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The Student News Site of Xavier College Preparatory

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The Student News Site of Xavier College Preparatory

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Olivia Garcia

Olivia Garcia, News Editor

Olivia Garcia is a senior at Xavier College Prep. She is involved in various activities including junior varsity archery, president of Classical Music Club, Student Ambassadors, National English Honor Society, National Honor Society, National Spanish Honor Society, and Computer Science Honor Society. Outside of Xavier, she dances at her local studio, Evolve Dance and Fitness. She also enjoys reading and spending time with her friends and family.  Olivia loves journalism because she gets to learn more about the world and she hopes to write about more diverse topics this year. Olivia is a Best of SNO award-winning writer. The Arizona Interscholastic Press Association (AIPA) awarded her a “Superior” mark for sports writing and an “Excellent” mark in news writing and sports writing in 2023. In 2024, the AIPA awarded her a “Superior” mark for feature writing.

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A Xavier girl is preparing to give her senior speech in front of the audience. Typically, she has many topics she must cover.

Heading toward change: The process for senior speeches

Olivia Garcia, News Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer
May 5, 2025
Two dancers pose behind the stage just before the curtains open. The costumes were thrifted and were inspired by the Medieval epoch.

[Photo] In the Seams: A look into ‘Hadestown’ costuming

Mia Steinmetz, Staff Writer
April 3, 2025
On Sunday February 23, two national award-winning magazines are displayed. The poem, “Made to Fade” by Brishen Ehmann, is the opening poem in the 2024 Pierian Spring magazine.

Pierian Spring wins national award for REALM contest

Olivia Garcia, News Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer
February 27, 2025
Olivia Garcia poses with her friends and family as they are celebrating her birthday, dance recital and quinceanera. The photo on the upper left was the first day Olivia was taken home from the hospital.

Sorry I couldn’t always be your teenage dream

Olivia Garcia, News Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer
February 27, 2025
An artistic collage of all the elements that cybersecurity aims to protect. The most recent scare of a cybersecurity attack on the XCP staff wasWednesday, February 5.

New cybersecurity class makes impact for achieving higher education amid digital age

Olivia Garcia, News Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer
February 13, 2025
The subject of teens' mental health all over the world is something for which many organizations strive to care. The number on the phone screen is the teen lifeline’s hotline.

Gators advocate for mental health

Jane Burkhardt and Olivia Garcia
December 5, 2024
Technology has taken over a teenager’s mind due to the easy and quick resources it provides. The color blue indicates the most represented color in the world of technology, while also representing success.

The acme of the digital age: How is XCP handling evolving technology?

Olivia Garcia, News Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer
December 5, 2024
On Wednesday, October 23, 2024, National Honors Society members advocated for the canned food drive by dressing up as canned food. On this day, Xavier raised $10,000 for St. Vincent De Paul.

Deeper than volunteering: Fundraising tactics behind canned food drive

Olivia Garcia, News Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer
November 21, 2024
On Sunday, October 20, Xavier rowers Kalani Hernandez '25, Miranda Papez '25, Norah Dentz '25, Sydney Hertzberg '25 and Sophia Robaina '27 use “pick drills" to warm up on the Charles River in Boston, Mass. They are preparing to face other competitors at the Head of the Charles Regatta.

‘Head of the river’: Xavier rowers journey to Head of Charles Regatta

Olivia Garcia, News Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer
October 22, 2024
A Xavier student poses in front of a computer and is scrolling through assignments. Students take many rigorous classes that require hours of attention, which for some, is difficult because of familial obligations.

‘I’m trying to help everyone’: Eldest daughters struggle in silence

Jane Burkhardt and Olivia Garcia
October 3, 2024
On Friday, September 13, Sister Lynn Winsor (left) and Sister Joan Fitzgerald stand commemorating their years together. Fitzgerald and Winsor returned from making speeches honoring the freshwomen grandparents.

Sister Joan Fitzgerald and Sister Lynn Winsor celebrate faith and leadership

Olivia Garcia, News Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer
September 19, 2024
On Monday, May 6, Xavier administration sent an email stating that Sister Joanie Nuckols would not be returning to Xavier. In her letter within the email, Nuckols thanked the Xavier community and staff for her time at Xavier.

