Opinions

Mainstream methods to bridge opportunity gap often lack long-term viability

By Aakash Jain ’14 THE ROUNDUP This year’s Summit will focus on finding solutions to address the so-called opportunity gap, which refers to the growing global disparity in income, education and ultimately, standard of living. While most reasonable people generally agree that helping the poor and underprivileged should be a priority, there is usually heated […]

Read More
News

Summit speaker lineup provides insight into opportunity gap

By P. Erik Meyer ’14 THE ROUNDUP This year’s summit will feature four keynote speakers. All students will be required to attend these assemblies. The focus of their speeches will revolve around the opportunity gap created by economic inequality, not only in America but around the world. Rev. Jim Gartland, S.J. Fr. Gartland is a […]

Read More
News

First generation college students seek newfound opportunities

By Jackson Santy ’13 THE ROUNDUP Over these past few weeks, colleges have sent out decision letters to students around the country. Seniors eagerly wait to rip open the envelopes determining their future for the next four years. Some students will follow in their parents’ footsteps attending their alma maters. Others will set off on […]

Read More