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Brian Bowsher
Muskies Gone Dancing:
About 60 students sent the men’s team off to the NCAA Tournament in style on Tuesday as the Muskies prepare for a first-round matchup against BYU on Thursday. See Sports for a full report.
Hippies fail to hamper helpers
Xavier students overcome oddities to assist Katrina victims
Xavier’s Alternative Breaks (AB) program allows students to travel to numerous locations across the country and spend their vacations helping those in need.
This past spring break, AB trips traveled to Atlanta, the New Orleans area, Colorado, Nashville and even Jamaica.
All the groups had tremendous experiences, making new friends but more importantly making a difference in the lives of the people they touched. [full story]
Former NFL player to speak for Xavier Alliance
One of three NFL players in history to publically announce that he is gay, Esera Tuaolo has been the focus of much controversy... [full story]
March to mayhem
A staple of NCAA March Madness, rushing the court after an upset or championship win is commonplace across the country at both the high school and collegiate levels. The spontaneous burst of exhilaration and subsequent flooding of students onto the court is a thrilling experience to be a part of…for most people involved at least. [full article]
The battle for Xavier begins
The executive strikes back
"The February 28 issue of the Newswire contained an article that I feel was an insult to every student that strives to give something back to the Xavier community." [full letter]
Viva Lex Vegas! Xavier does Tourney
Close to family, Xavier Nation, Musketeers head to Lexington to face BYU
The Xavier men’s basketball team could finally breathe easy after being awarded the ninth seed in the South bracket of the NCAA Tournament. [full story]
Women bound for Austin after winning A-10
As the season winds down for the Xavier women’s basketball team, the heat picks up. The women defeated St. Louis, Temple and Saint Joseph’s to win the Atlantic 10 Conference Championship last week at Cintas Center, outscoring their opponents 183 to 175 in the three games. [full story]
‘Keely’ and education events
“Keely and Du,” is a dramatic piece that deals with the controversy around abortion and emotionally displays both sides of the issue.
The show, directed by Performing Arts Director Cathy Springfield, brings to light the reasons why people feel strongly about this issue. [full story]
Unrated! with Jeff McMurray
Something profound happened to me while I was in Atlantic City this past weekend. No, it was not when I lost close to a hundred dollars at the tables and slots.
Nor was it when I was up till five in the morning drinking with a man named John Cash (this one makes surfboards, not music). [full story]
Wednesday
It seems the first few days back into classes after a short break always create a buzzing excitement through campus.
People come back with stories of what they did, who they met, what huge prizes they may have amazingly won on the “Price is Right,” and all sorts of other incredible tales of triumph and tragedy.
Well, I’ve got plenty to share, too, so listen up...and if you don’t want to listen, then just go away! I can’t take anymore teenage angst and heartbreak!