The School of Education has redesigned their elementary education undergraduate and graduate programs based on new Illinois licensure laws passed on July 1, 2013. The redesigned undergraduate program first became available in…
A Time for Giving: Toys for Tots Charity
With the holiday season rapidly approaching, the Toys for Tots charity has made its appearance on the campus of Saint Xavier University. Seeking out toy donations from the student body, SXU’S Student…
Students Rally for MAP Grant Funding
On Tuesday, November 10, SXU students participated in a rally in Springfield. The rally was held to urge Illinois state legislators and Governor Bruce Rauner to release funds for the Monetary Award…
World Bits
PARIS/SYRIA (CNN) – Following the attacks in Paris, the death count is now approximated to be around 129 people. The French government has begun bringing airstrikes against ISIS members within Syria. CNN…
From the Desk of the Editor-in-Chief:
The events that have occurred in Paris over the weekend are clearly heart breaking. Over 100 lives were taken in a series of terrorist attacks and that country as well as many…
The Crusader of Sanity
I was right. Maybe. I was completely right. Maybe. If you haven’t heard the rumors, allegedly the GOP is trying to convince Mitt Romney to run for president again. Now, if you’re…
The No-Filter Post
Ever since I was younger I have always been known as the crybaby. If you yelled at me, I cried. If I was embarrassed, I cried. If you did something to make…
WAR ON CHRISTMAS?
Like seeing a Christmas display a day after Halloween, you may be wondering why I’m jumping into a story involving the big “C’ before Thanksgiving has arrived. Is this obviously a serious…
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 89th Anniversary
A Thanksgiving Day tradition will once again take to the streets of New York for the 89th time. The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will kick off the holiday season and can be…
Upcoming Holiday Events To Add To Your Calendar
The holidays are right around the corner and that means your favorite activities are back. Whether it is something downtown or local, there is something for everyone to enjoy this season. These…