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XPress
The Student News Site of Xavier College Preparatory

XPress
The Student News Site of Xavier College Preparatory

XPress
The Student News Site of Xavier College Preparatory

XPress
The Student News Site of Xavier College Preparatory

XPress
TRENDING STORIES
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Students face lasting consequences from social media

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Learning beyond classroom: ARC student internship

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Xavier celebrates 14 soccer seniors

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Gators chase final whistle; last kicks for soccer seniors

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Where effort matters: Spring tryouts at Xavier

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Do students ACTually need standardized testing?

NEWS
The ARC provides a comfortable learning environment for students to focus. Students like to come here to read and study.
Learning beyond classroom: ARC student internship
Stefanie Ruppert, Staff Writer • February 12, 2026
Does all-girls’ education help women in workforce?
Faith Gwati, News Editor • February 5, 2026
Trailblazer of excellence, Sister Lynn Winsor retires after 52 years
Faith Gwati, News Editor • January 28, 2026
Month of color, culture, community: Xavier celebrates Hispanic heritage
Ava Faulkner-Flores and Rebekah Hodes • December 5, 2025
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
A smartphone rests on the floor surrounded by icons representing popular social media platforms, including Instagram, YouTube and TikTok. The image symbolizes how social media apps dominate students’ daily lives and raises questions about their long-term impact on academics and future opportunities.
Students face lasting consequences from social media
Rebekah Hodes, Staff Writer • February 12, 2026
Intermediate art contributes creativity to campus
Gabby Jacobs, Arts and Entertainment Editor • February 5, 2026
Xavier girls’ talents go viral on TikTok
Genevieve Cenac, Staff Writer • December 4, 2025
More than notes: How choir creates belonging
Kate Reckers, Staff Writer • November 20, 2025
Myriam Lawrence ‘26 practices drills before a game against Salpointe Catholic High School. The team does warmup kicks to prepare for the game.
Xavier celebrates 14 soccer seniors
Mckayla Schmal, Photo Editor • February 12, 2026
Xavier soccer celebrated Senior Night on Jan. 23 before matching against Salpointe Catholic. All 14 seniors were announced with their future colleges and majors before the matchup.
Gators chase final whistle; last kicks for soccer seniors
Mckayla Schmal, Photo Editor • February 12, 2026
SPORTS
Petznick Field rests on a Friday morning before school begins. The field is home to four Xavier sports: flag football, soccer, lacrosse and softball
Where effort matters: Spring tryouts at Xavier
Lexie Hoskin, Staff Writer • February 12, 2026
Xavier Gatorline practices before performing a routine during a basketball game's halftime. The performance took place on senior night where three Gatorline seniors were honored for their last season.
Spiritline and Gatorline: Shining from sidelines
Mia Steinmetz, Sports Editor • February 5, 2026
Xavier varsity basketball team takes warmup shots before going against Corona del Sol. The Gators only have two games in the regular season before heading to the playoffs
From practice to pressure, team focus shifts to playoffs
Mckayla Schmal, Photo Editor • February 5, 2026
Scoreboard
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    6A State Championship: First Round Sunrise Mountain
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    Feb 10 / Soccer (Varsity)
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    Millennium
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    Feb 6 / Soccer (Varsity)
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    Sunnyslope
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    Feb 6 / Basketball (Varsity)
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    Pinnacle
    1
    Feb 3 / Soccer (Varsity)
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    Desert Vista
    42
    Feb 3 / Basketball (Varsity)
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    Corona del Sol
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    Jan 30 / Basketball (Varsity)
Connect
ACT preparation materials, including a Princeton Review prep book and Naviance’s online ACT study platform, help students prepare for standardized exams during the spring testing season. Xavier offers students access to digital resources such as Naviance to support ACT prep and college readiness.
Do students ACTually need standardized testing?
Bridget Edgell, Connect Editor • February 12, 2026
Xavier mock trial builds legacy beyond courtroom
Ava Faulkner-Flores, Staff Writer • February 5, 2026
Gator Tales: What’s college like when Gators leave the swamp?
Ellery Kerrigan, Editor in Chief • December 4, 2025
We build legacies, not just transcripts
Addison Shahdadi, Staff Writer • December 4, 2025
Faith In Action
Gator Tales: Loss of Catholic faith in college
Ellery Kerrigan, Editor-in-chief • February 12, 2026
Students navigate faith during transition to college
Tanya Mock, Staff Writer • February 12, 2026
Heart of Xavier: Two different yet similar sisters
Soledad Tumialán, Faith in Action Editor • February 5, 2026
Diversity of faith at Xavier
Faith Gwati, News Editor • December 5, 2025
MULTIMEDIA
Xavier varsity basketball team takes warmup shots before going against Corona del Sol. The Gators only have two games in the regular season before heading to the playoffs
Playoff prep, varsity focus shifts to postseason
Gabby Jacobs and Mckayla Schmal
Sophia Reyes ‘26 and Camilla Gonzales ‘26 observe a Día de los Muertos altar decorated with candles, marigolds and traditional offerings. The display was created to honor loved ones and teach students about the cultural significance of the holiday.
Xavier celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Kylie Weisheit and Mckayla Schmal
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Faith Gwati
Faith Gwati
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Faith Gwati is a rising senior at Xavier College Prep. At Xavier she participates in Student Ambassadors,...

Abby Freeman
Abby Freeman
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Abby Freeman transferred from Basis Phoenix in her junior year and is now a senior at Xavier. She is...

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