The Plank - Thanksgiving 2013 Issue

Mr Trafton’s Teacher Playlist What our Drama Director’s favorite pieces are.

Find out from the man himself! P. 5 Thanksgiving Traditions What other Marauders do for their Thanksgiving Break! P. 4

Happy Thanksgiving!

Playoffs Recap Read what the Marauders are up to on every field. P. 6

Student Artwork Studio Art has been busy, see what they’ve been working on! P. 2 November 2013

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National Honor Society Making New Strides

Carson Richards ‘15 As the weather gets colder, the homeless start needing more clothes to stay warm. To help with this, the National Honors Society is starting in a place that is often overlooked, the feet.

Starting on Monday and lasting until Thanksgiving break, the NHS will be collecting new or gently used socks in the mornings at the front of the school and in the Harris Center atrium.

“We planned this drive to be before the food

and coat drives. Hopefully, it will provide the momentum needed to have our biggest year yet,” said club President David Rubies. Rubies has set up special “thank you’s” that students can earn for hitting donation milestones. For example, donating ten pairs of socks will earn you a cookie or brownie. However, homemade goodies aren’t the only reason to donate. The socks are going to Loaves and Fishes to help the

homeless stay warm for the winter. “Socks are more important than you would think. Cold, wet feet can make a person’s winter miserable,” said Junior Parker Bell, an NHS member.

So, this week, spend some money at a department store instead of on your FIFA team, dig through your sock drawer for five year’s worth of birthday “presents” from Grandma, and help get the sock drive started on the right foot.

Kings Club Hosts Two Special Guests

By Brien Griffin ‘14 The year, 2013, established an enthusiastic vibe surrounding the atmosphere of the Sacramento Kings which has spread to Jesuit.

The Sacramento King’s Club, headed by senior Karan Gill and Mr. Luppino, will be “Honored to host Carmichael Dave on November 20th and Jerry Reynolds on November 27th,” Gill expressed with excitement.

Carmichael Dave led the efforts to keep the Kings in Sacramento by going on a tour of the country supporting the team. Reynolds is the current color commentator for the King’s, who also served as coach of the team at one point.

The King’s Club was started in 2011 and has escalated to one of the most popular clubs on campus.

The club maintains a steady crowd of about 30 members who meet on Tuesdays to discuss games, starting lineups, trade prospects, and the team in general.

In addition to hosting Carmichael Dave and Reynolds, the club was privileged to receive tours of the facilities in Natomas. This year the club plans on going to two games together.

When asked which King’s player the club sees as the key to this season, Gill insisted that “Demarcus Cousins is the most important player for the Kings. He has clear-

ly been established as the future of the franchise. This team is Demarcus’ team.”

The Sacramento Kings started the season off with a huge boost of emotional spirit, yet after about a month of games, the season looks mediocre at best.

Gill expressed, “Initially coming off of a lot of energy from new ownership, everyone wanted to win, but now that we can see the quality of

the upcoming draft class, failure this season will result in contention in the next ten years.”

Gill hopes to have club shirts that mix Jesuit logos with the King’s logos. “We could be open to selling those to the rest of the school too,” states Gill.

Regardless of the outcome of this year’s King’s season, the spirit has reached Jesuit as Gill leads a rowdy crowd of Jesuit Kings enthusiasts.

Campus Life

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November 2013

All Saints Day Mass

Student Artwork

By Josiah Davs ‘17

By Max Alfaro ‘14

By The Simons ‘14 & ‘15 During the month of November, Jesuit celebrates mass in accordance with All Saints Day, which is recognized by the church as a day of appreciation of saints. With Fr. Hightower, S.J. as our presider and Fr. Leidich, S.J. leading us in the Gospel, we not only recognize the presence of saints in our lives, but also recognize the opportunity to model our lives after the saints.

The gospel reading according to Matthew reveals some insight into what this lifestyle demands of us. The gospel reading tells of Jesus on a mountain, preaching about the beatitudes to His followers. In this event, known as the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus establishes eight simple ways of acting that promote well being.