Sister Joanie Nuckols bids farewell to Xavier community

Olivia Garcia, Connect Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer
May 7, 2024
On April 3, Isabella Garcia is looking for one of her favorite books in Barnes and Noble. She bought five books, three young adult and two romance novels.

‘We return to books to find words for what we already know’: A thank you letter to the books that raised us

Olivia Garcia, Connect Editor and Best of SNO award winning-writer
April 25, 2024
On a Friday afternoon in early March, Camila Beltran-Felix '25 is practicing her “holding,” one of the 11 steps to shooting success. Beltran-Felix was working on her form to prepare for the upcoming archery tournament. (Photo courtesy of Isabella Ballesteros)

80% Mental, 20% Physical: Archers journey to conquer state title

Olivia Garcia, Connect Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer
March 10, 2024
Alexandra Lopez Jimenez shows her students Día de los Muertos projects displayed in her classroom. Every year near the time of Day of the Dead, Lopez Jimenez makes her students create “Ofrendas” to present and share with the class.

‘We have to mourn the person, We have to cry’: Overcoming sorrow with celebration

Olivia Garcia, Connect Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer
November 9, 2023
On February 13, Xavier students sit on the front lawn enjoying their lunch with the Valentine’s decorations around them. The decorations committee has volunteered their time to make the day special.

[Photo] Xavier decorates for Valentine’s Day

Mckayla Schmal, Staff Writer
February 15, 2024

Paying the price on Valentine’s Day: Why it is better to be single

Olivia Garcia, Connect Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer
February 14, 2024
Xavier's Activites Center is decorated with Christmas inflatables. Every year, Xavier decorates the campus with Christmas decorations such as lights, trees and wreaths.

XCP has a merry 2023 Christmas

Ryan Young, Vivian Amoia, Olivia Garcia, Ellie Hilsabeck, Savannah Landrum Taylor, and Chloe Beery
December 12, 2023
Young Xavier artists are hard at work in Alison Dunn’s AP Studio Art class presenting their latest creations to be critiqued. This year, Dunn encouraged students to incorporate red string into their works at least once. (Photo courtesy of Jane Burkhardt)

Teaching styles: Benefiting the education of students

Olivia Garcia and Jane Burkhardt
November 30, 2023
On Thursday, September 7, Xavier girls make friendship bracelets and signs for the new Gator-Aide club. This was the first meeting and over 150 girls showed up. (Photo courtesy of Abigail DeLeon)

More than a friendship bracelet: The need for inclusivity at an all-girls school

Olivia Garcia, Connect Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer
September 28, 2023
On Thursday March 30, the Xavier varsity team warms up for its match against the Chandler Wolves. The Xavier Gators came out victorious, winning 7-2.

To Fall and Fly: Lacrosse, tennis and softball conquer spring season

Olivia Garcia, Staff Writer and Best of SNO award-winning writer
April 28, 2023
In front of the Laurie Martin Championship Court, a bench with Martin’s face and name was created. The bench allows the spirit of Martin to be around the players who are playing on the court.

A tennis court with a deeper meaning: Honoring Laurie Martin

Charley Fisher and Olivia Garcia
April 20, 2023
“A Collage for Humanity” is a montage of different posters and artwork to describe humanity. This photo was taken to show how humanity has evolved over time and how the way life can truly be: beautiful and broken.

Pierian Spring wins national award for art, photography and poetry

Olivia Garcia, Staff Writer
February 24, 2023
The “SIX” ASU Gammage gammbill is held in front of the national tour set. “SIX” came to Gammage from October 4-9, 2022.

ASU Gammage: Connection made to audience

Olivia Garcia, Staff Writer
February 9, 2023
Xavier families, friends and guests gather outside in the Hart Family Plaza for the holiday auction. Guests bid on gift baskets and other items as the live auction begins.

A night of auction proclaims success under desert sky

Olivia Garcia, Staff Writer
November 17, 2022
Varsity runners Nora Hinkle, Julia Russo, Reese Brown, Lily Beaver, Kylie Graf, Bella Gomez and Emily Manuelito pose after their race at the John Gleeson Invitational in Tucson. The team finished with 36 points, easily defeating second place finisher Salpointe Catholic with 60 points.

XCP cross country team perseveres through pain and passion for fall sport

Olivia Garcia, Staff Writer
October 20, 2022
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