The Plank
CW: Service grounded in gratitude in Del Norte County
By Brody Bisbiglia '26
This summer, I had the opportunity to travel to Del Norte, California, to work with the Sierra Service Project, an organization that provides home repair and building services for underserved communities. This immersion trip was one of the most meaningful experiences I have had during my time at Jesuit. Throughout the trip, I worked on a variety of service projects that directly impacted the local community and environment.
CW: Building courts and community in Panama
By Nick Ryan '26 and Noah Espinoza '26
This summer, we had the opportunity to go on an immersion trip to Panama. During this immersion, we joined a small community and helped them build a multi use sports court through a program called Courts for Kids. Our time in Panama taught and challenged us in many ways. The time we spent there opened our eyes to a new culture, and it gave us a chance to contribute to a long-lasting cause.
CW: Fully present at L’Arche Tahoma Hope
By Colin Lee '26 and Jace Bassett '26
This summer, we spent time volunteering at L’Arche Tahoma Hope in Tacoma, Washington, a community where people with disabilities live and work together. This experience changed the way we view language, learning that sometimes, facial expressions, posture, and body language say more than any words spoken.
CW: Spiritual flourishing at J-Farm
By Isaac Abbott '26 and Teddy Rios '26
Before arriving at Jerusalem Farm, we had some questions. How would we handle not eating meat for a week? What would the other school serving alongside us be like? How would we handle the humid working conditions? What is the community like? Will I survive without my phone?
In the moment before boarding our plane to Kansas City, Missouri, those questions weighed heavily on our minds. The immersion seemed like a daunting task. We were already counting down the days to return home.
Jesuit’s cross country team sprints into nationals
On Nov. 29, 2025, the Jesuit High School Sacramento cross country won their 11th state championship, and set a new course record for boys Division II.
The cross country squad performed exceptionally well last season, winning multiple titles and the CIF State Cross Country Championships. In order to compete at the same level, the team took multiple steps to ensure another solid year.
Opinion: University of Utah is a must-see college
The University of Utah is a public college located in Salt Lake City, Utah. In the past year or so, I’ve been fortunate enough to tour many campuses on the West Coast, and this was one of my favorites. With its beautiful campus, great city environment, and great academics, the university is a great choice for Jesuit students applying.
Marching through a season of success
The Jesuit High School Sacramento band had a fantastic 2025 season, competing to win three events and showcasing their talents for the Jesuit community. It took dedication, grit, and teamwork to get this done.
The marching band has been preparing for these competitions since August, and the time and effort they have put in has shown through their performances.
Football season defined by tough losses and big wins
The 2025 Jesuit High School Sacramento varsity football season has wrapped up. The Marauders finished with a winning record – 6-5 in the season – but a .500 record in league play, finishing 3-3.
Jesuit had a difficult opening to the season, with a 38-13 loss to the Woodcreek Timberwolves football team that went on to win their section. Despite the early bump in the road, the team bounced back, winning three straight games, including statement wins against rivals Rio Americano (35-0) and Christian Brothers (28-7).
The Counter-Strike market fiasco
On Oct. 22, 2025, Valve Corporation released an update to Counter-Strike 2 that would forever change the dealings of a six-billion-dollar free market. So what is this market? Is it stocks? Is it Valve’s online video game store, Steam? It turns out it’s neither – it’s Counter-Strike skins.
In its over 11 year history, the “Counter-Strike 2” skin market reached a monumental market cap of $6 billion. Yet, after a seemingly innocent update, the total market value was cut in half to just 3 billion dollars in the course of 24 hours.
Fantasy Football enhances the NFL watching experience
The National Football League (NFL) is already a fantastic sport to watch. With 32 different teams to root for, and an 18 week long season not including the playoffs, there is a whole lot of fun that comes with being a fan of a team. But what if there was a way to be a fan of two different teams? Well, one can do so when participating in Fantasy Football.
Guillermo Del Toro’s Frankenstein: a worthy adaptation?
As you may have heard or seen, the newest rendition of the classic gothic horror story “Frankenstein” has hit Netflix, directed by none other than Guillermo Del Toro. The verdict? It’s fine.
To be fair, it’s a fun watch and especially easy to become engrossed in. But artistically? It lacked depth in its attempt to recreate Shelley’s masterpiece. Del Toro did a good job with what he knows. The stunning costumes, look of the creature, and consistency with the narrative devices of the book were all done quite well. The incredible performances from the actors stood out. But put it next to the book, and it looks like a comic strip.
Marauder cross country sets its sights on another state title
On Saturday, Nov. 1, the Jesuit High School Sacramento cross country team competed at Jessup University for the Sierra Foothill League Championship, and they secured yet another title.
Opinion: Is Hollow Knight: Silksong worth the wait?
Released on Sept. 4, Hollow Knight: Silksong is the long-awaited sequel to the beloved indie game Hollow Knight. The game has been in development by Team Cherry for approximately seven years, and was one of the most anticipated games of 2025, crashing Steam’s servers on its release.
Has tipping gone too far?
Since when has ordering food become so out of control?
Before COVID-19, tipping was a luxury afforded to waiters in order to supplement their wages. I never had to worry about staring a cashier dead in the eyes as I selected “no tip” and feeling bad afterwards for not giving 20% more to the price I was already being gouged. Yet it seems that in the aftermath of COVID, having a tablet flipped around is the norm for every financial encounter.
Opinion: The Revival of Clash Royale
You can’t walk around campus without seeing it. It’s everywhere. From the lunch tables to the classroom, students are glued to their screens, battling it out in Clash Royale. With the goofy animated characters and fast-paced, tower-destroying gameplay, this game has taken over Jesuit High School Sacramento once again.
Jesuit’s food drive looks to help community in times of need
This November, Jesuit High School Sacramento will be starting its annual food drive. A tradition that dates back 59 years, it provides a great way for the community to give back to those in need.
To facilitate the food drive, Jesuit partners with the Stanford Settlement Neighborhood Center, a 46-year-old non-profit that provides for 700 different families in need. They assemble Christmas baskets and provide food to those families. The donations include non-perishable food and money to aid the households.
Marauders set sail for Stockton
On Friday, Oct. 31, the Jesuit High School Sacramento varsity football team defeated the Whitney High School Wildcats 38-17, ending the regular season off with a strong victory.
Ms. Zhu brings a new language to Jesuit
This year, Jesuit High School Sacramento introduced a new program to the World Language Department: Mandarin Chinese. Ms. Hong Zhu, the new Mandarin teacher, will teach incoming students interested in learning a non-Latin based language.
Welcoming new changes and new faces
This year, the Science department at Jesuit High School Sacramento is undergoing changes.
One of the big changes is welcoming two new teachers to the department: Ms. Nicole Thom and Mr. Bryan Heng.
Setting students up for success
This fall, Ms. Erin Van Parys joined Jesuit High School Sacramento’s faculty as the new assistant for the Academic Support Center (ASC). She previously worked with students at Visions in Education, a local charter school.