One who applies the beatitudes to his life will find God and live a life of pure love. In carrying the desire for aspects such as the Kingdom

of Heaven, obtaining a clean heart and being merciful, one can promote the concept of love in some of the fullest ways possible. It is from these beatitudes that people can become saint-like.

Another concept mentioned in the mass was the fact that saints are all around us throughout our daily lives. During his homily, Fr. Hightower, S.J. talked about how he used to spend most of his time with a little girl who had been very sick. Over time, she got worse and before he knew it, he was standing by her tombstone. What Fr. Hightower, S.J. explained was that even after this child passed away, he felt her presence because she served as an example of how to live a good life through innocence. The people who make such a difference in our lives are all around us, and we must be receptive to and realize their positive influence in our lives. They serve as models for us.

By Patrick Posuniak ‘15

Run To Feed the Hungry Tristan Mullany ‘15 The Run to Feed the Hungry has been a Sacramento tradition for the last two decades. As it celebrates its 20th year anniversary, the expectation is that the event will have more than 28,000 runners, who are all looking to drop a few calories before their big feast. The turnout for the Run to Feed the Hungry has been growing exponentially and is always welcoming new runners and walkers. Starting with nearly 800 runners in 1994, the Run to Feed the Hungry has become an annual Thanksgiving tradition. The proceeds go towards the Sacramento Food Bank. Since 2010, for example, Run to Feed the Hungry raised over $1,000,000 each year for the food bank. The Jesuit Run to Feed the Hungry team has been popular over the last couple of years.

A hundred or so Jesuit students and parents participated in last year’s trot and the turnout this

year is expected to be just as good. Ms. Heine has taken charge of the Jesuit Run to Feed the Hungry team and has been the captain for three years running. “The combination of the comradery of the Jesuit team and walking with thousands of people in our community on Thanksgiving morning makes me feel like I am really part of something special,” said Ms. Heine. Come out and run or walk with others from Jesuit and the greater-Sacramento community, while helping a great cause, the Sacramento Food Bank.

Campus Life November 2013 Military ClubMaking a Difference

By Blake Clarkson ‘15 The military club is relatively new at Jesuit.

When asked about what sort of fundraisers the club is going to do, Junior Daniel Konieczny said, “Right now, the only thing that is definite are two separate barbecues that will support the Wounded Warrior Foundation. Other than that, there is nothing definite planned, but anything can happen.”

The club meets on Fridays at break. Konieczny said, “During our meetings, depending on the time of the year, we do various things. For example, during the winter, we help each other out with Service Academy applications. We also plan our Spring barbecue, and sometimes have guest speakers come and talk to us.”

If you’re interested in the military or just raising funds for the Wounded Warrior Foundation, go to one of the club’s upcoming meetings.

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A Man for Others Continues

By Mac Yates ‘15 Most of Jesuit High School’s Alumni move onto college and then settle into a careers after graduation. But for Jordan Schiele, class of 2005, that was not the case.

“Jesuit taught me to be a critical thinker about what is around me,” said Schiele, explaining how Jesuit prepared him for what he does now.

He and his wife, Jessie, run a Catholic community named Jerusalem Farm, which is one of the immersion sites that Jesuit goes to during the summer for Christian Service. “The teachers all accepted, challenged, and supported me as I was. The seeds of my faith were planted at Jesuit, and I noticed later in life that the Jesuit values were in life around me.”

After finishing high school, Schiele took the school’s motto, “Men for others,” to the extreme. Instead of college, he worked a number of jobs and even opened his own window cleaning business, Brighter Day Windows.

He then found a new way of life when volunteering with the Americorps National Civilian Community Corporation. He also met his wife while serving in Americorps. He finally decided to pursue his career in service for others, and landed in Kansas City, Missouri.

“Kansas City chose us,” said Schiele when asked how he ended up there. “A campus ministry in the area called us, and at first we said no. But after some prayer, we decided to go.”

