![Recycling initiative is being restarted for first time in over five years, after COVID previously caused it to be shut down.](https://desmetmirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Recycle-JPG-Timmons-1200x798.jpg)
The school is working to restart the recycling initiative that was first started in 2019 and is being continued by Environmental Science teacher...
![The hockey team plays Marquette for the 2024 Challenge Cup title tonight at 8:30 at Centene Center.](https://desmetmirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/VIANNEY-SEMIS2-ortbals-19-1200x798.jpg)
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...
![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.](https://desmetmirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/webACA-Thumbnail-1200x800.jpg)
Freshman Aiden Hadican stands at center court during the Mission Week all-school assembly, all eyes directly on him. He waves his arms in the...
![The Class of 24 gathers for the final time at school for a celebratory lunch.](https://desmetmirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/webSENIOR-PHOTO-AND-LUNCH-berns-22-1200x800.jpg)
Senior Charlie Erker, despite an already crowded schedule, sought more meaning. He joined the Best Buddy Junior Advisory Board in January and...
![Advanced Placement are offered at the school, but are not worth it for those are naturally bad test takers.](https://desmetmirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/AP-classes-photo-Timmons-1200x798.jpg)
This past year, 1.2 million people took AP (Advanced Placement) tests which are exams that are scored 1-5 for students enrolled in a class for...
![When it snows students should have the privelege of enjoying it away from school.](https://desmetmirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/webSNOW-timmons-7-1200x800.jpg)
Virtual school was introduced nationwide during the Covid-19 pandemic back in March 2020. Since then, online school has been seen as an alternative...
![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.](https://desmetmirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/webgroupphoto-1200x800.jpg)
![Experiencing music live takes your listening pleasure to another level. Here are some top shows coming to St. Louis this summer that you may find entertaining.](https://desmetmirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/webBASH-ortbals-18-1200x800.jpg)
The most important aspect of summer is the music. Summer isn’t the same without some good tunes as you are basking in the sun. With summer...
![The Spartans basketball team celebrates with the Class 5 Basketball State Championship trophy after beating Jeff City 75-56 March 14 at Mizzou Arena.](https://desmetmirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/webJEFF-CITY-STATE-berns-511-1200x800.jpg)
Will Timmons '24, Social Media Editor
April 25, 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.](https://desmetmirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/webJEFF-CITY-STATE-berns-511-1200x800.jpg)
Hank Hardage, Opinions Editor
March 18, 2024