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

Connect encompasses news concerning alumnae and events related to the Xavier community.

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
This narthex stained glass window in the chapel depicts founder Mother Mary Frances Clarke. It was donated by the Kristal and John McGrath family.

BVM Founders leave legacy at Xavier

CeCe Mlat, Staff Writer
April 3, 2025
Tanya Mock ‘26 makes a shake at her job One Stop Nutrition. In addition to sports and academics, Xavier girls are entering the workforce, flipping the script and becoming independent.

Xavier girls excel in the workplace

Gabby Jacobs, Staff Writer
February 27, 2025
Olivia Garcia poses with her friends and family as they are celebrating her birthday, dance recital and quinceanera. The photo on the upper left was the first day Olivia was taken home from the hospital.

Sorry I couldn’t always be your teenage dream

Olivia Garcia, News Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer
February 27, 2025
In 1985, Matt Hicki and Kristi Anderson are crowned Homecoming king and queen at the dance, and in 2024, Grant Sonnenberg and Michal Cagungun are crowned at the football game. Over the years each Xavier student writes down her top three choices for Homecoming queen and the five with the most votes go on to be part of the Homecoming Court.

Xavier dances evolve

Jane Burkhardt, Connect Editor
February 20, 2025
Xavier fathers and daughters dance in coordination to the Cha-Cha-Slide in front of Founders Hall on February 8 at the Father-Daughter Luau. DJ Matt was playing “Cha-Cha-Slide” by Mr. C, and the lights projected blue and green on the dance floor.

Xavier hosts its annual Father Daughter Dance

Charley Fisher, Editor-in-chief and Best of SNO award-winning writer
February 13, 2025
Charley Fisher, editor-in-chief, and Ellie Hilsabeck, sports editor, pose in their matching Ralph Lauren bear sweaters on Country Club or Country Day during Catholic Schools Week.

Let’s talk fashion: The necessary shift our closets need

Charley Fisher, Editor-in-chief & Best of SNO award-winning writer
February 6, 2025
Alli Gator throws the football in the air while at Xavier’s girls flag football game. This flag football game took place on September 24, 2024 at which the Arizona Cardinals came to visit and watched the team play.

Chomp-chomp: Meeting Alli Gator

Charley Fisher, Editor-in-chief & Best of SNO award-winning writer
February 6, 2025
Ryan Young, Faith in Action Editor, and Ellie Hilsabeck, Sports Editor, browse through Spotify’s recommended “Christmas Hits” for this holiday season.

Press to Playlist: XPress staff reveals its current favorite songs

Charley Fisher, Editor-in-chief and Best of SNO award-winning writer
December 10, 2024
The subject of teens' mental health all over the world is something for which many organizations strive to care. The number on the phone screen is the teen lifeline’s hotline.

Gators advocate for mental health

Jane Burkhardt and Olivia Garcia
December 5, 2024
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
The alumnae office holds members' offices, historical archives and alumnae-related documents. This office is located downstairs in the Founders Hall.

Alumnae board juggles many responsibilities

Mckayla Schmal, Freelance Writer and Best of SNO award-winning writer
November 14, 2024
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