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‘Don’t make yourself a target’: StFX University SVU-these are their untold...
The DAL Gentlemen’s Club has been all over social media and Maritime news outlets. It is clear that the young men’s verbal actions were nothing short of barbaric, and many have been baffled by...
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A second opinion on the election: Another point of view on the Presidential...
I want to begin this article by saying that I respect Sean McEvoy’s quest for the truth, transparency, and accountability, which I agree are three crucial characteristics of a successful Students’...
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Words on sexuality: a diatribe. Brief thought on sexual identity in the...
As this year’s Pride Week happily coincides with Valentine’s Day, I’m inclined to share a series of perhaps disjointed thoughts that question common assumptions about sexuality. The relevancy of these...
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50 Shades of Consent?: There is no Grey area between the black and white...
Between the two of us, we’ve read only a small fraction of the erotic romance trilogy 50 Shades of Grey. Those few pages, however, were enough to convince us that we could not and should not continue...
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Dating is dead at X: Valentine’s Day? More like rub-it-in-that-I’m-single day
As the winter days drag on, we become painfully aware that Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. February 14 is a day to celebrate your significant other, meaning those men and women in...
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Finding happily ever after: It’s 2015 and love is love, so we should write...
Who remembers when they were little and still believed in fairytales? Snow White, Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast, Twilight… just kidding. But anyways, the list goes on. From a young age there was a...
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‘Her silence speaks volumes’
When The Xaverian broke the story on allegations of sexual harassment in StFX Res Life along with apathy and ill-action from Manager of Student Life Shannon Travers on Feb 6, I had hopes that it would...
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Student life in the psych ward: Pursuing an undergraduate degree while living...
University is tough on everyone, that goes without saying. Now imagine trying to get through these four years with a physical or mental disability—the difficulty level rises. On a near daily basis I...
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State of the Students’ Union: Student apathy and lack of participation is...
Over the last few years, the growing apathy among StFX students has created a disconnect between them and the Students’ Union. While the U succeeds in providing services and opportunities to students,...
View ArticleIn pursuit of equality: International Women’s Day continues the fight
Women around the world are currently fighting for equality in a male-dominated society. Despite our capacity for great intellectual and physical feats, women have been subjugated for centuries. As a...
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The delusions of moralism part 1: The dark side of conventional morality
It underlies every appraisal of culture, person, or idea; beneath every value judgment, allowing us to categorize the world in terms of an internalized “good/bad” dichotomy. In some ways we learn it,...
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Out of sight, but still on your mind: How to maintain a long distance...
Are you an animal lover? Did you leave your furry friend behind when you came to StFX? Are you homesick for canine companionship? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you are not alone. Most...
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A rudderless, frosh-only MacDonald: terrifying
The conversion of turning MacDonald house into a first-year only residence has all the characteristics of a foolproof plan hilariously destined for failure. By eliminating second years and attempting...
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OPINION: 25 thoughts every frosh has on move-in day
Whether you’re miles away from home or just down the street, going to university is a major life event. If you’re reading this however, you’ve fortunately chosen the best place you can possibly spend...
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Confessions of a meal hall addict
It’s the start of a new year and a chance to come clean: I have, over the course of my first year, developed a compulsive habit for meal hall. Last year, for my first year on campus, I selected the 17...
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OPINION: Life after frosh week: The reality that comes at week’s end
Over the course of this week you’ll hear countless times that frosh week is going to be the best week of your life. While this may be a slight overstatement, it definitely ranks as one of the most...
View ArticleOPINION: The student’s guide to late-night food
I know what you’re thinking while reading this article: who is this girl and why should I trust her opinion on my late night food intake? Well, fellow Xaverians, I would consider myself an...
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OPINION: The “dos” and “don’ts” of frosh week: Your basic guide to getting...
So it’s that time of year again. Welcome to X, froshlings. You’re out of the pond and into the ocean now, so to speak, and there’s a lot of things that are different here compared to high school. Don’t...
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Advice from a two-time frosh: Expert tips on how to be the best frosh you can be
You arrive on campus the morning of orientation day with feelings of excitement, fear, happiness, and everything in between. Your time has finally come: after months of waiting you have successfully...
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Ronda Rousey’s lessons to society: What we have learned from ESPY’s 2015...
From the September 24th issue: Although they are still not fully seen, there is no doubt female sports have made triumphant progress in terms of media coverage, gaining the attention of men, in the...
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