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.

A Xavier student poses in front of a computer and is scrolling through assignments. Students take many rigorous classes that require hours of attention, which for some, is difficult because of familial obligations.

“I’m trying to help everyone:” Eldest daughters struggle in silence

Jane Burkhardt and Olivia Garcia
October 3, 2024
New counselors Sydnie Sahhar and Kelly Boerckel pose for a photo outside the counseling office. They joined the staff this year, and are excited to help their students.

Guiding the Future: Xavier gains two new counselors

Lucia Sugich, Staff Writer
September 26, 2024
Rinaldi smiles as she stirs her ratatouille while preparing veggies off to the side. This dish was prepared in her fifth period Foods and Nutrition class.

Lexie Rinaldi takes on new family resources classes at Xavier

Vivian Amoia, Managing Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer
September 19, 2024

A thank you to XPress

Asiana Guang, Managing Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer
May 3, 2024

Senior Reflection

Kate Lum Lung, Faith in Action Editor
May 3, 2024

An Editor-in-chief’s farewell

MJ Martinez, Editor-in-chief and Best of SNO award-winning writer
May 3, 2024
On April 3, Isabella Garcia is looking for one of her favorite books in Barnes and Noble. She bought five books, three young adult and two romance novels.

‘We return to books to find words for what we already know:’ A thank you letter to the books that raised us

Olivia Garcia, Connect Editor and Best of SNO award winning-writer
April 25, 2024
Jessica McClain smiles with Xavier assistant cross country and track coach Vito Perrone. McClain visited the Brophy track on February 14 to speak with current runners following her Olympic Trials success.

From Xavier’s top runner to Olympic alternate, Jessica McClain inspires

Ellie Hilsabeck, Staff Writer
April 18, 2024
Rowan Ostendorf ‘25 and Maggie Henry ‘25 prepare for their upcoming math test with a study session at Hava Java. Both students are enjoying Hava Java’s famous Frozen Javas.

‘Chains are for bikes’: local coffee shops around the valley

Ellie Hilsabeck and Lucia Sugich
April 11, 2024
Written on a vintage typewriter are the profound insights on journalism by journalists Natalia Gomez del Campo and Catherine Alaimo. Both have taken the teachings of journalism to the collegiate level and are on their way to fulfilling dreams.

Ink & Impact: The transformative power of journalism

MJ Martinez, Editor-in-chief and Best of SNO award-winning writer
February 29, 2024
After 25 years of working at Xavier, Polly Fitz-Gerald, Stephanie Brugger and Kelly Fitzgerald celebrate their achievement at a Mass held in their honor. The Mass was conducted by Bishop John Dolan, where superintendent Domonic Salce awarded teachers plaques. (Photo courtesy of Tim Brugger)

Xavier is home: 25 years at Xavier

Lucia Sugich, Staff Writer
February 29, 2024
Xavier has decided to expand and install new fields to help numerous sports teams with scheduling. Xavier is using the land on Meadowbrook Avenue to lengthen beach volleyball courts.

Xavier plans for Meadowbrook houses

Rachel Shprecher, Staff Writer
February 23, 2024
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