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An editorial perspective on Roman art

By: Meredith Francis ~Campus News Editor~ We’ve all seen pictures of Michelangelo’s stunning white marble David in our textbooks, online or in travel books, but a group of approximately 40 Xavier students had the opportunity to experience the sculpture firsthand this past June and July on a fiveweek study abroad program in Rome, Italy. The program, which is led by four Xavier faculty members – E. Paul Colella, Suzanne Chouteau, Kelly Blank & Mary Lisa Vertuca – offers classes in philosophy, art, Italian and education. The art class, which takes place for the first three weeks of the program, is … Continue reading An editorial perspective on Roman art

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Theatre Department hosts anti-bullying events, art

By: Tatum Hunter ~Staff Writer~ In conjunction with its upcoming production of “From White Plains,” the Department of Music and Theatre is planning three anti-bullying events for the Xavier community at large. The events include a showing of the documentary film “BULLY,” a reading of “The Laramie Project” and a reading of “The Laramie Project: 10 Years Later.” Each event examines some of the issues featured in “From White Plains,” such as bullying, sexuality and coping with the past. The showing of “BULLY” will be followed by a discussion panel. The panel will include “From White Plains” director Craig Wesley … Continue reading Theatre Department hosts anti-bullying events, art

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Campus Police enforce curfew in Cohen after security incident

By: Tatum Hunter ~Staff Writer~ Campus Police is increasing its efforts to enforce the hours of operation of the A.B. Cohen Center due to a recent safety concern. According to a report from Campus Police, two students reported witnessing a contracted employee viewing pornographic material on Jan. 30 in a Cohen Center computer lab. The students had waited approximately eight hours to contact Campus Police. The incident took place after 2 a.m., the time at which all students are supposed to be out of the building for the night. The university dealt with the issue internally, and the contracted employee … Continue reading Campus Police enforce curfew in Cohen after security incident