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The student news site of De Smet Jesuit High School

The Mirror

The student news site of De Smet Jesuit High School

The Mirror

Former College Table Tennis National Champion David Cabrera challenging a student in a match.

Teachers challenge raises roars throughout the school

Torin Lopez, Staff Writer February 20, 2025

Profe. Cabrera has a challenge for all students. All you need to do is beat an NCAA table tennis champion and you get an “A”. So far many have attempted it, but nobody has beaten the table tennis wizard. Global...

Students need to take more action towards better recycling by following the green teams directions.

The school’s next steps towards being green

Hank Hardage, Opinion Editor February 19, 2025

The school needs to be more environmentally friendly, and it all starts with you. The school's student-led Green Team has already created initiatives to focus on, regarding its environmental issues. The...

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...

The upcoming Mixer, hosted by the Schools Black Student Union, will be on February 22nd. Students are encouraged to invite girls from other schools.

BSU hosting mixer in February

Jack Mabry, Staff Writer February 17, 2025

The Black Student Union (BSU) Mixer will take place on Saturday, February 22nd in the school cafeteria in efforts for students to relax and have a fun time. Students are encouraged to invite any female...

Tony Zola '27, Luca Gruzska '27, and David Cunningham '28 bringing out cans during the Great Ignatian Challenge.

Sophomore Spreads Positivity Across Campus

Hank Hardage, Opinion Editor February 13, 2025

He walks around the school's annual blood drive, going from person to person conversing with them making them feel good. He is too young to give blood, so instead he strives to make a positive presence. Sophomore...

Patrick Dolan '26 playing catch in the busch stadium outfield.

Juniors Unique Experience at Big League Impact

Patrick Dolan, Staff Writer February 12, 2025

On the morning of Friday, September 6, my day began differently than that of many of my friends. My friends and classmates were stressed about their AP US history quiz covering the causes and effects of...

Mac Miller releases his fifth studio album and his second posthumous album, Balloonerism. Album cover courtesy of Warner Records Inc.

Long lost Mac Miller album finally releases

Andrew Dolan, Editor in Chief February 11, 2025

Mac Miller, one of the most loved artists of his generation, dropped his second posthumous album Balloonerism. I was skeptical of this album at first as I usually am with most posthumous albums. I tend...

Hayden Schmidt '25 looks at the upcoming class selection curriculum guide.

Class Selection to begin this week

Cole Devine, Web Editor February 10, 2025

The course selection process for the school will begin on Feb. 11, in which counselors will visit each study hall. This will allow students to select their courses for the 2025-2026 school year. “It...

DuRT team member Tommy Zeigler '25 and coach Rob Behm accept the official materials Jan 4 to kick off the 2025 First Robotics Competition (FRC) season.

Robotics team explores new depths with this years FRC challenge

Torin Lopez, Staff Writer January 6, 2025

The 2025 FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) is making waves with its new theme centered on water exploration and conservation. On January 4, the robotics team, DuRT, joined teams across St. Louis for the...

Austin Spinner plays the piano during Honors Jazz Band class.

Freshman joins jazz band

Jack Mabry, Staff Writer December 15, 2024

When freshman Austin Spinner first walked in for an audition for Jazz band last May, the head of honors Jazz band Mr. Moramarco knew something special was in the making. This school year, Austin Spinner...

Alex Renschen '25 goes to a driving range and eyes it out with 24 year old with autism, John McNulty.

Unlikely Friendship

Liam Mahfood-Thurman, Web Editor December 14, 2024

An Email from Head of Junior Service Projects John Hawkey ‘96 went out to all seniors about an opportunity to help out an alumni. All that it entailed was hanging out with alumni Mark McNulty ‘82’s...

Winter break marks start of renovations to prepare for middle school

Winter break marks start of renovations to prepare for middle school

Charlie Frein, News Editor December 13, 2024

  The main hallway on the school's first floor is going under construction starting at the beginning of winter break. This construction will completely transform this area for the new middle school...

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