Entertainment

Music Videos need to be fresh, rather than derivative

By Chase Manson ’16 THE ROUNDUP In the 1980s the music video was the end all be all. It was the glory days of MTV. From Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” to the endless work of Queen, the music video was the best medium for an artist to display their craft. However, lately music videos have not […]

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PE provides groundwork for healthy lifestyle, stress management

Photo by Bryce Owen ’17 – Students stretch as a part of their P.E. warmup in Robson gymnasium, April 14. P.E. is an important activity for student health and wellness. By Chase Manson ’16 THE ROUNDUP A recent international study found that for the first time in recorded human history, more people are now considered […]

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Entertainment

2015 music fluctuates throughout the year

By Chase L Manson ’16 THE ROUNDUP This last year saw a variety of music produced and recorded. From new hit maker the Weeknd to the triumphs return of Adele, popular music in 2015 can’t really be pinned by a dominate singer or act. However, there were many shining and distinguishable songs and tracks that […]

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Featured Sports

Sanchez brings personality, enthusiasm to Sports Med in 2nd year

Photo by Chase Manson ’16 – Mica Sanchez, the assistant athetic trainer, applies tape to an injured wrist, Oct. 13. By Chase L. Manson ’16 THE ROUNDUP After the departure of Assistant Athletic Trainer Ms. Arika Cozzi, Ms. Mica Sanchez continues  work with the Athletic Training department in her second year.       Sanchez currently attends AT […]

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Opinions

Students debate testing requirements in college admissions.

Optional standardized testing allows more students to enroll By Joseph Valencia ’17 THE ROUNDUP Standardized tests are supposed to act as a measurement of a student’s critical thinking skills, but scores don’t always accurately reflect true abilities. Universities are beginning to see this problem, and some have made the submission standardized test scores, such as […]

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Teacher’s Pet: Burke loves Notre Dame, considered life as monk

Photo by Cory Wyman ’16 – Mr. Burke talks to a student during fifth period, Jan. 13. Mr. Burke teaches Chemistry and is a huge fan of Notre Dame. Teacher’s Pet: Mr. Kevin Burke By Chase L. Manson ’16 THE ROUNDUP  Mr. Hubbell’s question from November “Teacher’s Pet”: If you had to pitch a reality […]

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Featured Sports

Cozzi aids sports medicine, seeks career as athletic trainer

Photo by Chase Manson ’16 – Dec. 9, Arika Cozzi tapes the ankle of Brandon Theodorou ’17 after school before a soccer game at BSC. Arika Cozzi is the assistant athletic trainer to Mr. Chris White. By Chase Manson ’16  THE ROUNDUP  Brophy’s Sports Medicine Department gained a new assistant athletic trainer last year with […]

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Entertainment

Swift serves up pop delight, bubblegum bliss

“1989” by Taylor Swift 8 out of 10 By Chase L. Manson THE ROUNDUP Every since her debut Taylor Swift has tired to balance her made-for-pop melodies and her country flare. It seems that her pop melodies have won out as her latest album, “1989,” is purely pop and inspired by the same year in […]

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Revisiting the Classics: Fleetwood Mac’s ‘Rumors’ shows raw emotion, true creation

By Chase L. Manson ’16 THE ROUNDUP “Rumors” by Fleetwood Mac 9.5 out of 10 The music business is a cruel industry, where many experience true betrayal and personal relationships go off the rails. There are many music feuds that have lasted decades and careers. For example: British band Fleetwood Mac. This band has experienced […]

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News

Fisko becomes new assistant principal

By AK Alilonu ’16 & Chase Manson ’16 THE ROUNDUP Mr. Paul Fisko assumed his new role as assistant principal for ministry in the Office of Faith and Justice on Aug. 1. He replaces Mr. Chris Calderón S.J., who held the position last year and recently left for Boston College to study theology as part of […]

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