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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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Celebrities leave legacy of positivity, convey messages missing today

Celebrities leave legacy of positivity, convey messages missing today

Joey Bottini
May 13, 2019
Schmidbauer discusses prior Jesuit education

Schmidbauer discusses prior Jesuit education

Joey Bottini
May 10, 2019
Student athletes to represent Brophy all across country in college

Student athletes to represent Brophy all across country in college

Joey Bottini
May 10, 2019
New football coach arrives, key player leaves program

New football coach arrives, key player leaves program

Joey Bottini
May 10, 2019
Spring training brings tourism, unique events to Arizona sports season

Spring training brings tourism, unique events to Arizona sports season

Joey Bottini
May 10, 2019
Brophy Coaches Focus on the Faith Aspect of Coaching

Brophy Coaches Focus on the Faith Aspect of Coaching

Joey Bottini
May 10, 2019
Players, coaches emphasize playing for one another

Players, coaches emphasize playing for one another

Joey Bottini
May 9, 2019
Faith should be defined by public service, acts

Faith should be defined by public service, acts

Joey Bottini
May 9, 2019
College Board now unreliable due to scandals, stress

College Board now unreliable due to scandals, stress

Joey Bottini
May 9, 2019
Quiet room says goodbye to quietness, effectiveness

Quiet room says goodbye to quietness, effectiveness

Joey Bottini
May 9, 2019
MSU hopes to dismantle stereotypes of Islam

MSU hopes to dismantle stereotypes of Islam

Joey Bottini
May 9, 2019
Interfaith dialogue creates awareness of diversity

Interfaith dialogue creates awareness of diversity

Joey Bottini
May 9, 2019
Sickness comes to school, absences on the rise

Sickness comes to school, absences on the rise

Joey Bottini
May 8, 2019
'THUG' vividly shows racial divide in America

‘THUG’ vividly shows racial divide in America

Joey Bottini
May 8, 2019
MOY runner-up Leveriza brings positivity, awareness

MOY runner-up Leveriza brings positivity, awareness

Joey Bottini
May 8, 2019
Edwin named Man of the Year

Edwin named Man of the Year

Joey Bottini
May 6, 2019
Bengston selected as Man of the Year Finalist

Bengston selected as Man of the Year Finalist

Joey Bottini
May 6, 2019
New Jesuit Mr. Gonzales brings personal approach to service

New Jesuit Mr. Gonzales brings personal approach to service

Joey Bottini
May 6, 2019
After 16 years at Brophy, Ms. Clarke heads to Taiwan

After 16 years at Brophy, Ms. Clarke heads to Taiwan

Joey Bottini
May 6, 2019
Sports year in review, teams earn four state titles

Sports year in review, teams earn four state titles

Joey Bottini
May 6, 2019
Fueled by passion, free time, Macneil releases debut album

Fueled by passion, free time, Macneil releases debut album

Joey Bottini
May 2, 2019
Multiple faiths manifest themselves on campus

Multiple faiths manifest themselves on campus

Joey Bottini
May 1, 2019
Animation club uses different methods to work on a common goal

Animation club uses different methods to work on a common goal

Joey Bottini
April 11, 2019
Brophy Student Theatre, Write Life Club produce, perform original theatrics

Brophy Student Theatre, Write Life Club produce, perform original theatrics

Joey Bottini
April 11, 2019
Red Dead Redemption 2, a promising prequel

Red Dead Redemption 2, a promising prequel

Joey Bottini
April 11, 2019
Fossils fuels degrade Earth's environmental cycle

Fossils fuels degrade Earth’s environmental cycle

Joey Bottini
April 11, 2019
Hodge expresses life through illustration, animation

Hodge expresses life through illustration, animation

Joey Bottini
April 10, 2019
Tie tradition serves as a part of Brophy history

Tie tradition serves as a part of Brophy history

Joey Bottini
April 8, 2019
Agliano discusses dream trip, speaks on education

Agliano discusses dream trip, speaks on education

Joey Bottini
April 8, 2019
Rugby team aims for back-to-back state championships

Rugby team aims for back-to-back state championships

Joey Bottini
April 8, 2019
Magnum's striking character, Kung Fu skills gain international attention

Magnum’s striking character, Kung Fu skills gain international attention

Joey Bottini
April 8, 2019
Wade becomes new head Athletic Trainer, provides needed care

Wade becomes new head Athletic Trainer, provides needed care

Joey Bottini
April 8, 2019
Winter sports season capped off with soccer championship

Winter sports season capped off with soccer championship

Joey Bottini
April 5, 2019
"Lavatory" offers interactive art installation

“Lavatory” offers interactive art installation

Joey Bottini
April 5, 2019
Athletes committing to play college sports all over the country

