Another disappointing lineup from Lollapalooza is coming at us this year. You would think that year after year of being letdown by this “great festival” that I would just give up and…
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Star Wars vs. Star Trek: Why Star Wars Dominates
People do not have to be complete sci-fi nerds to be fans of Star Wars and Star Trek. A person does not have to be a big nerd to know Mickey Mouse…
Rated G for: Give Me a Break
Upon hearing of the failure of the most recent federal weapon ban bill, I wondered how many more tragedies have to take places before a piece of legislation is passed then another…
Editorial: Prices Might be Sky High, but so are Spirits
The other week “The Xavierite” reported on students’ complaints about the diner and a follow up interview with Linda Moreno, Director of Auxiliary Services, and Stephanie Moye, Senior Director of Dining Services,…
The Xavierite Sits Down with the New Provost
After a distinguished thirty-three year career at Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia (SJU), Dr. Paul L. DeVito becomes Saint Xavier University Provost effective July 1st, 2013. Beginning his career as an assistant…
SGA and SAB Combine to Form New Council
Beginning in Fall 2013, The Student Government Association (SGA) and the Student Activities Board (SAB), will join forces to create the Saint Xavier Council (SXC). The new council will bring together both…
Computer Science Department Denied Grant
The computer science department at the university is no longer being funded by the National Science Foundation grant, which has been offered for the past seven years. In an interview, Dr. Florence…
Spring Breakers: Movie Review
By Brian Laughran As I was leaving the theater after watching “Spring Breakers”, something incredible happened. My girlfriend and I entered the lobby and standing right before the snack bar was a…
Goose attacks on the rise at SXU
The phrase “angry birds” gained a whole new meaning last Wednesday, March 27 after a Saint Xavier employee found himself the target of a flustered flock of geese. Feathers flew when Peter…
SXU to cut football program in Fall 2015
Financial difficulties have made continuing Saint Xavier’s football program “unfeasible,” according to a high level SXU administrator, who wishes to remain anonymous at this time. JUST KIDDING Happy April Fools!!!