Miles Okamoto '17

When thinking of the structural integrity of a toothpick, the first thing that comes to mind is their tendency to break easily. Hence the phrase “snap like a toothpick” means to effortlessly break something, such as when a frustrated slugger breaks a baseball bat over his knee. It seems unlikely, therefore, that a bridge built solely of toothpicks could...

Always a special time of year, homecoming weekend was no different this November, as Jesuit graduates from across the country came together to enjoy barbecue and live music while celebrating their shared Jesuit brotherhood. After the school joined together for Ranger Day festivities and the Jesuit Rangers football team triumphed in their Homecoming game against R.L. Turner on Friday night,...

The room echoes with enthusiastic shouts of encouragement as 30 Jesuit juniors frantically attempt to maneuver a circular rope lariat around the circle before their time runs out. As time expires, Joe Hudson, the group’s leader for their retreat, responds to their inquiries about how a previous PALS group had scored twice as many points. Laughing, Hudson cryptically responds,...

October is upon us, and for the first time since their 2012 Wild Card berth, the Texas Rangers have earned a spot in the postseason. Their division-clinching triumph over the rival Los Angeles Angels on Sunday culminated what may have been the most unexpected, unpredictable, and possibly the most fun to watch season in Rangers history. On Thursday, the...

A major part of Jesuit festivities is the live music that plays outside of the Terry Center at certain events such as pregame tailgates and Ranger Day. One band you may hear at these events is the Results, a progressive metal band composed of four Jesuit seniors and two female singers. Senior Rowdy Domstead started the band in 2008, his...

  September 20 marked the release of the iPhone 5S and 5C, the newest generation of Apple’s flagship product. The new 5S features include increased speed, a higher quality camera, and a fingerprint sensor, making it the most technologically advanced iPhone yet and giving it huge potential for what it will be able to do. The 5C was released the same...