South asian society
Members of the Xavier South Asian Society practice their routine for Midwest Masala II.
Apathy mars SGA election
Disappointing voter turnout in Senate race
Despite an organized advertising campaign by the SGA, voter turnout for the SGA Senate elections on March 27 and 28 failed to meet expectations. SGA Board of Elections Chair sophomore Julio Minsal-Ruiz predicted a voter turnout of 1,300 voters; however, only 702 ballots were cast. [full story]
Midwest Masala returns to Xavier
South Asian Society’s second soiree to be held Saturday
For three hours this weekend, Cintas Center will be the new New Delhi.
Back after a successful premiere show last spring, Midwest Masala 2 will again celebrate South Asian culture through a dance competition and full Indian dinner on Saturday, April 14 at Cintas Center.
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Many successes at 31st annual
Antonio Johnson scholarship gala
Scholarship
Xavier University’s Black Student Association (BSA) and Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA) hosted the 31st annual Antonio Johnson Scholarship Gala on Friday, March 23. This year’s winner was junior Keyona Gullett.[full story]
Born to blog?
At the Newswire, we can understand exactly why hateful comments are so prevalent in online dialogue. Because of the anonymity and impersonality of the Internet it is much easier to be harsh and show no remorse for your actions. Admit it, even you’ve probably said some things on AIM that you wouldn’t say in person. [full article]
Recoil: Xavier club rifle team nearly repeats at National Championships
With a rookie shooter as a part of its four-man team, expectations for the Xavier club rifle team were modest compared to its national championship season a year ago. [full story]
The Spectator with John LaFollette
For most golf fans, the first round of the Masters is akin to baseball’s Opening Day — the long awaited, much anticipated, highly inflated beginning to another season. For the Spectator, the realization that Masters week has arrived is like finding that overlooked hundred-dollar bill in the pair of shorts... [full story]
Disturbed in the 'burbs
Set in a seemingly harmless suburb, “Disturbia” is an intelligent remake of the Hitchcock classic “Rear Window” that takes the concept to the next level.
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A ‘Hoax’ of real quality
A tangled web of lies, a personal life with a risque and secret past, boat loads of money and messing with an eccentric billionaire. This sounds like the stuff of a great book, which is exactly the idea in“The Hoax.”
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Wednesday
Just when you thought it was safe to walk on campus, think again. For you lucky upperclassmen who thought you were escaping the dangers of walking alone late at night in Norwood because you got to stay on campus...I’ve got news for you.
Yesterday, while walking back from Gallagher to my humble abode across Dana Avenue, I heard something unusual.
Yes, unusual.
Those pointless interjections, by the way, are to build up suspense for this intensely scary story.