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Brophy on Native American Land
During the main keynote former governor, Doug Ducey as well as Fred DuVal his opponent as students on a panel asked questions.
Looking back on Day of Democracy
Jose Luis Avila III '25 poses in front of the Capitol Building.
Aliento advocacy fellowship awarded to senior
The Rising Popularity of Trade Schools
A photo of an approval for Prop138 near Indian School.
An overview of the upcoming ballot measures
Diving in: Examining the Swim Team’s Success
Diving in: Examining the Swim Team’s Success
Ian O’Riley ’24 balances academics with rowing at Harvard
Ian O’Riley ’24 balances academics with rowing at Harvard
Golf team poses with trophy after winning the Brophy Rodeo
Young golf team starts season strong
M1 Trainer Will Hannah using Brophy plates to back squat.
M1 aims to make Brophy athletes number 1
Photo Courtesy of the Arizona Diamondbacks
D-backs embrace change with new uniforms
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
Guillermo Secundino '27 completing a session of Membean during lunch.
Membean is beneficial to students
Early release is better than late start
Early release is better than late start
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
The Community Period phone ban has had varying levels of enforcement across campus.
Community period phone ban must be uniformly enforced
Beyond the Fist Bump: Mr. Ward’s real passion for Brophy
Brophy Social Club logo courtesy of Peter McLaughlin
Social Golf Club: Is it up to par?
Photo Illustration made by Luke Hayes '25
Discography Deep-Dive: 20th Anniversary of American Idiot Shines New Light on 2024 Political Scene
Dr. Kachorsky playing a weezer vinyl during first period.
Vinyl operations create an experience
Metallica’s newest album relates to teens in unexpected ways
Metallica’s newest album relates to teens in unexpected ways
Photograph of Young Republicans meeting courtesy of Matthew Polacheck '26
Brophy Young Democrats and Republicans Find Unity Within Division
Competitive motorsport comes with significant financial challenges
Competitive motorsport comes with significant financial challenges
Alfredo Perret's rocket, Berneise, clearing the launch pad on one of his recreational launches.
Rocket club completes last launch of 2023
The Roundup Podcast: Improving adolescent mental health
The Roundup Podcast: Improving adolescent mental health
The Roundup Podcast: What is easy to believe?
The Roundup Podcast: What is easy to believe?
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Infographic on youth mental health. Stateline TNS

Soto engineers ‘Stop the Stigma’ campaign

Alex Kirshner
May 14, 2018
Senior Fletcher awarded Flinn scholarship, plans to study at ASU Barrett

Senior Fletcher awarded Flinn scholarship, plans to study at ASU Barrett

Alex Kirshner
May 14, 2018
Coaches, training staff prioritize concussions, students must self report

Coaches, training staff prioritize concussions, students must self report

Alex Kirshner
May 14, 2018

“Hypebeast” culture impedes on individuality

Alex Kirshner
May 11, 2018
Football program hires former NFL quarterback, seeks revival

Football program hires former NFL quarterback, seeks revival

Alex Kirshner
May 10, 2018
Ribakare named Man of the Year

Ribakare named Man of the Year

Alex Kirshner
May 10, 2018
Rascon uses artistic ability to promote campus advocacy and culture

Rascon uses artistic ability to promote campus advocacy and culture

Alex Kirshner
April 30, 2018

OPINIONS: Abortion too often forgotten in advocacy efforts

Alex Kirshner
April 30, 2018

OPINIONS: Efficacy vs Advocacy

Alex Kirshner
April 30, 2018
Looking back on the monster legacy of Elton John

Looking back on the monster legacy of Elton John

Alex Kirshner
April 30, 2018
Volleyball Team wins Las Vegas Tournament, 2nd title in 4 years

Volleyball Team wins Las Vegas Tournament, 2nd title in 4 years

Alex Kirshner
April 26, 2018

Innovative Tech students design final class project with free reign

Alex Kirshner
April 26, 2018

Tussell speaks at March for Science

Alex Kirshner
April 26, 2018
Volleyball team to overcome inexperience and disappointment of last season

Volleyball team to overcome inexperience and disappointment of last season

Alex Kirshner
March 21, 2018

Track and Field team eager for new season, hoping for success

Alex Kirshner
March 19, 2018

Exploring how much of your tuition goes to sports on campus

Alex Kirshner
March 19, 2018
Photo Courtesy of Brophy 2016-2017 Annual report.

Brophy seeks to hold a Jesuit, personal look at finances

Alex Kirshner
March 15, 2018

OPINIONS: Financial aid, diversification efforts create unique community

Alex Kirshner
March 15, 2018

Fortnite takes Brophy by storm

Alex Kirshner
March 15, 2018

OPINIONS: The Circulation of the Penny: Is It Worth It?

