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Talking With Andrew McMahon
Katherine Monasterio sits down with the Jack's Mannequin frontman to talk life, music and Twilight. [Full Story]
XU Alliance protests ‘pro-family’ fundrasier
In response to a fundraising banquet held at Cintas Center by Citizens for Community Values, a group that supports traditional families, Xavier’s Alliance, the forum for discussion of gay issues on campus, hosted “Focus on ALL Families,” an event that celebrated all types of families. [full story]
Workers’ issues to direct Chartwells labor negotiations
After allegations of harassment of employees, a poor working environment and food quality problems have surfaced, Chartwells management and employees have taken preliminary steps to address these issues. [full story]
Gala honors scholarship winners
The Black Student Association (BSA) and Office of Multicultural Affairs hosted the 33rd annual Antonio Johnson Scholarship Gala on Friday night, awarding junior Aaron Marble with the Antonio Johnson Scholarship.
The award, which includes one year of full tuition, on-campus housing and textbook expenses, is given each year to a junior who exhibits academic excellence, leadership, involvement and service. [full story]
Police Notes
Crime stats to remain stable
Though the 2008 campus crime report has not yet been released, no major fluctuations from 2007 are predicted, said Officer Ken Grossman of Campus Police. “The crime statistics for this year are along the lines of what is traditionally expected,” he said. [full story]
Staff Editorial: We need more transparency
As Chartwells management and employees begin to address issues regarding harassment claims, attendance policies, hours and food quality, more transparency is needed to encourage real change. Without this transparency, the Newswire sees Chartwells as a big corporation that is focused on corporate image rather than building personal relationships with employees at Xavier. [full editorial]
Staff Editorial: Thanks for taking a stand
Fixing your finances
Quick Hits
Letter: Go for it, sophomores
Letter: Criticism of Queer Week
Newswire photo by Danielle Meiners
Dust off the record books
Over the weekend, the Xavier track team competed in the Ohio Championships held in Oxford, Ohio, setting 10 new school records in different events. [full story]
Players close up (‘Work)shop’
The final show of the Xavier Players’ 2009 season, “Workshop,” was a presentation of plays written, directed and acted by students. It was a community event representing not only the abilities of the Xavier Players, but also the personality and humor of all involved. Keeping in mind all of “Workshop’s” functions, many of its shortcomings became easier to forgive. [full story]
Jack sponsored by SAC
On Monday, April 20th, Xavier played host to a trio of performers in the second concert this year sponsored by the Student Activities Council (SAC). [full story]