The Official Newspaper of Xavier College Preparatory

XPress
The Official Newspaper of Xavier College Preparatory

XPress
The Official Newspaper of Xavier College Preparatory

XPress
The Official Newspaper of Xavier College Preparatory

XPress
The Official Newspaper of Xavier College Preparatory

XPress
The Official Newspaper of Xavier College Preparatory

XPress
TRENDING STORIES
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BRIDGE balances Xavier expectations

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Xavier introduces The Swamp

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Arizona experiences growing water shortage

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What Xavier students do after school

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Xavier nuns outside school

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Xavier expands the classroom

NEWS
Water flows through the Arizona Canal on October 1 as the state continues to feel the setbacks of the region's ongoing water crisis. The background depicts a mellow mid-day blue sky overlooking the landscape.
Arizona experiences growing water shortage
Charlie Vance-Butler, Staff Writer • October 8, 2026
BRIDGE members gather at the iconic bell tower at Xavier College Preparatory on Friday, Oct. 2 during break. They are excited to embark on this new project.
BRIDGE balances Xavier expectations
Soledad Tumialan and Camila Sugich • October 8, 2026
Student-created posters hang in Dan Long’s Sounds of the Centuries classroom at Xavier College Preparatory. This class allows students to explore post-World War II American history and social change through music.
Xavier expands the classroom
Sophia Ramelb, Arts & Entertainment Editor • October 1, 2026
Senior Olivia Burr ‘27 works with 3D printers in Leon Tynes’ room Sept. 28, 2026. This is similar to the engineering work featured in the NASA Glenn High School Engineering Institute.
Olivia Burr participates in NASA Glenn High School Engineering Institute
Marcella Beba, Staff Writer • October 1, 2026
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Play posters for Disney’s “Frozen" and “Pride and Prejudice" are side by side. The plays are entirely different genres and require different approaches.
How Disney differs from classic play productions
Adut Bol, Staff Writer • October 12, 2026
How creative hobbies benefit mental health
How creative hobbies benefit mental health
Josie Zalle, Managing Editor • October 1, 2026
Isa Earl Castillo ‘28 (left) and Maddie Medina ‘28 (right) converse in The Brophy Black Box Theater before a rehearsal for the “Pride and Prejudice” production. The students were participating in a team-building exercise to prepare for their upcoming performances.
Xavier brings women center stage
Samantha Santiago, Staff Writer • October 1, 2026
Members of the upcoming production of “Pride and Prejudice" gather in The Brophy Black Box Theater for an afternoon rehearsal session. Behind every production at Xavier are hours of practice, timing and choreography.
Stage and steps: What it takes to choreograph at Xavier
Sophia Ramelb, Arts & Entertainment Editor • September 24, 2026
Coach Jarret Eaton announces his new student section idea, The Swamp, with Mia Elston ‘28 and Katelyn Swenson ‘28. The Swamp will promote a more energetic student section at Xavier games.
Xavier introduces The Swamp
Estella Bajoras, Staff Writer • October 8, 2026
Tessa Larkin ‘27, No. 8, spikes the ball toward Xavier’s opponent, Pinnacle, during her first match. Larkin stepped back onto her home court at Xavier on September 15 after playing with the USA U23 team.
Xavier’s Tessa Larkin helps USA U23 team win gold
Olivia Stanton, Staff Writer • October 1, 2026
SPORTS
Xavier’s swim & dive team takes a break from practicing at the Brophy pool to talk to each other about the upcoming meet. The team prepares to begin its season strong.
How XCP swim plans to be champions
Ellie Liakos, Staff Writer • September 24, 2026
Xavier volleyball competes in a match against Pinnacle. They are working hard throughout the season to develop their young team and players.
Gators defend their titles
Stefanie Ruppert, Sports Editor • September 17, 2026
Hannah Paulsen ‘27 (left) and Nora Wickers ‘27 (right), two Xavier badminton players, participated in Xavier’s first tournament hosted at the school. They represented Xavier during the historic event.
Flying Feathers tournament makes Xavier history
Stefanie Ruppert, Sports Editor • September 17, 2026
Scoreboard
  • Xavier College Preparatory
    3rd place
    Oct 10 / Mountain Biking
  • Xavier College Preparatory
    0
    Perry
    3
    Oct 8 / Volleyball (Varsity)
  • Xavier College Preparatory
    9
    Apollo
    0
    Oct 7 / Badminton (Varsity)
  • Xavier College Preparatory
    30
    Perry
    9
    Oct 6 / Flag Football
  • Xavier College Preparatory
    3
    Sunnyslope
    6
    Oct 5 / Badminton (Varsity)
  • Xavier College Preparatory
    9
    Millennium
    0
    Sep 28 / Badminton (Varsity)
Connect
Articles that date back to 1944 are scattered over the Xavier plaid. They make up The Xavier Tower that was known and loved by thousands of students up until 1965 when it became the X-PRESS.
XPress evolves over years
Alison Steinmetz, Staff Writer • October 8, 2026
What Xavier students do after school
Ava Corona, Staff Writer • October 8, 2026
Creative hobbies create healthier minds
Bridget Edgell, Connect Editor • October 1, 2026
Xavier alumnae strengthen community during Reunion Weekend
Amelia Ruppert, Staff Writer • September 29, 2026
Faith In Action
Sophomore theology teacher Sister Theresa Trang stands at the front of her class and teaches through interactive learning. By having students take notes, Trang keeps the girls prepared for upcoming tests and quizzes.
Xavier nuns outside school
Josie Williams, Staff Writer • October 8, 2026
Sister Joan Fitzgerald, foundation of Xavier’s faith
Cadence Hardy, Staff Writer • October 1, 2026
Students embrace sacred role of Eucharistic ministers
Lauren Wiscombe, Staff Writer • September 24, 2026
Xavier welcomes Cartwright as chaplain
Julia Pearson, Faith in Action Editor • September 17, 2026
OTHER
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MULTIMEDIA
The swim team begins practice at the BCP pool by demonstrating proper form on the track stop block. They do this in preparation for the first swim meet of the season.
Xavier’s swim & dive team practices for success
Josie Zalle, Managing Editor
A hand holds an open wallet filled with cash and cards. Managing different forms of money is a part of making everyday financial decisions.
How financial advice influences students’ spending habits
Bridget Edgell, Connect Editor
PodcastS
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Samantha Santiago
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