From Aug. 25 to Aug. 27, I was in Minneapolis attending a fan convention centered on the CW television series Supernatural. I won’t go into detail about everything that the conventions consist…
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How to Have Fun For Free in Chicago: A Broke College Student’s Guide to Free Days in Chicago’s Culture Spots
Let’s face it, everyone. As college students, when we see the word “free” in an advertisement that features either a product or an event that we would like to obtain or attend,…
Hurricane Harvey Devastates Texas
Around 9:45pm last Friday, Hurricane Harvey struck the Gulf Coast of the United States. Ranging at a Category 4, Harvey brought 130 mile per hour winds, torrents of rain, and devastating floods…
Oxford University: A Study Abroad Experience
Over the past May term, Saint Xavier’s students were given the incredible opportunity of attending a study abroad program hosted in Oxford University, England. Sponsored by the Honors Program, the…
Saint Xavier Football Eager to Begin Its 25th Season
After a disappointing 5-6 2016 campaign, Saint Xavier football is chomping at the bit to perform again on the gridiron following a long offseason. Head coach Mike Feminis worked hard in his…
Charlottesville: Trump’s Failure, Sheet Cake and The Importance of Protesting
Eat, drink and be merry. A simple enough concept that would work in an ideal world, or as a Saturday Night Live skit. The events that happened in Charlottesville, VA have shown…
The Season of Giving Comes to SXU
During the month of November and part of December Saint Xavier University’s Student Nurses Association will be hosting two donation drives for Mercy Hospital. One is an annual food drive where the…
Star Trek Boldly Goes to Filmic Greatness
I’ve never been what some would consider a big “Star Trek” fan. Of the original series, I’ve only seen a few episodes and of the films featuring the original cast I’ve only…
Athlete Spotlight: Rachael Dean
Q: You qualified for Nationals for the mile in the first track meet of the season, what does that mean for you to qualify in the first meet of the season? A:…
Cougars Compete in the CCAC Championships
It’s that time once again; the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference (CCAC) Championships took place Saturday, April 20th as the Cougars competed at University of St. Francis in Joliet, Ill. The men had…