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The Student News Site of Xavier College Preparatory

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The Student News Site of Xavier College Preparatory

XPress
Annabelle Goettl

Annabelle Goettl, Editor in Chief

Annabelle Goettl is Editor-in-Chief of XPress for the 2019-2020 school year. This is her third year joining the XPress and last year served as the Media Editor. Annabelle loves visual storytelling through means of photography, videography, and music. Annabelle is so excited for this year and can’t wait to bring new and unique ideas to the newspaper!

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Senior Editorial: Annabelle Goettl

Senior Editorial: Annabelle Goettl

Annabelle Goettl
May 3, 2020
A poster made in remembrance of the 17 victims from the Stoneman Douglas Highschool shooting. Photo Credit: Local10News

Stoneman Douglas Highschool: 2 Years Later

Annabelle Goettl, Editor-In-Chief
March 9, 2020
"Jesus is King" poster designed by Jacob Akpene at Lasgidi Online Photo Credit: Jacob Akpene

Kanye West: Rapper to Theologian

Annabelle Goettl, Editor in Chief
December 10, 2019
A pro StopTheStima pin reading "It's ok not to be ok" Photo Credit: @Sootmegs on Etsy

Make it OK! Stop the Stigma!

Annabelle Goettl, Editor-in-chief
November 12, 2019

ASMR Fall Candles

Annabelle Goettl and Alissa Celaya
October 22, 2019

XPress End of the Year Video

Annabelle Goettl, Media Editor
May 14, 2019

PBS Student Reporting Lab Assignment- Citizen Science - AZ Desert Bighorn Sheep Society from Xavier College Preparatory on Vimeo.

PBS Student Reporting Lab Assignment- Citizen Science – AZ Desert Bighorn Sheep Society

Annabelle Goettl, Tatum Dial, Helen Innes, Holly Ngo, and April Platt
May 14, 2019
A cartoon of the common teen-aged student. Illustration courtesy of Annabelle Goettl.

How school encourages my technology obsession

Annabelle Goettl, Media Editor
April 1, 2019
The cast of 12 angry jurors after one of their daily rehearsals.

12 Angry Jurors at the Brophy Blackbox

Abbey Alexander, Arts and Entertainment Editor
April 1, 2019
A Chanel purse, the legacy of Karl Lagerfeld.

Karl Lagerfeld: icon or problematic figure?

Abbey Alexander, Arts and Entertainment
March 18, 2019
Red Carpet attire becoming political

Red Carpet attire becoming political

Annabelle Goettl, Media Editor
March 11, 2019
Seniors Maddie Wickers, Clare Carlsonn, and Abbey Alexander snuggle up for a movie night.

Romantic comedies for a Valentine’s movie night

Abbey Alexander, Arts and Entertainment Editor
February 19, 2019
As the Academy Awards quickly approach, the controversy over who was nominated, and more so, who will win the awards has gained attention from all movie lovers.

Oscar nomination controversies

Abbey Alexander, Arts and Entertainment Editor
February 13, 2019
The History of Pixar’s Short Stories

The History of Pixar’s Short Stories

Annabelle Goettl, Media Editor
February 13, 2019

Pro politics at award shows

Abbey Alexander, Arts & Entertainment Editor
January 30, 2019
The main character, Stefan Butler, surrounded by yes and no choices

THE TRUTH BEHIND NETFLIX’S BANDERSNATCH

Annabelle Goettl, Media Editor
January 23, 2019
Seniors Maddie Wickers, Abbey Alexander, Rachel Chung, and Kaela Liddle pose before the 2016 shrek-themed Christmas dance.

What to expect at the Christmas Dance

Abbey Alexander, Arts and Entertainment Editor
December 12, 2018
Sustainable lights garnish the XPress classroom this holiday season. Photo courtesy of Annabelle Goettl.

How to: be sustainable during the holidays

Annabelle Goettl, Media Editor
December 12, 2018
Creepy and crawly: the plethora of horror movies put in theatre each year affect every person differently.

The psychology of fear

Annabelle Goettl, Media Editor
November 25, 2018
Harrison Cohen '20 and Bebe Katsenes '19 dance as the roles of Paris and Juliet.

Brophy theatre brings Romeo and Juliet to life

Abbey Alexander, Arts and Entertainment Editor
November 25, 2018
The Fine Arts Extravaganza poster hanging at Brophy during the week leading up to Nov. 20. FAE showcases talents from both Xavier and Brophy artists

Brophy’s Fine Arts Extravaganza

Abbey Alexander, Arts and Entertainment Editor
November 19, 2018

The XPress Takes on Voting

Annabelle Goettl, Media Editor
October 2, 2018
New Christian art showcased in Stark Gallery

New Christian art showcased in Stark Gallery

Abbey Alexander, Arts and Entertainment Editor
October 1, 2018
Brophy's Blackbox Theatre serves as a holder of many memories for Xavier students

Xavier Seniors say goodbye to their favorite memories and Phoenix spots

Abbey Alexander and Ashten Wheeler
May 10, 2018

[Video] Xavier responds to #Red for Ed

May 7, 2018

[Video] Advice

Annabelle Goettl, In class writer
May 2, 2018
When Junior Holly Ngo thinks of opportunities, she thinks of opening doors. This picture symbolizes the power of saying yes.

