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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
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What makes a student truly well-rounded?

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Xavier flag football breaks boundaries, celebrates victories

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Next big hit: Gators dominate state championship

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Xavier students traverse ‘Journey of Faith’

News
On Wednesday, October 23, 2024, National Honors Society members advocated for the canned food drive by dressing up as canned food. On this day, Xavier raised $10,000 for St. Vincent De Paul.
Deeper than volunteering: Fundraising tactics behind canned food drive
Olivia Garcia, News Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer ♦ November 21, 2024
Gators give back: The Mothers’ Guild auction
Faith Gwati, Photo Editor ♦ November 14, 2024
Xavier welcomes new student resource center
Mariella Cusano, Staff Writer ♦ November 7, 2024
Flint-AI: The benefits and disadvantages of technology
Kylie Weisheit, Staff Writer ♦ November 7, 2024
Arts & Entertainment
The Performing Arts Center waits for the next Xavier production. This stage provides space for theater performances, choir concerts, all-school assemblies and more.
How Xavier theater has evolved over time
Elly Cantoni, Staff Writer ♦ November 21, 2024
Gators illuminate stage in ‘The SpongeBob Musical’
Vivian Amoia, Managing Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer ♦ November 14, 2024
Gator dances toward success in World Championship of Tap
Chloe Beery, Arts & Entertainment Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer ♦ November 7, 2024
Performing Arts Center obtains new technology
Ateng Chol, Staff Writer ♦ October 10, 2024
Sports
Xavier flag football breaks boundaries, celebrates victories
Savannah Landrum Taylor, Social Media Editor ♦ November 21, 2024
Next big hit: Gators dominate state championship
Faith Gwati, Photo Editor ♦ November 21, 2024
Dry spell ends with splash: Xavier swim and dive wins state
Ellery Kerrigan, Photo Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer ♦ November 14, 2024
NCAA eliminates letters of intent; Gators persevere
Ellie Hilsabeck, Sports Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer ♦ November 14, 2024
Xavier golf claims 39th state title
Lucia Sugich, Staff Writer ♦ November 8, 2024
Sports
The varsity volleyball team huddles up wearing its “baggy blues” before it plays its last match of the regular season against Millennium. The Gators are ranked No. 1 in the state and are determined to dominate heading into the playoffs.
Can’t bag these blues
Jane Burkhardt, Connect Editor ♦ November 7, 2024
Sports
‘Together we were strong’, mountain biking season ends
Ateng Chol, Staff Writer ♦ November 7, 2024
‘Head of the river’: Xavier rowers journey to Head of Charles Regatta
Olivia Garcia, News Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer ♦ October 22, 2024
‘Gators were meant to Swim and Dive’: assistant coach joins program
Faith Gwati, Photo Editor ♦ October 10, 2024
Love at first set: Advice for athletes interested in commitment process
Elly Cantoni, Staff Writer ♦ October 10, 2024
Birdie beaters shine on and off court
Faith Gwati, Photo Editor ♦ October 10, 2024
Scoreboard
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    STATE vs. Corona del Sol
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    Nov 16 / Volleyball (Varsity)
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    State Championship
    Nov 9 / Swim & Dive
  • Xavier College Preparatory
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    State Championship
    Nov 5 / Golf
  • Xavier College Preparatory
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    AIA DI State
    Nov 2 / Cross Country (Varsity)
  • Xavier College Preparatory
    13
    Corona del Sol
    7
    Oct 29 / Flag Football
  • Xavier College Preparatory
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    Perry State Quarterfinals
    5
    Oct 29 / Badminton (Varsity)
Faith In Action
Students in the sacrament prep program sit attentively after school during their fourth session, which was focused on the Eucharist, the ritual of the Mass and adoration. These sessions will continue until April, when the students receive their sacraments.
Xavier students traverse ‘Journey of Faith’
Chloe Beery, Arts & Entertainment Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer ♦ November 21, 2024
A day in the life of a campus minister
Mariella Cusano, Staff Writer ♦ November 14, 2024
Xavier’s sports teams volunteer for change
Riley Cothern, Staff Writer ♦ November 7, 2024
6 faithful teach Paschal Mystery, depth
Riley Cothern, Staff Writer ♦ October 10, 2024
Strengthening faith through daily Mass
Ryan Young, Faith in Action Editor ♦ October 3, 2024
Connect
Students often debate over what extracurricular activities they should pursue. Many students want to be well-rounded but cannot decide what activities will make them such.
What makes a student truly well-rounded?
Lucia Sugich, Staff Writer ♦ November 21, 2024
Alumnae board juggles many responsibilities
Mckayla Schmal, Freelance Writer and Best of SNO award-winning writer ♦ November 14, 2024
Kids in America thrown for a loop, a Froot Loop
Ellery Kerrigan, Photo Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer ♦ November 7, 2024
‘Beacon of hope, strength, positivity’: Danna Galindo Morales
Charley Fisher and Vivian Amoia ♦ October 10, 2024
Science partakes in unique extracurriculars after hours
Mariella Cusano, Staff Writer ♦ October 10, 2024
‘I’m trying to help everyone’: Eldest daughters struggle in silence
Jane Burkhardt and Olivia Garcia ♦ October 3, 2024
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Emily Pallari is a senior at Xavier College Prep. She is involved in a variety of clubs, including serving as president of the Drama Club, photo editor for the Xavierian Yearbook, activities officer for Photo Club, and a member of History Club, Gatorlink, Video Club, Key Club,...

Multimedia
NHS wraps up 2024 canned food drive
Vivian Amoia, Managing Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer ♦ November 21, 2024
Mothers’ Guild auction takes stroll through Paris
Faith Gwati, Photo Editor ♦ November 14, 2024
Volleyball Gators show off their “Baggy Blues”
Ellery Kerrigan, Photo Editor ♦ November 7, 2024
Writing- Get after it!
October 15, 2024
Inside look at Xavier’s new security features
Vivian Amoia, Managing Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer ♦ October 8, 2024
Name, Image, Likeness: Are high school athletics at risk?
Ellie Hilsabeck, Sports Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer ♦ October 3, 2024
Behind the scenes shots of the new ‘Alice in Wonderland’ play
Faith Gwati, Photo Editor ♦ September 26, 2024
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