The Student News Site of Xavier College Preparatory

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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
The Student News Site of Xavier College Preparatory

XPress

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

On a February afternoon, one of many posters around Xavier College Preparatory commemorating Black History Month is seen hanging on a wall. These posters are made by We Are Xavier Club to honor African Americans.

How Black History Month is expressed at Xavier

Savannah Landrum Taylor, Staff Writer
February 16, 2023
Located in the Xavier College Preparatory neighborhood, Foto Forum is a store in Phoenix that specializes in everything camera-related. This iconic, central Phoenix shop has been providing camera-lovers with photo essentials for the past 51 years.

Past trends flash forward

Jane Burkhardt, Staff Writer
February 9, 2023
The ski trip logo contest is hosted by Xavier’s Girls Ski Committee. Kathryn Nilssen, a senior at Xavier, received first place in the annual ski trip logo contest, resulting in her design on the iconic ski sweatshirt daughters receive on the trip.

Father-daughter bond strengthened through ski trip

Charley Fisher, Connect Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer
February 2, 2023
Senior Karsen Turley-Izdepski captures an up-close picture of Taylor Swift performing. She was given floor tickets to Swift's “1989” tour for her 10th birthday and remains a fan today.

Are you a Swiftie?

Grace Nelson, Editor-in-chief and Olivia Garcia, Staff Writer
December 8, 2022
After finishing (and loving) Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, Evelynn Papez ‘23 picks her next read after researching extensively on BookTok.

#BookTokMadeMeBuyIt

Nina Rawal, XPress Freelancer
December 1, 2022
Guidance counselor Alexis Quintero writes her last couple of letters of recommendation, as most students' deadlines were November 1, 2022. She will soon begin preparing graduation pamphlets and scheduling classes for next year.

Xavier’s guidance counselors work behind the scenes

Noelle Peterson, Staff Writer
November 17, 2022
Student Ambassadors prepare the quiet Xavier campus for future Gators and their parents. Founded in 1943, Xavier has planted generations of outstanding alumnae, many of whom bring their daughters to Open House.

Taking back Xavier’s campus: Alumnae at Open House

Grace Allen, Staff Writer
November 10, 2022
As the clock hits 9:50 and 12:55, the line outside Founder's Hall forms for the Gator Cafe. The girls in line are eager for their favorite meals or snacks.

What are the favorites at Xavier’s Gator Cafe?

Noelle Peterson, Staff Writer
October 20, 2022
Two students, seniors Lily Nelles and Sophie Saia, are staged to compare themselves on intelligence levels based on the amount of books they read and on the amount of homework they have. Nelles said, “Personally, I think it’s a good thing to compare yourself to other high-achieving individuals because then you want to be like them; it’s good when it’s a growth mindset. But when it’s a fixed mindset, like ‘I’m never going to be as good as her or as smart,’ then that’s just negative. I learned that from my psych class.”

Stress, competition and perfectionism at Xavier: How can you deal with it?

Layla Torres and Campbell Linaman
October 20, 2022
During lunch period on Monday, transfer students attended their monthly meeting. They discuss their personal experiences before coming to Xavier while making friendship bracelets.

Xavier welcomes student transfers

Morgan Greenwood, Staff Writer
October 6, 2022
Two students, seniors Lily Nelles and Sophie Saia, are staged to compare themselves on intelligence levels based on the amount of books they read and on the amount of homework they have. Nelles said, “Personally, I think it’s a good thing to compare yourself to other high-achieving individuals because then you want to be like them; it’s good when it’s a growth mindset. But when it’s a fixed mindset, like ‘I’m never going to be as good as her or as smart,’ then that’s just negative. I learned that from my psych class.”

Being more than a number

Layla Torres, XPress Freelancer and Best of SNO award-winning writer
September 29, 2022
Xavier alumnae and family snap pictures of Ali the Alligator and Spiritline cheerleaders before attending the annual X-Breakfast on the Xavier campus. Guests gathered to support the Xavier Fund with the goal of helping students receive financial aid.

Xavier community supports the annual X-Breakfast

Grace Allen, Staff Writer
September 26, 2022
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