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Review: Can Dune deliver a blockbuster…finally?
“Dune,” the upcoming $165 million blockbuster by Legendary Pictures, is based on Frank Herbert’s 1965 book of the same name. Released on October 22, 2021, and directed by Denis Villeneuve, this film includes actors Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Jason Momoa, Dave Bautista, Oscar Isaac, Josh Brolin, & Stellan Skarsgård.
Review: “Hollow Knight” has an immersive map and unique experiences for metroidvania players
The new videogame “Hollow Knight” is a new take on the classic metroidvania subgenre that delivers a completely different experience from any other video game in the genre. Created and released by the small Australian indie studio Team Cherry, “Hollow Knight” shows some of the best that the indie gaming industry has to offer.
Despite only having a small development team of four and a small budget of 50 thousand dollars, “Hollow Knight” easily puts many AAA Games to shame with its incredible gameplay, soundtrack, and stunning visuals.
Review: “The Suicide Squad” delivers as an exciting watch with remarkable performances
The action thriller “The Suicide Squad” was released in the United States on Aug. 6th, 2021. The film is directed by James Gunn, produced and released by Warner Bros. Pictures, and stars Idris Elba, John Cena, Margot Robbie, Viola Davis, Joel Kinnaman, and many more.
Looking Back on Women’s History Month in Gratitude
Since 1987, when Congress declared the month of March as Women’s History Month, Americans have used the 31 days to honor and remember the women who have made history and their accomplishments.
The Gender Wage Gap, an inequality that still exists
The following is the next installment of a series of articles written around women’s voices on campus at Jesuit High School Sacramento. This third edition explores the nuances of the gender wage gap, its historical beginning, why it’s still present, and what the standard of pay equity means.
Breaking down sexism, women of Jesuit speak on its various aspects and their encounters with it
The following is a part of a series of articles written around women’s voices on campus at Jesuit High School Sacramento. This article focuses on the various aspects of sexism, perspectives and experiences, and the way forward towards equality.
Gonzaga University extends Jesuit-like community and experience into college
Year after year, one of the most popular destinations for seniors who graduate from Jesuit High School Sacramento is Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington.
Jesuit Alumni reflect on past experiences and what it means to be a Marauder today
This final edition of “What it means to be a Marauder?” examines the thoughts of Jesuit High School Sacramento alumni who contrast their times as students to being on campus today.
Jesuit students define what it means to be a Marauder
This latest edition of the “What it means to be a Marauder?” series comes from current students, who answer the question as it relates to them today.
Since the establishment of Jesuit High School Sacramento in 1963, the school’s mascot has been the Marauders. Now, 57 years later, in 2020, what does it mean to be a Marauder for students?
“What does it mean to be a Marauder?”: Teachers weigh in on the complex
In 1963, Jesuit High School Sacramento’s mascot was chosen to be the Marauders when the school was founded. This fall the significance and meaning of that mascot was explored by various perspectives within the Jesuit Community — each member asked a variation of “In 2020, what does it mean to you to be a Marauder?” In this edition, teachers reflect on the different ways 2020 has challenged being a Marauder.
Jesuit Administrators and Program Directors reveal what it is to be a Marauder amid 2020 challenges
Jesuit High School Sacramento’s mascot was chosen to be the Marauders when the school was founded in 1963. This fall the significance and meaning of that mascot was explored by various perspectives within the Jesuit Community — each member asked a variation of “In 2020, what does it mean to you to be a Marauder?” This second edition explores the insights of Jesuit’s administrators and program directors.
Saint Mary’s College of California, an ideal choice for a Jesuit Marauder
Each year, a new group of Jesuit High School Sacramento graduates head off to college. While Jesuit alumni attend a diverse set of colleges, located all across the country, a small school in Moraga, California has long been a popular choice.
Coaches discuss what it means to be a Marauder in 2020
Established in 1963, Jesuit High School Sacramento’s mascot was chosen to be the Marauders. This fall the significance and meaning of that mascot was explored by various perspectives within the Jesuit Community — each member asked a variation of “In 2020, what does it mean to you to be a Marauder?” Over the next few weeks, the responses will be released in a series of articles — this first one visits the perspectives of Jesuit’s coaches.
Opinion: Why a small change to our motto would make a big difference
Our motto, “Men for Others,” symbolizes brotherhood and community — the responsibility of asking not what you can do for yourself, but what you can do for others. While serving others is certainly an integral component for any community, we also must follow our calling to stand in solidarity as an act of justice, peace, and understanding — to be with one another. So, why not change our motto to “Men for and with Others?”
Everything you need to know: Women of Jesuit unpack the right to vote a century post 19th Amendment
The following is a part of a series of articles written around women’s voices on campus at Jesuit High School Sacramento. This is the first in the series. This is about the 19th Amendment, its nuances and implications, and what its history means to women today.
Opinion: The good in quarantine
With the pandemic limiting most in-person interaction, it’s understandable that some people have struggled to find something to pass the time. But even during an age of routine isolation, many members of the Jesuit High School Sacramento community have still found ways to stay busy.
Opinion: End the Silence
Silence is arguably the most dangerous weapon. It’s the signifier of complicity. The denial of injustice. The voice of those who stand opposed to change. Now, it’s the language of racism.
Why not trade classes?
The Idea
Trade classes are classes that are specifically designed to train students for a specific job in a skilled trade. Skilled trades can be anything from woodworking to engineering.
Opinion: Looking back at a crimson and gold decade
Brightened by a myriad of student accomplishments, the 2010s at Jesuit High School Sacramento were a decade of brilliance and reinvention, filled with stories of thrilling victories, dazzling performances, and breakthroughs that changed our community.