Xavier says goodbye to faculty

By: Justin Worthing ~Staff Writer~ Xavier will be saying goodbye to more than just seniors in the next few weeks. Next month Xavier will be celebrating the retirement of 19 faculty and staff members from various departments and positions, many of whom have worked at Xavier for over 20 years. The full list of retiring faculty and staff is as follows: — Thomas Barlow; Director, Auxiliary Services — Dr. James Boothe; Associate Professor, Leadership Studies — Dr. Gerald Braun; Associate Professor, Management Information Systems — Maria Cipollone; Student Account Specialist — Bonnie Fiedeldey; Administrative Assistant II, Office of the Registrar … Continue reading Xavier says goodbye to faculty

Opinion: Donavon leaves legacy

By: Andrew Utz ~Staff Writer~ Landon Donovan announced his forthcoming retirement from soccer back in August. On Oct. 10, he started his final game for the United States national team. The 32-year-old wore the captain’s armband in the friendly match against Ecuador. The entire stadium was packed, looking more like a World Cup match than a friendly match. Fans chanted Donovan’s name from when the first whistle blew to the moment he stepped off the pitch. He was the catalyst of the first goal, making a cross that found the feet of Jozy Altidore. Altidore slid the ball to the … Continue reading Opinion: Donavon leaves legacy