How our Dress Code is Impairing our Academic Abilities
By Eric Myskowski, Senior Reporter
January 24, 2019
A recent study published in the scientific journal Neuroradiology has shown that wearing a neck tie reduces blood flow to the brain by 7.5 percent, something that can lead to a loss in productivity and minor health problems. The idea of wearing a neck tie started in the 1600s, when France hired Cr...
Xavier and Mercy’s Anon(ymous): Captivating and Emotional
By Laurenz Mosquito, Senior Reporter
December 3, 2018
"Where I come from"—these are the words that stick with you after seeing Xavier and Mercy's production of Naomi Iizuka's Anon(ymous). Full of potent imagery and well-placed humor, the play proves to be a relevant commentary on modern issues regarding cultural displacement, immigration, and family,...
A Rebuttal: Why You Maybe Shouldn’t Vote
By Alexander Pralea, Editor
November 4, 2018
Yes, I hear them. Voting is a fundamental aspect of one's civic duty, they say. Voting is the bedrock of democracy, they argue. Voting is the only way to address tyranny, they declare. Voting is fun, they affirm. I beg to differ. In 1921, when Hitler was elected leader of the Nazi party by a demoralizing...
In Defense of Voting and Democracy
By Eric Myskowski, Senior Reporter
November 1, 2018
It is not only true that voting actually matters but it also necessary for the country to function. But before we get to the major impact of one person’s vote, we have to see the impact of voting in general. Voting is the only way for a democracy to function. Voting keeps politicians accountable. It...
Don’t worry about this November’s election
By Alexander Pralea, Editor
October 31, 2018
Regardless of your party affiliation, you have likely been overwhelmed by the onslaught of imploring reporters and fervent politicians highlighting the value of voting, especially considering that millions of people live in countries in which they cannot vote. Desperate to win the election, these politicians,...
How To Make Google Calendar Superior to Any Paper Planner
By Laurenz Mosquito, Senior Reporter
October 18, 2018
Think different. Throw away that paper planner of yours and embrace your new digital planner: Google Calendar.
The Ten Commandments of Success – Advice for Incoming Freshmen
By Alexander Pralea, Editor
August 29, 2018
As the school year begins and you must adjust from middle-school life, many of you freshmen may be worried about both your academic and extracurricular life at Xavier. To help, I have compiled a list of helpful tricks I have learned thus far in my Xavier career that pertain to general life at Xav...
Learning More About the School’s Solar Initiative with Headmaster Eustis
By Laurenz Mosquito, Senior Reporter
May 9, 2018
By September this year, Xavier High School will have fully switched to solar energy, the first Catholic high school in Connecticut to do so. By switching to solar energy...
A Closer Look at the Recent Open Houses
By Eric Myskowski, Assistant Reporter
December 5, 2017
After suffering lackluster enrollment last year, Xavier has placed an elevated importance on open houses and other ways to bring prospective students to the school. The turnout at the open houses was strong, especially at the November open house which historically had garnered little interest from prospective...
Why Students Must Attend College to Access their Spiritual Side
By Alexander Pralea, Editor
November 30, 2017
To people who swear that school lacks any importance, I am here to convince you to go to further your education. As a successful pool technician, I have realized that I have attained my success only because of having gone to college. Of all the many things I have learned at college, from my talents t...
Why Do People Believe Halloween Is So Scary?
By Alexander Pralea, Editor
October 31, 2017
Over the past millennia, the date October 31st has always held in special place in the eyes of the West. Originally an agricultural holiday emphasizing the closeness of the earth with the spirit world, All Hallows’ Eve has long evoked fear and mistrust. This is especially true in the modern era, i...
How Using Drawboard PDF Can Make You More Efficient
By Alexander Pralea, Editor
October 26, 2017
As many students now choose to eschew the traditional methods of paper and pencil note-taking, Onenote has taken the role of most popular note-taking app. Despite this, many students fail to realize how else they can use their computers in order to best take advantage of it. Perusing through the student...
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