Titus Andronicus, a punk rock band from New Jersey, returns with its third album, Local Business. The band takes the large, grandiose sound of Arcade Fire and combines it with the violence of The Clash, with just a hint of Bruce Springsteen’s heartland rock. Titus Andronicus is well-known for its […]
A great opportunity
During the Senate meeting, senior Senator Sarah Roveda announced her resignation from Senate for second semester. She cannot return due to a class conflict with the 3:00 p.m. Monday meeting time. As a result, Senate will be operating with 19 members come spring semester. According to the Senate Rules of […]
Bond is back: Skyfall Review
Skyfall, to say the least, made a statement that James Bond is back and he isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. In the business of “resurrection,” as Mr. Bond would say, Skyfall is successfully reminding audiences everywhere just what Bond is all about and why we have grown to love his […]
Symphonic Winds and Chamber Orchestra perform in Gallagher
Xavier University’s Chamber Orchestra and Symphonic Winds presented a free concert entitled “From the Sublime to the Ridiculous” at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 8 in the Gallagher Theater. Both groups were led under the direction of Conductor Dr. Matthew Westgate. The Chamber Orchestra consists of string instruments, such as violin, […]
Cutting the Cash
Last week, announcements pertaining to departmental and library budgets were abruptly made, surprising students and professors alike. Some cuts were immediate while others lurk in the future; the forthcoming details have left many questions to be answered. Cuts were made across the university, touching almost every department. Dr. Scott Chadwick, […]
Rabbi Ingber to head Center for Interfaith Community Engagement
After discussions for the past few weeks regarding the future of Rabbi Abie Ingber’s Offi ce for Interfaith Community Engagement, it was announced Tuesday, Nov. 13 in a press release that the offi ce would become a center with Rabbi Ingber, the founding director of the offi ce, remaining in […]
XU and UC students advertise Freedom Center
Members of Xavier University and University of Cincinnati community were invited to attend UC-XU Day. At the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center on Nov. 10. The event was designed to increase awareness of the Freedom Center, promote the Freedom Center’s core values and promote the upcoming Crosstown Classic men’s basketball […]
XU Ethics Bowl takes philosophy to Indianapolis
The Ethics Bowl, an APPE Regional event, hosted 20 universities on Nov. 3 In Indianapolis at Marian University. Xavier’s team played three other schools; Belmont, Mount St. Joseph and Butler. This was the first year Xavier was able to compete as a team. They were approved in October. The competition […]
Once a Muskie, Always a Muskie
This past weekend over 550 alumni and friends of the university ventured back to Xavier’s campus for Reunion Weekend 2012. Each class with a five-year anniversary was invited back to celebrate or “relive” their time at Xavier and see how campus has grown since their glory days. There was a […]
Professor McLoughlin wins 2012 Lifeboat Debate
Over 110 Xavier students voted to answer an unusual question as seven Xavier professors squared off on Thursday in the second annual Lifeboat Debate: If you had to rebuild civilization, which single professor would you choose to bring with you, if any? Senior Chris Dobbs and junior Michael Petrany organized […]