With Saint Xavier University’s decision to close the campus and transition all classes online, the closure of the residence halls became an integral part of the closing campus process. This decision led…
Author: Liam O'Connell
Student Petition Calls For Partial Tuition Refund
On March 18, a Saint Xavier University student created a petition on Change.org calling for the University to refund part of the student body’s tuition. The petition cites the refund due to…
A Farwell to Provost James MacLaren
In May, Saint Xavier University’s provost Dr. James MacLaren will be transferring to Lebanon Valley College in Pennsylvania to become their new president. MacLaren has served as provost for almost two years…
Jazz Band Brings New Orleans Style Mardi Gras to SXU
Saint Xavier University’s jazz band surprised students with an impromptu parade to celebrate Mardi Gras. Dr. Shawn Salmon, Director of the SXU Jazz Band and Grand Marshal of the parade, mentioned the…
US Budget Proposal Cuts Student Loan Forgiveness Programs
Earlier this month, President Donald J. Trump submitted his proposal for the United States’ 2020 Budget. This proposal includes cuts to various student loan forgiveness programs such as the Public…
Iowa Caucus Leaves Democrats Scrambling and People Wondering
This past week was the beginning of the first of this election cycle with the Iowa Caucus. The Xavierite would like to inform the students of Saint Xavier of the importance of…
SXU Jazz Band Visits the Mecca of Jazz
Earlier this month, the Saint Xavier Jazz Band traveled to New Orleans for the first time to attend the Jazz Education Network conference. While the band is currently busy with the semester…