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Erika Breese
Although this election marked a significant improvement from recent years, only 18 percent of Xavier's student body took the time to cast an online ballot.
Controversy taints SGA election
Scanlon wins 51.3 to 48.7 percent despite sanction; Gamboa appeal denied • Election problems include improper votes, early poll closing, student apathy
The new triumvirate of the Xavier Student Government Association will enter office amid a maelstrom of controversy, voting irregularities, campaign violations and disappointing voter turnout.
The victorious trio, President-Elect Craig Scanlon, Legislative Vice President-Elect Carter Johnson and Administrative Vice President-Elect Josh Badall defeated Esteban Gamboa, Chris Hale and Bianca Callejas by a vote total of 593-554. The Scanlon ticket was docked 30 votes for violating the elections code. [full story]
Xavier to increase tuition
New costs will not affect upperclasses
Tuition rates were increased last December, making a year at Xavier $26,250. [full story]
Erika Breese
Bigger budget may bring better bodies
Xavier University is trying to take steps to improve O’Connor Sports Center for 2008-2009 school year.
A student survey conducted last spring brought to attention a primary concern among students regarding the O’Connor Sports Center, which was built when Xavier was less than one-third of its current size. [full story]
Stagnant system
Over the past few months, we’ve gained a lot of respect for Xavier’s Student Government Association. We’ve begun to fully appreciate how much time and effort those involved in the organization put into their work, and we honestly admire that.
We’ve gained so much respect for SGA that we’ve actually starting defending the organization when we hear students attack it. We think the student body has a lot of negative perceptions about SGA that are unfair. So we’ve been trying to correct these perceptions as much as possible.
However, after these elections, defending SGA is going to be a lot tougher than it was three weeks ago.
It seems like the events that occurred over the past two weeks reinforced many of the negative perceptions the student body has of Xavier University. [full article]
Are you addicted to sports? a quiz by Andrew Chestnut
Mfreke Akpaninye: Cupid’s costly curse
Letter: Safety concerns
Letter: Let them play
Letter: Unnecessary additions
Letter: Abstinance is not the only choice
An Open Letter to the Commuter of the Month
Ask the experts: Dr. Oliver Birckhead
Cartoons
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Seniors step up in statement wins
Xavier rides senior leadership to close victories; take control of A-10
There are many things that basketball purists point to as keys to postseason success including: senior leadership, solid guard play and strong defense, to name a few.
If Billy Packer and company really know what they are talking about, then the Xavier Musketeers are shaping up for a deep postseason run. [full story]
Women ride roller coaster to top
Muskies drop one, then rebound with victory to regain first in conference
Where are they now? Josh Doellman
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Spice up your life
I admit it, I was obsessed with the Spice Girls. I had the CDs, posters, Barbie dolls and T-shirts. I ran around saying “Girl Power,” and even dressed up as Baby Spice for Halloween in fifth grade.
My first concert was the Spice Girls, so when I heard they were reuniting and coming to Chicago, my home city, I was beyond excited.
Yes, I bought their greatest hits CD, which was basically a combination of their two hit albums. I also still know all the lyrics. [full story]
Snoopy: The most fantastic creature in all of dog history.
Wednesday
Well, it finally happened.
It was only a matter of time, really, before such a monumental occasion would take place.
It was as inevitable as Star Jones gaining back all her weight and Jerry Springer once again running for political office...there was simply no avoiding it.
I dreamt last night of writing Calendar City.