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
The Student News Site of Xavier College Preparatory

XPress

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

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
In California’s Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, a board publicly addresses the town’s multicultural diversity and its Spanish roots. The board itself includes elements of Spanglish in its title; instead of saying, “Fiesta de Banderas,” the title says, “Fiesta de Flags.” This little, yet seemingly purposeful error enhances that beauty and culture of the small, warm-feeling-filled town.

What they don’t tell you: The rewarding struggles of being bilingual

Layla Torres, XPress Freelancer and Best of SNO award-winning writer
May 20, 2022
Sophomore Arya Banks ‘24 looks at her final exam study packet that she created. Arya, along with many other students, is starting to prepare for finals so that she can study with an eased mind.

Xavier Gators start to reboot for summer

Julia Bonilla, XPress Staff Writer
April 28, 2022
Vice president of XERO Club Reyna Silva reflects the club’s love for the environment. In honor of Earth Day this week, XERO Club will have a party to promote awareness and love for Earth.

XERO Club and Earth Day: Standing as Earth’s allies among unprecedented foes

Layla Torres, XPress Freelancer and Best of SNO award-winning writer
April 13, 2022
During Xavier’s 2021 X Breakfast, Tortas Paquimé provides a Mexican treat called “pan dulce.” This treat is a favorite of Spanish teacher Alexandra Lopez-Jimenez and members of her family who live outside of the United States.

How Covid-19 has affected Xavier teachers with international backgrounds

Jenna Burch, Connect Editor
April 7, 2022
Immaculée Ilibagiza poses with the Xavier College Preparatory student body after completing her talk and Q&A segment on WAX Day. Ilibagiza spoke about her experiences surviving the Rwandan Holocaust and discussed her novel, “Left to Tell: Discovering God Amidst the Rwandan Holocaust.”

Immaculée Ilibagiza inspires Xavier community at WAX Day

Kendall Luther, XPress Staff Writer
March 30, 2022
Students can go to Virginia Piper Center (VPC) 103 to ask technology experts like Director of Technology Erika Peinado about their issues at any time during the school day. They have extra screens, keyboards, mouses or anything else a student might need.

How Xavier Gators can solve technology issues

Julia Bonilla, Staff Writer
February 17, 2022
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