Homecoming 2017 was an exciting week. While some events were new, like the Virtual Reality and the Photobooth with newly inaugurated President Joyner, events like the Heritage Ball were annual traditions. Hosted…
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SXU Cougar Diaries Blog
Saint Xavier University (SXU) has multiple social and digital media platforms to amplify their online presence, like most current universities. SXU is expanding how they use social media to stay relevant and…
NFL’s Approach to Anthem Protests is Misguided
The debate about national anthem protests, patriotism, and unity that has surrounded the NFL and headlines across the country over the past two weeks continued on Sunday. Prior to the Chicago Bears…
Does Age Matter In A Relationship?
Does age really matter in relationships? Would you date someone younger than you or older than you? What is your cut off age? Let me tell you a story. I was a…
Kneeling During the Anthem Should be Acceptable – And common actions that are “disrespectful” to the American Flag
After President Trump’s characterization of those who kneel during the national anthem as a “son of a b*tch,” during a rally campaigning for Sen. Luther Strange of Alabama, the topic of kneeling…
President Trump’s Mistreatment of Puerto Rico – Unprecedented, unethical and inhumane
President Trump’s handling, or lack thereof, of the humanitarian crisis in Puerto Rico is unprecedented, deplorable, and exhibits his apparent lack of empathy for the suffering of others. Puerto Rico experienced a…
New President, New Changes, New Problems
On Friday, September 29, Saint Xavier University inaugurated our twentieth president, Dr. Laurie M. Joyner. At 10am, SXU’s Shannon Center was a sea of red as student leaders and athletes sat in…
Discovering MSA at SXU
Saint Xavier University (SXU) offers its students a plethora of registered student organizations (RSOs) to join. Students can get involved in academic/honorary, cultural, service, social…
No. 11 Saint Xavier Celebrates Homecoming Weekend with a Win
Saint Xavier University students and alumni were treated to a 24-20 battle at Bruce R. Deaton Memorial field as the No. 13 Cougars defeated Taylor University on homecoming weekend. Entering Saturday’s contest,…
Graham-Cassidy Bill Should Not Replace Obamacare – The Bill’s Implications for the Future of Healthcare
Allowing the Graham-Cassidy healthcare bill to pass and replace the Affordable Care Act (also known as Obamacare) would be a step backwards in achieving affordable, comprehensive health care for all Americans. The…