October 24, 2019

A controversial discussion about the line between amateurism and professionalism takes a new turn. A new law puts California at the center of the playing field in the national debate on whether college athletes should be paid for the use of their representation. California Governor Gavin Newsom signed State Senate Bill 206 into law on...

Climate strikes close to home

Michele Barnum, News Writer

October 24, 2019

The Earth rotates around the sun all day, every day with no change. However, the Earth’s climate continues to change. Throughout this year, 16 year old Swedish activist Greta Thunberg has been traveling the world and promoting climate strikes in order to improve the Earth. Thunberg started her activism in August 2018 by striking outside of Swedish...

Havermann helping out the Hansens

Anna Schenkel, Assistant News Editor

October 24, 2019

At only two years old, Tobin Grace Hansen has already faced some of life’s toughest trials. Tobin Grace Hansen is suffering from Canavan Disease, a genetically progressive childhood brain disease. Canavan Disease causes Tobin to miss a gene that is responsible for breaking down an acid in her brain. By not having this gene, the acid is deteriorating...

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Sharing a passion

Rylee Beardworth, Sports Writer

October 28, 2019

Creating a lasting legacy starts with a coach. Coach Nathan Hopp is the boys’ cross country coach at Xavier, but he also coaches girls’ track at Linn- Mar. Hopp has been practicing with the boys’ cross country...

Spooky spots in the CR area

Christine Hilario, A&E Writer

October 28, 2019

There is no better way to get into the Halloween spirit than having a good scare. Three Xavier students have found a way to do just that. When spooky season rolls around, juniors Sydney Peterson and Kaitlin Hotchkiss, along...

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Diversity and discrimination in language

Joanne Lee, Beginning Journalism Student

February 8, 2019

“This is America. Speak English.” The line clicks. My mother stares, stunned, at her phone. She had answered the unknown number in Korean, and had been immediately...

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No frights for Halloween movie nights

Josh Slusarek, A&E Writer

October 24, 2019

I consider the month of October to be the prime time to go to the movie theater, eat a bunch of candy and popcorn with my friends or family and get my pants scared...

The most meaningful gift

Jack Renning, Opinion Writer

October 24, 2019

The scene is set on a dimly lit lane, lined with houses, multitudes of children milling around in colorful and crazy costumes ready to consume absurd amounts...

Who will you save?

Riley Cornelius, Opinion writer

October 24, 2019

Without people who donate blood, I would have lost my mom at the age of four, due to leukemia and lymphoma. I had just turned four when I heard the news and...

Apple cider all the way

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Pale pink ribbons

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Spooky spots in the CR area

Christine Hilario, A&E Writer

October 28, 2019

There is no better way to get into the Halloween spirit than having a good scare. Three Xavier students have found a way to do just that. When spooky season...

Lucas Lowder On Stage

Lauren Ulveling, A&E Writer

October 24, 2019

Elf, Hunchback of Notre Dame, and now Hello, Dolly! Xavier junior, Lucas Lowder has found himself learning and growing in theatre. Lowder has been doing...

Fall Vocal Music Preview

Cody Clemenson, A&E Writer

October 24, 2019

Every student who participates in choir looks forward to their first performance of the year. A lot of planning goes into the concert especially...

Reed as new drum major

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Preparation for Fall Musical

September 24, 2019

“AGT” star in Iowa

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