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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

Thomas Krewet '29 mountain biking through a wooded area. Photo courtesy of Thomas Krewet.

From training wheels to trails

Patrick O’Leary, Sports Editor October 17, 2025

When most kids were still learning how to ride a bike, Freshman Thomas Krewet was mountain biking with his dad at the age of 6. It’s more than a sport for him, it’s a father-son tradition. “In...

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 and 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...

Gavin Weber '26, Brady Condon '26, and David Sullivan '27 working in Ai: Foundations and Ethics

Classes on Artificial Intelligence should be required courses

Patrick O’Leary, Sports Editor October 16, 2025

Artificial Intelligence is rapidly reshaping industries across the world, schools shouldn’t leave it behind. Schools need to shift their view of AI as a threat. Instead AI should be viewed as a valuable...

Members of the Green De Smet club admire one of the 20 trees they planted around campus Oct. 6. They plan to plant 300 trees over the next five years. Photo by David Cabrera

Campus Makeover: Green De Smet Club Launches Effort to Plant 300 Trees in 5 Years

Luke Ruffus, Contributing Writer October 15, 2025

Members of the Green De Smet club planted more than 20 new trees around campus on Oct. 6 as the first step in a 5-year plan of adding close to 300 trees around school.  Going forward, the club will...

Huber and his friends backpacking through the Rocky Mountains this summer. picture via Michael Huber '26

Into the Rockies

Andrew Dolan, Editor-in-Chief October 15, 2025

Backpacking up the steep Rocky Mountains was nothing like he was familiar with in Missouri. The altitude was nothing like he was used to, even the feeling of the air on your skin was unfamiliar. He had...

The new inclusion classroom space at De Smet Jesuit High School.

Inclusion program introduces new life skills room

Liam Mahfood-Thurman, Features Editor October 14, 2025

With the school's renovations to the first floor including the brand new middle school, the Inclusion Program has been relocated to a brand new room. The program that began in the 2023-2024 school year...

Max Pionke 26' qualified as a semifinalist for the National Merit Scholarship, and is one of 217 finalists in the state.

Senior named National Merit Semifinalist

Hank Hardage, Opinions Editor October 13, 2025

Senior Max Pionke was recently named a National Merit Semifinalist, due to his high ranking PSAT score. This program honors approximately 17,000 students nationwide each year, which puts Pionke in the...

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,...

Navy  Chief Petty Officer Dustin Supachana presents senior defensive lineman Titan Davis with an invitation to the 2026 Navy All-American game. The game will be played at the Alamodome in San Antonio on Jan. 10.

Titan Davis receives All-American game Invitation

Patrick O’Leary, Sports Editor October 3, 2025

Senior defensive lineman Titan Davis has been selected to participate in the 2026 Navy All-American Bowl. He was presented with the honor by Chief Petty Officer Dustin Supachana in front of classmates...

Middle school students working hands on in a science lab.

Photos of the Week

Aidan Medley, Multimedia Specialist October 1, 2025

De Smet gathers in a pregame huddle before taking the field.

Slideshow: Spartan Football wins 56-42 vs Vianney

Jack Guignon, Social Media Editor September 29, 2025

Jack Buck (William H. Macy) interviews John O'Leary (James McCracken) on John O'Leary day at the Cardinals game in the movie Soul on Fire set to released in theaters on Oct. 10. Photo courtesy of AFFIRM Films, LLC.

De Smet alum premieres movie in Saint Louis

Hank Hardage, Opinions Editor September 25, 2025

Eight years ago, he was out of town speaking at an event, when film producer Linda Huntington approached him. She asked about the idea of creating a movie out of his story. Although reluctant at first,...

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