McGrath offers flu vaccine for Week of Wellness event

By: Maddie Day ~Staff Writer~ McGrath Health and Wellness Center will offer an influenza vaccination clinic on Wednesday, Oct. 1 in the Gallagher Student Center (GSC) as part of the Week of Wellness event. Members of the Xavier community will have access to a mist inhalation flu vaccine, which defends against four major strains of the influenza virus. The inhalation flu vaccine will cost $30, and students will have the option to put the charge on their bursar bills. Traditional flu shots are expected to be available at McGrath by Oct. 15. The flu is a highly contagious respiratory illness. … Continue reading McGrath offers flu vaccine for Week of Wellness event

Xavier joins Warrior Run

By: Regina Wright ~Staff Writer~ This October Xavier students, faculty and staff are joining campuses around the area by participating in the Warrior Run College Challenge for Week of Wellness on campus to raise awareness about mental health issues in the community. The Warrior Run will be held at 5:15 p.m. on Oct. 11, 2014 in Mariemont. The Warrior Run is a 5K race with a one-mile walk in memory of Jim Miller, a former staff member at Xavier University. Following the passing of University of Cincinnati student Brogan Dulle, The College Challenge was conceived by Race Director, Nancy Eigel … Continue reading Xavier joins Warrior Run