Jerusalem Farm is a non-profit, Catholic community that focuses on prayer, community, simplicity and service. Their work includes repairing homes, leading retreats, and finding ways for sustainable living. The couple runs the community with six others, and their son, Nathanial.

“I have a lot of hope in the world, God, love, and in my family. I find strength in the ones around me, and through the greater glory of god,” said Schiele.

Orchestral Marauders

By Riley Spieler ‘17 On November 26th, the Jesuit High School Symphony Orchestra will have its first performance of the year at 7:00 p.m. The orchestra is composed of 38 students from both St. Francis and Jesuit. To learn a little bit about both the concert and the orchestra, I attended one of their Monday night rehearsals to talk with the students and observe the process.

“We’ve got a great group of musicians, and I’m looking forward to seeing how it all sounds together (at the concert),” Junior saxophonist Reggie Camacho said when asked about the orchestra. The Jesuit Symphony Orchestra is truly a force. I sat in on the piece “Symphony Number 5 Finale” by Tchaikovsky, and the orchestra sounded majestic. The bows used to play the stringed instruments moved in perfect unison, beautifully complementing the pristine and royal feel of the piece. The violinists and celloists make two distinct sounds by either running their bows over their strings or plucking the strings with their fingers. The orchestra is well-rehearsed and changes tempo and movement without the slightest hesitation.

In addition to listening to the music, I sat down and talked with both the students and Mr. Cargile, the conductor. Mr. Cargile said that the biggest challenge for the students this year was the introduction of a program, called Smartmusic, for the iPad: “This is the first time the students have been required to practice out-

side of rehearsal, and it has enabled for a more beneficial rehearsal,” said Cargile. When talking about final preparations for the concert, he added, “We (the orchestra) need to work on balancing and working as a cohesive unit.”

Since rehearsals run on Monday nights from 6:00 to 8:00, I asked what motivates the students to come out and play every night.

“Music is literally life for me. It runs through

my blood. I can’t go six hours without playing something,” Senior violinist Antonio Benitez-Baldasari said when asked about his motivation. Whatever the reason for their dedication, the orchestra sounds amazing.

Be sure to come to the concert on the 26th. If you’ve never heard a symphony orchestra, like classical music, or want to have a relaxing night filled with beautiful music, this is your opportunity.

Opinion-Editorial

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November 2013

Giovanni’s Pizzeria

By John Howe ‘14 Giovanni’s Old World New York Pizzeria is the place to be if you are looking for some amazing thin crust pies. Owned by alumni John Ruffaine ‘11 and his family, Giovanni’s has the family atmosphere of an authentic Italian-American pizzeria. The atmosphere is great with kids running around and people seeming to be enjoying themselves.

The salad was topped with superb homemade ranch dressing, which is also great for dipping the pizza in. The tomato sauce is perfectly sweet and the thin crust, grease dripping slices are exactly like what you would find in New York City.

And, just like in the Big Apple, folding a slice of Givanni’s pizza in half produced less mess.

Giovanni’s is a great alternative to a chain pizza joint and rivals fancier places like Chicago Fire without being as expensive.

If you’re looking for great Little Italy style pizza place and love to support the Jesuit community, Giovanni’s is an excellent choice to take friends and family.

Giovanni’s is located at 6200 Folsom Blvd, Sacramento.

Men for Movember

App of the Issue

By Charles Fries ‘14 Puffin Web Browser is an application for iPhone and iPad that allows the user to interact with Flash content. By default, Apple limits the type of content users can view on their devices, and Puffin provides a nice workaround for this limitation.

Puffin doesn’t actually install Flash on your iPhone (that wouldn’t work). Instead, it connects your iPhone to a remote computer that can run Flash and then streams that desktop session to your phone. This allows for easy Flash access that won’t slow down the rest of your iPhone.

On the iPad, the application features an onscreen trackpad/mouse that allows for easy maneuvering around programs that prove to be problematic when using your finger.

Unlike many other Flash browsers, Puffin is able to successfully access Hulu, which normally blocks mobile browsers. Over 3G, Hulu videos are a bit choppy, with lots of pixelation and delayed audio. It’s not terrible in a pinch.

