Maddie is a junior at Xavier and this is her first year on XPress. Maddie has always loved writing and is excited to learn more about journalism and reporting. At Xavier, she has been involved with student council, lacrosse and student ambassadors club. Maddie likes to cook, spend time with her friends and try new restaurants (and write about them!). She aspires to have a career in journalism where she can travel and bring joy to people through the media and press.
Whether we have written letters, scribbled notes on eachothers backs, or acted out hilarious skits, we have all been to a Xavier Prayer Day. On Mar. 22, the seniors traveled to Mount Claret to complete...
You may be familiar with Xavier's Girls Have IT Day, a day dedicated to teaching middle school girls about the importance of science, technology, engineering, art and math. Each year, Xavier holds GHID...
New to campus, Xavier students are teaming up with the neighboring Brophy Broncos to welcome the Black Student Union for all who are willing to join. Black Student Union, or simply BSU, is a club that...
Every Christmas season, we shuffle in the Performing Arts Center to watch the beautiful Christmas Pageant. But does anyone know what happens behind the scenes? How are those graceful dancers selected for...
Do you follow Millennial Brown on instagram? Fellow Xavier senior Misaal Irfan has created an instagram identity entitled "Millennial Brown", which comments on political issues through a feminist lense....
We all dread the Arizona heat, but there are still a few more weeks before that flame-like weather to be in full swing. Appreciate our awesome AZ weather while you can with these exciting activities.
Locally:
Hike...
Attention all incoming juniors: as the year is coming to a close, we have gathered up all of our knowledge to give you the best advice on how to survive junior year. Listen to what we have to say about...
Sunday brunch is overrated, spending your Saturday morning at a farmer's market sounds a lot better, doesn't it? Come to Vincent's Camelback Market every Saturday morning from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and get...
Offered as a year long, first period course, Broadcast Journalism is a really awesome way for you to enhance your writing skills and get involved in Xavier's own newspaper. Setting your schedule for next...
Hope Women's Center is an amazing organization helping women in Arizona who are in any crisis situation. Many of these women have faced domestic/sexual abuse, unemployment, homelessness, alcoholism or...
Thousands of women and men alike gathered at the Phoenix Women's March on Jan. 21, to use their voices to stand up to the polls. Regardless of race, orientation, age and even gender, mobs of empowering...
'Tis the season for the best new and exciting movies! With awards season just around the corner, there's a plethora of phenomenal films you'll want to catch before they're gone. Whether you're going to...
By clicking on this article, it is proof that your college visits have begun. Whether looking to apply in or out of state, planning ahead and visiting a potential school now is always better than later....
Kiah Erlich, Senior Director for Honeywell Engine and Power System business, tells her story about getting involved with STEM through her love of aviation. She discusses how being a women in STEM can be...
If you're a fan of the theater but prefer to be backstage, the hair and makeup department may be for you. Whether you're curling hair, painting faces or helping to put on wigs, the hair and makeup...
For some vegans, it's pretty difficult to find places that serve to their accommodations, but luckily, Phoenix has some great spots. Just as a reminder: vegans do not eat any animal products such as meat,...
At the start of September, I decided to go vegan. Being vegan does not automatically make you an earth-loving-hippie who eats leaves. It just makes you a healthier eater, with no consumption of animal...
Whether it be alternative, pop, or country, Phoenix is getting ready for concert season and its upcoming shows feature all of the genres.
September:
In September, the band Imagine Dragons is making...
Melt Ice Cream understands that the same old scoops of vanilla and chocolate can get pretty boring. That is why they have mastered serving up interesting flavors in an even more unique way.
Located...
Everyone loves Chinese food, whether it's tangy orange chicken or your favorite chow mein noodles straight from the take out box. But, how often do you really get to enjoy traditional chinese food right...
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