The “yes” theory

Annabelle Goettl, Class Writer
April 23, 2018
Protesters display strong messages on signs at 2018 March For Our Lives

March For Our Lives Photo Story

Abbey Alexander
April 18, 2018
Helen Innes '19 watches Frances McDormand's speech from the 2018 Academy Awards

What is an Inclusion Rider?

Abbey Alexander, Arts and Entertainment Editor
April 17, 2018
Peter and The Starcatcher is a fun-filled play with a touch of music

Brophy’s Spring play: Peter and The Starcatcher

Abbey Alexander, Arts and Entertainment Editor
March 22, 2018

[Video] Hope-A-Thon 2018

Annabelle Goettl, In class writer
March 7, 2018

Student perspective

Abbey Alexander, A&E Editor
February 23, 2018
Monochrome art with a pop of color draws attention to the art scene of Downtown Phoenix

Downtown Phoenix photo story

Annabelle Goettl, Class writer
February 15, 2018

[Video] Catholic schools week: Xavier style

Annabelle Goetll, In class writer
February 14, 2018
The Time's Up Movement began on January 1st with a letter published by The New York Times.

#Time’sUp movement shines at The Golden Globes

Abbey Alexander, Arts and Entertainment Editor
January 24, 2018
Bake a sweet treat or two to celebrate the season!

Celebrating the holidays in the desert

Abbey Alexander, Arts and Entertainment Editor
December 14, 2017
Xavier/Brophy students perform in Elf Jr at Greasepaint Youth Theatre

Holiday shows in the valley

Annabelle Goettl, Class Writer
December 14, 2017

PBS Student Reporting Lab: STEM School Teacher, Mr. Jonathan Perrone

Abbey Alexander, Lauren Stevens, and Marybeth Bonner
November 21, 2017

[Video] Xavier girls and the Herberger Theatre

Annabelle Goettl, Annabelle Goettl
November 9, 2017
Student takes a look at the Outsiders Script

‘The Outsiders’ comes to life as Brophy’s fall play

Abbey Alexander, Arts and Entertainment Editor
November 8, 2017

2017 pop culture Halloween costumes

Abbey Alexander, Arts and Entertainment Editor
October 31, 2017

German exchange student Q&A

Annabelle Goettl, In class writer
October 26, 2017

The Arizona lantern festival

Annabelle Goettl, In class writer
October 26, 2017
Elie Carlos '18 reads "The Tempest" by William Shakespeare with Haley Pulliam '18 in the Baldwin Library at Xavier College Preparatory on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017.

Top horror movies to watch this fall

Top horror movies to watch this fall

Annabelle Goettl, Class Writer
October 20, 2017
The art of the "American look"

The art of the “American look”

Abbey Alexander, Arts & Entertainment Editor
September 28, 2017

[Video] What makes Xavier happy?

Annabelle Goettl
September 28, 2017
Gillian Vaughn '18 in the computer lab on Wednesday, September 6, 2017.

Managing stress in the new year

Managing stress in the new year

Annabelle Goettl, Class Writer
September 7, 2017
A healthy breakfast can often lead to a stress-free day.

Belen Santistevan '18 looks at one of Frida Kahlo's self-portraits on display in the Heard Museum in Phoenix, Ariz. on Friday, May 19, 2017.

Arizona art museums offer escape from the desert

Abbey Alexander, Arts & Entertainment Editor
August 31, 2017
A small child among a crowd of protesters holds up a sign that reads, "Be a better example 4 me." Protesters congregated outside the building where President Donald J. Trump held a campaign-style rally on Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2017.

A protester holds up a neon-green sign that says "No hate." Protesters congregated outside the building where President Donald J. Trump held a campaign-style rally on Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2017.

A protester holds up a sign that reads "Hate has no home here" in black text on a white poster with red and blue stars. Protesters congregated outside the building where President Donald J. Trump held a campaign-style rally on Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2017.

A spray-painted poster reads "Love is the answer." Protesters congregated outside the building where President Donald J. Trump held a campaign-style rally on Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2017.

A protester in Downtown Phoenix holds up a white flag with black text that says "Resiste." Protesters congregated outside the building where President Donald J. Trump held a campaign-style rally on Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2017.

[Photo] The rise of the resistance

August 31, 2017
The Sunday rule: breaking your Lenten promise

The Sunday rule: breaking your Lenten promise

Abbey Alexander, Faith In Action Editor
April 18, 2017
Media in the Catholic church: a blessing, or a curse?

Media in the Catholic church: a blessing, or a curse?

Abbey Alexander, Faith In Action Editor
March 27, 2017
Finding faith in fame

Finding faith in fame

Abbey Alexander, Faith In Action Editor
March 6, 2017

Faith, friendship, and fun: an inside perspective on sophomore prayer day

Abbey Alexander, Faith In Action Editor
March 6, 2017
Xavier introduces new donor organizations

Xavier introduces new donor organizations

Abbey Alexander, Writer
December 8, 2016
Diversity at NYFW

Diversity at NYFW

Abbey Alexander, Writer
December 5, 2016
Restaurant review: sushi style

Restaurant review: sushi style

Abbey Alexander, Writer
September 19, 2016
Alex Gburek '17 stands in front of a Rio Salado promotion poster.

What’s the deal with Rio?

Helen Innes and Abbey Alexander
September 1, 2016
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