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Library begins to resemble a library
Erika Breese
The first floor of the library has come a long way since the beginning of the semester. At a recent SGA Senate meeting, Bob Cotter and Dr. Kandi Stinston said that the tools available on the first floor will act as a trial for the Learning Commons project that is a part of campus expansion. They also said that student feedback for the facility in McDonald will help shape the final product of the Learning Commons. [full story]
Alcohol 'crackdown' overblown
Dean of Students feels public perception is innaccurate
Despite public perception, Xavier is not enforcing alcohol policies more strictly than last year, according to Dean of Students Dr. Luther Smith. [full story]
Prescribed abuse
As finals grow nearer, Adderall abuse among students is becoming a growing problem
For the past few years, students on college campuses have increased the use of the prescription drug Adderall. The stimulant gives students the “power to learn,” allowing one to stay up all night while studying. Additional uses for the drug include weight-loss as well as trying to stay awake during a night of heavy drinking. [full story]
All Card access to dorms
New program to begin in January
Plans are being made to implement All Card access to dorms by the beginning of the spring semester.
“Card access to the residence halls was the highest ranking among residential/safety improvements on campus in a survey we administered; therefore, it became one of our top priorities as SGA Executives,” said SGA president Maggie Meyer. [full story]
Staff Editorial: Widespread panic, few facts
“They’re trying to take away alcohol from Senior Board events!”
“They want to take away beer from Ryan’s!”
“They’re trying to make Xavier a dry campus!”
But guess what: they’re not.
There’s a growing concern with the administration that students are blowing little rumors about this issue out of proportion, and we at the Newswire think that’s completely justified. [full article]
Staff Editorial: Attention would-be vandals:
Andrew Chestnut: Consumerism kills culture
Mfreke Akpaninye: It’s about giving, not the getting
Letter: Insulting Insert
Letter: Dr. Wong Was Wrong
Letter: View From The Cheap Seats
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Hoosier Daddies
Musketeers clamp down on defense, knock off #8 Indiana
Ahead of the men’s basketball team’s first competition of the season, senior forward Josh Duncan said that he and fellow seniors Stanley Burrell and Drew Lavender were the leaders of the team. [full article]
Muskies stumble in host tournament
T’Shia Phillips sets new rebound record, earns multiple honors after strong weekend
A pair of runs given up in the second half cost the Xavier women’s basketball team a 61-56 loss to Liberty in the championship game of the National City XU Invitational on Sunday at Cintas Center. [full column]
The Slipper fits: Xavier volleyball dancing
Tyler Grote: In defense of the homerun king
A walk down Awkward Ave.
Dear fellow Lemmings,
I want to start off this column by giving you all a tiny bit of background information to help shed light on the stories to come. First off, I am your typical college student that shares the same everyday experiences as you, only mine seem to be innately intertwined with an element of awkwardness.
Let me explain. I can confidently say that every night before my head
hits the pillow, I can think back to at least one slightly uncomfortable,
cringe-worthy encounter that I exchanged with another human being. Furthermore,
there’s a pretty good chance that said other human being was you!
I felt it most appropriate to begin this column by sharing my very first
awkward anecdote at the university. [full story]
Xavier Bookstore gift guide
The Newswire offers a number of easy (and relatively cheap) gift ideas available at our very own bookstore. [check out the guide]
Wednesday
Every year, in the midst of the holiday season, I find myself re-evaluating my value system.
These times with family and dear friends inspire me to make the most of each moment and only do things I truly care about.
Plus, with the gift-giving season upon us, I feel an overwhelming amount of generosity.
That’s why I’ve decided to treat the entire Xavier campus to a special gift...I’m buying us a crew of “Newsies.”
I’ve hired a bunch of real-life young impoverished boys to yell out the headlines from this week’s Newswire. They’ll even wear the silly hats!