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The student news site of De Smet Jesuit High School

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The student news site of De Smet Jesuit High School

The Mirror

Sra. Grimm makes a video for the November 5th edition of Three-minute Theology video on October 28th 2025 at De Smet Jesuit High School campus ministry office.

Passion for creation challenges students to grow in faith

Patrick O’Leary, Sports Editor November 6, 2025

A staple during examens on Thursdays, 3 Minute Theology, started in 2021 when Spanish teacher Kelsey Grimm became the director of Campus Ministry. When she took over she looked for a way to engage the...

Despite the Rock going all out in his role as Mark Kerr in 'The Smashing Machine', he and director Benny Safdie disappoint in this autobiography of a UFC pioneer and Legend. Poster via Seven Bucks Productions.

The Rock crumbles under the pressure of ‘The Smashing Machine’

Hank Hardage, Opinions Editor October 24, 2025

I just wrapped up watching “The Smashing Machine,” and thought it was an okay movie. It had lots of potential and hype but didn't quite live up to those expectations. This movie is a very emotional...

The release of 'Uy Scuti' by Young Thug marks a big warning for the collapsing state of trap music. Album cover via Atlantic Recording Corporation

‘Uy Scuti’ disappoints and marks an end to trap music

Liam Mahfood-Thurman, Features Editor October 17, 2025

After one of the most public and entertaining court trials in recent memory, Atlanta rapper Young Thug wasted no time announcing his next project, only 6 months after being released from prison. Thug has...

The sixth entry in EA’s popular shooter franchise features large-scale battles, new movement mechanics, and a story set in a world on the brink of war. Photo credit: Electronic Art's Inc.

EA Raises the Stakes with new game “Battlefield 6,” Set in a World on the Brink of War

Jack Mabry, Staff Writer October 8, 2025

Electronic art’s (EA) sixth edition of the Battlefield game series is set to release on Oct. 10. The game offers both online mode, with large scale compact, various game modes such as conquest, breakthrough,...

Photo of Cardinals opening day March 30, 2023.

A Shift in the Energy at Busch

Bobby Dolan, Staff Writer May 22, 2025

Not long ago, it felt like the St. Louis Cardinals were heading for a forgettable season. With a record well below .500 and fans growing more frustrated by the day, it seemed like the team might already...

A Journey Through Clay

May 22, 2025

From ancient Greek vines to outer space, our sophomore artists bring imagination to life in the form of clay exploring new techniques, expressing unique ideas, and learning to shape their world by hand....

The Perfect Bite

The Perfect Bite

Andrew Dolan, Editor-in-Chief May 14, 2025

Binge-watching offers enjoyment and escape, but overdoing it can harm sleep and health.

The binge paradox

Hank Hardage, Opinions Editor May 13, 2025

With easy access to unlimited movies and shows, the average binge-watch session lasts 3 hours and 8 minutes. With over 200 streaming services available worldwide, this has led to a rise in binge-watching....

Five misfits in the real world come together in an alternate dimension to save the video game of Minecraft and return home safely. Photo courtesy of Warner Bros.

Blocky blunder

Hank Hardage, Opinions Editor May 6, 2025

Watching “A Minecraft Movie” brought back many nostalgic memories of playing Minecraft. The film would fall into the action/comedy category, as it had some unintentionally funny moments with many non-violent...

Artificial intelligence, as it gets smarter and better everyday, is becoming the future of music. Ai has already shown the ability to create quality music early on, so the future of the tool seems limitless. Photo generated by Leonardo. AI

AI is becoming the future of the music industry

Henry Reardon, Staff Writer March 5, 2025

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the future of music. Over the past year, ChatGPT AI bots have had an increase in usage all over the globe. AI has been used by people to ask simple questions all the...

Lil Uzi Vert's debut album Luv is Rage 2's unique and groundbreaking sound makes it the greatest album of all time. Album cover courtesy of Atlantic records.

LUV is Rage 2 is the greatest trap album ever

Liam Mahfood-Thurman, Web Editor February 24, 2025

After a run of three highly popular mixtapes, Lil Uzi Vert’s first studio album Luv is Rage 2 (LIR2), debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100. The album had an immediate and lasting impact on...

The controversy of TikTok is not the fault of the company, but the fault of its users. Logo Courtesy of TikTok.

It’s not TikTok’s fault. Its your’s

Charlie Frein, News Editor February 18, 2025

The popular social media app TikTok has been controversial ever since its creation. They have been accused of promoting dangerous challenges, allowing user data breaches by the Chinese government, and...

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