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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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Mr. Quentin Orem stresses importance of personal faith in his Honors Ignatian Encounter course. Photo by Edwin Perez-Morales '18

Brophy balances instillation of Grad at Grad with academic rigor

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May 15, 2018
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2016, the morning after the U.S. presidential election, in New York. (Wang Ying/Xinhua/Zuma Press/TNS)

Stock market game prepares students

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May 14, 2018

Should athletes keep politics out of the game?

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May 14, 2018

Honor Chorale takes home second and third place titles from Worldstrides Festival

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May 14, 2018

OPINIONS: To tweet or not to tweet

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May 14, 2018

Lenox moves on after eighteen years to study DNA sequences in dogs, humans

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May 14, 2018
Owen’s leadership, work ethic, contributes to role on varsity basketball team

Owen’s leadership, work ethic, contributes to role on varsity basketball team

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May 14, 2018
Photo by Edwin Perez ‘18 | Ben Paul ’18 streches during warmups of the Quaterfinal Perry game.

Paul named Man of the Year Runner-Up

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May 10, 2018
Photo Illustration by Hunter Franklin '19 Kinner Patel '18 poses for a photo in the Robinson Gymnasium. Kinner Patel who plays Volleyball and is a key club member was nominated as a runner up for Man of the Year this year.

Runner-up Patel shows dedication, love of others

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May 10, 2018

New photo studio setup includes ‘infinity wall,’ opens doors to photo students

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May 2, 2018

OPINIONS: School Activism not as free as Student Activism

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May 2, 2018

OPINIONS: Disruptive protest vital to raising awareness, but requires follow up.

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May 2, 2018
Brophy finishes spring play ‘Peter and the Star Catcher’

Brophy finishes spring play ‘Peter and the Star Catcher’

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April 30, 2018

Students take on social issues, organize projects, presentations, groups for change

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April 30, 2018
Photo Illustration by Josh Spano ’18 | Throughout the 2017-2018 school year numerous Brophy students participated in activism events both inside and outside of Brophy.

Brophy pursues mission, takes stands on social issues with political sensitivity.

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April 30, 2018
The ‘March for our Lives’ protest brings together community organizers and student activists

The ‘March for our Lives’ protest brings together community organizers and student activists

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April 30, 2018
Jesuit identity weighs as an important influence

Jesuit identity weighs as an important influence

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April 26, 2018
Year in Sports Review

Year in Sports Review

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April 26, 2018
Photo Courtousy of Scottsdale Community College, Phoenix College, Mesa Community College, Glendale Community College.

Community Colleges look to end football

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April 26, 2018
Photo by Josh Spano ’18 | Located on the second floor of Eller, many current and former students’ art can be seen throughout the hall.

Art continues to fill the Eller halls

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March 19, 2018

OPINIONS: Is investing in stocks a good idea for students right now

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March 19, 2018

OPINIONS: Money fuels good

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March 19, 2018

OPINIONS: Avarice inevitably begets corruption

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March 19, 2018

Brown Bag Club offers care packages to homeless

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March 19, 2018

The means in which students spend, earn, and budget their money

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March 19, 2018
Photo by Raymond Link’20 | Brophys lacrosse team plays against boulder creek on, add date here, with a score of, add score here.

Lacrosse team builds on youth, focus on daily development

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March 19, 2018
Hendricks works his way to number one and looks to keep going

Hendricks works his way to number one and looks to keep going

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March 15, 2018

Senior Griego avid conservationist, bowhunter

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March 15, 2018
Photo by Josh Spano ’18 | Student-athletes of the 2018 class pose for a photo during National Signing Day on Feb. 7, 2018. Brophy student-athletes will continue their respetive sport in college.

Ten Athletes sign National Letter of Intent, plan to play sport in college.

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March 15, 2018
O’Neill departs from Brophy after coaching through 12 consecutive state championships

O’Neill departs from Brophy after coaching through 12 consecutive state championships

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March 15, 2018
Photo Courtsey of Scott Fitzgerald | On Thanksgiving day Brophy held its first Dutch Dukeout at Granada Park. The Dutch Dukeout is a flag football torunament where Brophy Alumni compete against each other.

“Dutch Dukeout” portrays Brophy community between alumni and current students

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March 15, 2018
Photo by Manuel Mata-Flores ’19 | Ryan Schmit’19 talks to his preuvian student, insert name here, over a book in his ethics class during period one on Friday Feb. 16, 2018.

Peruvian students leave impact

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March 8, 2018
Hittin' the Hay: A Look at Student Sleep Habits and Patterns

Hittin’ the Hay: A Look at Student Sleep Habits and Patterns

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February 12, 2018
OPINIONS: Football took more than it gave

OPINIONS: Football took more than it gave

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January 31, 2018

Microtransactions becoming a key aspect in all games

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January 31, 2018
Holinger discovers drawing talent, inspired by immersion experiences

Holinger discovers drawing talent, inspired by immersion experiences

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January 26, 2018
Photo Courtesy of Rolling Stone | From the effort of Childish Gambino the genre of neo-soul made a big comeback in 2017.

