons | With the possibility that many schools are test-optional for the class of 2021, many students may have the option to bypass the stressful testing process. By George Anton ’21 THE ROUNDUP Many standardized tests have been canceled this Spring with the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, many colleges […]

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COVID-19 V. The People: Dawn of Justice. How COVID-19 is Showing the Cracks in American Society.

The United States is amidst an unprecedented crisis that is affecting people of all backgrounds but especially the less fortunate. The coronavirus has shut down places where people look to escape their daily lives like movie theaters, malls, and restaurants. It’s safe to say many of us will remember this time for the rest of […]

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Should Brophy offer a pass-fail grading option?

By Vipul Dua’20 THE ROUNDUP With COVID-19 taking over the country, Brophy decided to take all its classes online and continue educating students through a different means of communication. After a few weeks of doing online school, students are starting to settle into this new normal. With all assignments and tests being online, the integrity […]

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Lack in Time Management Causes a Snowball Effect of Stress

By Aarón Blanco Tejedor | A graffiti artwork found on an abandoned bunker in Utö By Quentin Dunnigan ’22 THE ROUNDUP Almost every high school student around the nation faces a busy schedule because of academics, sports, hobbies and much more. At Brophy, rigorous academics, intensive athletics and social communication fill up students’ days to […]

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Chess and Esports: Do They Deserve a Banner in Robson Gym?

Photo by Garret Van Wie ’22 | A chess board with a controller replacing a fallen chess piece shows their similarities. By Garret Van Wie ’22 THE ROUNDUP Chess and esports fans may soon begin to question why their awards and achievements are not displayed on the gym wall, next to the tennis team’s or […]

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Water Bottle Companies Pro Con

Illustration by Victor Beck’20 | Multiple water bottle companies stomp out possibility of monopoly By Ryan Middlemist’20 THE ROUNDUP The industry of bottled water has taken America by storm. With over 80 brands of bottled water in the US alone, these companies produce a massive supply of bottled water across the world. The large industry […]

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Rainwater traps vital to Arizona, could save thousands

Photo by Reid Shniderman’20 | A rainwater harvester can contain thousands of gallons of water, giving it the potential to serve as a water supply for a long period of time. The ROUNDUP By Reid Shniderman’20 In recent times, the state of Arizona has seen a significant increase in rainfall. On October 2, 2018, what […]

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