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Xavier's Source of News & Sports

THE KESTREL
Xavier's Source of News & Sports

THE KESTREL
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Recent Stories
https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/detroit-lions/news/lions-trade-rumor-detroit-pursuing-coveted-edge-rusher/dc45ff0900cb1e4a43419923
Is This the Lions’ Year?
By Austin Carter, Sports Editor • November 16, 2024
Will the Detroit Lions finally make it to the Super Bowl for the first time in their history this season?
Xavier Students Forecast 2024 Election Winner
Xavier Students Forecast 2024 Election Winner
By Sean O'Sullivan, Chief Editor • November 13, 2024
How Xavier's Mock Election Forecasted Donald Trump's Win in the Presidential Election
Lino's Cafe at Xavier High School
Breakfast in Review
By William Finch, Assistant Reporter • October 29, 2024

Egg & Cheese Sandwich It’s just the egg and cheese sandwich that's always been on the Lino’s menu for as long as I’ve been here; it’s...

Bienvenue Monsieur Brodeur!
Bienvenue Monsieur Brodeur!
By Cooper Woodward, Associate Editor • October 24, 2024

Returning for the third time to our community, Xavier High School is proud to welcome back Mr. Ryan Brodeur! After spending his last six years...

Ms. Sarah Bishop
Welcome Ms. Bishop!
By Cooper Woodward, Associate Editor • October 15, 2024

As the Xavier men returned from their 2024 summer break, they may have noticed some changes, one of which is the turnover in our Science department....

Student Life
Lino's Cafe at Xavier High School
Breakfast in Review
By William Finch, Assistant Reporter • October 29, 2024
Br. Thomas Ryan C.F.X.
The Greatest Man
By Sean O'Sullivan, Chief Editor • September 24, 2024
Official NFL Logo for Super Bowl LVIII
Kestrel Super Bowl Squares Contest 2024
By Sean O'Sullivan, Chief Editor • February 2, 2024
Our Fall Sports Season
Our Fall Sports Season
By Austin Carter, Assistant Reporter • January 9, 2024
Onion X
That's No Moon, That's a Space Station
That’s No Moon, That’s a Space Station
By Ethan Gernhardt • April 6, 2023
Through thorough experimentation and years of dedicated research, scientists were able to prove that the moon is not
How To Be A Good Citizen In The Year 1984
How To Be A Good Citizen In The Year 1984
By Nicholas Feola • March 16, 2023
    In these trying times, it seems to be harder and
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A Few Thoughts on JUG
By Patrick Manning, Doctor of Studies in Not-Being-a-Doctor • November 1, 2022
Xavier’s award-winning detention system has far more potential than what it is now.
A&E Reviews
She-Hulk: Attorney at Law
She-Hulk: Attorney at Law
By Jason Barber • December 7, 2022

She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, Marvel Studios 9th Disney + series, starring Tatiana Maslany, first started streaming on August 18th and aired its...

All Quiet on the Western Front (2022): Movie Review
All Quiet on the Western Front (2022): Movie Review
By Nicholas Feola • December 1, 2022
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Why Moon Knight Changed the MCU Formula
By Kai Craft, Assistant Reporter • April 26, 2022
Opinions
Top 20 Starting Pitchers of 2022
Top 20 Starting Pitchers of 2022
By Cooper Woodward, Reporter
The starting pitcher is the most important position in the entire 9 that takes the field. They oversee the baseball
War in Ukraine: What Does the School Think?
War in Ukraine: What Does the School Think?
On February 21, 2022, Russian military forces were ordered to enter DPR and LPR regions, both of which
WHERE does SpongeBob REALLY Live?
WHERE does SpongeBob REALLY Live?
SpongeBob SquarePants is a popular animated TV show that came out in 1999
Sports
https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/detroit-lions/news/lions-trade-rumor-detroit-pursuing-coveted-edge-rusher/dc45ff0900cb1e4a43419923
Is This the Lions’ Year?
By Austin Carter, Sports Editor • November 16, 2024
March Madness Contest 2024
March Madness Contest 2024
By Sean O'Sullivan, Chief Editor • March 21, 2024
Tony Khan and AEW
Tony Khan and AEW
By Cooper Woodward, Assistant Editor • January 26, 2024
Uncategorized
Exploring the History of the Ford Mustang Boss
Exploring the History of the Ford Mustang Boss
By Simeon Bos, Assistant Reporter • February 29, 2024

On April 17, 1964, Ford officially launched the Ford Mustang, a mere sixteen days after the release of the Plymouth Barracuda, a pioneer of the...

1970 Dodge Challenger
Why The Dodge Challenger Shouldn’t Have Been Replaced
By Simeon Bos, Assistant Reporter • January 3, 2024
The Morality of Thrifting
The Morality of Thrifting
By Cormac Burke, Reporter • October 11, 2023
Short Stories
WHERE does SpongeBob REALLY Live?
WHERE does SpongeBob REALLY Live?
By Ethan Gernhardt • February 24, 2022

SpongeBob SquarePants is a popular animated TV show that came out in 1999 and has 13 seasons. It shows the life and adventures of a Sponge who...

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Meet the Staff
Liam Stutz
Reporter

I enjoy writing.

Simeon Bos
Simeon Bos
Reporter

Simeon ('27) is an honors and AP sophomore at Xavier High School from West Hartford, Connecticut. In addition to the Kestrel, he is involved in the Classic Cars Club, History Club, Railroad Club, JV and...

Patrick Manning
Patrick Manning
Associate Editor

Patrick Manning is a reporter specializing in common interest, popular media, and news that may not matter or be totally founded in fact but is funny. He plays Ultimate Frisbee and takes part in math team....

Austin Carter
Austin Carter
Sports Editor

Austin is an honors Junior in his third year at Xavier High School. He plays basketball and is in his second year of writing for the Kestrel.

Kody Mackenzie
Reporter