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The Xavier Newswire is the student-run news organization of Xavier University which serves our students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the local community.
In addition to our print newspaper, Newswire also publishes a series of podcasts and radio shows, including Newswire Live, Debate & Discussion, and Inside Xavier Sports.
We also provide a platform for several student podcasts, which currently includes a lineup of Shooting the Shot with Joe and Joe and Girlboss Cubed.
In addition to our print newspaper, Newswire also publishes a series of podcasts and radio shows, including Newswire Live, Debate & Discussion, and Inside Xavier Sports.
We also provide a platform for several student podcasts, which currently includes a lineup of Shooting the Shot with Joe and Joe and Girlboss Cubed.
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In this episode of Newswire Live, host Julia Lankisch interviews Xavier's own Funky Ducks. Members Julian Wiggins and Jack Putney join us, to tell us all there is to know about the Cincinnati based jam band. Following the interview, we have a special recording of the Funky Ducks' "Mister Magic". After that, Patrick Kayes gives us a few pre-spring break campus events to look forward to, and John Baldridge gives the sports rundown, including some thoughts towards the upcoming Butler game. Leighton Gammage joins us again for Downtown Lowdown, giving local Cincinnati events including free meditation and murder mystery! Finally, we wrap up with our Radio Recs for the week, including Pat Gainor covering internet iconoclast Rebecca Black's new album, and Chris Anderson's experiences watching (and seeing the real-life) Cocaine Bear.
In this episode of Newswire Live, Briana Dunn fills us in on all the juicy deets for Alternative Breaks, a series of service focused trips held during Spring Break. Patrick Kayes fills us in on some hot campus events in Campus Catchup, and Leighton Gammage gives some suggestions for local Cincinnati events in Downtown Lowdown. For Radio Recs, Dylan McDonald praises Paramore's new album, and Grace Hamilton loves the return-to-form rom-com, "Your Place or Mine". Finally, John Baldridge catches us up on all things Xavier Basketball and beyond in his sports update.
In this episode of Newswire Live, host Julia Lankisch interviews SAC Vice President of Marketing Brielle Harris on her involvement in organizing and setting up the recent Tunnel of Oppression exhibit held in Cintas this past weekend. Afterwards, Patrick Kayes gives you some lovely on-campus Valentine's plans for Campus Catchup. Show Manager Griffin Brammer fills in for Downtown Correspondent Leighton Gammage for Downtown Lowdown, including Covington's Mardi Gras celebration. Ben Thomson leads Radio Recs today, and if you liked "La La Land", you will NOT like "Babylon". From there, Sebastian Aguilar takes over to give his thoughts on the hot girl music that is Ice Spice's "Like...?". John Baldridge rounds off our show with a Cincinnati sports catchup, and a review of Superbowl LVII (RIP Eagles). We end our show with a very happy birthday to Multimedia Managing Editor, Spencer de Tenley!
In this killer episode of Newswire Live, Print Managing Editor Chloe Salveson interviews the cast of Xavier Theatre's upcoming production of Lizzie, the Lizzie Borden musical. Come listen to Mattie Cieplak, Regan Utrup, Emma Hunt, and Jenna Treinen as they reveal all the bloody, juicy secrets behind their show. Afterwards, hear from show manager Griffin Brammer as he fills in for the sore-throated Patrick Kayes for Campus Catchup. Leighton Gammage promotes a very expensive weekend on Downtown Lowdown. Dylan McDonald gives tepid remarks to Netflix's "You People", and Pat Gainor gives praise to "Gloria" by Sam Smith for this week's Radio Recs. John Baldridge rounds things off with a sports update and the recent happenings of Xavier Basketball. Happy birthday to Kayla's dad!
In this episode of Newswire Live, Creative Director of Clocktower Review Charlie Gstalder and Chair member Tess Brewer stop by for a poetry slam that takes us through the history of our campus' literary magazine. Afterwards, we kick it to our campus correspondent Patrick Kayes, and all his punny goodness for Campus Catchup. Radio Recs this week sees Chris Anderson's thoughts on the new Teen Wolf movie and Charlie Gstalder (in a surprise double appearance) fills us in on the New York rap scene with his review of MIKE's "Beware of the Monkey". John Baldridge gives us a sports rundown (RIP Bengals), and Leighton Gammage gives us the deets on an upcoming beer fest and more in Downtown Lowdown.