Over Wi-Fi, on the other hand, things are better. The audio issues and choppiness are gone, though some pixelation is still evident.

Puffin is a must-have for AP Economics students, since much of the course work is completed online via a website called Aplia. Aplia is only available through flash, and Puffin makes it work like a charm.

If you’re looking for a full-time replacement for Safari, look elsewhere for more full-featured browsers. But, if you’re looking for Flash support on the iPhone or iPad, Puffin is probably your best bet. It’s not perfect, and it’s unlikely that you’ll want to use Flash all the time. Yet, if you need it for light use, Puffin works.

How is The Plank Online?

Brett Soutiere ‘14 As you all know, The Plank is now accessible online at the Jesuit High School website. We recently interviewed Senior Riley Horan about whether he liked reading the paper online: Q: Riley, did you like reading The Plank online?

Senior Jimmy Lucas, who spearheaded the “Movember” fundraiser on campus, collected $488 A: I did. It was different from the printed veron Friday, November 22nd. All proceeds benefit sion, but I liked how it was technology oriented. men’s health issues such as testicular cancer.

It was also easy to read, which is always a good thing.

Thanksgiving Traditions

By John Lambert ‘15 Around Jesuit and around the United States, people celebrate Thanksgiving in different ways.

Some visit family in other states and stay an entire week for the days before and after Thanksgiving.

Others prefer to stay home and have a simple meal with immediate family members. After asking around Jesuit, it is clear that a combination of the two is preferred by students and their families.

“On Thanksgiving, I normally have a family dinner with my relatives,” states Junior Nick Thomas. “My dad will make dinner, and we will have tons of turkey and stuffing.”

Though travel is popular during Thanksgiving weekend, it often leads to chaos and confusion. According to the Transportation Security Administration, the days leading up to Thanksgiving are the busiest air travel dates of the year. Furthermore, NationalGeographic. com reports that almost 40 million Americans travel 50 miles or more away from their homes during Thanksgiving. Traveling over this holiday requires organization and patience.

Also popular among Jesuit High Students are the NFL games held on Thanksgiving Day. These games are considered the peak of the entire day, as family and friends come together to cheer on their favorite team. “My favorite thing about Thanksgiving is watching football,” says Junior Mark Gunning.

Overall, Jesuit High School students are like most of the country when it comes to celebrating Thanksgiving. Whether it’s staying home and watching football, or traveling across country to see family, Thanksgiving is sure to be one of the best times of the year.

Q: Would you prefer if The Plank had its own app?

A: I would because I did not even know how to find it on the website before my friend showed me.

Q: Do you like the idea of The Plank doing even more with technology in the future?

A: I do. We have these iPads in front of us all day and it is so easy for us to access things online. I feel like it would help me enjoy reading The Plank.

Entertainment November 2013

Thor- The Dark World

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Call of Duty Ghosts

By Brennen Honaker ‘14 Marvel is a brilliant company. When Iron Man came out in 2008, nobody ever thought that we would have The Avengers in just four years.

Combining the worlds of Thor, Captain America and Hulk was a strike of pure genius. However, Thor 2: The Dark World is one of the weakest links in the Marvel movie franchise. Thor 2 is not a bad movie. It has great action, great laughs, and great characters. However, its plot seems more focused on setting up the next Avengers movie (2015) than actually focusing on the trials of Thor. Much like Iron Man 2, we are forced to watch a movie that just sets up another one that will be released in two years. It’s a tad depressing.

However, Thor 2 still has some greatness to it.

