On June 30, 2023 the United States Supreme Court invalidated the Biden administration’s student debt relief plan. The plan had been introduced on August 24, 2022. The 6-3 ruling stated “ in…
U.S. Supreme Court Rules Against Affirmative Action Programs
On June 29, 2023 the United States Supreme Court voted that affirmative action programs in colleges were unconstitutional, which therefore restricted higher education’s use of affirmative action. This vote followed two lawsuits…
A Deeper Look into Affirmative Action
On June 29, 2023, The United States Supreme Court made the decision to view affirmative action plans in universities and colleges as unconstitutional. This decision greatly impacts many students of color, as…
SXU: Is It Still a Mercy Institution?
The first Mercy institution of higher education in the world, and oldest college in Chicago, is cutting several core liberal arts programs and looking to cut more. At 177 years old, Saint…
Saint Xavier University Eliminates Four Majors
Saint Xavier University will be eliminating four majors as approved by the Board of Trustees on March 8, 2023. Religious Studies, Philosophy, Mathematics, and Actuarial Science will no longer be offered to…
Letter to the Editor: Eid Should be an Institutional Priority
Imagine it’s Christmas morning. Your entire family is gathered around the Christmas tree. The feeling of excitement fills the air. After exchanging gifts and sharing laughs, everyone in your family gathers for…
SXU Faculty Holds Special Meeting Over Program Eliminations
In a special general faculty meeting held on Friday, March 31, Saint Xavier University faculty voted by a 90% margin to reject the administration’s proposal to eliminate majors in English, History, Sociology,…
Tuition Increases for Fall Semester
Saint Xavier University announced that it is increasing tuition by three percent beginning in the fall 2023 semester. This increase would amass to $1,040. The announcement was made in an email sent…
SXU Students React to Major Cuts
Over the past month, rumors have been circulating Saint Xavier’s campus regarding the elimination of multiple majors. The rumors have proven to be true as faculty and staff have received confirmation that…
Navigating the Tuition Increase: What Do I Do?
On March 14th, 2022, a letter was written announcing the raising of tuition at Saint Xavier University; however, most of the student body, to my knowledge, was unaware of this until recently. …