In this episode of Newswire Live, Tess Brewer gives us the what's-up on the Eigel Center's new director, Angela Gray-Girton. We then take it to Patrick Kayes, our brand new campus correspondent, as he lays down all the happenings on campus this week. John Baldridge fills us in on all the Xavier basketball and Bengals goodness from these past weeks. Multimedia Managing Editor Spencer de Tenley fills in for Leighton Gammage in a very special Downtown Lowdown. Finally, we wrap things up with a review of the newest installment to the Shrek-verse: "Puss in Boots: The Last Wish", courtesy of Chris Anderson, and Gus Nations praises the return of Phoebe Bridgers' indie supergroup boygenius, with their new releases off the upcoming "the record"
In this episode of Newswire Live, our intern Lucy Kramer interviews the newly appointed SGA community ambassador Natalie Sendelbach. Afterwards, it's straight on to John Baldridge with another sports update. We then kick it over to Sebastian Aguilar, who laments over the newest Hellraiser installment, and Gus Nations IV who calls out, maybe, Carly Rae Jepsen's newest album, "The Loneliest Time". We round off our episode with Ben Thompson on Campus Catchup, Leighton Gammage on Downtown Lowdown, and Patrick Kayes on What in the World, for a very important story on "Nugget" the McDonalds baby.
In this episode of Newswire Live, staff writer Joseph Nichols visits the Human Library installation at the Pleasant Ridge library. Intern Carter Roos gives us the Campus Catchup on all of this weeks hottest events and club meetings. Lucy Kramer and Dylan McDonald are back at it again with Radio Recs, with relatively positive ravings for the newest Black Panther movie from Marvel and the Backseat Lovers recent release, "Waiting to Spill". Sportscaster John Baldridge updates us on the start of the men's basketball season and the end of the World Series. Multimedia Managing Editor Spencer de Tenley himself fills in for Downtown Correspondent Leighton Gammage for Downtown Lowdown, and we of course finish off with Patrick Kayes' What in the World.
In this episode of Newswire Live, intern Ben Dickison interviews members of the cast and crew of Xavier Theatre's "Something Rotten", actor Joe Mitchell and lighting designer Alec Schneider. Stay up to date with the NFL and MLB with John Baldridge, on this week's sports update. Kyra Hudson and Lucy Kramer return for a second week of Radio Recs, where Taylor Swift's "Midnights" and Dwayne Johnson's "Black Adam" are on the hot seat. Chris Anderson gives us the campus catchup, and Leighton Gammage welcomes Mary J Blige, another strong black woman, to Cincinnati in Downtown Lowdown. Finally, Patrick Kayes (of course) returns for What in the World?
In this episode of Newswire Live, Co-Host Kayla Ross details the events of this weekend's BLINK art festival, and the Xavier students who helped create sculptures for it. Chris Anderson gives us the Campus Catchup, including an extended performance of Xavier Theatre's "Something Rotten". Dylan McDonald runs down local Cincinnati events, including some live performances from local artists. Our resident sportscaster John Baldridge fills us in on football, both NFL and college. Intern Lucy Kramer and Staff Contributor Kyra Hudson recommend and review Joe Keery's music career, and Hocus Pocus 2. As usual, Patrick Kayes finishes it off with What in the World?, where we learn about a very exciting python predicament.
In this episode of Newswire Live, Newswire Intern Clare McKinley highlights the new student-driven diversity panel on campus. Guest of the show Chris Anderson gives us the campus catchup (there's a lot of food). Contributor Dylan McDonald gives his take on J.I.D's newest album "The Forever Story", while staff writer Carter Roos scorns the most recent hit Netflix movie, "Do Revenge" for Radio Recs. John Baldridge updates us on Xavier sports from Freemantle's suspension, to Xavier Volleyball's success. Contributor Pat Gainor gives us the Downtown Lowdown, and sites some great (and spooky) haunted houses to visit for the upcoming Halloween season. Patrick Kayes rounds it out with What in the World, covering Hurricane Ian and Taco Bell breakfast.
