Students of Xavier University, I write to you today as someone who loves our institution and its mission enough to say the following: I am disappointed. Allow me to explain. Last week, I found out we essentially had the opportunity to host both the Democratic and Republican Presidential candidates this […]
Month: September 2012
Athenaeum hosts event: “A Night of Entertainment” on Husman stage
On Sept. 20, Xavier’s Husman stage saw many of its own students perform at “A Night of Entertainment,” an event hosted by the Xavier Athenaeum. For over a hundred years, the Athenaeum, Xavier’s literary magazine, has been the center of creative literature at Xavier. But this year the club is […]
Women’s soccer looks to improve
As the Xavier women’s soccer team enters October, they reach the midpoint of their season. After 10 games, the team’s record now stands at 5-4-1. Thus far, the team has not played any conference games, but the majority of their final nine games will be against Atlantic 10 opponents. This […]
Letter to the Editor
Saturday night, hoards of Xavier students shared one common goal – go downtown and celebrate Oktoberfest with thousands of fellow Cincinnatians. The Student Activities Council (SAC) was kind enough to organize transportation for Xavier students between 6:30 and 11 p.m. for Xavier in the form of a singular, standard-sized school […]
The philosophy of hair
There is an ongoing debate in society on ends versus means, and that debate is no less pertinent for Xavier. Do we choose to understand the cause or the effects it produces? Should I major in something that will have financial security, a secure end, or the humanities in order […]
Men’s soccer nets another win
The No. 19 ranked Xavier men’s soccer team pushed their unbeaten streak to eight after a tough 1-0 victory against the Missouri State Bears. The team is also ranked first in the Mid-Atlantic Region this week and is currently tied for the longest winning streak in program history. It was […]
Women’s club rugby strives to improve image
The Xavier women’s club rugby team has been called many things throughout the years, but the one word that best describes the club in 2012 is resilient. After being suspended from competition for a semester, the club is back and showing the Xavier community that women’s rugby is still alive. […]
Midpoint Music Festival preview
For the musically inclined Cincinnatian, this past summer was one filled with excitement and anticipation. The Bunbury Music Festival made its debut on the shores of the Ohio River in July with thousands of music fans flocking to Sawyer Point to watch bands like Weezer, Jane’s Addiction and Death Cab […]
Ready for the big time
Earlier this month, the Student Government Association executive team of Seth Walsh, Kristin Sanfillipo and Matt Morefield SGA executives) announced, very quietly, that over the summer they had received food stipends with approval from their university advisor, Leah Busam Klenowski. This doesn’t sound so bad until you hear that the […]
A few ideas for some autumn fun
I like to think I live a pretty notorious and swankified life, so I thought, “Hey Pat, why don’t you share some of your favorite fall things to do so that the studentbody can join the adventure?” Well, I’d be delighted to indulge the Xavier University community with such information. […]