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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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News
Junior Betty Hailu ‘26 looks at some of the potential colleges with which she was matched during her TrueMotivate test. TrueMotivate is a partnership with Xavier that shows students potential career and college options based on a series of questions about their lives.
From dream school to right school, rethinking the college search
Savannah Landrum Taylor, Social Media Editor ♦ April 11, 2025
Sister Lynn Winsor marks 50 years of dedication at Xavier College Prep
Kylie Weisheit, Staff Writer ♦ April 11, 2025
From Prep to podium: How Xavier Gators helped take 3rd at Arizona’s speech and debate state finals
Lucia Sugich, Staff Writer and Best of SNO award-winning writer ♦ April 3, 2025
Gator Mathlete reaches for success
Faith Gwati & Lucia Sugich, Photo Editor & Staff Writer and Best of SNO award-winning writer ♦ March 15, 2025
Arts & Entertainment
In this climactic scene, Crystal hangs in her costar’s arms above the ice. This scene lasted several minutes and included a powerful violin solo.
XPress visits Cirque du Soleil’s ‘Crystal’
Charley Fisher, Chloe Beery, and Ellie Hilsabeck ♦ April 11, 2025
Art Feast: Artshow dedicated to Xavier student art
Charley Fisher, Editor-in-chief and Best of SNO award-winning writer ♦ April 11, 2025
Xavier’s annual Art Feast on film
Vivian Amoia ♦ April 11, 2025
XPress behind the scenes at Cirque du Soleil’s ‘Crystal’
Vivian Amoia, Managing Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer ♦ April 11, 2025
Sports
How long will girls’ lacrosse be left on the sidelines?
Lucia Sugich, Staff Writer and Best of SNO award-winning writer ♦ April 11, 2025
Xavier Gators dominate track
Faith Gwati, Photo Editor ♦ April 11, 2025
Xavier Gators run the track
Faith Gwati, Photo Editor ♦ April 11, 2025
Love all: Xavier tennis fosters connection
Ellery Kerrigan, Photo Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer ♦ April 3, 2025
Magic number 5: Gator soccer takes state
Ellery Kerrigan and Ellie Hilsabeck ♦ March 5, 2025
Sports
Xavier varsity spiritline completed an elite stunt during USA Spirit Nationals on February 14-15. These girls have trained for this stunt pattern since the beginning of the school year and accomplished it beautifully.
Two time national champions: Xavier Spiritline’s road to Nationals
Mia Steinmetz, Staff Writer ♦ February 27, 2025
Sports
Through precision and perfection Hotshots thrive
Maggie Mostoller, Staff Writer and Best of SNO award-winning writer ♦ February 20, 2025
Are we still champions? Gators prepare for upcoming playoffs
Faith Gwati, Photo Editor ♦ February 13, 2025
Gatorline celebrates traditions, embraces growth
Vivian Amoia, Managing Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer ♦ February 6, 2025
Gator golfer dominates Mexico’s amateur tournament
Ellie Hilsabeck, Sports Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer ♦ February 6, 2025
Xavier archery aims for greatness
Maggie Mostoller, Staff Writer ♦ December 5, 2024
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Faith In Action
Arizona priests from around the state attend Xavier’s all-school reconciliation service on Monday, March 24. Each priest wore similar garments and assisted students in Xavier’s Winsor Activity Center. The purple stoles around their necks signify penance and preparation.
OOTD as a Xavier priest
Ryan Young, Faith in Action Editor ♦ April 11, 2025
Kairos moderators step in to lead upcoming retreat
Maggie Mostoller, Staff Writer and Best of SNO award-winning writer ♦ April 3, 2025
Keeping BVM at the heart of XCP
Ellery Kerrigan, Photo Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer ♦ February 27, 2025
Exciting changes ahead: What’s new with Kairos and sophomore retreats
Kylie Weisheit, Staff Writer ♦ February 20, 2025
Xavier helps fund diocese for LA fire victims
Cece Mlat, Staff Writer ♦ February 20, 2025
Connect
Many Americans enjoy spending their weeknights watching true-crime in the comfort and safety of their homes. The murder of Travis Alexander took place in Mesa, Arizona and is one of the most notorious cases in the state.
True Crime: The case that never sat right with us
Chloe Beery and Jane Burkhardt ♦ April 11, 2025
BVM Founders leave legacy at Xavier
CeCe Mlat, Staff Writer ♦ April 3, 2025
Xavier girls excel in the workplace
Gabby Jacobs, Staff Writer ♦ February 27, 2025
Sorry I couldn’t always be your teenage dream
Olivia Garcia, News Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer ♦ February 27, 2025
Xavier dances evolve
Jane Burkhardt, Connect Editor ♦ February 20, 2025
Xavier hosts its annual Father Daughter Dance
Charley Fisher, Editor-in-chief and Best of SNO award-winning writer ♦ February 13, 2025
Elly Cantoni
Elly Cantoni
Freelance Writer

Elly Cantoni is a senior at Xavier College Preparatory. She enjoys doing theater and baking in her free time. Additionally, Elly is a social media manager for the Mock Trial team at Xavier. She loves being a LitiGator and spending time with her Mock Trial team. Elly enjoys journalism...

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Behind the scenes of upcoming musical ‘Hadestown’
Vivian Amoia, Managing Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer ♦ February 27, 2025
Gators ‘get their tiki on’ at Father Daughter Luau
Faith Gwati, Photo Editor ♦ February 13, 2025
Why ceramics is most popular elective at Xavier
Vivian Amoia, Managing Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer ♦ February 13, 2025
Xavier Catholic Schools Week on camera
Ellery Kerrigan, Photo Editor ♦ February 6, 2025
Xavier girls celebrate holidays through faith
Ryan Young, Faith in Action Editor ♦ December 5, 2024
NHS wraps up 2024 canned food drive
Vivian Amoia, Managing Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer ♦ November 21, 2024
Volleyball Gators show off their “Baggy Blues”
Ellery Kerrigan, Photo Editor ♦ November 7, 2024
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