Oak Lawn’s annual festival, Fall on The Green, will be limited to adults only this year. For years, the annual festival has held a craft fair, children’s activities, live music, food, and…
Author: Sarah Driscoll
Name: Sarah Driscoll
Position: Opinions columnist
Fun Fact: I have a puppy named Sam, work at Petco, and have a large family.
Bio: Sarah is Biology/Pre-med major at St. Xavier University. She loves animals, playing fetch with her puppy, and playing card games with her family. She uses writing as a way to relax and overcome stress. Since fifth grade, she has been fascinated by infectious diseases and after graduation plans to attend medical school. In middle school her dream was to become the head of the CDC, and today, her dream is to become an infectious disease specialist at a local hospital.
Village of Oak Lawn Cancels Farmer’s Market
For those who live in Oak Lawn, Wednesday mornings mean taking a stroll through the local farmers market. While I was in elementary school, my siblings and I would ask, and ask,…
In a state plagued by corruption, Illinois needs more politicians like Willie Wilson
The city of Chicago, and the state of Illinois, are known for their corruption. Last year, an annual report published by UIC, ranked Illinois as the second most corrupt state with Chicago…
Foreign Involvement in Ukraine
As Russia continues to wage war against Ukraine, the United States and other NATO(North Atlantic Treaty Organization) countries have provided financial and military aid to Ukraine. As Putin appears to be trapped…
Ukraine invasion impact on the SXU community
On Feb. 24, the world fearfully watched Russian troops begin to invade Ukraine, killing Ukrainian soldiers and innocent civilians. As Russia continues to invade Ukraine, members of the SXU community, including myself,…
Parking dilemma at Saint Xavier University
Here at Saint Xavier University, we have a student body of almost 3100 intelligent minds that have been gifted with the opportunity to further their education. In fact, in 2020, the University…
Residence Hall Activities Restrict Commuters From Getting Involved on Campus
Saint Xavier University, home of the Cougars, and a second home to almost 4 thousand students. During the Fall 2021 semester, 3,749 students were enrolled, including myself. Like most students, I drive…
Finding Love Through Our Furry Friends on St. Valentine’s Day
Saint Valentine’s day, a day we spend time with our significant other’s and give each other gifts to show our affection. Couples buy each other flowers, chocolates, and then go out for…
Final exams should be optional for students
This semester, the dreaded finals week for SXU students will begin Monday, December 6 and will conclude Friday, December 10. As some of us have learned the hard way, the time to…
“Friends” Thanksgiving episodes to watch this November, ranked
As the month of November is upon us, it’s now time to watch (or re-watch for the hundredth time) the Thanksgiving episodes of “Friends.†Wondering where to watch? If you don’t have…