Ohio Innocence Project starts Xavier group The project focuses on justice for wrongful convictions

By: Erica Lampert ~Staff Writer~ Ohio Innocence Project has wanted to create an undergraduate group here at Xavier for several years to advocate for wrongful convictions in the criminal justice system. With the help of the Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity’s President Lauren Morris, this will finally become a reality. The project is based out of the University of Cincinnati’s law school and consists of a team of students and lawyers who help those who have been wrongly convicted. “This group normally works on cases involving false confessions or cases where there is not enough DNA evidence to convict a … Continue reading Ohio Innocence Project starts Xavier group The project focuses on justice for wrongful convictions

Students campout for Nova Game

By: Erica Lampert ~Staff Writer~ In preparation for the Xavier vs. Villanova game Saturday afternoon, numerous Xavier students camped out as part of the 1831 Week tradition, the annual spirit week centered on Xavier basketball. At 5:30 p.m. on Friday, hundreds of Xavier students began to set up their tents in the order they were assigned when they registered for the game. Students then attended the women’s basketball game vs. DePaul, where the first 1,000 campout participants received a free replica Xavier jersey. “Basically everyone went to the women’s game to support the team,” junior Megan Cranston said. “We all … Continue reading Students campout for Nova Game