Thor 2 has many great action scenes. Especially the final battle scene between Thor and Malekith, a dark elf who once ruled the universe and now is trying to take it back. Malekith is one of the places where the movie falters. His whole purpose is to destroy stuff, be we never learn why. We just see Malekith lay waste to both England and Asgard. Thor, however, makes up for its lack of a villain with some great laughs. Kat Dennings rocks as Darcy Lewis and the random Chris O’Dowd camio is great. Dennings really shines in her role and completely steals Natalie Portman’s thunder. In all honesty, Portman gives her worst performance since the Star War’s prequels. Her interaction with Thor leaves much to be desired and in the end just seems flat. However, the movie is completely saved by Loki. Tom Hiddleston is truly a great actor. He steals every

By Michael Flodin ‘15

scene he is in. He makes the movie fun and entertaining. His teaming up with Thor in the second act will be remembered as one of the great Marvel scenes. The chemistry between Hiddleston and Chris Hemsworth (Thor) is something that should be applauded and increased in the next movie in the Thor franchise.

Although Thor 2 is not a great movie, it is a good one. It is saved by some great action, a lot of laughs and Tom Hiddleston’s brilliant performance.

Hunger Games- Catching Fire

By Patrick Stevens ‘14 There are two points of the year where movies get rushed out the door for box office records, large followings, and critical acclaim: The summer blockbuster season and the winter vacation rush. The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, starring Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, and Sam Clafin, kicks off the winter season of 2013, and it hasn’t lost the strength its predecessor in the slightest.

Following the blood bath of the 74th Panem Hunger Games, Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) and Peta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson) are toured all over the country, as the dictator-led government controls every aspect of their lives. Desperate to escape the nightmare of the games, Katniss and Peta are once again thrown into the arena with previous victors, such as Finnick Odair (Sam Clafin), to squash the rebellion that has caught fire.

The film certainly boasts a bigger budget than the previous one, and flaunts this fact graceful-

ly. While the previous adaptation had issues of translation from book to film, the sequel makes clear the more ambiguous plot points. Jennifer Lawrence, again, does a flawless job with the role of Katniss and plays up her wide range of acting ability. Of the few drawbacks, the only major flaw was, while faithful to the novel, the ending comes across as abrupt and without much explanation. If you were a fan of the first film or the original novels, then you will enjoy The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. It is a must see movie for the winter film season.

Having been released on November 5, 2013, the new Call of Duty: Ghosts, which was developed by Infinity Ward, Neversoft, and Raven Software, has many gamers excited. This latest edition to the series features an exciting campaign, new additions to the classic multiplayer mode, and an all new survival mode. The campaign is set ten years after a devastating event and takes the player all across the world, even into space.

Playing as part of the “Ghosts,” parts of previous U.S. special forces, the player must fight an oil federation that is gaining power while the U.S. is in disarray. For the Multiplayer, it is mainly the same as usual, yet some things have been added, such as being able to lean around corners and interact more with the environment. In the new survival mode, called “Extinction Mode,” the players fight against aliens to complete objectives. This is somewhat similar to Treyarch’s Zombies mode which was in last year’s Black Ops 2. Despite all these additions to the game, some think that they are not enough. “The game is bland and offers little to know difference in the Call of Duty formula,” said Junior Andrew Reid. However, not all feel that way. “The new additions, with the character customization and the survival mode, are interesting and can influence future Call of Duty Games,” said Junior Robert Paylor. Although there are mixed feelings about the game, the only way to know if you like it is to go out there and play it yourself!

Mr Trafton’s Teacher Playlist “Both Sides Now” (2000 version)—Joni Mitchell “Highway Don’t Care”—Tim McGraw Koyaanisqatsi—Philip Glass * “Make You Feel My Love”—Adele “Miami 2017”—Billy Joel

Symphony No.3 (The Organ Symphony)—Camille Saint-Saens *

“String Quartet #4 (Amazing Grace)”—Ben Johnston

“Tubthumping”—Chumbawamba

“Sunday” from Sunday in the Park with George (1984 Original Cast Recording)—Stephen Sondheim

“Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra”— Benjamin Britten (*) = album

Sports

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November 2013

Marauders at the Playoffs- Ending Seasons

Winter Sports Rally

By Brennen Honaker ‘14 Jason Elenberger throwing sidearm bombs, Michael Molitor catching Sportscenter-worthy touchdown passes, and Ben Parietti running like he’s Adrian Peterson. These are the faces of the first Jesuit High School playoffwinning football team in a decade. We as a school have witnessed history as the Marauders have wrecked both Merced (49-39) and Tracy (49-28). Next week, the Marauders face powerhouse Folsom High School.

