On February 5th, a Saint Xavier student made a Tweet regarding an alleged on-campus sexual assault that happened to her and the way the school handled the situation. Controversy emerged as the…
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It Is Easy Being Green
The world might burn up in twenty years, but there are plenty of ways to prevent that from happening. First and foremost, our diets have the biggest effect on the world everyday….
Public Libraries Are Important and Necessary
For the past five years, I have worked at a public library and have absolutely loved every minute. When I was young, my bookshelf was organized by the author’s last name in…
SXU Needs More Options For Students With Dietary Restrictions
If you walk in the diner, you see numerous amounts of options for meals. This includes hamburgers, sandwiches, pizza, a salad bar, and more. However, SXU needs to be more aware of…
Why You Should Go To Awakenings 2019
Awakenings is a weekend retreat designed to encourage participants to reflect on themselves, their spirituality , and their values. Although not much can be detailed due to it being a very private…
A Student’s Opinion about Safety on Campus
Disclaimer: We at The Xavierite want to protect the integrity and privacy of circumstances that have recently surfaced on campus. With this in mind, this will be a general article about protecting…
The Surprising History of Valentine’s Day
Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day, a day for celebrating love and relationships. However, it began as a feast day celebrating the decapitation of at least one Christian martyr. Before Saint Valentine became involved…
St. Xavier University Must Do Better
There’s a difference between doing your job and doing your job well. When you do your job, you fulfill the bare minimum required according to that job description. Nothing more, nothing less;…
Climate Change Is Very Real, Despite What Trump Thinks
Last week, the Midwest endured a brutal arctic blast, which resulted in dangerously low temperatures. Chicagoans who dared to venture outdoors last Wednesday were at risk of contracting frostbite in as little…
The Art of the Fart
You are walking down your dorm room hallway when suddenly you feel it. You have to fart. So, what do you do? Most people hold it in, out of fear of being…