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

Photo by Alex Gross ’24 In 2020, the International Center for Academic Integrity, a committee designed to advance academic integrity within education, surveyed 70,000 high school students with this simple question: Have you ever cheated on an assignment in any way, shape, or form? The survey concluded that over 95% of surveyed students admitted to […]

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

Photo by Alex Gross ’24 According to the Washington Post, there have been 366 school shootings since April 20th, 1999, making the 21st century one of the least safe and dangerous for students. And we are only a quarter of the way in.  School shootings are no longer an ignorable problem, they are here and […]

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Student behavior at Mass inappropriate, detrimental to experience

By Hayden Welty ’17 THE ROUNDUP The Issue: Some students are disruptive and rude during Mass. Our Stance: Students need to be respectful during Mass and of the hard work of the OFJ. The actions of some students during recent Masses are inappropriate and hinder an otherwise enjoyable communal celebration. Mass is an integral part […]

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Staff Editorial: Students need more female influence in classroom

The Issue: Female influence at Brophy is significantly less than male influence. Our Stance: Students should have access to a more equal amount of male and female faculty. Brophy has over three times as many male teachers as female teachers. How can the student body be prepared to enter a world with 51 percent women […]

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Staff Editorial: Students should engage in election regardless of age

The Issue: Many students who cannot vote in the 2016 election may feel there is no reason for them to pay attention or get involved. Our Stance: Paying attention to current election is key to becoming an informed voter later. By Anthony Cardellini ’17 & Andrew Howard ’17 THE ROUNDUP For most Brophy students, the […]

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Staff Editorial: Unique style choices crucial to student individuality, diversity

Photo by Bryce Owen ’17 – Paul Cassidy ’19 (left) and Elias Sabbagh ’17 (right) showcase their different fashion styles. The Issue: In a world of fitting in, it is becoming harder and harder for students to have and display a unique style. Our Stance: Students should be proud of their tastes, and not afraid […]

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Staff Editorial: Most successful learning includes conversation, one-on-one discussion

Ink and coffee drawing by Miguel Montanez-Aragon ’16 | What resources are on your learning bookshelf? The Issue: Each student learns differently, and the best ways of learning are often over-generalized as unique students are marginalized.  Our Stance: Learning is at its best when it’s a two way street between student and teacher. Regardless of […]

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Staff Editorial: Standardized testing should be optional, play smaller role in college admissions

Photo Illustration by Bryce Owen The Issue: Universities like George Washington University are eliminating standardized testing requirements for their admissions process. Our Stance: Standardized testing should be optional and should play less of a role in college admissions. Although standardized test scores certainly help colleges sift through the thousands of applications they receive a year, […]

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Staff Editorial: All aspects of a school contribute to spirit

Photos provided by Chase L. Manson ’16. Anthony Gutierrez ’15, Kyle Scheuring ’15 and Michael Ging — Top left: The Mock Trial Team celebrates after a competition. Top right: The band preforms in the Great Hall. Bottom left: The Quidditch team poses after a match. Bottom right: Mr. Paul Olson conducts the Honor Chorale in […]

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Staff Editorial: Charlie Hebdo massacre reinforces necessity of free press

Media organizations across the world, including the National Scholastic Press Association that The Roundup is affiliated with, have tied their names to the Je Suis Charlie, or “I am Charlie,” movement. The Roundup and The Wrangler are lending their names to the cause, not necessarily in support of what Charlie Hebdo published, but in support […]

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