As it does every year, the time for Musketeer Madness is approaching quickly for Xavier basketball fans, but this year, the Xavier Athletic Department has decided to heighten the madness. Complete with 500 floor seats for Xavier students and a stage, this is far from your usual Musketeer Madness. “We’re […]
Marron trial hears first testimony
Accused on two counts of rape, former student Sean Marron began his trial yesterday afternoon by waiving his right to trial by jury. According to an anonymous lawyer, the defendant usually waives his right to a jury when he has reasonable belief that the judge may deliberate the presented evidence […]
Crosstown campout back on
On Monday, Xavier University announced that the campout for the 2011 Crosstown Shootout will go ahead as planned. On Oct. 13, members from Residence Life, X-Treme Fans, Student Involvement and Athletics all met with Student Life and Leadership and reached a unanimous decision that the campout will take place. “There […]
Frease suspended indefinitely
On Friday, Oct. 14, senior center Kenny Frease was suspended indefinitely from the Xavier men’s basketball team. Frease averaged 11.7 points and 7.1 rebounds per game during his junior season. Frease is Xavier’s largest player at seven-foot tall and 269 pounds. Frease came to Xavier as a freshman ranked 55th […]
Xavier volleyball suffers two losses in Atlantic 10 play
After a six-match winning streak and a 5-0 start in Atlantic 10 conference play, Xavier volleyball suffered a setback with a loss at George Washington on Oct. 9th. At George Washington, it appeared that the Musketeers were on the verge of claiming their seventh straight victory. The Colonials fought back […]
Cross country competes at Pre-National Invitational
The Xavier Cross Country team had successs this weekend at the NCAA Pre-National Invitational on Sunday at LaVern Gibson Championship Cross Country Course in Terra Haute, Ind. Senior Caylin Howell was Xavier’s top women’s finisher, 96th overall, with a time of 22:29. Sophomore Ashley Vincent was second for the Muskies, […]
Leslie Feist: Metals
It’s been a few years since we last heard from Leslie Feist. The success of The Reminder (2007) left us satisfied enough to warrant her four-year hiatus, without even realizing, at least in my case, that we desperately needed more. Her fourth album, Metals, was released in the United States […]
MADE: Xavier Basketball Edition
#8220;I wanna be MADE.” MTV has given this phrase new meaning thanks to its reality television show, but those four words popped into my head last season while watching Xavier basketball games. No, I didn’t have any illusions of becoming a movie star, an NFL player or even a comedian; […]
A Dynamic Duo- Paranormal Activity 3
The third installment in the spooky franchise Paranormal Activity is on its way. My six weak-hearted roommates cower at the trailer, and I, the only scary-movie goer of the house, ignore the chills creeping up my legs and bounce in anticipation. I love when movies can truly scare me, and […]
Police Notes-10/19/11
Oct. 10 8:23 p.m. – Residence Life reported the theft of 13 doormats from Kuhlman Hall. Oct. 11 1:36 p.m. – Physical Plant reported that someone painted graffiti on Brockman Hall, O’Connor Sports Center, Victory Family Park and the Norwood Plaza. No suspects were found. Oct. 11 10:12 p.m. – […]