If We Can Band Together During Coronavirus, We Can For Climate Change
As governments around the world issue shelter-in-place orders in response to the pandemic, many people are forced to stay at home to avoid spreading the...
The Millionaire Montage
CBS News published a video titled "25 Celebrities sing 'Imagine' in isolation, creating a moving montage". This YouTube video was posted on March 19, 2020,...
Pandemic Response Department’s Shutdown in 2018 Causes Unorganized Coronavirus Response
President Trump's decision to remove the pandemic response team has affected the United States' response to COVID-19, in potentially harmful ways. The response to the...
Inform Yourself Before You Vote
This is the last issue of The Xavierite before the Illinois Primary on March 17th. Because of this, it is important that you know a...
The Pitfalls of Online Activism
Within the last few years, the internet’s court of public opinion has become a brutal and unforgiving battleground, hashing out its verdict on social issues...
The Home of the Windy City
Breaking news! Illinois is the most corrupt state in the United States of America! Okay, this isn’t really breaking news. Illinoisans have elected some crooked...
Why Protecting Whistleblowers is More Important Than Ever
This week saw a shameful attempt by the Trump Administration to out the whistleblower who exposed the Trump/Ukraine story. Numerous right-wing media organizations and politicians...
Is It Okay to Say “Ok, Boomer”?
"Okay, Boomer." Two simple words that have begun to signify what many believe to be the end of an era of peaceful communication between Generation...
Teachers Go On Strike Against CPS Schools
For years CPS staff has fought for the fundamentals; this time around teachers are requesting an increase in pay, funding for materials and programs, a...
The Social Justice System Needs to be Challenged
Saint Xavier University celebrated its 175th birthday on October 12th. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy, Saint Xavier has educated young people to...