As the semester winds down, students find themselves in a constant state of anxiety: finals, extra credit…too much money left on their meal plans. That’s right. On top of the pressure of…
#Make Mercy Real Video Contest
The Sisters of Mercy are holding a #MakeMercyReal Video Contest. The contest began on Monday, September 18 and will end on Thursday, March 1 at 11:45 PM. This contest is national and…
We Are First: SXU Reaches out to First Gen Students
On Thursday, November 9 from 11am-1pm, Saint Xavier University hosted the first First Generation Event, called We are First. The event was planned by Professors Kathleen McInerney and Julie Reinhart, along with…
SVA Gives Back by Hosting ‘Santa’s Toy Drive’
SXU follows eight core values that serve as the university’s mission. SXU’s Student Veteran Alliance (SVA) has demonstrated the core value of compassion by announcing that they will be continuing with their…
The First Amendment and Hate Speech on College Campuses
On Wednesday, November 8, the National Constitution Center held a Town Hall Debate at the Chicago Cultural Center to discuss The First Amendment’s effect on college and university campuses. According to the…
Athlete Profile: Outside Hitter Kate Bontrager
The 2017 Women’s Volleyball has had a thriller of a season. This has been one of their best seasons to date. Their fearless leader, in his twenty-ninth season as head coach, is…
Women Win CCAC Tournament Advance to NAIA Tournament
It’s been a good week to be a Cougar. More specifically, it’s been a great week for fans of the Saint Xavier women’s volleyball team. Over the course of the week, the…
Twitter Trump’s Fireside Chats?
In 1933, President Franklin D. Roosevelt addressed the American public in roughly 30 speeches held over the radio. Those speeches captivated millions of listeners as they drew comfort in his, what would…
Freedom of All Types of Speech Promotes Diversity
If you put five Americans in a room and have them state their opinion on a topic, it would result in ten differing opinions. That being said, that effect is not limited…
Black Friday the new Thanksgiving?
Fall, what’s not to love about the season? You’re able to break out those ironically ugly-turned-cute sweaters, it seems like everyone and their mother are releasing their Pumpkin Spiced everything, and there…