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The Mirror

The student news site of De Smet Jesuit High School

The Mirror

Members of the newspaper staff went on a five-hour adventure to try all of the best sandwiches St. Louis has to offer. Hank Hardage 26, Luke Koenig 24, Will Timmons 24 Liam Mahfood-Thurman 26, and Andrew Dolan 26.
Newspaper staff rates the top sandwiches in STL
Luke Koenig, Editor-in-Chief • April 25, 2024

The Class of 24 gathers for the final time at school for a celebratory lunch.
The thick and the the thin
Luke Koenig, Editor-in-Chief • April 25, 2024
Danny Swallow 24, boat captain Jeff Geiser, and Nick Whitney 24 celebrate their 2024 TBF Student Angler Federation Missouri State Championship at Lake of the Ozarks March 16.
Fishing team brings home second straight state title
Andrew Dolan, Features Editor • March 19, 2024
The Spartans basketball team celebrates with the Class 5 Basketball State Championship trophy after beating Jeff City 75-56 March 14 at Mizzou Arena.
Basketball team wins 6th state title in commanding fashion
Hank Hardage, Opinions Editor • March 18, 2024
The team poses with the fans to celebrate their second-straight Challenge Cup Championship. It was the Spartans 16th title.
Hockey teams wins second straight state title
Luke Koenig, Editor-in-Chief • March 5, 2024
The hockey team plays Marquette for the 2024 Challenge Cup  title tonight at 8:30 at Centene Center.
Hockey set to defend their Challenge Cup title tonight
Luke Koenig, Editor-in-Chief • March 1, 2024

It is Groundhog Day for the De Smet Jesuit Spartans as they are playing in their third straight Challenge Cup Final game tonight at 8:30 at Centene...

Luke Koenig 24 reads a live auction item description with James Lane 24 and auctioneer Graham Crow.
Auction delivers new highs for fundraising and expectations
Andrew Dolan February 26, 2024

The 50th annual Spartan Spectacular Auction was held on Feb 10 and raised over $1.1 million going towards the tuition gap and the school’s...

Members of the Great Ignatian Challenge student team, along with president Fr. Ronny ODwyer S.J., deliver food to St. Patrick Center.
St. Patrick Center thrives with help from Great Ignatian Challenge
Hank Hardage, Opinions Editor • February 20, 2024

The shelves that were once nearly empty in the St Patrick Center, are now overflowing with food. The donations from this year's Great Ignatian...

Andrew Harzy 24, Anthony Mercurio 24, and Scottie Rupp 24 prepare lunch at St. Center.
Still time to pick up hours for service requirements
Liam Mahfood-Thurman, Entertainment Editor • February 12, 2024

The second semester is here, and time is ticking for Spartans to complete their required service hours. For sophomores, they must complete...

Junior Dominic Nicoletti and one of the students in his homeroom pose for a picture in the cafeteria before dismissing for the school day.
The Impact of Junior Projects
Luke Koenig, Editor-in-Chief • February 28, 2024

Dominic is welcomed every Monday by a mural on the wall displaying the type of kids he would be working with. He is greeted by a little girl...

Mr. Likos practices darts in his classroom.
Dart King
Hank Hardage, Opinions Editor • February 22, 2024

He’s a jack of all trades. He teaches math, coaches and plays golf, but most uniquely, he’s a dart player. He started playing darts at...

21 Savage released his third studio album American Dream January 12. Photo courtesy of Epic Records
21 Savage produces strong effort with third studio album
Liam Mahfood-Thurman, Entertainment Editor • February 21, 2024
Peter Marvin 27, Jaren Jackson 24, and Aiden Hadican 27 participate in the Inclusion Program with help from the One Classroom program supported by the Annual Catholic Appeal.
Students encourage donation to the Annual Catholic Appeal for the life of the world
February 16, 2024
Colleges accross the country should consider dropping standardized tests in favor of a more holistic admissions process.
It is time to put the college admissions standardized tests to pasture
Luke Koenig, Editor-in-Chief • February 19, 2024
Be wary, Social Media can manipulate what you see  and dont see.
Social media is watching you, so watch your back
Andrew Dolan, Features Editor • February 13, 2024


Meet the Staff
Andrew Dolan
Andrew Dolan
Features Editor

Will Timmons
Will Timmons
Social Media Editor

Presidents Ambassador Varsity Football National Honors Society Multi Media Specialists Chess Club Spike Ball Club Semi-Pro Snowboarder Big Baller Avid Gym Goer (Swole) Starting Left Back Indoor...

Hank Hardage
Hank Hardage
Opinions Editor

   

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