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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
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.

All content by Abbey Alexander

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
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
Senior Helen Innes standing in front of the entrance to the University of St Andrews, where she will be attending starting in the fall of 2019. Photo courtesy of Helen Innes '19.

An Editor-in-Chief’s “thank you” to XPress

Helen Innes, Editor-in-Chief
April 1, 2019
Senior Abbey Alexander and her mother spending time together at the Fashion Show before the Senior Class of 2019 graduate. Photo courtesy of Abbey Alexander '19.

Mothers bid farewell to the Class of 2019

Holly Ngo, Managing 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
In the second quarter, students utilize their skills they learned in the first quarter to create their own projects. Senior Holly Ngo built a vanity mirror table as her final project. Photo courtesy of Holly Ngo ‘19

Hidden Gem Classes at XCP that require handiwork

Holly Ngo, Managing Editor
March 12, 2019
Caroline Liddy, class of 2018, and senior Helen Innes pose at a protest against Dolphinaris in the fall of 2016. Photo courtesy of Helen Innes '19

Dolphinaris: how one company’s success killed four dolphins

Helen Innes, Editor-in-Chief
March 11, 2019

Poetry Out Loud 2019

Holly Ngo, Managing Editor
February 24, 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
Alumnae Spotlights at Traditions Day

Alumnae Spotlights at Traditions Day

Holly Ngo, Managing Editor
February 13, 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 group of students at the Walter Cronkite Summer Journalism Institute at ASU's downtown campus in 2018. Photo courtesy of Helen Innes '19

Need a summer camp? Apply to the ASU Summer Journalism Institute

Helen Innes, Editor-in-Chief
February 13, 2019

Pro politics at award shows

Abbey Alexander, Arts & Entertainment Editor
January 30, 2019
Phoenix's high school students have been assigned their sister city that they will be going to in the summer. Photo courtesy of Isabela Evans '19

Xavier visits Phoenix Sister Cities

Holly Ngo, Managing Editor
January 24, 2019
A photo of the students and faculty as they prepare to embark to Panama. Photo courtesy of Mrs. Wyman.

What to expect: World Youth Day 2019

Helen Innes, Editor-in-Chief
January 22, 2019

Xavier Students Try "Weird" Candy Canes from Xavier College Preparatory on Vimeo.

Xavier Students Try “Weird” Candy Canes

Holly Ngo, Managing Editor
December 13, 2018
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

Topical Topics Podcast

Helen Innes and April Platt
December 12, 2018
Lights hang along the wall of the study. Photo courtesy of Helen Innes '19.

Avoid “Christmasitis”: the Grinch of finals week

Helen Innes, Editor-in-Chief
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

Xavier’s Thanksgiving Traditions

Helen Innes and Yacinta Irakoze
November 20, 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
Holiday presents and stockings rest under the tree with plenty of time until Christmas.

Santa thinks about his presents all year long, and so do I

Helen Innes, Editor-in-Chief
November 19, 2018
A flyer for the upcoming ESports club meeting hangs in upstairs Founders Hall. Xavier now implements an Esports League featuring "League of Legends" and "Rocket League".

Paving the way for STEM: ESports Comes to Xavier

Holly Ngo, Managing Editor
November 19, 2018
At Futuro, the mocha is decorated with creamy milk latte art in the Phoenix, Arizona location.

Fall drinks review

Holly Ngo, Managing Editor
November 19, 2018
Xavier girls celebrate Halloween on Halloweekend, a mix of Halloween and the weekend leading up to it.

Xavier says boo: the Halloween costumes of XCP

Helen Innes, Editor-in-Chief
November 12, 2018
Angela, a senior at Xavier, shares a routine that brings out her true curls.

It’s a vibe: the curly haired students at Xavier speak out

Helen Innes, Editor-in-Chief
October 18, 2018
Courtesy of CNN.

First Japanese Woman to Win Grand Slam Title – Naomi Osaka

Holly Ngo
October 3, 2018
Phoenix PD escorts the McCain family down Central Avenue.

John McCain stays forever in our hearts

Holly Ngo, Managing Editor
October 2, 2018
April Platt '19 swats a moth that flies in from of her face

Moths, moths, go away, come again another day

Helen Innes, Editor in Chief
October 1, 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

Agape latte with Dean Macrina

Helen Innes and Holly Ngo
May 7, 2018

[Video] Xavier responds to #Red for Ed

May 7, 2018

PBS Mars and Space Flight Facility from Xavier College Preparatory on Vimeo.