Alex Kirshner
March 15, 2018

Xavier’s Mother’s Guild hosts annual friendly, fun fashion show fundraiser

Alex Kirshner
March 15, 2018

Food delivery apps grow popular amongst students

Alex Kirshner
March 14, 2018

STUCO relies on itself for funding dances, events

Alex Kirshner
March 14, 2018

OPINIONS: Kairos should not be required, but stressed as integral to student experience

Alex Kirshner
March 14, 2018

OPINIONS: Faculty workshops brings harsh realities and a strong call to action

Alex Kirshner
March 14, 2018

Opinion: Music is alive

Alex Kirshner
March 7, 2018

Opinion: Music as we knew it faces extinction

Alex Kirshner
March 7, 2018

President Trump asks for military parade

Alex Kirshner
March 7, 2018

DACA Teach-In offers Brophy DREAMers outlet to discuss issue

Alex Kirshner
March 5, 2018

Finance Club seeks to instill Jesuit values, remove negative stereotypes

Alex Kirshner
February 28, 2018

Varsity lacrosse morale high for new season

Alex Kirshner
February 5, 2018

Athletes grapple with consequences, benefits of differing sleep levels

Alex Kirshner
February 5, 2018
Head football coach Molander steps aside after 13-year career, two state titles

Head football coach Molander steps aside after 13-year career, two state titles

Alex Kirshner
February 5, 2018

Summit on Human Dignity focuses on the trafficking of human beings

Alex Kirshner
February 5, 2018
Sleep is being valued less, school extracurriculars more important

Sleep is being valued less, school extracurriculars more important

Alex Kirshner
January 31, 2018
Energy drink availability increases likelihood of usage, dependence

Energy drink availability increases likelihood of usage, dependence

Alex Kirshner
January 25, 2018

OPINIONS: Technology hampers sleep, damages productivity

Alex Kirshner
January 24, 2018

OPINIONS: Progression through school leads to insomnia, depression, stress

Alex Kirshner
January 22, 2018

The correlation between sleep and major health issues

Alex Kirshner
January 22, 2018

Soccer team filled with committed athletes, now no. 3 in nation

Alex Kirshner
January 22, 2018

Extracurriculars negatively affecting the sleep schedules of students

Alex Kirshner
January 22, 2018
Sleep needs are disregarded, despite vital importance

Sleep needs are disregarded, despite vital importance

Alex Kirshner
January 22, 2018

OPINIONS: Jeans should be on campus

Alex Kirshner
January 22, 2018

Besh’s game-winner lifts Brophy over Mountain Pointe for first win of season

Alex Kirshner
November 29, 2017
Beyond College Prep

Beyond College Prep

Alex Kirshner
November 27, 2017

OPINIONS: Should Brophy students be given the chance to take Sign Language

Alex Kirshner
November 20, 2017
White’s assistants bring valuable help day-to-day

White’s assistants bring valuable help day-to-day

Alex Kirshner
November 20, 2017

Rise of club sports gives athletes new path to recruitment

Alex Kirshner
November 17, 2017

OPINIONS: Federal Grants should not require legal status

Alex Kirshner
November 17, 2017
New Hockey Players Learn to Skate

New Hockey Players Learn to Skate

Alex Kirshner
November 16, 2017

Athletes keep up with grades after committing

Alex Kirshner
November 16, 2017

OPINIONS: College admissions competition detrimental to inter-class rapport

Alex Kirshner
November 16, 2017

OPINIONS: Politics in class, growth or distraction?

Alex Kirshner
November 16, 2017
Del Toro embraces Brophy, Jesuit culture

Del Toro embraces Brophy, Jesuit culture

Alex Kirshner
November 15, 2017

Spikeball grows rapidly in first year on campus

Alex Kirshner
November 15, 2017

JVLA fantastic opportunity for students to get ahead in credits, prepare for college

Alex Kirshner
November 15, 2017

Rap Club continues to grow

Alex Kirshner
November 13, 2017

New contact sport added to Brophy athletics with return of rugby

Alex Kirshner
November 13, 2017

Learner excited for gap year program

Alex Kirshner
November 13, 2017

Brophy students find a home in Jesuit universities

Alex Kirshner
November 13, 2017
Feature Package: Distinct Perspectives

Feature Package: Distinct Perspectives

Alex Kirshner
October 9, 2017

OPINION: Parking ropes clog up traffic, limit accessibility to North lot

Alex Kirshner
October 2, 2017

OPINION: Modern storytelling media creates fragile understanding of diversity

Alex Kirshner
October 2, 2017
Musicians Exchange Club talks leadership, plans for coming year

Musicians Exchange Club talks leadership, plans for coming year

Alex Kirshner
October 2, 2017

China trip teaches Speech and Debate Team Chinese culture, new techniques

Alex Kirshner
October 2, 2017

New Alumni Service Corps members arrive on campus

Alex Kirshner
September 29, 2017
Mr. Quentin Orem stresses importance of personal faith in his Honors Ignatian Encounter course. Photo by Edwin Perez-Morales '18

