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Introduction of Flint AI draws mixed reactions
Introduction of Flint AI draws mixed reactions
Garcia named Man of the Year
Garcia named Man of the Year
Graphic by Renzo Moran '24
Strategic plan developed and approved with goals for growth
Hemmady is named Man of the Year Runner-up
Hemmady is named Man of the Year Runner-up
Carter's Brazilian roots inspires legacy of high school service
Carter’s Brazilian roots inspires legacy of high school service
Middle Eastern countries grow monopoly over sports
Dodgers spend over a billion on offseason prospects
Dodgers spend over a billion on offseason prospects
Competitive motorsport comes with significant financial challenges
Competitive motorsport comes with significant financial challenges
New sailing club looks to grow after success in regatta
New sailing club looks to grow after success in regatta
Angulo in a match against a wrestler from Cesar Chaves high school.
Bass fishing and wrestling: inside Adam Angulos life
This Class of 2024 cup filled with used wrappers was left on the ground. Our photographer angled the trash inside for clarity.
Being a part of community exacts a debt from every member
Gross upholds the importance of journalism in the modern world
Gross upholds the importance of journalism in the modern world
Students need to find courage in preserving dialogue
Students need to find courage in preserving dialogue
Renzo Moran '24 plans on going to Gonzaga in the fall of 2024
Farewell: Moran leaves Brophy looking back on journalism career
Keep AI out of the studio – and the Grammys
Keep AI out of the studio – and the Grammys
Shining a light on scarcely-seen campus locations
Shining a light on scarcely-seen campus locations
Battle Royale 2024 Edition
Battle Royale 2024 Edition
Members of the 2019 Brophy Mass band pose for a photo. This group of students originated the tradition of singing "Reckless Love" at school assemblies.
Origin of ‘Reckless Love’ stretches to Kairos experience
Sandstorms of existentialism: Dune Part 2
Sandstorms of existentialism: Dune Part 2
Opinion: What men can learn from 'Barbie'
Opinion: What men can learn from ‘Barbie’
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?
Daniel Martinez '23
Faces of Brophy: Daniel Martinez ’23
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Staff Editorial: Who is to blame when a student cheats?

Staff Editorial: Who is to blame when a student cheats?

Roundup
May 5, 2023
Staff Editorial: School shootings are an issue that cannot be avoided anymore

Staff Editorial: School shootings are an issue that cannot be avoided anymore

Roundup
May 5, 2023
Staff Editorial: Disinformation will control you if you don't fight back

Staff Editorial: Disinformation will control you if you don’t fight back

Roundup
February 27, 2023
The Tokyo 2020 Olympic Committee breaks boundaries by adding five new sports. Image courtesy Olympics

2020 Tokyo Olympics add new sports

Roundup
December 11, 2019
Faces of Brophy: Thomas Yarbro '22

Faces of Brophy: Thomas Yarbro ’22

Roundup
March 6, 2019
Faces of Brophy: TJ Martinez '19

Faces of Brophy: TJ Martinez ’19

Roundup
December 17, 2018
Faces of Brophy: Charles Gbekia '19

Faces of Brophy: Charles Gbekia ’19

Roundup
December 5, 2018
Faces of Brophy: Matthew Carlson '22

Faces of Brophy: Matthew Carlson ’22

Roundup
December 5, 2018
Faces of Brophy: Giovanni Mantes

Faces of Brophy: Giovanni Mantes

Roundup
November 26, 2018
Faces of Brophy: Gus Chavez

Faces of Brophy: Gus Chavez

Roundup
November 26, 2018
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

Josh Spano and Roundup
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

Josh Spano and Roundup
May 14, 2018

Should athletes keep politics out of the game?

Josh Spano and Roundup
May 14, 2018

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

Josh Spano and Roundup
May 14, 2018

OPINIONS: To tweet or not to tweet

Josh Spano and Roundup
May 14, 2018

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

Josh Spano and Roundup
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

Josh Spano and Roundup
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

Josh Spano and Roundup
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

Josh Spano and Roundup
May 10, 2018

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

Josh Spano and Roundup
May 2, 2018

OPINIONS: School Activism not as free as Student Activism

Josh Spano and Roundup
May 2, 2018

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

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

Brophy finishes spring play ‘Peter and the Star Catcher’

Josh Spano and Roundup
April 30, 2018

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

Josh Spano and Roundup
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.

Josh Spano and Roundup
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

Josh Spano and Roundup
April 30, 2018
Jesuit identity weighs as an important influence

Jesuit identity weighs as an important influence

Josh Spano and Roundup
April 26, 2018
Year in Sports Review

Year in Sports Review

Josh Spano and Roundup
April 26, 2018
Photo Courtousy of Scottsdale Community College, Phoenix College, Mesa Community College, Glendale Community College.

