The Department of Student Media at Saint Xavier University is happy to announce Alumni Takeover 4. The Voyage Home. Once a year, Student Media opens its doors and welcomes its alums back…
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Spencer Krug from Wolf Parade Interview
Photo Credit: Simon Lien. Used with Permission Spencer Krug is a member of legendary indie rock bands Wolf Parade, Sunset Rubdown, Moonface, and has a prolific solo career. On May 15, 2026,…
Maggie Mangan and “Margaret’s Closet”: The Ethical Nature of Consuming Secondhand
Margaret “Maggie” Mangan at her antique storefront, “Margaret’s Closet,” at LaGrange Park Antique Mall (800 E. 31st St., LaGrange Park) Maggie Mangan With fast fashion ever-prevalent in today’s online shopping atmosphere, Maggie…
From Surviving to Thriving: My College Transformation
Me Presenting My Senior Research Paper The Xavierite My time at college began bittersweet. I first started in 2021 at The University of Kansas (KU)….
5 Books to Read This Summer
As the semester winds down, I’m already thinking about the novels I’ll be able to pore over in the coming months. Summer is prime reading time, and few things are better than…
America’s Local Band Cheekface this Year’s Vinylthon Ambassadors
America’s Local Band Cheekface Photo Credit from Pirate! Promotions. Used with Permission
The Greatest Concert I Have Ever Attended: Masayoshi Takanaka
Masayoshi Takanaka at the Aragon Ballroom The Xavierite On April 7, 2026, I attended the most joyous and memorable concert of my life. Located at the Aragon Ballroom in downtown Chicago, legendary…
Streaming Services Under Fire as Netflix Ignores “Steel Ball Run” Episode 2
Jojo’s Bizarre Adventures Steel Ball Run official poster Netflix On March 19, Netflix released the first episode of Part 7 of the anime “Jojo’s…
C2E2 2026: Chicago’s Comic Convention Creates Communities
Cosplay X-Men The Xavierite Chicago’s Comic and Entertainment Expo, C2E2, returned with a mix of comics, cosplay, celebrity panels, and small businesses, offering something for everyone from lifelong fans to curious first-timers….
AI, Publishing, and the Value of Human-Written Words
A photo taken on Sept. 1, 2025, shows the letters “AI” for Artificial Intelligence on a laptop screen (right) next to the logo of the ChatGPT application on a smartphone screen in…