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The Mirror

The student news site of De Smet Jesuit High School

The Mirror

The student news site of De Smet Jesuit High School

The Mirror

Unreleased music is killing the music industry, and ruining the listening experience for new fans.
Hackers are ruining the music industry
Liam Mahfood-Thurman, Web Editor • February 27, 2025

If you roam around on Soundcloud, you will find millions of songs from your favorite hip-hop artists that have never been released. Artists such...

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...

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...

Luke Koenig '24 ego lifts in De Smet Jesuit weight room.
Athletes are being over trained
Hank Hardage, Opinions Editor • May 1, 2024

Sports are a huge deal in America, as over 60-70% of kids ages 3-18 play sports at some point during the year. Nowadays, it is rare to see children...

Advanced Placement are offered at the school, but are not worth it for those are naturally bad test takers.
AP is not worth it
Luke Koenig, Editor-in-Chief • May 1, 2024

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.
Snow days should remain snow days
Liam Mahfood-Thurman, Entertainment Editor • February 27, 2024

Virtual school was introduced nationwide during the Covid-19 pandemic back in March 2020. Since then, online school has been seen as an alternative...

Colleges accross the country should consider dropping standardized tests in favor of a more holistic admissions process.
It is time to put the college admissions standardized tests to pasture
Luke Koenig, Editor-in-Chief • February 19, 2024

Ever since 1970, to address inequality, colleges began to become test optional. However, it wasn’t until 2020 when students were unable to...

Be wary, Social Media can manipulate what you see  and don't see.
Social media is watching you, so watch your back
Andrew Dolan, Features Editor • February 13, 2024

All of your likes, shares, locations, and credit card swipes have been meticulously recorded in a multitrillion-dollar a year industry, figuring...

Moving the Super Bowl to Saturday will increase popularity and the party.
Super Bowl should be held on a Saturday
Hank Hardage, Opinions Editor • February 7, 2024

The Super Bowl has been an American tradition and is frequently considered the most-watched television broadcast for over 50 years. Dating back...

Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift are redefining the relationship between the NFL and pop culture. But is that a good thing?
NFL is losing focus with Swiftmania
Hank Hardage, Opinions Editor • January 13, 2024

Is this whole Swift thing real? I have not once opened a social media app and not seen something about Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift's supposed...

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