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Smaller, Shantytown built on mall
This year’s theme: plight of homeless war veterans: Shantytown is a week at Xavier where a cluster of cardboard shanties constructed and habitated by students throughout the week appears on the academic mall. In the evenings there are reflections and educational events that include a movie and a panel discussion. [full story]
Graham introduces Eigel Center
State of the University address centers on engagement, touches on financial crisis
In his State of the University address at the conclusion of Academic Day, Xavier President Fr. Michael Graham, S.J., announced the creation of the James and Delrose Eigel Center for Community-Engaged Learning.[full story]
Flix makes room for student finance group
Flix movie rentals has been forced to share its space with the Xavier Student Investment Fund in the Student Business Development Center, also known as “The Max,” on Sept. 26, initially causing some inconveniences for both organizations.[full story]
Police Notes
“Cookout for a Cause” goes on despite problems
XU’s CAC faces collaborative difficulties
Saturday’s “Cookout for a Cause,” hosted by the Student Government Association’s Community Affairs Committee (CAC), faced a multitude of setbacks but ultimately carried out its intended goals of service and collaboration.[full story]
Staff Editorial: But really, where are we?
After becoming the president of Xavier, Fr. Michael Graham, S.J. established Academic Day, most anticipated Tuesday of the year.
But while many students sleep off their Monday nights deep into Tuesday, the faculty, staff and administrators at Xavier are expected to “explore and critically discuss issues and themes relevant to academic excellence at Xavier,” according to Xavier’s website.
Unfortunately, it seems that the growing sentiment among professors is that the discussion is rather lacking. One professor remarked that instead of talking to each other, “We are talked to.” [full article]
Staff Editorial: A reminder, but nothing more
Katherine Monastero: Housing crisis strikes early
Mfreke Akpaninye: What's on Mfreke's mind
Guest Column: Whither are you going?
Letter: Lost heritage
2008-09 Basketball Preview
A special section looking ahead to the mens' and womens' basketball seasons
Xavier fans have new X-shirt
Volleyball remains perfect in conference play
Defeats Fordham with three set comeback, knocks off Rhode Island
Late goals prove insurmountable for soccer
O‘Joseph’ takes XU Players to new heights
The Xavier Players’ “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” had a lot to live up to after last year’s superb “Workshop” performance, which closed their season.
“Joseph” pushed the Players to a new level with technical perfection and some wonderful performances. [full story]
Rocking the vote at Fountain Square
“Not only is Cincinnati ground zero for the election, but it has one of the best independent rock scenes in the country,” explained Bryan Devendorf, the drummer for The National, in a quiet, almost sheltered, voice over the phone. [full story]