Pop, rap genres experience wealth of juggernaut albums

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January 26, 2018

Sleep plays a role in a player’s preferred practice time

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January 26, 2018
Photo by Manuel Mata-Flores ’19 | Nico Pacioni ’18 poses in the opening scene of Brophy’s the Bronco Room taken on Friday Jan. 19, 2018 in the Black Box.

Nico Pacioni wins acting award

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January 25, 2018
Photo by Edwin Perez '18| The varsity team does a team drill during January 22nd on Opus Field.

Baseball team cherishes new coach, new mindset

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January 25, 2018

Sleep is being valued less, school extracurriculars more important

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January 25, 2018
Photo by Josh Spano’18 | Students sleep in the former Brophy weight room as part of the Yoga Nidra Club on Tuesday, December 12, 2017. The Yoga Nidra Club currently meets once a week and students are encouraged to rest and relax.

Yoga Nidra offers students an escape from stress

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January 25, 2018
Kroemer runs, takes inspiration from father

Kroemer runs, takes inspiration from father

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January 24, 2018
Photo by Josh Spano ’18 | Commuters make their way towards the West Valley on December 1 2017 via the I-10.

Distance from school affects sleep patterns, school performance

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January 24, 2018

OPINIONS: Oscars favor obscure films

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January 24, 2018

Sleep plays a role in a player’s preferred practice time

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January 24, 2018
Photo by Edwin Perez ‘18 | Jack Woodrow ’18 gets ready to serve the ball. The varsity team practices for the upcoming season on January 22nd on Xavier Tennis courts.

Tennis team looks to build on championship season in 2018

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January 22, 2018
Photo Courtesy of Disney | Star Wars The Last Jedi was released December 15 and was the 8th installment of the franchise.

‘The Last Jedi’ polarizes fans, serves as fitting eighth installment

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January 22, 2018
Photo By Hunter Franklin '19 | Jack MacNiel '19 plays the guitar in front of the Brophy Tower during break.

Guitarist Macneil applies musical abilities, co-founds new band

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January 22, 2018

Lost Lake receives good remarks amid small problems

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November 20, 2017
Photo courtesy of Twitter.

OPINIONS: To tweet or not to tweet

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November 20, 2017

New Branch of Student Council helps organize sporting events

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November 20, 2017
Photo by Manuel Mata-Flores ’19| Mrs. Kate WidbIn talks to her counciling group about the upcoming PSAT on Thursday Oct. 5, 2017 in Romely Hall.

College counselors provide personal, college guidance to students

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November 17, 2017
Krishna continues to strive for excellence in the arts

Krishna continues to strive for excellence in the arts

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November 17, 2017
Photo by Manuel Mata-Flores’19| Ceaser Lopez ’18 paints a profile on a singer which he admires on Monday Oct. 9, 2017 in Eller 218.

Lopez excels at portraits, leads Best Buddies

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November 17, 2017
Photo by Edwin Perez ‘18 | The Bod Pod sits ready to be used for students to examine their weight in Mir White’s room K1. The Bod Pod is a test that takes a couple of minutes which when it finishes it measures your body mass index.

BodPod allows students to know body fat percentage, get healthier

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November 16, 2017
Photo by Hunter Franklin '19 | Ms. Karen Parise talks about how she once coached the hockey team with no experience and got a win.

A Look into the Work of Mrs. Karen Parise

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November 16, 2017
Photo taken from Sabino Counseling| Arizona universities all compiled on a list to show all universities offered in AZ.

Admissions from Arizona a mixed bag, varies from case-to-case basis

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November 16, 2017

Brett Cohen plans to continue his writing beyond Brophy

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November 15, 2017
Photo by Edwin Perez ‘18| The Common Application provides a online application that more than 700 colleges accept.

OPINIONS: Common App must become only location for College Applications

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November 15, 2017
Photo by Edwin Perez ‘18| A student looks onto the Brophy Graphic in Brophy Hall on October 19th, 2017.

Jesuit mural in Brophy Hall surprises staff, honors heritage

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November 15, 2017
Photo by Manuel Mata-Flores ‘19| Mr. Joe Klein advising Isreal Gracia ’18 on his game that he makes in Brophy Hall 211 on Wedensday Oct. 4, 2017.

Mr. Klein’s new class pushes students to play games

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November 13, 2017
Photo by Manuel Mata-Flores ‘19| The new Xavier Brophy play, The Little Mermaid, at the Xavier amphitheater on Monday Oct. 9, 2017.

