Rowan Craig ‘23
Plank Staff, Opinions Editor
Rowan Craig ‘23
Attendance (916) 482-6060
Colin Marks ‘23: rising to new heights
Colin Marks ’23, one of the best volleyball players in the
country, has helped propel the Jesuit High School Sacramento
volleyball team to new competitive heights over his four years in
the program, culminating in the team securing the Division 1
Section title last weekend.
Opinion: “SOMA” sends subtle psychological scares
“SOMA” is a survival horror game developed and published by Frictional Games, the very same studio that created the acclaimed “Amnesia” game/series. The base gameplay of “SOMA” holds many similarities to its predecessors in the “Amnesia” series, with stealth and puzzle solving being the main mechanics needed to progress.
Don’t miss chamber choir’s final performance of the year
On May 4, at 7 p.m. Jesuit High School Sacramento chamber choir
will be participating in the spring choral concert held at Our
Lady of the Assumption.
Jesuit wrestling prepares for the San-Joaquin Section Masters Championship
On Feb. 17, Jesuit High School Sacramento’s wrestling team will
send five members to compete at the prestigious Sac-Joaquin
Section Masters Championship. To qualify for the championship
wrestlers had to place top eight in their weight classes across
all 21 high schools in the SJS division.
Opinion: MF DOOM’s presence still looms large
New York rapper Daniel Dumile, aka MF DOOM, is one of the
greatest and most influential hip hop artists of all time. MF
DOOM tragically passed away on Oct. 31, 2020, at the age of 49.
Despite his passing, his presence and musical influence are still
felt in pop culture to this day.
Wild West Shootout ends, Fr. Barry Classic begins
The Jesuit High School Sacramento varsity basketball team defeated Damonte Ranch High School and Spanish Springs High School in the Wild West Shootout Tournament that took place in Reno, Nevada from Dec. 1 to Dec. 2. The tournament was supposed to include an additional game against Bishop Manogue High School, but due to weather conditions the game was canceled. Jesuit will play Garces Memorial High School to kick off the Father Barry Classic on Dec. 8.
University of Arizona offers unique opportunities, and beautiful campus
Located in the city of Tucson, Arizona, the University of Arizona
is a top choice for many Jesuit High School Sacramento students.
It offers many unique opportunities for students. From Tucson’s
unique culture and beautiful areas to the campus’s unique
beauty.
2022 Freshman Retreat built community, sustained tradition
Jesuit High School Sacramento’s Freshman Retreat is an event that every Jesuit freshman attends to make their transition to high school smoother while inspiring a sense of brotherhood among their class.
Jesuit hosts first in person Back to School Night in three years
Jesuit High School Sacramento’s Back to School Night is on
Tuesday, Aug. 30 at 6:30 p.m. This marks the first in person Back
to School Night in three years. The event looks to reunite
parents and teachers and to showcase a student’s life at
Jesuit.
Review: ‘The Witcher’ season 2 makes massive improvements
On Dec. 17, 2021 the second season of Netflix’s “The Witcher” was released, and it is remarkably different from the first season. The second season is based off of the short story “A Grain of Truth,” the second novel in the “Witcher” series “Blood of Elves,” and the beginning of the third novel “Time of Contempt.”
Review: Spotty first season of ‘The Witcher’ disappoints
On Dec. 20, 2019, Netflix released the first season of the long
awaited “The Witcher” series, starring Henry Cavill. Now with the
release of the second season, I figured it was time to look back
on the first season.
New Social Justice Summit format is engaging and fun
The Social Justice Summit on Human Dignity took place on March 9,
2022 with the goal of teaching students about different aspects
of justice and how they can be applied to world problems
today.
Opinion: “JoJo Stone Ocean” takes franchise in a fresh new direction
The manga “JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure” has recently released its
sixth part “JoJo Stone Ocean” on Netflix. JoJo’s anime adaptation
is being handled by David Productions, an anime production
company which has been in charge of the adaptation since
2012.
Opinion: “Yakuza” series Brilliantly handles complicated themes
The “Yakuza” series is one of the oldest and most beloved
creations in the gaming industry. Created by the industry titan,
SEGA, in 2005, the series created its own bizarre style that
continues to draw people in, and no game has been able to
successfully copy it yet. With the 16 year anniversary of the
series drawing closer, now feels like the right time to look back
on the Yakuza franchise as a whole and to explore why it’s so
beloved to such a wide range of people.
“The Artful Escape” has simple gameplay but addresses mature topics
“The Artful Escape” is a new indie game on the market that
tackles the ideas of finding identity and the creative process in
a new and exciting way. Although the game had its fair share of
troubles in trying to get off the ground, it was finally released
on Sept. 9, 2021.
Review: “UFC 4” has something for sports and fighting game fans alike
“UFC 4” was released on Aug. 14 of 2020 and was developed by Electronic Arts Inc. and published under the company’s sports division, EA Sports. “UFC 4” is the fourth installment in the series following up “UFC 3,” which was released on Dec. 1, 2017.
The game follows the classic sports game template with a “Career Mode,” a “Play Now” mode and an “Online” mode. Even though the game doesn’t add to the classic format of sports games, it doesn’t stop the existing game modes from being fun.
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.