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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
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
Tough Lessons: Transforming Rejection into Athletic Triumph
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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Photo Courtesy of Nico Nicholson ’17 | Nico Nicholson ’17 takes his oath to the United States Navy. Nicholson will forego college to enlist in the Navy and hopes to work in the nuclear division.

Football receiver Nicholson to join Navy, serve United States

Ethan Winkler
April 28, 2017

Designated Survivor does not live up to potential, melodramatic plot

Ethan Winkler
April 28, 2017

Mock Trial Advances 1 team to state finals

Ethan Winkler
April 28, 2017

Sequel to ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ flips the narrative in brilliant way

Ethan Winkler
April 28, 2017

Mumble rappers introduce new style of rap that should be appreciated

Ethan Winkler
April 28, 2017
Photo Courtesy of Tribune News Service

‘Beauty and the Beast’ revamps the old classic, fixes leaps of logic

Ethan Winkler
April 26, 2017
Photo by Andrew Brown ’18 | Cole Carteldge ’18 rehearses for Brophy Student Theatre’s: Punchline a Super Musical. Cole has also recently peformed in Once in a Lifetime and sings for Brophy’s Honor Chorale.

Cartledge stays busy with Honor Chorale, plays

Ethan Winkler
April 26, 2017
“Iron Fist” stars Jessica Henwick as Colleen Wing, Finn Jones as Danny Rand and Rosario Dawson and Claire Temple. “Iron Fist” is the newest Marvel series to be released exclusively on Netflix.

‘Iron Fist’ sunk by slow pacing, poor rendition of character

Ethan Winkler
April 25, 2017

Herberger Theater provides outlet for student actors, professional experience

Ethan Winkler
April 24, 2017
Tom Hiddleston and Brie Larson in "Kong: Skull Island”. “Kong: Skull Island” is the newest of many movies based off of the original and iconic “King Kong” movie.

‘Kong: Skull Island’ contributes solid, fun addition to King Kong mythology

Ethan Winkler
April 24, 2017
Photo Courtesy of Brendan Burg ’17 | The Phoenix Children’s Hospital Teen Board is composed of students across the valley who host fundraising events for toys, games, and other materials for the well being of patients.

Phoenix Children’s Hospital Teen Board hopes to embody young spirit of service

Ethan Winkler
April 21, 2017

Transportation, restaurants, contribute to Phoenix growth

Ethan Winkler
April 21, 2017
Photo by Andrew Brown ’18 | Yael Balbuena Basto ’19 browses the varity shop as Kenny Scroggin ’18 waits to buy a prom ticket Tuesday April 18. The Advocacy Club is currently working with the Varsity Shop to have them sell clothes that are produced ethically.

Advocacy Club aims to change t-shirt process for Varsity Shop

Ethan Winkler
April 21, 2017

Campus expansion covered by money raised, not tuition

Ethan Winkler
March 22, 2017

Local man expresses himself through flipping signs, dancing

Ethan Winkler
March 22, 2017

Volleyball hopes to best 2016 first round loss

Ethan Winkler
March 22, 2017

Buchanan maintains ‘friendly and professional’ relationship with students, keeps campus secure

Ethan Winkler
March 22, 2017
Photo by Andrew Brown '18 | Keegan Kalkman ’18 sings as a cantor at the Summit opening Mass Feb. 27. Kalkman participates in many musical activities on campus and performs at many events.

Kalkman stays involved, shows dedication toward theatre, music

Ethan Winkler
March 22, 2017

Aviation class offers flight simulation, piloting ability

Ethan Winkler
March 22, 2017
Photo by Luis Gamez ’15 | Fr. Harry “Dutch” Olivier hands out ice cream to Loyola Academcy students at break Sept. 4, 2012.

Fr. Olivier left indelible mark on students, teachers, community

Ethan Winkler
March 15, 2017
Photo by Andrew Brown '18 | Various musicians and singers cantor during the opening Mass Feb. 27 to this year's Summit on Human Dignity titled We The People: Inclusive and Faithful Citizenship in Modern Democracy. The OFJ has tried to include student bands and talent into the music performed at each Mass.

Students form new band for Mass music

Ethan Winkler
March 14, 2017
Photo by Nate Kerber ’19 | Paul Cassidy ’19 performs at the Poetry Out Loud Elite Eight Feb. 3. Cassidy won for the second consecutive year and will move on to the state competition.

Cassidy goes to state for Poetry Out Loud

Ethan Winkler
March 14, 2017
Photo by Bryce Owen ’17 | Members of the BLAM literary committee select winners for the recent submission contest March 7. The BLAM editors and committee help select what makes the final edition and wins submission contests.

BLAM chooses contest winners through student staff

Ethan Winkler
March 13, 2017
Photo by Andrew Brown '18 | Fr. Jim McDermott S.J. celebrated the opening mass Feb. 27 to this year's Summit on Human Dignity titled We The People: Inclusive and Faithful Citizenship in Modern Democracy. Each Mass is led by a specific priest who has good qualities to add to the message or theme of that Mass and its purpose.

Mass celebrant depends on theme

Ethan Winkler
March 13, 2017
Photo by Bryce Owen ’17 | President Ms. Adria Renke speaks with Mr. Paul Fisko outside the Robson gymnasium March 6. Ms. Renke was named the first female President in Brophy’s history.

New President Renke hopes to push frontiers, retain identity

Ethan Winkler
March 10, 2017
Photo by Bryce Owen ’17 | The freestyle rap club discusses the state of the clubduring the Summit March 6. The club hosts rap battles in a tournament style for students to emulate their favorite rap artists.

