On Sept. 29, over 260 Xavier students took time out of the schedules to spend their morning in the community doing service. Community Action Day is Xavier’s largest community service event and is sponsored by the Dorothy Day Center for Faith and Justice (CFJ). The board for this year’s two […]
Month: October 2012
Police Notes
Sept. 26, 2:30 a.m. – Xavier Police stopped three juvenile suspects who were possibly involved in a robbery in the Norwood Plaza. The matter was turned over to Norwood Police. Sept. 28, 10:45 p.m. – Norwood Police advised Xavier Police about a loud party on the 2000 block of Hudson […]
Xavier set to begin tutoring program for standardized tests
If you asked high school seniors about the most stressful part of their final year of high school, a large portion of their answers would revolve around one thing: standardized testing. In order to dispel some of the fear, many students take preparatory classes so that when they walk into […]
Navigators’ Experience Weekend
This past Friday, 47 Xavier Navigators spent a weekend retreat called “Experience Weekend” in Sharonville, Ohio. The Xavier Navigators is a Christian inter-denominational organization on campus that focuses on building a relationship with God. During a weekend away from the “Xavier bubble,” the Navigators spent time building community and learning […]
Album: Mumford’s new Babel
There was a lot of buzz this summer over Mumford & Sons. Concert tickets sold like crazy and at a venue in Columbus, the show was oversold by double the occupancy. Their addictive first release and energetic live performances adequately set the stage for the release of their sophomore album, […]
This fall season’s TV preview
lately? Here’s a look at some shows that played on your TV screens (and laptops) last month as well as a few new shows that are premiering later this month. Three shows have entered their sophomore seasons after successful runs last year. On Sept. 20, NBC saw the return of […]
Cincinnati magazine-The life of an editorial intern
It was a bright and sunny August day as I sipped my coffee from Tazza Mia in Carew Tower and awaited my future boss, Jonah Ogles, outgoing associate editor of Cincinnati Magazine. I was about to meet him for the first time, to get a tour of the office in […]
MidPoint Music Fest: a wrap up
Thousands flocked to Over-The-Rhine (OTR) this weekend to participate in the 11th Midpoint Music Festival, an annual showcase of indie acts from around the country. Taking advantage of this past summer’s renovations, Washington Park served as the main stage. With the view of the Cincinnati Music Hall providing the perfect […]
Audition opportunities around Cincinnati
Looking to get some theater experience with some great, local production companies? Here are a few upcoming opportunities that may interest you. Covedale Center for the Performing Arts: Why Do Fools Fall in Love? and Legally Blonde Both of these shows are great features for female actresses. Why Do Fools […]
Book: John Green’s The Fault in Our Stars
I am unashamed of the fact that I still occasionally read and love young adult novels. When I want a break from reading history monographs or the latest great American novel for class, the last thing I want to read is something difficult or complicated. John Green’s latest novel The […]