A new program called Bike XU will ride onto Xavier’s campus this semester. Bike XU is a program designed and coordinated by senior Taylor Mauro, a sustainability intern for the Sustainability Committee and junior Kristin Sanfilippo, a senator for the Student Government Association (SGA). The initiative has been organized to […]
Month: August 2011
$65 Million in Arts Tax Revenue
In 2006, Cuyahoga county in northern Ohio, approved a 10 – year cigarette tax to support the arts in the region. Halfway through that initiative, more than $65 million has been given to over 150 arts organizations in the area. In 2010 alone, the tax income was over $17 million. […]
Study Abroad hires full-time coordinator
As Xavier University opens its doors to another academic year, it’s newly formed Center for International Education (CIE) is excited for an innovative and improved chapter of study abroad. This fall semester begins Laura Johnson’s career at Xavier, as she is the first full-time Study Abroad Coordinator that Xavier has […]
A dorm away from home
The Hoff Student Dining Hall and the still unnamed new dorm have made their marks on Xavier’s campus as they welcomed Manresa leaders, athletes and early arrival sophomore students into the complex for the first time. “Women’s soccer came through last Thursday and they seemed to really enjoy […]
Welcome to the best four years of your life
On behalf of the Xavier Newswire, welcome to Xavier University. It is our distinct pleasure to welcome you to Manresa, college classes, long nights and delicious cafeteria food. But seriously, the caf food is supposed to be really good this year. Xavier stands to offer you a wealth of memories, […]
Match ups you shouldn’t miss
For Xavier Nation, every sporting event is an excuse to show up, paint up and show your Muskie pride, but these five are a must-see for every Musketeer. 1. The Crosstown Shootout: For years, the most anticipated event on Xavier and the University of Cincinnati’s campuses has been the Crosstown […]
Cincinnati and the Arts
Rich with history, the Queen City has one of the most expansive arts communities in the Midwest. With its many museums, including the Taft Museum of Art and the Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal, a world-class symphony and theater organizations worthy of Broadway, Cincinnati has much to offer those […]
Extreme Makeover: University Edition
Returning students may notice that over their summer vacation Xavier’s campus experienced a variety of changes. Namely, where the Dorothy Day House once stood now stands a completed six-floor residence and dining hall. Other construction projects that took place this summer include work on Dana Avenue, renovation of the McDonald […]
Summer Book Review:The Name of the Wind
Generally when I go into a bookstore I’m pretty overwhelmed by the expansive number of fantasy novels from which to choose. This being the case, I normally would then turn my back to that section, not wanting to go through the pain of reading all back covers telling stories of […]
Kyle’s Watch: XU names to know
1. Michael Zennedjian (Senior; Men’s Swimming) – Entering his senior season at Xavier, Zennedjian is already an extremely accomplished swimmer. In addition to being the top point scorer from last year’s conference meet, Zennedjian was named the 2010-2011 Atlantic 10 Men’s Swimming Most Outstanding Performer. Zennedjian currently holds three individual […]