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Abbey Alexander

Abbey Alexander, Arts & Entertainment Editor

Abbey is 17 years old and a Senior at Xavier College Prep. She’s so excited to be the Arts and Entertainment editor again this year! When she’s not writing, you can find her taking pictures, acting in Brophy shows, keeping up with the arts in her community and spending time with her friends and family. She’s so excited for her second year on XPress and to keep writing for the Xavier community.

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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
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

Pro politics at award shows

Abbey Alexander, Arts & Entertainment Editor
January 30, 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
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
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
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

Student perspective

Abbey Alexander, A&E Editor
February 23, 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

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

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

The art of the "American look"

The art of the “American look”

Abbey Alexander, Arts & Entertainment Editor
September 28, 2017
Gillian Vaughn '18 in the computer lab on Wednesday, September 6, 2017.

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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