Honors Ignatian Encounter offers students reflective, community-based religion class

Alex Kirshner
September 29, 2017

Stevens still recovering, missed by community

Alex Kirshner
September 29, 2017

Diversity: Students grow in faith, understanding regardless of individual religion

Alex Kirshner
September 29, 2017

Diversity: Brophy Quidditch incorporates variety of player backgrounds

Alex Kirshner
September 28, 2017
Opinions: What both Parties are doing wrong

Opinions: What both Parties are doing wrong

Alex Kirshner
September 28, 2017

Diversity: Brophy uses MacBooks and smartphones to diversify technology on campus

Alex Kirshner
September 28, 2017
Swim begins road to 30

Swim begins road to 30

Alex Kirshner
September 27, 2017

Diversity: Brophy reaction to the termination of DACA

Alex Kirshner
September 27, 2017

Long time C schedule finally changes

Alex Kirshner
September 27, 2017
Photo by Hunter Franklin '19| Coach Josh Garcia stands in front his plans for practice.

Garcia steps up to plate, takes over varsity baseball as head coach

Alex Kirshner
September 27, 2017
Hilding gets involved in campus with his musical talent

Hilding gets involved in campus with his musical talent

Alex Kirshner
September 27, 2017

Dean reinforces school policies, emphasizes Dean’s Office helping role

Alex Kirshner
September 25, 2017

Cross Country prepares to go the distance with new head coach

Alex Kirshner
September 25, 2017
Photo by Manuel Mata-Flores '19 | Ms. Megan Erdely works on her computer.

Erdely brings 19 years of educational experience to new counselor position

Alex Kirshner
September 25, 2017
Photo by Hunter Franklin '19 | Axel Komlan '18 speaks during a Brophy Culture Project Meeting.

Diversity: Brophy students, faculty think diversity is paramount

Alex Kirshner
September 25, 2017
New English teacher integrates religion into classroom

New English teacher integrates religion into classroom

Alex Kirshner
September 15, 2017

Crew seeks another state title, improved performance at nationals

Alex Kirshner
September 15, 2017

Seed Spot group wins Judges Choice in National Competition

Alex Kirshner
September 15, 2017

Opinions: Diversity of thought serves as lifeblood of educational institutions

Alex Kirshner
September 13, 2017
Junior Mohan captains chess team, ranks third in nation for age group

Junior Mohan captains chess team, ranks third in nation for age group

Alex Kirshner
September 11, 2017

Mountain Biking Team offers alternative for Brophy athletes

Alex Kirshner
September 11, 2017
Brophy's defense comes off the line of scrimmage against Desert Ridge during a high school football game Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, in Phoenix. Desert Ridge defeated Brophy 31-20. (Roundup Photo/Hunter Franklin)

Despite first half rally, Desert Ridge defeats Brophy 30 to 21

Alex Kirshner
August 28, 2017
Photo by Andrew Brown ’18 | Will Alpert ’17 mounts a photo for AP Studio Art. Will has been named Man of the Year.

Alpert named ‘Man of the Year’

Alex Kirshner
May 10, 2017
Photo by Hunter Franklin '19 Alex Bhatt '17 converses with fellow Brophy students in the Student Activity Center.

MOY runner up Bhatt pairs intelligence with humility

Alex Kirshner
May 10, 2017
Photo by Manny Mata-Flores ’19 | Willie Gerkensmeyer ’17 speaks to a group of Xavier students at break April 24. Willie was voted as a Man of the Year finalist

MOY Runner-Up Gerkensmeyer emphasizes importance of conversation

Alex Kirshner
May 10, 2017

Yalam lands video internship for Cardinals

Alex Kirshner
May 2, 2017

Bonner awarded Flinn Scholarship, will attend Barrett

Alex Kirshner
April 26, 2017

Students research brain, diabetes at Barrow, ASU

Alex Kirshner
April 25, 2017

Brophy Outdoor Leadership Training provides valuable experience

Alex Kirshner
April 25, 2017
Photos by the Roundup Staff | Brophy Sports completed many successful athletic seasons highlighted by state championships and all-state athletes while sending many athletes to play collegiate sports.

Year in Sports: Several teams have successful seasons

Alex Kirshner
April 25, 2017
Photo by Hunter Franklin ’19 | Mr. Tom Succow instructs his team during batting practice Feb. 15. Succow is coaching his final season of a 40 year baseball coaching career at Brophy.

Brophy waves farewell to Succow after 42 years

Alex Kirshner
April 24, 2017

MacBook Air set to debut as new device with class of ’21

Alex Kirshner
April 24, 2017

Tennis goes 13-1, prepares for state tournament

Alex Kirshner
April 24, 2017
Photo by Edwin Perez ’18 | Edwin Mehari ’18 shoots a basketball during a flex period Apr. 4. Students find inclusive community through playing basketball in the Dutch.

Students create inclusive culture through basketball at break, lunch

Alex Kirshner
April 21, 2017
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