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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

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...

Syl Tournier’s last at bat

Bobby Dolan, Staff Writer May 21, 2025

He walks up to the plate, the barrel in hand like he has done so many times before. But this time is different. He does not want it to be, but he knows it will be his last. He is telling himself to be...

Brandon Ott '27 takes a lead off of first base against CBC on May 6, 2025.

Slideshow: Spartan Baseball vs. CBC

Torin Lopez, Staff Writer May 15, 2025

Podcast: Learn more about the new De Smet Middle School starting fall 2025

Jack Guignon, Multimedia Specialist May 15, 2025

Jack Guignon ’26 hosts a conversation with Joe Kilmade, Dean of the Middle School, and Henry Samson, current De Smet Jesuit High School teacher and future teacher of the new De Smet Jesuit Middle School...

The Perfect Bite

The Perfect Bite

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

Jack Reineke holds Anderson, who is a resident of the San Benito community. Jack’s youth group from Incarnate Word was digging ditches and moving rocks to lay water pipes from the well to the community.

From Missouri to the mission field

May 14, 2025

The first time Senior Jack Reineke stepped foot in Nicaragua to do service work, De Smet Alum Charlie Erker could tell that he was at peace and instantly fulfilled in the work that he was doing. “There...

Video: Senior Legacy

May 14, 2025

In honor of graduation week, several seniors sat down with us to reflect on their four years at De Smet.

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....

Michael Huber ‘26 flinging himself up 10 feet during pole vaulting practice.

Jumping to new heights

Henry Reardon, Staff Writer May 12, 2025

This year, a new era of athletics has been introduced to our track team. After six years of not having a pole vaulting team, it is back. This new addition to the school can give students an opportunity...

Henry Barreca ‘25, Will Harbaugh ‘25, Ari Cox ‘26, Joe O’Connell ‘28, and Andrew Shipp ‘07 stand in front of the altar during the all school Ash Wednesday mass to be recognized for their journey to receiving sacraments.

Leap of faith

Charlie Frein, Managing Editor May 9, 2025

When his friend invited him to a youth group at the beginning of his junior year, senior Will Harbaugh was not very interested. Still, he tagged along anyway and fell in love with the community, which...

Luca Gruska '27 runs with athlete during 50 meter race for Special Olympics on May 7, 2025.

Slide Show: Special Olympics

Torin Lopez, Staff Writer May 8, 2025

The junior class hosted the annual Special Olympics on the track. Check out some of the highlights of the day.  

Green team president Billy Walbert rolling the composting bins outside.

School begins composting program

Patrick Dolan, Staff Writer May 8, 2025

The school’s green team is continuing to look for better ways to help the environment around campus. Having already formed a new approach to improve recycling around school, the green team is now setting...

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