Xpress – The student news site of Xavier High School

May 13, 2020

No matter the circumstances, the ways of uniting as a community last forever, even if they happen to be virtually. Two of Xavier High School’s long-lasting traditions, prom and senior retreat, took place virtually in the month of May because of the global pandemic. Prom was held Saturday, May 2, and the livestream was shared on Xavier's Facebook...

The road less traveled

Ella Schulte, Student Life Assistant Editor & News Writer

April 27, 2020

U of I, ISU and UNI. These abbreviations are at times associated with university programs like Big Ten and All-American. “The bigger, the better,” but, is it? Unlike four-year colleges, trade schools are designed to quickly prepare and equip students for their future occupations with post-secondary training regarding specific fields. Offering...

Saintlike service

Hope Schulte, News Writer

April 27, 2020

St. Francis de Sales once said, “It is to those who have the most need of us that we ought to show our love more especially.” In this time of uncertainty, Xavier Saints are using their time, talents and treasures and doing what they know how to do best: helping those in need in the community. These acts of service range from efforts to spread...

May 14, 2020

In life, there are always things that you won’t appreciate until they’re gone. This quarantine has really made me realize that. On March 13, 2020, I, along with my classmates, were looking forward to a week of relaxation...

Eggs are meat

Riley Cornelius, Opinion Writer

May 14, 2020

Remember being taught the food pyramid in elementary school? The food sections were dairy, grains, fruits, vegetables, meat and fat/sugar. Those were super simple groupings designed to teach little kids about healthy eating,...

Video

Twitter

Tweets by @xpressnewspaper

Staff Profile

Beginning Journalism

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...

February 8, 2019

January 24, 2019

January 20, 2019

May 14, 2020

In life, there are always things that you won’t appreciate until they’re gone. This quarantine has really made me realize that. On March 13, 2020, I, along with my...

Eggs are meat

Riley Cornelius, Opinion Writer

May 14, 2020

Remember being taught the food pyramid in elementary school? The food sections were dairy, grains, fruits, vegetables, meat and fat/sugar. Those were super simple groupings...

It goes by in the blink of an eye

Sarah Cunningham, Editor in Chief

May 14, 2020

As I reflect on my last four years at Xavier and try to write an article of about 500 words summing up my experiences and words of wisdom for the Xavier community, I’m left...

May 14, 2020

May 13, 2020

May 13, 2020

Arts & Entertainment

Fine arts

Allie Andrews, A&E Writer

May 13, 2020

As the school year comes to an end, it is important to celebrate the students' talents, specifically seniors, by showcasing their last projects, concerts,...

Jojo rabbit review

Lauren Ulveling, A&E Writer

April 27, 2020

How do you tell a coming of age story in Nazi Germany? Jojo Rabbit is the latest film from director and writer Taika Waititi. The film is based off of...

“Onward” Review

Josh Slusarek, A&E Writer

April 27, 2020

Disney and Pixar have a history of churning out movies that show emotion and evoke feelings of familial bonding and adventure. With their newest movie,...

Virtual classes and tryouts

April 27, 2020

Streaming Services provide

April 27, 2020

JBO guest DJs

April 27, 2020

View All

Polls

Loading ...

Polls Archive