On Thursday October 26, I attended the Goodman Theatre’s second College Night event for the 2017/2018 season. I had a great experience at the event last month so of course I had…
Trump’s Attempt to Salvage His Image
The reiteration on the “Opioid Epidemic,” Reagan inspired Trumponomics, and the escalating tensions with Russia show that President Trump must really want to turn back the clock in order to “Make America…
Global Perspective: Human Rights Violations in Myanmar
There is an ethnic cleansing of the Rohingya people in Myanmar, previously known as Burma, and the United States lacks the political leadership to provide any positive assistance. The Rohingya people are…
Interview with Chicago Poet and Activist: Kevin Coval
On Monday, October 23, poet Kevin Coval stopped by The Xavierite’s sponsor Bookies New and Used Books to read and talk about his new book, A People’s History of Chicago. Coval grew…
“Month of Remembering” at SXU
Saint Xavier University’s (SXU) Office of University Mission and Ministry will continue with their seventh year tradition of the “Month of Remembering” also known as “Novembering .” During this month, students, staff…
TRI-BETA Society Brings Breast Cancer Awareness to SXU
On Wednesday, October 25, the National Biological Honor Society (Tri-Beta) at Saint Xavier University hosted an event in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Tri-Beta welcomed two breast navigator nurses from Advocate…
Administrative Controversy in the McDonough Chapel
On Friday, October 27, a community meeting was held in the Fourth Floor Boardroom to address the concerns of a petition on change.org regarding the office relocation of Saint Xavier’s President Laurie…
Five Foot Five: A Closer Look Into Lady Gaga’s Life
On September 22, 2017, Netflix released the documentary Five Foot Two. The documentary follows artist/actress Stefani Germanotta, famously known as Lady Gaga. Five Foot Two follows Gaga as she creates and releases…
Thoughts On The Use Of “45”
With Donald Trump winning the electoral vote and Hillary Clinton winning the popular vote, it should come as no surprise that the country is rightly divided on the current president. From this…
Yvette Kaiser Smith’s Newest Exhibition Comes to SXU
A new solo exhibition will be featured at Saint Xavier University’s (SXU) Art Gallery titled, “Variable Expressions of a Constant” by Chicago artist Yvette Kaiser Smith. The exhibit will run from Wednesday,…