Constitutional rights have taken an alternate meaning around Xavier, as Student Government Association (SGA) has faced harsh criticism from the student body. On Sept. 10, SGA senate voted 8-7 in favor of retroactively granting Seth Walsh, Kristin Sanfillippo and Matt Morefield an additional $1,200 food stipend. Normally, the SGA constitution […]
Month: September 2012
Forty days and counting, Xavier heating up politically
With a mere 40 days left until Election Day, the political temperature at Xavier University is rising. Political Science Club, the Center for the Study of the American Dream, College Democrats and College Republicans are active as ever, attempting to engage and educate the local electorate on and off campus. […]
Volleyball sees A-10 success at home
The Xavier Musketeers began Atlantic 10 play this weekend with a 2-0 start at Cintas Center, kicking off a weekend at home against the visiting Saint Louis Billikens on Friday night. It was Luau Night at Cintas, and fans came in their best Hawaiian garb. Despite an early setback that […]
Special Feature: Dr. Dewey on “Gospel of Jesus’ Wife”
This week a new artifact called the “Gospel of Jesus’ Wife” stirred controversy in international headlines. Professor Karen King of Harvard Divinity School unveiled a passage in Coptic that dates to the fourth century in which Jesus refers to his wife. Arthur Dewey, professor of theology at Xavier University, had […]
Betta’s hosts feast
From 5 p.m. to midnight this Friday and Saturday, Sept. 28 and 29, the Feast of Saint Rocco will be celebrated at Betta’s Italian Oven. There will be live music, featuring The Diamond Jim Dews Band on Friday and Leroy Ellington and the E-Funk Band on Saturday. The Festival was […]
Autism Speaks U to soon debut on Xavier’s campus
One of the newest clubs on campus is Autism Speaks U. “Autism Speaks U was founded to improve the lives of those with autism by funding global, biomedical research to the causes, treatments and better diagnosis of autism,” Emily Riepenhoff, Autism Speaks U president, said. “Autism Speaks U is an […]
Club Football remains undefeated due to cancelled season
A running joke amongst the student body and alumni is that Xavier’s football team has gone “undefeated” since the program was disbanded in 1973. But this season, Xavier’s club football team will also go “undefeated” by virtue of cancellation. After just one game of National Club Football Association league play, […]
Prom Queens: a public service announcement
There is nothing I hate more than a waste of my free time. That’s why I try to steer away from shows like Jersey Shore, Keeping Up with the Kardashians and Dance Moms (oh heavens, Dance Moms…). That’s why I couldn’t help but hit my face with my pillow after […]
New Green Day album ¡Uno! a triumphant return
After two politically charged rock operas, Green Day returns to its pop-punk roots in their latest album, ¡Uno!, the first of a threealbum trilogy. Those who think that the band could not possibly come up with enough good material for three albums don’t know that the first one is filled […]
Silver Linings Playbook takes top prize at this year’s Toronto Film Festival
The 37th annual Toronto International Film Festival wrapped up a week ago, with Silver Linings Playbook winning the converted People’s Choice Award – the festival’s top prize. Directed by David O. Russell (The Fighter), the film stars Bradley Cooper as an ex-teacher struggling to get his life and relationships back […]