“Go Set a Watchman” by Harper Lee 8 out of 10 By Joseph Valencia ’17 THE ROUNDUP “To Kill a Mockingbird” is a beloved American novel by Harper Lee that set out to demonstrate a critical view of race relations in the south. Many people are familiar with the book as a story involving a […]
By Joseph Valencia ’17 THE ROUNDUP Honors Anatomy, a relatively new class, is one of Brophy’s science elective courses. Elective science courses such as AP Environmental Science don’t grant students a lab science credit. The main argument regarding Anatomy is that it is isn’t necessary for college, as it is very similar to Biology, only […]
“Don’t Breathe”- Stephen Lang, Jane Levy, Dylan Minnette, Daniel Zovatto 8 out of 10 By Joseph Valencia ’17 THE ROUNDUP With its opening shot of a blind man dragging a young woman through a silent neighborhood, “Don’t Breathe” sets you up for a dreadful thrill ride. The premise is simple, yet brilliant. Three young teens, […]
Screenshot courtesy of Chris Rehling ’16 – Dark Souls 3, the final installation in the series, takes the player through a journey of Lothric. “Dark Souls 3”- From Software Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PC 7 out of 10 By Joseph Valencia ’17 THE ROUNDUP The “Dark Souls” series has become a staple in the world […]
By Joseph Valencia ’17 THE ROUNDUP In 2013, Michael Jeffries, the CEO of Abercrombie and Fitch admitted to trying to create a niche market for cool, good-looking people. He hired attractive employees called “models” to promote the brand, basing the hiring decision on sex appeal, according to an interview with Business Insider. The shirtless guys […]
By Joseph Valencia ’17 THE ROUNDUP In the wake of recent terrorist attacks, such as those seen in Paris, the office of Charlie Hebdo and San Bernardino, the U.S. government has set out to take precautionary measures against future attacks. These attacks create fear among people, as the largest threat the U.S. faces is ISIS, […]
Photo Courtesy of Tribune News Service – ”The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 2.” Starring Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Woody Harrelson, Elizabeth Banks, Julianne Moore, Phillip Seymour Hoffman, Willow Shields 6 out of 10 By Joseph Valencia ’17 THE ROUNDUP “Mockingjay Part 2” was supposed to be the strongest film in the “Hunger Games” series and […]
Homework plays crucial role in effective learning By Joseph Valencia ’17 THE ROUNDUP Homework remains one of the most dreaded aspects of school, but most people realize to some degree that it has a role to play in learning. According to a study by Duke University, homework significantly helps students learn the material they are […]
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 […]
Photo by Cory Wyman ’16 – Students John Harris ’15 and Brendan Cabano ’15 eat lunch together Dec. 11, 2014 as a Herschel backpack rests by their feet. Hesrchel backpacks have become a common site around the campus. By Joseph Valencia ’17 THE ROUNDUP Herschel brand backpacks are a popular site on campus this year […]
