Maybe this is a news flash to some of you, maybe it’s not, but people sure are whiney. You see it everywhere: it’s in our halls, our streets, heck (!) I’m about…
Editorial: The Good, The Bad and The Scary – Makeover Edition
Nowadays, we are constantly bombarded by images of celebrities getting facelifts, getting nipped and getting tucked. The idea of getting a new, sleeker look is often applauded by society, while those who…
Breaking News: The Dangers of Mass Media and Gatekeeping
Mass media is one of the most important and influential aspects of modern society. I recently began taking a mass media course here at St. Xavier, and ever since then, I have…
Cougar Wellness to Host First Student Health Fair
In an effort to better educate students about their health, a new program – Cougar Wellness – was created at SXU to help promote wellness initiatives and also to make students more…
Saint Xavier Debuts New Smartphone App
SXU released a new app mid-July, allowing students better, more efficient access to University resources. You can download this application from your smartphone’s app store, searching for the application “SXU Mobile.” College…
SXU Celebrates the Spirit of Mercy Day
As a way to commemorate both a Catholic tradition and its Mercy heritage, Saint Xavier University will be celebrating the Spirit of Mercy Day – a special SXU holiday – on Wednesday,…
SXU Unleashes New “Cougar” Athletic Logo
Saint Xavier University unveils a new logo for the athletic teams, and for the Shannon Center floor. As some students may have noticed, there have been a few changes to SXU over…
Holocaust Survivor Sidney Finkel to Speak at SXU
Continuing an on-going Saint Xavier tradition, Holocaust survivor, speaker and author Sidney Finkel will be speaking at the university about his experiences on Thursday, Sept. 12 at 2:00 p.m. in the Fourth…
Songs of the Summer 2013
Oh summertime, you are such a beautiful thing. Not only are you warm, sunny, and the perfect weather for making memories with friends, but you also give the music industry a chance…
Men’s Soccer Encounters Early Hiccups
The Saint Xavier University Men’s Soccer Team is back for the 2013 season and they are looking to improve upon an impressive 2012 season that ended in the semifinals of the Chicagoland…