A spy thriller is playing out before our very eyes as Edward Snowden, the former National Security Agency (NSA) contractor who revealed the United States government’s surveillance program of U.S. citizens, is…
“Going Clear”: A Skeptical Guide of Scientology
Journalist and author Lawrence Wright has won a Pulitzer Prize once before (for his book on 9/11 The Looming Tower). His new book – Going Clear: Scientology, Hollywood & the Prison of…
A Caveman Could Easily Do That
When a modern person thinks of Stone Age people, he thinks of a group of wandering ape-men grunting and throwing rocks at wild animals. Just think of the famous GEICO insurance slogan:…
The Evolution of Daft Punk
Whether you believe in it or not, evolution is present and inevitable in all walks of life. It’s only natural that nothing remains consistent in life, for variety is the spice of…
Star Trek Boldly Goes to Filmic Greatness
I’ve never been what some would consider a big “Star Trek” fan. Of the original series, I’ve only seen a few episodes and of the films featuring the original cast I’ve only…
Trouble Will Find Me
Depression is often the source of much celebration in our world. The moodiest films tend to draw the most praise from the critics and, consequently, the most nominations at the Oscars. Angst-filled…
Q87.7 PIQNIQ Ticket Giveaway
Want to see the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Cold War Kids, and AWOLNATION at Q87.7’s PIQNIQ? Well WXAV can help you out. Listen to these shows for your chance to win a pair…
Witnessing History
Recently, The Xavierite spoke to a student from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, who had the privilege of attending Pope Francis’ inauguration mass on March 19, 2013. Brian Geary,…
Summer Travel!
Looking for a fun and unique place to visit on your summer break? Below are students’ narratives of cool vacations across the nation! Seattle I’ve learned that some of the best vacations…
SXU Baseball Has Tough Home Stretch
The SXU Cougar baseball team played host to Cardinal Stritch University (Wis.) in a split double-header on Wednesday, and then met the University of St. Francis squad in a difficult Senior Day…