PBS Mars and Space Flight Facility

Helen Innes, Molly Kuhl, Skylar Smith, and Madeline Warren
May 3, 2018

Phoenix Night Market

Holly Ngo, In class writer
May 2, 2018

The Farewell Episode | That"s Cool, Episode 6 from Xavier College Preparatory on Vimeo.

The Farewell Episode | That’s Cool, Episode 6

Helen Innes, Lily Gonzales, and Ashten Wheeler
May 2, 2018
What are gratitudes?

What are gratitudes?

Holly Ngo, Class Writer
April 25, 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

Holy moly guacamole! That’s Cool Episode 5

Lily Gonzales, Helen Innes, and Ashten Wheeler
April 16, 2018

Debt! | That"s Cool, Episode 4 from Xavier College Preparatory on Vimeo.

Debt! | That’s Cool, Episode 4

Helen Innes, Ashten Wheeler, and Lily Gonzales
April 9, 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

Xavier makes history: Xavier state basketball game

Helen Innes and Holly Ngo
March 21, 2018
Cast of Into The Woods

“Into The Woods” Review

Holly Ngo, Class Writer
March 8, 2018

Parkland shooting reactions

Lily Gonzales, Helen Innes, and Ashten Wheeler
March 7, 2018

Agape Latte: Ms. Rhonda Golden

Holly Ngo and Helen Innes
March 7, 2018

Student perspective

Abbey Alexander, A&E Editor
February 23, 2018

2018 Xavier Poetry Out Loud

Helen Innes and Holly Ngo
February 15, 2018
An image of @dexterthepeacock and his owner posing for a picture earlier this year.

Does Dexter the peacock exemplify service animals?

Helen Innes, Opinions Editor
February 15, 2018
"The Party Ball"

Restaurant review: Sunny’s Snowballs

Holly Ngo, In class writer
February 14, 2018

Kombucha Culture

Lily Gonzales, Helen Innes, and Ashten Wheeler
January 24, 2018
Junior Marybeth Bonner and her dad enjoy time together at the Dad's Club ski trip.

Father-daughter bonding activities at Xavier

Holly Ngo, Class Writer
January 24, 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
The holidays are not just for humans, dogs and cats can enjoy the festivities, too.

Watch out Fido: How to keep pets safe during the holiday season

Helen Innes, Opinions Editor
December 18, 2017
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

Holiday Edition: Where around the world are Xavier students?

Holly Ngo, In-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

PBS Bridging the Gap from Xavier College Preparatory on Vimeo.

PBS Student Reporting Lab: Bridging the Gap, Lisa Hunter

Helen Innes, Madison Kloeber, Emmegale East, and Savana Olivas
November 21, 2017

PBS Student Reporting Lab: Honeywell, Kiah Erlich

Holly Ngo, Sydney Missigman, Maddie Dinowitz, and Erika Kotlarz
November 21, 2017
A Xavier student makes a heart symbol over her Xavier uniform, showing how Xavier students care for the world around them.

How organ donors change lives

Helen Innes, Opinions Editor
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
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.

A beginner's guide to the German language

A beginner’s guide to the German language

Helen Innes, Opinions Editor
October 26, 2017
The Arizona state fair

The Arizona state fair

Holly Ngo, Class writer
October 26, 2017

XBreakfast Interviews from Xavier College Preparatory on Vimeo.

XBreakfast speaker interviews

Helen Innes and Madison Kloeber
October 5, 2017
The art of the "American look"

The art of the “American look”

Abbey Alexander, Arts & Entertainment Editor
September 28, 2017
Sophomores Shea Nowicki and Carmen Villalba pause for a smile on the BeLoved Retreat.

The BeLoved Retreat

Holly Ngo, Class Writer
September 28, 2017

Xavier students speak out after the fall rally

Helen Innes, Opinions Editor
September 14, 2017
A poster depicting a doorway with text below reading "André House of Hospitality."

Volunteering at Andre House

Holly Ngo, Class Writer
September 14, 2017
Gillian Vaughn '18 in the computer lab on Wednesday, September 6, 2017.

Gators respond to the solar eclipse

Helen Innes ’19, Opinions editor
August 31, 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
Stage craft 2

Behind the scenes of “The Little Mermaid”

Holly Ngo, Class Writer
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

Agape Latte: Mr. Wyman’s Story

Helen Innes
May 8, 2017
A popular Netflix show is "The Office". Helen Innes '19

Snip, snip: why people are cutting the cable

Helen Innes, Opinion Editor
April 19, 2017
The Sunday rule: breaking your Lenten promise

The Sunday rule: breaking your Lenten promise

Abbey Alexander, Faith In Action Editor
April 18, 2017
Helen Innes '19

Sorry First Amendment: why teachers need to teach religion

Helen Innes, Opinion editor
March 30, 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
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