Kevin Kellam at Lincoln Hall performing “Kevin & Hell” Kevin Kellam Stand-up comedy thrives on turning life’s…
Author: Niki Kowal
More Than Play: The Lasting Power of the Fashion Doll
Author, Niki Kowal playing with American Girl Dolls at age 10 The Xavierite In a world increasingly dominated by screens, the image feels nostalgic: a child seated on the…
Stepping Away: Big N Little Shoes Closes After 60 Years Serving Mount Greenwood
After more than six decades of serving families on Chicago’s Southwest Side, Big N Little Shoes (3142 W. 111th St.) is preparing to close its doors—marking the end of an era for…
Growing Pains at 40: American Girl Faces Backlash Over Its “Modern Era” Dolls
Modern Era American Girl Dolls The Xavierite In 1986, the company American Girl was founded by educator and entrepreneur Pleasant…
The Legacy of Eric Dane
Eric Dane’s Netflix special The Xavierite…
“Who Killed These Women?” documentary reexamines the Lane Bryant Murders
Charlie Minn discusses new documentary at Saint Xavier University …
Comeback of the year: The Muppets (2026)!
The Muppet show logo with Muppet Courtyard in Hollywood Studios in the background The Xavierite After what can only be described as a full-on Muppet drought, “The Muppet Show” has officially returned…
At the Grammys, Art Has Always Been Political and 2026 Proved It Again
Ice Out button as seen at the Grammys 2026 The Xavierite There has been no shortage of debate lately over…
After Nearly 20 Years, The Format Reclaim Their Voice on “Boycott Heaven”
“Boycott Heaven” by The Format on Spotify The Xavierite After nearly two decades of silence, the band The Format have returned with “Boycott Heaven,” an album…
Alnev’s Everything You Left Was Blue: A Heartfelt Journey Through Loss and Self-Discovery
Alnev’s EP “and everything you left was blue” on Spotify, The Xavierite If you’ve been scrolling through TikTok recently, you might have stumbled across Alnev, the musical project of Ari Rabin. Alnev’s…