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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Xavier welcomes back Seaquists

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Sister Joan Fitzgerald, foundation of Xavier’s faith

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Olivia Burr participates in NASA Glenn High School Engineering Institute

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How XCP swim plans to be champions

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Xavier’s Tessa Larkin helps USA U23 team win gold

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Stage and steps: What it takes to choreograph at Xavier

NEWS
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
Olivia Burr participates in NASA Glenn High School Engineering Institute
Marcella Beba, Staff Writer • October 1, 2026
Xavier welcomes back Seaquists
Daisy Derryberry, Staff Writer • September 24, 2026
Salad serves up a scare
Soledad Tumialán, News Editor • September 17, 2026
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
How creative hobbies benefit mental health
Josie Zalle, Managing Editor • October 1, 2026
Xavier brings women center stage
Samantha Santiago, Staff Writer • October 1, 2026
Stage and steps: What it takes to choreograph at Xavier
Sophia Ramelb, Arts & Entertainment Editor • September 24, 2026
Student set designers take on ‘Pride and Prejudice’
Victoria Gomez del Campo, Staff Writer • September 17, 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
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
SPORTS
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
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 • September 17, 2026
Scoreboard
  • Xavier College Preparatory
    9
    Millennium
    0
    Sep 28 / Badminton (Varsity)
  • Xavier College Preparatory
    3
    Sunnyslope
    0
    Sep 24 / Volleyball (Varsity)
  • Xavier College Preparatory
    41
    Westwood
    0
    Sep 24 / Flag Football
  • Xavier College Preparatory
    1
    Sandra Day O'Connor
    3
    Sep 23 / Volleyball (Varsity)
  • Xavier College Preparatory
    1
    Sandra Day O'Conner
    3
    Sep 23 / Volleyball (Varsity)
  • Xavier College Preparatory
    7
    Boulder Creek
    2
    Sep 22 / Badminton (Varsity)
Connect
A detailed drawing of a leopard is portrayed as the artist Bridget Edgell ‘27 works from a reference image. Creative hobbies such as drawing can provide an outlet for self-expression while offering a break from everyday stressors.
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
New faculty find place at Xavier
Ava Faulkner-Flores, XPress Freelancer • September 28, 2026
Gator Tales: Finance and advice for teens
Josie Zalle, Managing Editor • September 17, 2026
Faith In Action
Sister Joan Fitzgerald, president of Xavier College Preparatory, works at her desk. She has dedicated over 60 years to students for great education, and she continues to work for students’ successes.
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
Beyond baskets – meaning of Easter at Xavier
Tanya Mock, Staff Writer • April 16, 2026
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MULTIMEDIA
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
Beyond the Plaid: Xavier Fashion
Josie Zalle, Managing Editor
PodcastS
MEET THE STAFF
Mia Steinmetz
Mia Steinmetz
Editor-in-chief

Mia Steinmetz is a senior at Xavier College Prep this year and it is her third year on XPress. In her...

Lauren Wiscombe
Lauren Wiscombe
Staff Writer

Lauren Wiscombe is a junior at Xavier College Preparatory. She is involved in the XCP varsity track and...

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