Athletes committing to play college sports all over the country

Joey Bottini
April 5, 2019
Donlan's book brings de Sales' teachings to Brophy

Donlan’s book brings de Sales’ teachings to Brophy

Joey Bottini
April 4, 2019
Stereotyping Catholic schools: an injustice overlooked

Stereotyping Catholic schools: an injustice overlooked

Joey Bottini
April 4, 2019
Loyola Project vans provide a unique, fun experience

Loyola Project vans provide a unique, fun experience

Joey Bottini
April 4, 2019
Immersion Trips excluded from service hours, disincentivizes students

Immersion Trips excluded from service hours, disincentivizes students

Joey Bottini
April 1, 2019
Carpooling builds students sense of community

Carpooling builds students sense of community

Joey Bottini
April 1, 2019

Speech and Debate team burglarized in San Francisco

Joey Bottini
April 1, 2019
Phoenix Council votes to expand Valley Metro to South Central

Phoenix Council votes to expand Valley Metro to South Central

Joey Bottini
April 1, 2019
Science fair winners celebrate success and reflect on projects

Science fair winners celebrate success and reflect on projects

Joey Bottini
March 28, 2019
Students do not let Type 1 diabetes interfere with passions

Students do not let Type 1 diabetes interfere with passions

Joey Bottini
March 28, 2019
Self-driving cars come to AZ, possibly cause concern

Self-driving cars come to AZ, possibly cause concern

Joey Bottini
March 25, 2019
Eclectic music options engage aficionados, encourage expression

Eclectic music options engage aficionados, encourage expression

Joey Bottini
March 11, 2019
Brophy reacts to list of priests accused of sexual abuse

Brophy reacts to list of priests accused of sexual abuse

Joey Bottini
March 11, 2019
Rituals, routines maximize athletes performance on game-day

Rituals, routines maximize athletes performance on game-day

Joey Bottini
March 6, 2019
Romero Program offers unique, meaningful participation, spiritual enhancement

Romero Program offers unique, meaningful participation, spiritual enhancement

Joey Bottini
March 4, 2019
Loo uses creativity, work to convey stories

Loo uses creativity, work to convey stories

Joey Bottini
February 22, 2019
Rock reborn at the hands of alternative musicians

Rock reborn at the hands of alternative musicians

Joey Bottini
February 22, 2019
Tik Tok polarizes student body between fans and haters

Tik Tok polarizes student body between fans and haters

Joey Bottini
February 22, 2019
Freeman discusses travel, love for birth country

Freeman discusses travel, love for birth country

Joey Bottini
February 22, 2019
Hetman, Hopkins look to lead team to strong showing this season

Hetman, Hopkins look to lead team to strong showing this season

Joey Bottini
February 22, 2019
Players, administration prefer student section to cheer not jeer

Players, administration prefer student section to cheer not jeer

Joey Bottini
February 22, 2019
Volleyball looks to succeed using teamwork over talent

Volleyball looks to succeed using teamwork over talent

Joey Bottini
February 21, 2019
White rejoins basketball team, announces football commitment

White rejoins basketball team, announces football commitment

Joey Bottini
January 25, 2019
Baseball squad expects forward leap, strong leadership

Baseball squad expects forward leap, strong leadership

Joey Bottini
January 24, 2019
Brophy prepares for upcoming summit on health

Brophy prepares for upcoming summit on health

Joey Bottini
January 18, 2019
OFJ hopes to promote faith in clubs, designates patron saints

OFJ hopes to promote faith in clubs, designates patron saints

Joey Bottini
January 18, 2019
12 Blind Buccaneers navigate the coast of Puerto Rico

12 Blind Buccaneers navigate the coast of Puerto Rico

Joey Bottini
January 18, 2019
Musicians are inadequate role models for audience, songs have problematic messages

Musicians are inadequate role models for audience, songs have problematic messages

Joey Bottini
January 18, 2019
Bioethics club highlights the importance of asking difficult questions

Bioethics club highlights the importance of asking difficult questions

Joey Bottini
January 17, 2019
Gordon’s passion of rock climbing takes him to competitions all around the world

Gordon’s passion of rock climbing takes him to competitions all around the world

Joey Bottini
January 17, 2019
The Legacy of Congressman Ed Pastor

The Legacy of Congressman Ed Pastor

Joey Bottini
January 16, 2019
Students, staff excited for new Robson look

Students, staff excited for new Robson look

Joey Bottini
January 16, 2019
Competitive Membean Club bolsters vocabulary in fun ways

Competitive Membean Club bolsters vocabulary in fun ways

Joey Bottini
January 10, 2019
Brophy plays its part in environmental sustainability

Brophy plays its part in environmental sustainability

Joey Bottini
January 9, 2019
Christmas music overplayed, time for something new

Christmas music overplayed, time for something new

Joey Bottini
December 17, 2018
Eagle Scout opens doors to opportunities

Eagle Scout opens doors to opportunities

Joey Bottini
December 13, 2018
McShane suffers heart attack on campus, hopeful to return in January

