Commentary by Jackson Santy ’13 THE ROUNDUP Over past generations, the definition of femininity has been redefined by numerous voices. When asked what they thought femininity was, most Brophy students I spoke with did not have an answer. Some questioned whether or not it was a real word. Growing up with older sisters in my […]
By Logan Hall ’14 THE ROUNDUP This year’s Summit topic is masculinity, a topic that is intended to change the way Brophy students act. The topic of masculinity deals with how males should act and what it means to be a man. “It’s looking at women’s issues and gender issues from the perspective of a […]
Brophy’s Summit on Human Dignity focusing on masculinity starts Feb. 27.This month The Roundup examines issues related to masculinity on our campus and in our culture.
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This story is part of The Roundup’s 2010 multimedia project titled “The Soul of Brophy.”
Commentary by Sean Harris ’11
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Everyone knows McDonald’s food is bad, right?
With kitchens that smell like blocked arteries, the fight against fast food has been waging fiercely as of late, and with the Summit on Human Dignity being focused in on the issue of food, Brophy students are likely to carry this hamburger hate in the same fashion as they adorned Nike “Slavery” shirts last year.
However, every person who says they hate McDonalds and their evil unhealthy food has also had the concept of McDonald’s shoved down their throats until it has become a staple in our culture. And therein lies the problem.
Commentary By Joe Skoog ’13
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A major issue in the realm of food is agricultural ethics.
Agricultural ethics is the approach to both farming and the environment in an ethical and moral way.
This is practiced through collective discussion and knowledge about conservation efforts in relation to our environment and farms.
This way of approaching our production of food through a pragmatic,or more logical lens is key to actually using the Ignatian principles of “Men for Others” and other social justice imperatives.
By Julian De Ocampo ’13
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According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, the word “summit” has two meanings: “the highest point or peak” and “a conference of high-level officials.”
Each year, the Brophy Summit on Human Dignity creates this conference by hosting dozens of speakers and conversations to educate students about important social issues.
But if the Summit is like a mountain, then who brings the students to the peak?
Look no further than the Summit Committee, a group of dedicated students and faculty members who bring the entire program together.
By Julian De Ocampo ’13 & Tyler J. Scott ’12
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Despite the fact that many speakers at last year’s Summit on Human Dignity on globalization urged students to enact changes in their lifestyle, it isn’t hard to find students filling the halls with Nike shoes and socks on their feet.
Still, other students and faculty members have made changes in their lives.
“I haven’t done anything to change, but my best friend, Anthony Broglia ’11, hasn’t bought Nike products since then,” said Justin Dizon ’11.
Compiled by Sean Harris ’11
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Aaron Woolf
Aaron Woolf is the first all-school assembly speaker on Tuesday, March 1.
Woolf is an award-winning documentary filmmaker whose work has focused on the human dimension of government policy.
He has spoken extensively on policy issues ranging from immigration and agriculture to rebuilding America’s infrastructure.
By Colin Marston ’13
THE ROUNDUP
The Summit on Human Dignity is a wide and all-encompassing event that involves practically the entire Brophy community.
But who determines its topic every year?
Its birth starts with e-mail proposals each spring, sent to Mrs. Kim Baldwin, assistant principal for ministry in the Office of Faith and Justice.