Additionally, the Jesuit Water Polo team reached the section championship against Davis.

The Blue Devils got off to a fast start and were leading 5-1 at the conclusion of the first quarter. Jesuit fought back, but was unable to suro-

munt such a large defecit. In the end, the Marauders lost 13 to 9. A trip to the finals marked an overall successful year for the Water Polo team and first-year coach Boyd Lachance.

The historic Jesuit Soccer program suffered a tough overtime loss, its first of the season, to Granite Bay in the section finals. However, the team had many great wins, and was ranked #1 nationally for parts of the season.

The Jesuit Cross Country team returned to the section finals and won. The team was lead by Seniors Tristyn Martin and Andrew Brown. The team will race in the state championship at Woodward Park in Fresno on Saturday, November 30th.

At the Winter Sports Rally, Marauders got pumped for Wrestling and Basketball, and teachers clobbered the students 8 - 2.

Sports November 2013

Ready for Basketball?

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By Luc Barbe ‘15 The 2013-14 Jesuit Basketball team is looking to improve on last year’s record of 13-14, and missing out on the playoffs by a single game. This year’s team shows much more promise. Junior Isaiah “The Minks” Bailey says, “I’d say the maturity level and experience are night and day compared to last year. We believe in each other and the coaches this year, and we are expecting to be state contenders.”

Jesuit’s roster features many returners with a few new additions, including two standout Sophomores in Ethan Pangelinan and Malik Duffy.

Junior point guard Austin Plaat says, “With ten returners from last year’s team, we are definitely

going to come back stronger this year. We have also put a lot of work in over the off-season. We will be a stronger contender this year, no doubt.”

This year’s non-league schedule is extremely challenging.

The Marauders play several top teams from around the state and even one from Connecticut.

Senior Brady Anderson says, “We have a pretty tough schedule this year. We play some of the best teams in Norcal and the state, like Salesian and Newark Memorial. Sheldon and Folsom will both be very tough, as well.”

Jesuit’s league, the Delta River League, is very competitive. It features two national Powers,

Pleasant Grove and Sheldon, who both secured top 50 spots in national polls last year. Other teams, like Oak Ridge and Folsom, have consistently provided good competition, while Ponderosa is not considered a playoff contender.

Assistant Coach Jon Rotz states, “The DRL will be tough, as always. It’s probably the toughest league in Northern California.

Coach Harcos has also put together a nonleague schedule that is heavy with state ranked teams and future Division I basketball players.

The Marauder’s season tips off on December 2nd versus Franklin at 8 o’clock.

Marauders on the Wrestling Mat

By Will Schmidt ‘16 This season’s wrestling team is looking promising due to a more experienced group of wrestlers, which gives the team strength in numbers.

Although, there have been many injuries leading up to the beginning of the season. Among those injuries are Sophomores Christian Flores (minor concussion) and Alex Elko (inflamed knee). The good news is that their injuries should be healed by the time the team’s tournament comes around.

Jesuit’s wrestling team has many individuals who shows potential for this year’s season, including Elko, who won the most challenging middle school tournament in the state. Elko swept the floor with his opponents by placing first in league, fourth in Sections, seventh in Masters and third at the Coast Classic. Elko says, “If my teammates team keep up their effort and take their training seriously, then our

team will go far.” Sophomore Sam Collins adds, “Our team is looking strong and promising. A lot of my teammates have stepped up their training. I know that we will do well this season” Jesuit wrestlers are expected to do well this season. The hope of the team is that this ability and talent will eventually carry over to placing at the Delta River League tournament.

MARAUDER IN THE CROWD Name: Charles Fries Class: Senior Age: 18

Each issue, The Plank interviews a student who is heavily involved in an activity outside of school. We see this as an opportunity to highlight the achievements of someone who would otherwise go unrecognized. If you would like to recommend a classmate, please email us at JHSPlank@gmail.com.

