Deemphasizing grades spawns real education
Don’t be afraid to like school.
These are the wise words of a departing senior who only recently came upon this realization.
Opinions
Occupy Wall Street still has ways to go
- by Roundup
- December 8, 2011
Staff Editorial
The Issue: Occupy Wall Street protesters are advocating against corporate greed and the increasing divide between the rich and poor.
Our Stance: The protesters are justified in their demonstrations; however, they fail to realize the entire scope of the problem, and are somewhat hypocritical in what they choose to fight against.
Opinions
Traditional school spirit takes on new forms
- by Roundup
- September 26, 2011
Staff Editorial
The Issue: Upperclassmen seem to be disappearing from football games and conventional forms of school spirit.
Our Stance: These same individuals are expressing their spirit in different ways.
Opinions
Tragedy gives reason to reflect on gun control laws
- by Roundup
- March 9, 2011
Staff Editorial
The issue: Liberal gun control laws in Arizona endanger the public’s safety.
Our stance: Lawmakers must reevaluate state gun control laws.
The shooting at a Tucson Safeway Saturday, Jan. 18 was a wake up call for state lawmakers.
Six people were killed and a total of 13 people were injured in the attack, including U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, who remains in stable condition as of The Roundup print deadline of Feb. 22, and is currently recovering from a gunshot to the head.
Not only was the shooting tragic and devastating, but it was also a much needed wake-up call that Arizona gun control laws are simply too lax and need to be adjusted.
Currently, the state constitution reads: “The right of the individual citizen to bear arms in defense of himself or the State shall not be impaired.”
Opinions
Summit makes Brophy a better school
- by Roundup
- February 10, 2011
The issue: The annual Summit on Human Dignity hits campus.
Our stance: The Summit creates enlightened individuals who are educated about the problems of today’s world.
As the Summit dawns upon the Brophy population once again, it seems as if holding these two week long focuses is just a normal fact of school life.
In actuality, a closer look shows this is something incredibly special, and almost no other high school hosts such a yearly event.
This is something that makes Brophy different. Not only is it a unique event, but it contributes to making Brophy students more enlightened individuals.
Opinions
Staff Editorial: Breast cancer bracelets cross lines
- by Roundup
- December 13, 2010
Looking around campus all semester, students have been sporting new, controversial “I heart boobies!” wristbands.
These are from the “I heart boobies!” campaign by The Keep A Breast Foundation, a non-profit organization created to raise breast cancer awareness among youth.
Schools nationwide from California to Florida have banned the bracelets because they believe the word “boobies” is inappropriate for their halls, according to a CBS News article.
Opinions
Immigration bill fails to solve issue
- by Roundup
- October 1, 2010
Staff Editorial
Whether you believe the idea behind Senate Bill 1070, Arizona’s attempt at immigration reform, is right, it does not provide the necessary solution for the current immigration issue in our state.
The bill is tied up in legal courts and will likely be for years.
In the meantime, even if it was the best option the law does nothing for the people of Arizona and leaves the issue of illegal immigration without a viable solution.
We need something to solve the issue of illegal immigration now.