Plumes of smoke rise following reported explosions in Tehran, Iran, on March 2, 2026, after the United States and Israel launched strikes against Iran on Feb. 28 that killed Iran’s supreme leader…
Public Commemoration Ceremony for Rev. Jesse Jackson Held at Chicago’s House of Hope
Flowers and projected images on the stage in House of Hope Baptist Church in Chicago following the Public Homegoing of Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. on Mar. 6, 2026 The Xavierite On Friday,…
Editorial: Why Returning Education to the States Could Put Students at Risk
Linda McMahon, Secretary of Education Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images/TNS In recent months, there has been growing discussion about returning more control of education policy to individual states instead of keeping strong federal oversight….
John Kiriakou: CIA Whistleblower Turned Tiktok Sensation
May 6, 2015 – Washington, District of Columbia, U.S. – Members of the Code Pink activist group stage a ‘welcome home party’ for former CIA employee JOHN KIRIAKOU, who spent two years…
My Most Anticipated Films of 2026
As an avid movie-goer, it’s exciting to keep track of what films are releasing in the upcoming year. There were a few undeniable hits last year—“Sinners” and “One Battle After Another,” for…
Growing Pains at 40: American Girl Faces Backlash Over Its “Modern Era” Dolls
Modern Era American Girl Dolls The Xavierite In 1986, the company American Girl was founded by educator and entrepreneur Pleasant…
A Commuter’s Guide to Spring Break
With spring break coming up next week, many college students are looking for fun things to do with their friends. Whilst researching for plans with my own friends, I found a few…
Does Scandal Even Matter Anymore?
President Donald Trump, left, and first lady Melania Trump attend Amazon MGM’s “Melania” world premiere at the Trump Kennedy Center on Jan. 29, 2026, in Washington, D.C. Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images/TNS There was…
The End of “Smiling Friends?”
Adult Swim’s “Smiling Friends” is ending its run after three seasons. Adult Swim/Warner Bros. Discovery/TNS For the past four years, people all over the world have loved and adored Adult Swim’s wacky…
Caffeine Addiction
As a full-time college student who also works full time, it can be really hard to have energy for anything. What do they turn to? Caffeine. Coffee, energy drinks, soda, and even…