By Adam McGrew ‘15 Jesuit is a place where students are constantly encouraged to be men for others. All of the students meet this standard through their involvement in the Christian service program; however, many of the school’s students go above and beyond and utilize their individual skills and talents to help those in the local community and beyond. One of these exemplary students is Senior Charles Fries, who developed and published an app to help people listen to music. I recently caught up with Fries and was able to ask him a few questions about his project.

Q: What is the name of the app you created, and what does it do?

A: The app is called EyeMusic, and it helps people who can’t see very well to use their Music application on their iPhone or iPad. It enlarges the buttons and makes them different colored so the user can see them better.

Q: What inspired you to create the app?

A: My inspiration was my grandma,

because she really wanted to listen to her audiobooks, but she couldn’t see the buttons on the regular Music app.

Q: Who are you trying to reach with this app?

A: It is intended for people who are visually impaired, and it makes it easier for them to navigate through their music library.

Q: Where can people obtain the app, and what operating systems is it compatible with?

A: It is available in the Apple App Store under the name EyeMusic. It currently costs .99 cents, but I plan on making it free. It is compatible with iOS versions 4.3 and up.

Letter From the Editor Thanksgiving is nearly here, and vacation is on everybody’s mind. Don’t be too excited though, there’s still one more month before the semester ends, and there are plenty of winter sports and concert performances until then to keep you busy.

Nevertheless, this year is nearly half over. I can’t believe November is already coming to a close! For The Plank, this means an introduction to something even bigger than an online edition. We’re entering a digital age for our newspaper, and we’re coming up with ways to fully take advantage of this new platform. Our goal is to make reading The Plank an interactive experience. While I am not yet at liberty to divulge what we’re planning, keep your ears open, because news will be coming soon!

I’d also like to thank all of you for your support of the new online edition. Did you know that the online edition has been viewed more than 1,400 times? All of our success is owed to you, our phenomenal readers. Your openness to these changes has been awesome, and your support resounding. However, some of you have told us you like a physical copy of the paper to read, for you I have good news! Print editions of each issue will be available in the library for you to read at your liesure.

In short, the changes we’ve made and are planning to make are moving swimmingly.

These things are not possible without all of your support, and I hope you’re all excited for things to come.

Keep reading, and have a great Thanksgiving!

Chandler Tapella Editor-in-Chief

Event Calendar

Issue Comic Thanksgiving Break November 27th-29th

Christmas Tree Lane December 2nd-3rd

Varsity Basketball vs. Franklin December 2nd

Varsity Wrestling at Vista Del Lago Tournament December 7th

The Plank Staff Editor-in-Chief- Chandler Tapella ‘14 Photography- Brett Soutiere ‘14 Staff Writers & Contributors- Luc Barbe ‘15, John Howe ‘14, Patrick Stevens ‘14, Brennen Honaker ‘14, Charles Fries ‘14, Mac Yates ‘15, Will Schmidt ‘16, Brien Griffin ‘14, John Lambert ‘15, Tristan Mullany ‘15, Riley Spieler ‘17, Matthew Watson ‘14, Mitchell McFetridge ‘14, Will Keys ‘14, Andrew Reid ‘15, Michael Flodin ‘15, Cristopher Simon ‘14, Blake Clarkson ‘15, Carson Richards ‘15 Comic Artist- Jake Melavic ‘16 Thank you to Mr. Caslin, Ms. Paul, Fr. Suwalsky, S.J., and the rest of the faculty and staff!

From Left- Charles Fries ‘14, John Howe ‘14, Brennen Honaker ‘14, Brien Griffin ‘14, Luc Barbe ‘15, Will Schmidt ‘16, Mac Yates ‘15, Patrick Stevens ‘14, Brett Soutiere ‘14, Chandler Tapella ‘14

The opinions in The Plank are solely those of the contributors and do not reflect the views of the Jesuit Community, Staff, Adminstration, or Board of Trustees.