A few months ago, I was online and I saw someone post something about a game called Habit RPG (for those of you who don’t know, RPG stands for Role Playing Game)….
Winter Storm 2014: A Late Holiday Gift
I think most Chicagoans can agree it was quite a ride living in “Chiberia” (as it has been named by a forecaster at the National Weather Service) during the first few weeks…
A Welcome Back Letter and the Importance of the Oscars
Heeeeeeeeere’s Johnny! Actually, it’s just me. Welcome back, everybody. I hope you all enjoyed your break from your diligent studies. But now it’s back to the grindstone and listening to me rant,…
A Word to the Wise on the Weather
Almost all drivers in Chicago know the feeling: conditions are wet, icy, slick and snowy. Everyone is driving on edge and potholes seem to come out of nowhere. We all seem to…
In the Gripe of Nostalgia
Nostalgia can be a beautiful thing. It can also be a beast. I do not consider myself a nostalgic person. Occasionally I’ll look at old photographs or watch a film that I…
SXU Introduces Canvas
A new Learning Management System has been introduced to Saint Xavier University in 2014. The new LMS, Canvas, was overwhelmingly approved by faculty last fall, according to the Center of Instructional Design…
SXU’s Winter Week 2014
Saint Xavier University welcomed students back last week with the 2014 Winter Week sponsored by the Department of Campus Life, Residence Life, Saint Xavier Council, Shannon Center and Campus Ministry. This week…
Healthcare Made Affordable
The new Affordable Care Act has positive impact on insurance for college students and recent graduates. When asked what she knows about the Afordable Care Act, sophomore Nursing student Darlene Narca stated,…
Cold at SXU Distracts from Studies
On Monday, January 20, the library was closed because of Martin Luther King Day. The Link connecting Rubloff Hall and McCarthy Hall was without the heat. The Residence Life department of Saint…
Cougars Stay Tough, Deliver in Clutch
A season will bring highs and lows for any team and the Saint Xavier University men’s basketball team faced some adversity for the first time in this young season. The team recently…