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Hip-hop stars rep Obama at Xavier
Jay-Z, Diddy, and Mary J. Blige appear at rally ahead of election
Erika Bresee
Jay-Z, Beyoncé, Diddy, Mary J. Blige and Kevin Liles appeared before a crowd of 3,000 people at a Vote for Change rally at the Xavier University soccer field on Monday, Nov. 3. [full story]
Racist costumes draw University response
“All students should feel offended” by slave costumes at student party
University officials are drafting a response to overtly racist costumes that were on display at a Halloween party hosted by Xavier students over the weekend, said Dr. Luther Smith, Xavier’s dean of students. [full story]
Chartwells, Pub snub student workers
Reductions in staffing numbers have affected employees at Ryan’s Eatery and Pub, and many student and non-student employees alike have faced cutbacks in the number of hours that they are scheduled to work. [full story]
Service learning semesters promote solidarity, community
The second consecutive urban service learning semester in the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood of Cincinnati has proven valuable to Xavier, according to students and faculty currently involved. [full story]
Police Notes
Xavier forms institute for political leadership
Xavier leaders on and off campus are joining together to create the Institute for Politics and the Public Life, an organization that hopes to involve Xavier students and the wider community in political conversation. [full story]
Staff Editorial: Education must dispel bigotry?
The recent display of racial insensitivity (put mildly, or bigotry, put plainly) is a staggering reminder of how far this nation has not come in the 45 years since Dr. King shared his dream with us.
The fact that the white people in black face were not Xavier students only slightly settles the Newswire’s temper.
It is abhorrent that, on the eve of an election in which the country has elected its first black president, so many people could be so intolerant. [full article]
Staff Editorial: Pub reneg is unfair to workers
Brandon McClain: Election season is finally over
Darren LaCour: Dating is not committing
Guest Column: There’s still a long way to go
Letter: Chalkings
Letter: Pub problems
Dani Meiners
Kauffman leads Musketeers at A-10 Meet
The weather doesn’t matter; rain or shine, if Xavier’s cross country team is competing, you’re going to see the prescription shades on sophomore runner Tommy “Hollywood” Kauffmann. [full story]
Volleyball drops three straight in A-10
Mens' basketball lands power forward for 2010
Jordan Latham, a 6’8” power forward out of Baltimore City College High in Baltimore, Md., verbally committed to attend Xavier during his unofficial visit to campus on Sunday.
Scott Mueller: World Series fails to deliver drama
Sugar n’ Spice serves up diner favorites
From the moment you pass through the yellow trimmed wooden door, it’s evident that Sugar n’ Spice is truly a local establishment.
Don’t let the location (just across from the infamous King’s Drive Thru on Reading Road) or the wacky pink exterior deter you from visiting this Norwood establishment. [full story]
‘Art at the X’ offers variety of mediums
The art department continually showcases work created by both students and professional artists displayed in places like the Gallagher Student Center and outside of Kelley Auditorium. [full story]