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Cover: Senior Issue

Camryn McPherson, Photo Editor | May 16, 2018
In the Blink of an Eye: Newspaper Senior Staff

Avery Campbell, Ashley Driscoll, and Mackenzie Steffen | May 16, 2018
Saints shine at Galaxy

Derrick Voss, A&E Writer | May 16, 2018
2nd annual Senior Walk

Syd Walther, News Writer | May 16, 2018
Cover 5/3

Camryn McPherson, Photo Editor | May 1, 2018
Prom through the Decades

Akeela Jefferson, Hannah Williams, and Kara Zittergruen | May 1, 2018
How to: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

Caroline Richardson, Gemma Tursi, and Kirsten Smith | May 1, 2018
Promposals

Jennifer Jengwa, Olivia Daley, and Ashley Driscoll | May 1, 2018
Cartoon Student Circus

Melina Testin, A&E Cartoonist | May 1, 2018
Seniors lead hopes for state soccer

William Hanigan, Sports Writer | May 1, 2018

September 12, 2018

Every year Campus Ministry comes together to select a theme for the year. This year’s theme, Celebrating God’s Grace for 20 Years, will be portrayed throughout Xavier. “The goal is for it to evolve over the year and for people to understand it better at the end of the year than at the beginning,” Campus Minister Mrs. Jody Esker said....

A true American hero

Michele Barnum, News Writer

September 12, 2018

Throughout history there have been many examples of true American heroes. They stand for what it means to be an American, defending and protecting the United States of America. Senator John McCain died at the age of 81 and will be remembered as a true American hero. McCain was born at Coco Solo Naval Air Station in the Panama Canal Zone in 1936....

The X’s and O’s of Xavier

Ella Schulte, News Writer

September 12, 2018

The X’s: the Xpress, Xhilaration, Xuberance, Xperts, Xtras, XCEL, Xtravaganza, and now XCEED. XCEED stands for Xavier Catholic Extraordinary Encounter Day, a conference based event allowing students to expand upon their faith and relationships in many divergent environments. This includes access to male, female, and mixed impact sessions, keynote...

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Sports

Former player, now coach
The Xavier Saints’ football team has started a new season with another Schulte. Mr. Reggie Schulte is a new math teacher and varsity football coach ...
Flanagan joins boys’ golf
With three team state championships, three individuals state championships, and being named Coach of the Year four times, Patrick Flanagan brings a lo...
Jefferson wins Athlete of the Week
Each week four different athletes from four different schools compete for one title, The Des Moines Register’s Athlete of the Week. This week’s wi...
Braksiek makes golf “her job”
Many aspiring athletes have heard “hard work results in success”. This applied to junior Ellie Braksiek, as she won the Rotary Pribyl Junior Golf ...
Heat conditions cancel meet
The stifling heat and muggy atmosphere were not the perfect conditions the Xavier girls’ cross country team were looking to start their season. Augu...
Smaller team, closer bond
As Colin Powell once said, “The best method of overcoming obstacles is the team method.” This is the mindset of the Xavier boys’ cross country t...
In honor of the little girl inside of me
Many have told me, “Somewhere behind the athlete I am today is a little girl who fell in love with the game, and never looked back.” They tell me ...
Running miles for Will
People use different strategies to stay focused when running races. One way Xavier Spanish teacher Mrs. Jaclyn Richmond keeps herself motivated when ...
Boys welcome new goalie to team
A new season can mean many things for a team. There are often new players joining the team, new positions being filled, and new memories being made. ...
Seniors lead hopes for state soccer

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Beginning Journalism

When expectations fail

Ellie Tanko, Beginning Journalism Writer

February 21, 2018

“You’re a wack.” “That’s weird, don't do that.” “Why are you like this?” These are all statements I’ve received from boys that I’ve talked to. When I first...

Not a joking matter

February 21, 2018

Karma Coffee Café is the place to go: 5 stars

February 5, 2018

Understanding mental illnesses

January 25, 2018

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Opinion

Say thank you to self-love

Lexi Ferden, Opinion Writer

September 12, 2018

There is a huge difference between self-love and being selfish. No, it is not conceited to love yourself. We often doubt ourselves because we do not think we are attractive...

Pressures of the future

Alex Drish, Opinion Writer

September 12, 2018

Even though junior year has just begun, I’m already feeling the pressure. Every night at dinner, I get bombarded by all sorts of questions. What do you want to do? Where...

Girls in Scouts

Kieran Coe, Opinion Writer

September 12, 2018

The Boy Scouts of America are soon going to do something they’ve never done before: allow girls to be a part of the program. All young women in the United States, ages 11-17,...

Time Management

September 12, 2018

Old is Gold

September 12, 2018

The importance of Beginning Journalism

May 23, 2018

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Arts & Entertainment

Astroworld debate

William Christianson, A&E Writer

September 14, 2018

Houston rapper Travis Scott released his third studio album, Astroworld, and it is Scott’s best album to date. The title, Astroworld, refers to the now...

Astroworld debate

Derrick Voss, A&E Writer

September 14, 2018

Travis Scott did not deliver this time. When an established artist generates the type of hype that Scott’s Astroworld did, they need to produce an album...

Top five summer movies

Lauren Ulveling, A&E Writer

September 14, 2018

Another summer means another season of blockbuster movies. This summer has been one of the biggest for the movie business, with 40 new movies in theatres,...

Coe joins drumline

September 14, 2018

Review: Disney drama

September 12, 2018

Juniors take over the Xavier Dance Team

September 12, 2018

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