Remember when the Food Network actually taught people how to cook? Oh, I know that there are still quite a few shows on the Food Network that are still designated to teaching…
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A Story You Should Know: Rubin Carter
“Here’s the story of the Hurricane, the man the authorities came to blame. For something that he’d never done. Put in a prison cell, but one time he’s gonna be the champion…
One Last Rant About the Internet (Deluxe Edition)
I am beginning to think that the members of The Xavierite have some sort of vendetta against the Internet. Only last month, a colleague of mine named Lauren Dwyer (our Features Editor…
Are You Running Too Much?
A new study coming from the American College of Cardiology may challenge what you have previously believed about running. Running is something that is always associated with a healthy lifestyle. Running is…
Climate Change Report Brings Bad News
Last week the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released its new findings on Global Warming. To put it quite bluntly, the news is not good. In fact, their new report supports…
Tinder: Never Judge a Book by its Cover
I have heard a lot recently regarding this new dating app called Tinder. The app draws from your Facebook profile in order to create a short and minimalistic dating profile. Your profile…
Illinois, Taxes, and You
Governor Pat Quinn last week stated that the temporary income tax increase he implemented three years ago may become permanent. According to a recent Chicago Tribune article, “Keep tax hike or face…
A Major Decision: Finding Your Path
A few of my friends have recently decided to change their major or minor, or add a major or minor, a process college students are no strangers to. Actually, I don’t think…
The Health Fair and Student Attendance
Last Friday, March 21, Saint Xavier University held its annual Health Fair. What struck the staff members who attended the fair most was the fact that the target demographic seemed to be…
The Gluten-Free Fad
Nowadays it seems like everyone from hipsters to soccer moms are taking up a gluten-free diet. But do they even know what gluten is, or if there are even health benefits to…