Community Colleges look to end football

Josh Spano and Roundup
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

Josh Spano and Roundup
March 19, 2018

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

Josh Spano and Roundup
March 19, 2018

OPINIONS: Money fuels good

Josh Spano and Roundup
March 19, 2018

OPINIONS: Avarice inevitably begets corruption

Josh Spano and Roundup
March 19, 2018

Brown Bag Club offers care packages to homeless

Josh Spano and Roundup
March 19, 2018

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

Josh Spano and Roundup
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

Josh Spano and Roundup
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

Josh Spano and Roundup
March 15, 2018

Senior Griego avid conservationist, bowhunter

Josh Spano and Roundup
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.

Josh Spano and Roundup
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

Josh Spano and Roundup
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

Josh Spano and Roundup
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

Josh Spano and Roundup
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

Josh Spano and Roundup
February 12, 2018
OPINIONS: Football took more than it gave

OPINIONS: Football took more than it gave

Josh Spano and Roundup
January 31, 2018

Microtransactions becoming a key aspect in all games

Josh Spano and Roundup
January 31, 2018
Holinger discovers drawing talent, inspired by immersion experiences

Holinger discovers drawing talent, inspired by immersion experiences

Josh Spano and Roundup
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

Josh Spano and Roundup
January 26, 2018

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

Josh Spano and Roundup
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

Josh Spano and Roundup
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

Josh Spano and Roundup
January 25, 2018

Sleep is being valued less, school extracurriculars more important

Josh Spano and Roundup
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

Josh Spano and Roundup
January 25, 2018
Kroemer runs, takes inspiration from father

Kroemer runs, takes inspiration from father

Josh Spano and Roundup
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

Josh Spano and Roundup
January 24, 2018

OPINIONS: Oscars favor obscure films

Josh Spano and Roundup
January 24, 2018

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

Josh Spano and Roundup
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

Josh Spano and Roundup
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

Josh Spano and Roundup
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

Josh Spano and Roundup
January 22, 2018

Lost Lake receives good remarks amid small problems

Josh Spano and Roundup
November 20, 2017
Photo courtesy of Twitter.

OPINIONS: To tweet or not to tweet

Josh Spano and Roundup
November 20, 2017

New Branch of Student Council helps organize sporting events

Josh Spano and Roundup
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

Josh Spano and Roundup
November 17, 2017
Krishna continues to strive for excellence in the arts

Krishna continues to strive for excellence in the arts

Josh Spano and Roundup
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

Josh Spano and Roundup
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

Josh Spano and Roundup
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

Josh Spano and Roundup
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

Josh Spano and Roundup
November 16, 2017

Brett Cohen plans to continue his writing beyond Brophy

Josh Spano and Roundup
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

Josh Spano and Roundup
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

Josh Spano and Roundup
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

Josh Spano and Roundup
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

Josh Spano and Roundup
November 13, 2017

Different coaches dramatically impact the player’s performance

Josh Spano and Roundup
November 13, 2017
The Difference of Racial Backgrounds in the Brophy/Loyola Community

The Difference of Racial Backgrounds in the Brophy/Loyola Community

Josh Spano and Roundup
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

Josh Spano and Roundup
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

Josh Spano and Roundup
October 5, 2017

Appropriate N-word usage depends on social context intention

Josh Spano and Roundup
October 5, 2017

Do Immersion Trips Change Who We Interact With?

Josh Spano and Roundup
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

Josh Spano and Roundup
October 2, 2017

‘The Glass Castle’ adequately complements autobiography

Josh Spano and Roundup
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

Josh Spano and Roundup
September 29, 2017
Golf team has eyes set on state title

Golf team has eyes set on state title

Josh Spano and Roundup
September 29, 2017
Outgoing senior Reese Galvin talks about his college plans

Outgoing senior Reese Galvin talks about his college plans

Josh Spano and Roundup
September 29, 2017

Brophy mass band grows, incorporates both song and prayer

Josh Spano and Roundup
September 29, 2017

OPINIONS: How the right is becoming more diverse

Josh Spano and Roundup
September 29, 2017

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

Josh Spano and Roundup
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

Josh Spano and Roundup
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

Josh Spano and Roundup
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

Josh Spano and Roundup
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

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

PSAT/NMSQT standards skyrocketing, system mandates change

Josh Spano and Roundup
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

Josh Spano and Roundup
September 7, 2017

Broncos falter in loss to Pinnacle at Sollenberger Classic

Josh Spano and Roundup
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

Josh Spano and Roundup
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

Josh Spano and Roundup
May 12, 2017

Students should apply service experience of all Phoenix has to offer

Josh Spano and Roundup
May 12, 2017
Graphic by Bryce Owen ’17 |

Feature Package: Phoenix City Limits

Roundup
May 10, 2017

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

Josh Spano and Roundup
May 3, 2017

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

Josh Spano and Roundup
May 3, 2017
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