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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

Students across the country are being harmed by early start times from schools.
Sleep deprivation in students
Patrick O'Leary, Sports Editor • April 29, 2026

It is no secret that High School students are not getting enough sleep. The CDC recommends that teenagers should get around eight to ten hours...

Mom's Deli is located at 5425 Hampton Ave. in the St. Louis Hills neighborhood.
The return of Mom’s Deli
Liam Mahfood-Thurman, Feature Editor • November 7, 2025

Since 1977, Mom’s Deli has been serving sandwiches to St. Louis on Jamison Avenue. Personally, growing up in South City, Mom’s Deli became...

Freshman homeroom teacher Megan Eisenhower began practicing "No Phone Friday" in room 215 to encourage more connection and brotherhood.
It is time to put the phones away
Patrick O'Leary, Sports Editor • November 3, 2025

English teacher Megan Eisenhour noticed her freshman homeroom students weren’t engaging with each other very often. She noticed that many students...

Humor on the internet lacks the personality and wit that it used to have.
The end of humor on the internet
Cole Devine, Web Editor • October 28, 2025

Over the years, the way we engage with content has changed. Many people consume content through short form videos on platforms such as TikTok...

Trade school has become something more than a back up option to traditional college, but a better alternative for those questioning there life after high school.
Trade school is a viable option instead of college
Liam Mahfood-Thurman, Features Editor • October 23, 2025

College, common apps, ACT, SAT, and letters of recommendation are things all seniors are by now very familiar with, and could be a great source...

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...

Procrastination is much deeper than just laziness, it affects many students but can be overcome with motivation, organization, and effective strategies. These strategies make you more efficient and more productive in less time.
From stress to success
Torin Lopez, Staff Writer • May 5, 2025

Odds are you struggle with procrastination. Statistically, 80% of all students struggle with procrastination in some way or another. However,...

Tommy Basara 26' pushes away a book as he scrolls on his phone. As technology progresses, reading amongst teens is slowly fading away, and not for the better.
Reading recession
Patrick Dolan, Staff Writer • May 1, 2025

Aside from doing some last minute reading the night before an English quiz, the majority of students do not read. What if I told you that there...

Schools should cut back on the amount of homework they assign students.
The tipping point of homework
Cole Devine, Web Editor • March 3, 2025

Homework has long since been a heavily debated topic. Schools often assign homework that can take students several hours to complete. While homework...

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...