No one had high hopes for Xavier basketball this season. The Musketeers were picked to finish ninth in the Atlantic 10 and were counted out before the season even started. But no one expected how the Musketeers’ first two games of the 2012-13 season would play out. Xavier defeated its […]
SAC presents Mr. Muskie
Xavier University’s annual Mr. Muskie competition took place on Tuesday night with eight contestants competing. This year’s theme, “The Xclusive Bachelor,” featured an elimination rose ceremony after each of the three original categorical competitions. In the opening round, the three categories were swimwear, talent and formalwear. The eight contestants were […]
SGA explores possibility of Greek life at Xavier
Senior Student Government Association senate members Phil Krzeski and Desmond Dodd are heading what they are calling the “Go Greek?” initiative, a committee surveying student interest in increasing Greek life activity on Xavier’s campus. Their aim is to assess whether or not Xavier students feel the university could benefit from […]
Tame Impala release psychedelic Lonerism
In a time with prominent psychedelic pop groups such as MGMT, Animal Collective and The Flaming Lips, it would appear that there is no more room in the genre for another band. Australia’s Tame Impala begs to differ; their sophomore effort Lonerism is a fine addition to the genre. Band […]
A call on behalf of artistic creativity
Have you ever started writing a novel, screenplay or poem and stopped midway or hid it in your desk because you thought it was not good enough? Do you have an awesome idea for a song but are worried that people won’t like it? Well, my friends, I’m here to […]
Cloud Atlas film is an epic mental workout
Calling a film “epic” is often a gross overstatement; however, I do not reserve the use of that word for Cloud Atlas. The midnight premiere on Oct. 26 may have been understated at best, but the movie certainly speaks for itself. The film is based on David Mitchell’s 2004 novel […]
XU women’s basketball 2012-13 season prognosis
The Xavier women’s basketball team is looking to rebound after a disappointing season last year. The Musketeers finished in ninth place in the conference last season, recording a 5-9 record in the Atlantic 10. Xavier has four returning starters from last year’s team and is welcoming four freshmen to this […]
Family-oriented Pachko seeks to empower others
Throughout the year, college athletes constantly try to balance their academic and personal lives while simultaneously working to improve in their particular sport. It’s a daunting task for any college athlete, especially considering how difficult it is to maintain that balance. There is one Xavier athlete who has remarkably gone […]
The Unseen Athlete: women’s practice players
While fans watch the women’s basketball team on the floor of the Cintas Center defeating their opponents, most people do not see all of the people involved in their practices. Specifically, the piece missing on game day are the practice players who play with the team at every single practice. […]
Pitch Perfect : a sharp and funny comedy
If you’re like me and not a fan of Glee (although you still enjoy movies and shows about singers), then you’re in luck. The universe has been kind to us with Pitch Perfect, a funny and entertaining flick about the high and low notes (literally) of competitive a capella singing. […]