The Sochi Winter Olympics
March Madness is coming...
Don’t forget almsgiving!
Find out how Jesuit is planning to serve the community this Lenten Season. p. 2
That’s a lot of Spring sports! The Marauders have a lot of competition this season. Find out all about it! p. 5-7
Hear Brennen Honaker’s story. Was Russia a good host? p. 4 March 2014
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Social Justice Summit
By Tristan Mullany Throughout the week of March 3, Jesuit Marauders will be attending a Social Justice Summit in which they discuss different topics and ideas about mental health and illness. The hope of the summit is for students to be aware and conscious about various illnesses and diseases. Statistics show that nearly 50% of all people will experience a mental illness or disease at one point or another, which means almost everyone will be affected by mental illness whether they experience it themselves, through family members or their friends. Mental illnesses include various diseases, such as ADHD, depression, and Psychophrenia. These illnesses tend to be “invisible” and there can be a stigma or stereotype that goes along with them. Moreover, a person with a mental illness might not be as comfortable telling others about it; whereas, a person might disclose a
more “acceptable” illness such as diabetes. This summit is different from ones in the past in a sense that it is more relatable to the average student and has a greater personal connection. For example, this summit is said to have a more direct relationship than the one based on global poverty. “This topic is bound to personally impact someone on this campus; especially if they have a family member or know somebody with a mental illness,” said the summit organizer, Mrs. Anderson. The hope is that everyone who attends will be impacted by the summit. “Everyone is on the spectrum of full mental health, and I think it is much more apt to have a direct relationship to our students,” said Mrs. Anderson. Throughout the week, there will be a variety of speakers. One is UC Davis professor, Dr. Ser-
gio Aguilar-Gaxiola, who went to a Jesuit High School and worked in the mental health field. On Tuesday, March 4, Dr. Seishas will talk about the signs and symptoms of mental illnesses, and a panel on myths about mental health will also be held. On Ash Wednesday, there will be some mini-documentaries to watch at break and lunch. The topic on Thursday covers personal stories. A panel of veterans and soldiers will talk about various diseases, such as PTSD, and others will tell stories about patient dumping at Loaves and Fishes. On Friday, members of the senior class will run a panel of students who will share their own stories of mental health. This is a week to consciously look at mental health issues and how they affect our everyday life. These issues might be hidden in the shadows and media may not cover it. It is our moral obligation to shine a light on these issues and be “healing agents” for those who need our help.
Trial Block Schedule By Brett Soutiere The week of February 17, Jesuit tried out its new schedule for next year with 80 minute classes, but fewer classes per day. Although the schedule was not entirely the same as it will be next year, it offered a glimpse into what extended class periods might be like. Several students enjoyed the new schedule because of fewer classes per day, the freetime in class and the additional time 80 minute classes allowed for homework review. “The longer classes gave us more time to ask questions and review our homework. I am looking forward to our schedule for next year,” said Junior Luc Barbe. Some students are still on the fence about next year’s changes to the schedule.
Junior Mac Yates said, “For some classes, it beneficial to have more time, but other classes we need the entire 60 minutes, much less 80.” “Having a prefect all class period created a boring and unproductive class,” said Senior Patrick Stevens. Granted, the new schedule will not be entirely the same as the trail week. For example, there will not be late starts every morning, but the rehearsal week offered a glimpse into next year’s schedule.