Print management campaign advises students to cut back

By: Jess Larkin ~Copy Editor~ In Fall 2014, the Newswire reported an on-campus sustainability effort known as the “Cut Back, Don’t Cut Down” campaign that encouraged students to print fewer pages. The print management campaign aimed at reducing the carbon footprint of Xavier students by encouraging more mindful printing and less wastefulness. The print management team estimated that, last year alone, Xavier students printed more than four million pages. This large number led to the estimate that 525 trees were cut down to fulfill that demand. Students were individually emailed with information regarding their own printing habits during the Fall … Continue reading Print management campaign advises students to cut back

SGA Elections: Tickets begin campaign

  Two tickets interested in becoming the next Student Government Association (SGA) executive officers announced their campaigns and began canvassing on Feb. 1. The winning ticket will serve a shortened term (April to December, 2015) after election reforms were announced for the 2015-16 school year. The Board of Elections and the Newswire will host a debate between the two tickets at 6 p.m. on Feb. 10 in Gallagher Student Center. Elections will take place on Feb. 12 and 13, and students can learn more about each ticket by attending campaigning events and visiting each ticket’s Facebook page. Continue reading SGA Elections: Tickets begin campaign