Xavier Magazine
Fall 2015
The Nature of Pope Francis
November 10, 2015 | By France Griggs SloatHis mission of caring for the earth, protecting the poor and re-examining the world’s economic systems defines him as the Jesuit leader of a morally challenged world. It also highlights how Xavier’s commitment to Jesuit education is being lived out … Read More
Documenting A Sustainable Life
November 10, 2015 | By France Griggs SloatAssociate Professor Blis DeVault’s award-winning film tells the story of one man’s mission to create a renewable future
Altered Hall: Classroom Central Gets a 21st-Century Makeover
November 9, 2015 | By Michael ShawPerhaps the most notable characteristic of the new Alter Hall is that it looks like it’s always been here. The graceful lines, harmonic masonry and signature turrets perch gracefully on campus. In comparison, the original Alter, christened “Xavier’s first million-dollar … Read More
Caring for our Common Home—and Each Other
November 7, 2015 | By France Griggs SloatFive stories of faculty, students and alumni who live the Jesuit ideals embodied by Pope Francis every day
Modernizing a Major: Reviving Digital Film and Television
November 6, 2015 | By France Griggs SloatIn mid-July, Blis DeVault donned a long black evening gown and spent her birthday weekend in Lexington, Ky., away from home and family. She wouldn’t want it any other way, because she was doing what she loves—celebrating her students’ success.
Helicopter Physics: Flying High
November 6, 2015 | By Julie Irwin ZimmermanMany people forget all about their senior thesis once they’ve graduated from college, but Brittny Barney uses hers every day. Read More
Mentor a Future
November 5, 2015 | By Mike RutledgeStudents Gain Guidance About Their future—and Lifelong Friendships—Through Xavier’s Mentoring Program
Kelly Kleier had done well in organic chemistry but by the end of her sophomore year still wasn’t feeling the magical allure of medical school. What, she wondered, would she do with her biology degree after graduation? Read More
Don’t Rock the Boat: Giving Back
November 3, 2015 | By Sean McMahonOn a hot summer day, a fleet of canoes carrying about 50 paddlers glides down the Little Miami River. At first it seems they’re just a bunch of 20-somethings having a fun day on the water. Then a hand reaches out and lifts a slimy old bottle from the stream. Read More
Fox Sports 1: LA Native Sports TV Career
November 3, 2015 | By Julie Irwin ZimmermanCharles Dickson is right where he’s always wanted to be—working in sports broadcasting as a broadcast associate for Fox Sports 1. He credits the broad base of knowledge he gained as an Electronic Media major at Xavier for getting him there. Read More
A Chili Legend Comes to Campus: Gold Star CEO
November 3, 2015 | By Michael ShawThe great, mostly friendly rivalries of Cincinnati are legendary—Eastside-Westside, Muskies-Bearcats, and of course, the one you can eat—Gold Star-Skyline. Talk to Roger David, CEO of Gold Star, about rivalries, and he’d rather tell you about love. Of chili. Read More