Freestyle Rap Club projects student voices, provides outlet for rappers, spectators

Ethan Winkler
March 10, 2017
Photo by Mason Warner ’20 | Brophy and Xavier students dance at Hoopcoming Jan. 20. Dances are planned out through a process of budgeting and conversation with vendors and entertainment.

Dances planning consists of budgeting, conversation

Ethan Winkler
March 7, 2017
Photo Courtesy of Tribune News Service | Logan is based on the Marvel character Wolverine and displays his attempt to protect a young girl with mutant powers.

‘Logan’ slashes way to being action movie hallmark

Ethan Winkler
March 7, 2017
Photo Courtesy of Tribune News Service | John Wick: Chapter 2 was a great movie that was action packed and very stylish.

‘John Wick: Chapter 2’ packs decent story into a gun slinging thrill ride

Ethan Winkler
March 7, 2017

Who arrives at school first, leaves last?

Ethan Winkler
March 7, 2017
Photo by Bryce Owen ’17 | Carson Kurtz ’18 pole vaults at the Brophy home meet March 1. Kurtz originally got into pole vaulting after some friends joked that he should join, and it has turned into a positive and successful experience.

Junior pole vaulter Kurtz aims to continue athletic growth

Ethan Winkler
March 6, 2017
Photo by Andrew Brown ’18 | Loyola students have P.E. class in the dutch gymnasium Feb. 28. Students have shown that they enjoy the new gym and the facilities that it offers.

Students reactions on the new Dutch gym

Ethan Winkler
March 6, 2017
Photos courtesy of the Munro, Kolb, Agliano and Hylle family | Inés Munro (top left), Margaret Kolb (top right), Ezra Hylle (bottom left) and Grace Agliano (bottom right) are all baby girls born to Brophy faculty within the past year.

4 teachers become new parents this year

Ethan Winkler
March 6, 2017

Hiring process for faculty is unique, connected

Ethan Winkler
March 3, 2017
Photo Courtesy of Tribune News Service | President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe depart the White House on Feb. 10, 2017 in Washington, D.C.

Community react to early Trump executive actions

Ethan Winkler
February 28, 2017
Photo by Ethan Winkler ’17 | Mr. Tom Mar proposes to his Philosophy class Feb. 8 that to acknowledge God is to acknowledge His existence. Philosophy teaches students to search for the truth and is vital to a whole education.

Philosophy needs to be a required religion course for students

Ethan Winkler
February 28, 2017

Arizona public school teachers deserve a real raise

Ethan Winkler
February 28, 2017

8th Place traffic light, 1st Street green arrow alleviate congestion

Ethan Winkler
February 27, 2017

Campus History: History of “the heart man”

Ethan Winkler
February 10, 2017
Photo by Bryce Owen ’17 | Gabe De La Rocha ’18 runs sprints during practice Nov. 7. De La Rocha is a captain for the wrestling team, and he is a source fo motivation for the rest of the team.

Wrestling team makes up for lost leadership, grabs out-of-state wins

Ethan Winkler
February 8, 2017
Photo Illustration by Bryce Owen ’17 | Mr. Philip Birgenheir uses a flipped classroom style of learning where students do homework during class and learn outside of class.

Today’s Classes: Can We Flip Them?

Ethan Winkler
February 8, 2017

Xavier Gator: Payton Rutkowski ’19

Ethan Winkler
February 8, 2017
Photo by Bryce Owen ’17 | Gabe De La Rocha ’18 runs sprints during practice Nov. 7. De La Rocha is a captain for the wrestling team, and he is a source fo motivation for the rest of the team.

Junior de la Rocha brings direction, dedication to wrestling team

Ethan Winkler
January 30, 2017
Photo by Bryce Owen ’17 | Axell Komlan ’18 speaks at the first installment of Faces of Brophy presented by the Culture Club, Dec. 6. The culture club seeks to share culture and stories through lunchtime presentations.

Culture Project seeks to build empathy on campus

Ethan Winkler
January 27, 2017
Photo Courtesy of Justin Pasionek ’18 | Justin Pasionek ’18 lectors during the Father Son communion breakfast Nov. 12, 2016. Pasionek got involved in many clubs and organizations on campus after breaking his leg freshman year.

Junior Pasionek’s campus involvement results from sports injury

Ethan Winkler
January 27, 2017
Photo Illustration by Bryce Owen ’17 | Membean is a website dedicated to building vocabulary. Brophy English teachers use the website for sophomore and junior classes.

English department utilizes online tools to help students learn

Ethan Winkler
January 27, 2017

Electoral college debate needs to move forward

Ethan Winkler
January 27, 2017
Photo Courtesy of Tribune News Service | President Donald Trump greets Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Dr. Ben Carson.

Amidst election fallout, support needed for Trump

Ethan Winkler
January 27, 2017
Photo by Manny Mata-Flores ’19 | Ms. Kendra Krause (right) speaks to Ms. Ann Wolf in her office Monday Jan. 9. Ms. Krause is the head of the Loyola Academy and has a passion for the kids she works with.

Krause finds inspiration in Loyola scholars

Ethan Winkler
January 25, 2017

Honors Anatomy considered for reevaluation as lab science

Ethan Winkler
January 25, 2017

Annual Summit to focus on democracy

Ethan Winkler
January 24, 2017

‘Dark Knight Rises’ fails to continue Batman legacy, struggles with character gaps

Ethan Winkler
January 18, 2017

3D Art classes bring different perspective to creation

Ethan Winkler
January 18, 2017

Mac Miller gets emotional with smooth new album

Ethan Winkler
November 21, 2016
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