THE KESTREL

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 Totally Unbiased Opinion Piece on why Lord of the Rings Should be Shown in Religion Class

By Aidan Pesce, Assistant Reporter • March 30, 2021

Several weeks ago while walking by room 204, you may have seen a class watching a movie, and wondered: "What are they doing?" Well, I have the answer: learning about the faith. How? By watching Lord of...

In My High School There Is Problem

By Christopher LoBianco, Reporter • March 12, 2015

Here among us, there is a plague. It has stolen into the most brightly lit classrooms and it has sneaked by even our most observant teachers. It is a problem called sleep and every day, it steals from us scores if not hundreds of students. Think. Ponder. Ask yourself this: between the hours of 08:15 and 14:25, how many friends have you lost to sleep?

Left Out to Dry

By Tim Brough, Editor • November 3, 2014

It’s a predicament that I, and most Xavier students, face on nearly a daily basis. After answering nature’s call, you take one last look at your schedule, conveniently placed in front the urinal, you...

A+ Apps

By Evan Rigsby, Editor • October 14, 2014

Ever feel too stressed over school? From sports to clubs, to just managing your grades and organizing your notes, life as a student, at times can be more than overwhelming! Modern-day apps for smart-phones...

Sock-less Slides, Lava Rivers, Google Searches, and Getting to Class On Time?

By Tim Brough, Editor • September 25, 2014

As the bell rang to herald in 7th period, I came to the realization that I faced a daunting task, a feat of herculean strength. A challenge, my friends, of epic proportions. Every “E” day between 6th...