Spring is just about in the air, the drab of winter (hopefully) entering our rear view mirror. Although the next season doesn’t officially start until March 20th, it wouldn’t hurt to start…
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Ferris Fest…Anyone?
Bueller?…Bueller?…Bueller? 2016 marks the 30th anniversary of the 80’s classic, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. To celebrate this event, a three-day festival will take place from May 20-May 22 here in and around…
Mad Max Sweeps, DiCaprio Wins First Oscar
Viewers walking into this year’s Academy Awards knew a certain amount walking in: it was a forgone conclusion that Leonardo DiCaprio was going to take home gold, Brie Larson was walking out…
Triple 9 Solid Yet Flawed
For those not in the know, the title Triple 9 refers to the police code which indicates that an officer has been killed in the line of duty. The film surrounds a…
Women and Men both Lose/Win One
With the end of February upon us this can only mean one thing; playoffs. The CCAC quarterfinals have started. Will either team be able to make a significant push to the title,…
Close Match Results in Loss
On Thursday, February 25, the Saint Xavier men’s volleyball team would battle Benedictine University of Lisle. The Cougars’ season-long struggles would continue against Benedictine despite being close with their opponents in every…
Fowler Lands $8 Mil with Cubs
It looked like Dexter Fowler would join the Baltimore Orioles on a three-year contract worth $35 million, but an unexpected turn of events stimulated a reunion between the switch-hitting outfielder and the Chicago Cubs. Fowler…
SXU Advocates For MAP Grants At Rally
On Tuesday, February 16, a group of Saint Xavier University students and staff members attended a rally in support of MAP Grant funding. The rally was held in downtown at the Thompson…
SXU participates in # MAPmatters Campaign
The Saint Xavier University community participated in the #MAPmatters campaign which was launched on February 9. The campaign was coordinated by the Federation of Illinois Independent Colleges and Universities (FIICU), which is…
Senator Kirk Calls for VA Reform
According to a press release from Senator Mark Kirk’s office, Kirk is calling for the firing of Dr. Mary Schohn, Director of Mental Health Operations for the VA’s Veteran’s Health Administration (VHA)….