McShane suffers heart attack on campus, hopeful to return in January

Joey Bottini
December 13, 2018

PRO: Class rank fails to diminish collaborative spirit, boosts test score importance, high achievers

Joey Bottini
December 10, 2018

CON: Class rank divides student body, promotes unhealthy competition

Joey Bottini
December 10, 2018
Classwork competitions question student engagement

Classwork competitions question student engagement

Joey Bottini
December 6, 2018
Robotics Team bring creativity and innovation to campus, implementing inclusivity and community outreach

Robotics Team bring creativity and innovation to campus, implementing inclusivity and community outreach

Joey Bottini
December 3, 2018
Athletics, Sports Medicine uses cutting-edge tech to bolster performance

Athletics, Sports Medicine uses cutting-edge tech to bolster performance

Joey Bottini
December 3, 2018
Tennis Team ready to compete nationally, lead by ideals of team first

Tennis Team ready to compete nationally, lead by ideals of team first

Joey Bottini
November 28, 2018
Sneakers divide community: obsession or expression?

Sneakers divide community: obsession or expression?

Joey Bottini
November 26, 2018
Communal response to scandals among Catholic Church

Communal response to scandals among Catholic Church

Joey Bottini
November 26, 2018
Coach Jon Kitna making history

Coach Jon Kitna making history

Joey Bottini
November 20, 2018
Senior Blake excels on tennis court, tries out hockey

Senior Blake excels on tennis court, tries out hockey

Joey Bottini
November 20, 2018
‘Egypt Station’ demonstrates Paul McCartney’s ability to keep up with contemporary music ‘Egypt Station’ by Paul McCartney 10 out of 10

‘Egypt Station’ demonstrates Paul McCartney’s ability to keep up with contemporary music ‘Egypt Station’ by Paul McCartney 10 out of 10

Joey Bottini
November 20, 2018
Three seniors commit to collegiate sports in California

Three seniors commit to collegiate sports in California

Joey Bottini
November 19, 2018
Early exit from playoffs leaves Brophy lacrosse motivated for season ahead

Early exit from playoffs leaves Brophy lacrosse motivated for season ahead

Joey Bottini
November 19, 2018
Job board offers jobs, internships for students

Job board offers jobs, internships for students

Joey Bottini
November 19, 2018
Technology’s distracting abilities beget procrastination, laziness

Technology’s distracting abilities beget procrastination, laziness

Joey Bottini
November 15, 2018
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NEEDTOBREATHE perform powerful show in Phoenix on “Forever On Your Side” tour

Joey Bottini
November 15, 2018
Teacher's Pet: Smith uses experiences from his Brophy past to help current freshmen

Teacher’s Pet: Smith uses experiences from his Brophy past to help current freshmen

Joey Bottini
November 15, 2018
Raising Cane's coming to North Central Phoenix, students excited

Raising Cane’s coming to North Central Phoenix, students excited

Joey Bottini
October 29, 2018
Faculty Calls for Stronger Faith, Personal Accountability amidst Sexual Abuse Scandals within Catholic Church

Faculty Calls for Stronger Faith, Personal Accountability amidst Sexual Abuse Scandals within Catholic Church

Joey Bottini
October 29, 2018
Gardening club grows by helping others

Gardening club grows by helping others

Joey Bottini
October 26, 2018
Water Jugs All Around Campus

Water Jugs All Around Campus

Joey Bottini
October 25, 2018
During the first half of a high school soccer game, Monday, Dec. 18, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross Franklin)

Strong offseason progress and new lineups prepare Brophy Soccer Team for another successful year

Joey Bottini
October 24, 2018
Photo by Keegan Cook ’21

Athletes look to chill, recuperate in cold tubs

Joey Bottini
October 24, 2018
Coffee and taekwondo: pastimes of Paul Cassidy

Coffee and taekwondo: pastimes of Paul Cassidy

Joey Bottini
October 22, 2018
Xavier Food and Nutrition class teaching food preparation

Xavier Food and Nutrition class teaching food preparation

Joey Bottini
October 19, 2018
Basketball team looking to build off young base

Basketball team looking to build off young base

Joey Bottini
October 19, 2018
Morris transforms challenging disease into unstoppable courage

Morris transforms challenging disease into unstoppable courage

Joey Bottini
October 18, 2018
Diet Soda Poses Health Risks to Students and Faculty

Diet Soda Poses Health Risks to Students and Faculty

Joey Bottini
October 17, 2018
PRO: Handwritten notes enhance memorization and comprehension

PRO: Handwritten notes enhance memorization and comprehension

Joey Bottini
October 16, 2018
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