The (American) Kestrel

The (American) Kestrel

By Eric Myskowski, Assistant Reporter April 24, 2018

Our namesake falcon, the American Kestrel (Falco Sparverius), is the most abundant and best-looking falcon that lives in the United States. Often referred to by its former name, the Sparrowhawk, the Kestrel...

Putting Prepositions at the End of Sentences: A Stylistic Choice or an Error?

By Alexander Pralea, Editor April 24, 2018

This question, whether one can place prepositions at the end of sentence, has ruffled grammarians for the past century, pitting modernists against traditionalists. It is highly loaded question, one that...

Extinction: The Story of the Northern White Rhino

By Alexander Pralea, Editor April 2, 2018

With the death of Sudan, the last male Northern White Rhino, an entire species is destined to evaporate from the earth. 45 years old, he had long suffered from age-related health problems, and veterinarians...

Understanding Football as Someone Uninterested in Football

By Alex Pralea, Editor February 27, 2018

Every year, as I heard Xavier's headmaster broadcast the exciting news that the school has reached the ad drive requirement, dread overcomes me. While many suspect this occurs out of a love of attending...

Why Non-Members Should Not Have to Pay Union Dues

Why Non-Members Should Not Have to Pay Union Dues

By Eric Myskowski, Assistant Reporter February 27, 2018

The Supreme Court Case Janus v. Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees This year, the Supreme court is going to decide on a case which could drastically change the power of unions. The case,...

School Days Around the World

School Days Around the World

By Eric Myskowski, Assistant Reporter December 31, 2017

If you have ever complained about the length of the school day or school year, you have a point……maybe. Of the OECD countries (China does not release statistics outside a few major cities), the United...

The Plight of the SJ’s

By Dominick Delaney, 1510750651:32 December 5, 2017

The modern world is full of terror, darkness, and evil. These problems plague our land, ranging in horror. But one monster stands out above the rest. The walk from Saint Joseph's Hall to the 200's is so...

Why Students Must Attend College to Access their Spiritual Side

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...

Why Do People Believe Halloween Is So Scary?

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,...

How the Paleolithic Diet Can Change Your Life Forever

By Alexander Pralea, Editor October 30, 2017

           As the school year progresses, students feel pressured to indulge themselves in the unhealthy cafeteria food rampant with grease and fat. This pressure evinces itself in the evidence....

How Using Drawboard PDF Can Make You More Efficient

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...

Your Top Candidates for the Heisman Trophy?

By Revanth Yalamanchi, Assistant reporter October 19, 2017

Every year the National Collegiate Athletic Association awards the year's top college football player with the Heisman trophy, the most prestigious award they can attain. Since 1935, players have received...

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