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Maddy Andresen and Maddy Andresen | April 18, 2018
2 Truths and a Lie

Avery Campbell and Ashley Driscoll | April 18, 2018
Before I Die Bucket List

Akeela Jefferson, Hannah Williams, and Kara Zittergruen | April 18, 2018
It’s All About the Money

Caroline Richardson, Kirsten Smith, and Gemma Tursi | April 18, 2018
Demerit Notice

Jennifer Jengwa, Olivia Daley, and Ashley Driscoll | April 18, 2018
Cartoon Student Circus: It’s Spring Time

Melina Testin, A&E Cartoonist | April 18, 2018
Match Artists to Their Artwork

Erin Marti, A&E Writer | April 18, 2018
Voce shares music on tour

Nicole Hassenstab, A&E Writer | April 18, 2018
Don’t bandwagon anything

Lauren Nelson, Opinion Writer | April 16, 2018
God’s plan is the only plan

Will Hanigan, Opinion & Sports Writer | April 16, 2018

April 18, 2018

The world-renowned Technology, Entertainment, and Design organization will be making its way to Cedar Rapids early next month. TEDxCedarRapids is an independently organized TED event that will be held at the Cedar Rapids Public Library on May 12. Organized by Breanna Oxley, the event will include Keynote presenters, interactive sessions, and existing...

San Francisco trip

Maddye Cavanagh, News Assistant Editor

April 16, 2018

Almost two thousand miles from Cedar Rapids, 13 newspaper and yearbook students traveled to San Francisco, California. The National High School Journalism Conference (NHSJC) took place on April 13 and 14 at the Marriott Marquis. Over 150 speakers presented including Xavier seniors Sylvia Clubb, Camryn McPherson, Sidney Scott, Mary Tallett, and adviso...

Self defense class

Jenae Marshall, News Writer

April 16, 2018

Self defense helps prepare people for unexpected situations and also helps develop mental and physical health. An optional three-hour class was held for young women at Xavier High School on April 12. Cedar Rapids Police Officer Smaby led the class. The first two hours of the class consisted of an educational presentation. Women learned how to identify...

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Sports

Coach Hadzic brings his love for soccer to CR
As the old adage goes, “There is always more to a person than meets the eye.” This is true of Xavier head soccer coach Amir Hadzic. Immigrating to...
Soccer seeks early success
With the return of spring, comes the return of soccer season. Although games are just starting, the girls have been practicing with each other for a l...
Girls’ track weathers the storm
Typically, March and April are the transitional months from winter to spring, but this year the seasons have taken their time fully converting. The mi...
Savoring the final season
Change is good, but change can also be scary. The Xavier boys’ tennis team is fully ready to embrace the changes to come this season. After comin...
Boys’ track sprints into new season
The 2018 boys’ track season and is in full force. The members of the team are looking to have an exciting year and to finish well at the state meet....
4 year varsity soccer athletes
Trapshooting aims for different goals
Rookies and veterans: no matter how experienced a trapshooter is, the season is full of opportunities to set goals to improve skills and techniques. ...
Boys’ basketball leaves legacy behind
Repeat players look for records
With experience comes high expectations. The Xavier girls’ tennis team will return all six of their varsity athletes from the 2017 season. This incl...
Saints shoot for three-peat
The Xavier boys’ basketball team booked a trip to the state tournament for the fourth year in a row. The Saints played in the substate final on Mond...

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Staff Profile

Sylvia Clubb

Co-Editor in Chief

Name: Sylvia Clubb Favorite Hobbies: Show Choir, Choir, Mock Trial, Cheerleading, Reading, Writing Fun Fact: My socks are cooler than me....

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Beginning Journalism

Wrong Answer

Emma Stadleman, Beginning Journalism Writer

March 1, 2018

In light of the recent Florida school shooting, President Donald Trump proposed a plan to stop gun violence. Instead of creating laws that limit who can buy a gun, President...

When expectations fail

February 21, 2018

Not a joking matter

February 21, 2018

Karma Coffee Café is the place to go: 5 stars

February 5, 2018

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Opinion

Don’t stand for illegal immigration

Thomas Bean, Opinion Writer

April 16, 2018

Every American should be concerned about the illegal immigrants who are already in America and continue to flood in every year. Before I go any further, this is not to be...

Don’t bandwagon anything

Lauren Nelson, Opinion Writer

April 16, 2018

Growing up, I have always been a fan of the Kansas Jayhawks and this year, I realized no other team has ever crossed my mind. I was at a restaurant with my family and when...

Respect your mother (Earth)

Mary Tallett, Opinion Editor

April 16, 2018

“Respect your mother, you only have one.” Mother Earth is 4.543 billion years old with around 7.442 billion people occupying her. She is a busy girl, constantly supplying...