The Little Mermaid Wrap Up

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November 13, 2017

Different coaches dramatically impact the player’s performance

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November 13, 2017
The Difference of Racial Backgrounds in the Brophy/Loyola Community

The Difference of Racial Backgrounds in the Brophy/Loyola Community

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October 5, 2017
Photo By Edwin Perez '18 | Students touch each others' hands to show the diversity on campus.

Student unions add to culture of diversity on campus, react to racism

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October 5, 2017
Brophy Culture Project continues to expand campus diversity in 2017-2018 school year

Brophy Culture Project continues to expand campus diversity in 2017-2018 school year

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October 5, 2017

Appropriate N-word usage depends on social context intention

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October 5, 2017

Do Immersion Trips Change Who We Interact With?

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October 5, 2017
New band teacher Lisa McKim-Hill describes her time at Brophy so far

New band teacher Lisa McKim-Hill describes her time at Brophy so far

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October 2, 2017

‘The Glass Castle’ adequately complements autobiography

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October 2, 2017
Remembering the work of the first Roman Catholic President, John F. Kennedy, on his 100th birthday

Remembering the work of the first Roman Catholic President, John F. Kennedy, on his 100th birthday

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September 29, 2017
Golf team has eyes set on state title

Golf team has eyes set on state title

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September 29, 2017
Outgoing senior Reese Galvin talks about his college plans

Outgoing senior Reese Galvin talks about his college plans

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September 29, 2017

Brophy mass band grows, incorporates both song and prayer

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September 29, 2017

OPINIONS: How the right is becoming more diverse

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September 29, 2017

Opinions: Assembly’s focus on race paints Brophy community in wrong light

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September 27, 2017
Photo by Edwin Perez ‘18 | Students signing up for clubs during club expo

Club expo draws in big crowd once again as students look for clubs to join

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September 27, 2017
Former Brophy College Prep advisor and varsity baseball coach Tom Succow throws out the first pitch prior to a baseball game between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the San Francisco Giants at Chase Field Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Diamondbacks honor Succow

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September 27, 2017
Credit to Fingerprint Releasing/Bleecker Street| Channing Tatum and Adam Driver in the film of Logan Lucky

‘Logan Lucky’ powered by formidable acting, clever script

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September 25, 2017
Photo by Edwin Perez '18 | Ross Reiter '18 comes off the field after a defensive stop.

Reiter ranked 1 in the nation as a long snapper, committed to CSU

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September 21, 2017
Photo by Edwin Perez '18 | PSAT booklets ready to be handed out

PSAT/NMSQT standards skyrocketing, system mandates change

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September 14, 2017
John Waters '18 scores a touchdown and is helped up by Xavier Juniel '18.

Varsity football wins first game after last second two-point conversion

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September 7, 2017

Broncos falter in loss to Pinnacle at Sollenberger Classic

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August 24, 2017
Photo Illustration by Bryce Owen ’17 | Andrew Howard ’17 sits on the fountain outside the chapel courtyard. Howard is on his final year of The Roundup staff and completes his first year as Editor in Chief.

Editor’s Farewell: From football field to White House, journalism beneficial to society

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May 12, 2017
Photo Illustration by Bryce Owen ’17 | Anthony Cardellini ’17 has worked on The Roundup staff for three years and completes his second consecutive year as Editor in Chief.

Editor’s Farewell: Journalism strengthens communities, left lasting impact on me

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May 12, 2017

Students should apply service experience of all Phoenix has to offer

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May 12, 2017

OPINIONS: Phoenix offers pros of both big city, small town

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May 3, 2017

OPINIONS: Phoenix is environmentally challenged, lacks culture, struggling sports teams

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May 3, 2017

Students participate in YMCA basketball in the off season

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May 3, 2017
Photo Courtesy of Tribune News Service |

‘Get Out’ provides entertaining content, social commentary

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May 2, 2017

Trump Billboard conveys minority perspective, embodies 1st Amendment

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April 28, 2017

TopGolf provides unique atmosphere, integral in promoting sport

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April 26, 2017

Phoenix’s climate benefits student golfers

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April 26, 2017

Hiking Club capitalizes on Arizona’s beauty, climate

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April 26, 2017

Refereeing provides athletes with community interaction

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April 25, 2017

Phoenix identity growing, but still has ways to go

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April 25, 2017
Photo Courtesy of Tribune News Service | Former Maricopa County, Ariz., Sheriff Joe Arpaio speaks on the last day of the Republican National Convention on July 21, 2016, at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland.

OPINIONS: Sheriff Arpaio’s departure signals progress for Phoenix

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April 25, 2017

Phoenicians need to fight climate change in their own community

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April 24, 2017
Photo by Andrew Brown ’18 | The lightrail stops at Central and Campbell everyday April 4th. Brophy students use the lightrail as a form of transportation to and from school.

Light Rail offers opportunity for many students

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April 24, 2017
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