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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
Jack Venneman

Jack Venneman, Web Editor-in-Chief

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Senior Nolan Ruder looks toward the camera during a stop in action during a game vs Marquette High School.

Going up north

Jack Venneman, Web Editor-in-Chief
April 29, 2021
Senior Michael Cutler works on Calculus homework after school on March 11th, 2021.

Five star recruit

Jack Venneman, Web Editor-in-Chief
March 11, 2021
(From left to right) Tran Luong, Farat Wdaa, Paul Kelley, Dr. Bruce Green, and Shanise Johnson represent some of the many career paths offered by SLIP.

The future is bright

Jack Venneman, Web Editor
November 30, 2020
Releasing on November 10th, Microsoft's Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S have received strong reviews by expert gamers.

Xbox Series X

Jack Venneman, Web Editor
November 27, 2020
Releasing on November 12th, the PS5 has sold out everywhere. It can only be found on places such as StockX & eBay.

PlayStation 5

Jack Venneman, Web Editor
November 27, 2020
This year, Sony and Microsoft have both released new gaming consoles.

Xbox Series X vs PlayStation 5

Jack Venneman, Web Editor
November 27, 2020
COVID-19 has not just impacted people's faith lives, it has impacted everyone’s entire life as a whole.

How COVID-19 impacts our faith

Jack Venneman, Web Editor
November 23, 2020
A group of runners led by Assistant Varisty Track Coach teacher Adam Boehm, run on a snowy day.

Remote learning will eliminate snow days

Jack Venneman, Web Editor
November 23, 2020
Sophomore Kalle Evjen spends his time outside school live-streaming video games to other gamers around the world.

“And we’re live!”

Jack Venneman, Web Editor
November 20, 2020
Something has been off about the free-to-play third person shooter as of late, as it is not getting the hype it once had.

The fall of Fortnite

Jack Venneman, Web Editor
November 16, 2020
Senior Justin Kennedy bowls a strike during a bowling game.

The perfect bowler

Jack Venneman, Web Editor
November 16, 2020
The quality of homework is what makes it beneficial.

Homework remains beneficial

Jack Venneman, Web Editor
November 11, 2020
Standardized testing season comes with many levels of stress.

From the archive: Stressful Studying

Jack Venneman, Web Editor
November 10, 2020
Junior kicker Luke Rothermich kicks an extra-point against CBC in the district semifinal football game Nov. 6.

Through the uprights

Jack Venneman, Web Editor
November 10, 2020
The 2020 Presidential Election is close but not over yet.

Presidential election update

Jack Venneman, Web Editor
November 5, 2020
The Presidential Election will occur on Nov. 3, 2020.

Presidential election preview

Jack Venneman, Web Editor
November 2, 2020
As of Oct. 12, De Smet is 85% toward reaching the goal.

[Photo] Spartan Fund nearing end goal

Thomas Dolan, Staff Writer
October 12, 2020
All college visits have been moved to Virtual visits through Zoom.

[Photo] College visits working different this year

Ryan Flavin, Staff Writer
September 8, 2020
With these new rules, it should make for a faster, more exciting game.

[Photo] A spiral on football

Ryan Flavin, Staff Writer
February 27, 2020
Freshman Slayton Spencer flips on the beach for his four thousand Instagram followers.

Bouncing to fame

Jack Venneman, Web Editor
February 27, 2020
Ryan Moore and Jack Venneman talk college on this DeSmetPress podcast.

Podcast – College Preparations

Ryan Moore and Jack Venneman
February 21, 2020
Violent video games do not cause violence or behavior issues. Parents need to stop blaming every mass incident or criminal act on video games and start blaming it on other issues that actually attribute to behavior issues like mental illness.

[Photo] Do violent video games cause behavioral problems?

Drew Hollman, Staff Writer
January 14, 2020
Teachers are beginning to crack down on phones not being in the pouches.

Phone pouches return for second semester

Jack Venneman, Web Editor
January 10, 2020
Aidan Bartholet tunes his guitar before a performance.

Jazz phenom

Jack Venneman and Michael Dolan
November 29, 2019
Below are some memorable movies released in 2019.

[Photo] Movies of the year

November 29, 2019
Participation trophies do not teach kids how to lose.

[Photo] Participation awards for kids?

Drew Hollman, Staff Writer
November 29, 2019
The new De Smet Esports club will features games like Fortnite, Rainbow Six Siege, Rocket League, and Overwatch.

A new kind of sport

Jack Venneman, Web Editor
November 26, 2019
Michael Jordan and LeBron James are great examples of incomparable players

[Photo] Why we can’t compare sports players

Michael Dolan, Design Editor
November 25, 2019
Should schools emphasize language curriculum more?

[Photo] More language options?

Michael Dolan, Design Editor
November 22, 2019
Paying college athletes could cause colleges to lose too much money.

Pay for college athletes?

Jack Venneman, Web Editor
November 15, 2019
Standardized testing season comes with many levels of stress.

Stressful studying

Jack Venneman, Web Editor
November 14, 2019
Senior captain Kyle Burke does handshake with senior Brayden Morgan prior to a game against SLUH.

A leader on and off the field

Jack Venneman, Web Editor
November 12, 2019
Buying the newest sports game every year may or may not be sixty dollars well spent.

[Photo] Newest sports game every year?

Ryan Flavin, Staff Writer
November 21, 2019
The Super Bowl matchup is set for Sunday, February 2nd.

NFL mid-season update

Jack Venneman, Web Editor
November 6, 2019
The World Series began on Tuesday Oct. 22, 2019. Every game was won by the away team.

World series recap

Jack Venneman, Web Editor
November 5, 2019
As of Nov. 19, the Blues are 12-4-5, 1st place in the Western Conference.

[Photo] Blues update

Ryan Flavin, Staff Writer
November 19, 2019
Senior wide receiver Jordan Johnson receives his All-American Bowl jersey with head coach Robert Steeples. The Notre Dame recruit is one of two Missouri players to get invited to the Jan. 4 all-star game.

Notre Dame commit receives All-American threads

Jack Venneman, Web Editor
October 30, 2019
Gael Cosgaya '21 speaks to the student body during the Hispanic Heritage Month assembly about the trials and tribulations of his family as they moved to the United States from Mexico.

Raising awareness for immigration

Jack Venneman, Web Editor
September 26, 2019
Big Draw Spokesman Gene Bender celebrates with several of the students who sold the winning tickets. They include Justin Roschke '22, Jack Bednarek '22, Luke Bauer '20, Evan Jager '20, Louis Hess '21, Cameron Gibson '21, Nick Miller '20, and Caden Brown '20.

Big Draw, Big Winners

Ryan Moore and Jack Venneman
September 20, 2019
Sophomore Kalle Evjen spends his time outside school live-streaming video games to other gamers around the world.

Students craft friendships through new club

Jack Venneman, Web Editor
September 17, 2019
Sophomore Jacob Lorimier attentively listens during an in-class demonstration about Lord of the Flies.

Innovating Education

Jack Venneman, Web Editor
September 17, 2019
Meet the new teachers William Manaker, SJ; John Russell; Even Jenkins; George Howe.

Meet the New Teachers

Jack Venneman, Web Editor
August 21, 2019
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