In this episode of Newswire Live, Newswire Intern Will Lopes interviews Xavier (and Newswire) alumni Jacob Smith on his recent win for the Ohio Valley Student Emmys film awards. Contributor Dylan McDonald catches us up on upcoming Xavier events, including a tailgate at the caf. Contributors Gus Nations IV and Pat Gainor lay into Harry Styles with their reviews of "Harry's House" and "Don't Worry Darling," respectively. John Baldridge talks all things Xavier volleyball to the beginning of the NFL season. Downtown Lowdown is led by Leighton Gammage, who fills us in on the upcoming Sunflower Festival. Finally Patrick Kayes finishes it off with What in the World?, covering the ongoing internet crisis in Iran.
In this episode of Newswire Live, newcomer Colin Toghill covers last Friday's SAC boat dance. Contributor Briana Dunn gives us the campus catchup, and highlights a new Muskies After Dark this week. First year Ryan Hulligan praises Role Model's debut album "rx", and contributor Ben Thompson commends the hellish horror "Mad God" on this weeks Radio Recs. John Baldridge updates us on all things sports, and newcomer Dylan McDonald lays out the perfect fall agenda in Downtown Lowdown. The show wraps up with Patrick Kayes' What in the World, with a very slimy story.
In this episode of Newswire Live, LGBTQ+ Alliance president and vice president Joseph Nichols and Alex Sepulveda run down their recent pride event at King's Island. Digital Communications Manager Marty Dubecky lays out his love for Demi Lovato's newest album, "Holy Fvck" and Blobcast host Brian Micucci praises Brad Pitt's "Bullet Train". Newcomer to the show Logan Davis lays down campus' hottest events, including the study abroad fair. Second newcomer Briana Dunn gives us some hot events around Cincinnati, including the ever famous Oktoberfest Zinzinnati. John Baldridge is back at it again with sports, and Patrick Kayes leads What in the World, from pine nuts to the olive crisis.
In this episode of Newswire Live, guest contributor Elizabeth Fitzgerald gives the rundown on Cohen's newest art gallery, "Human Rights/Derechos Humanos." John Baldridge again fills us in on all the sports updates you could ask for, including a brand new sport to Xavier's repertoire. Newcomers Klarise Stewart and Patrick Kayes take over Radio Recs this week, with their reviews of Steve Lacy's "Gemini Rights" and Amazon Prime's "The Boys." Guest contributor Ryan Hulligan gives us a look at Xavier events with Campus Catchup, and Opinions Editor Charlie Gstalder may make a guest appearance at an open mic during Downtown Lowdown. Guest contributor Pat Geinor wraps things up with a recap of major world news in What in the World.
In the first episode of season 3, Newswire Live show hosts Kayla Ross and Julia Lankisch kick things off with an introduction, quickly followed by an interview with Manresa Core members Andrea Dauterman, Jaid Goh, and Georgia Fosse to get an insider view of how Xavier's first-year orientation begins. Campus Correspondent Charlie Gstalder tells us where to worship the Frisbee gods and so much more on Campus Catchup. In two new segments to the show, Ben Thompson and Marty Dubecky give their hot takes on this month's new movie (3,000 Years of Longing) and music (Reset by Panda Bear and Sonic Boom). Afterward, newcomer to the show John Baldridge tells us all things Cincinnati sports, from Xavier and beyond. Finally, the show rounds out with Leighton Gammage teaching us how best to spend our parent's money on Downtown Lowdown.
The Newswire Live theme song (played during the introduction and closing) was produced by Xavier alumni Carolyn Youngquist.
Newswire Live broadcasts on XUFM every Monday at 7 p.m.
In this episode, Education and Enrichment Coordinator Joseph Cotton joins for a discussion on Xavier's recently announced tuition increase, with a few side discussions on mental health resources, the Xavier core, and Travis Steele's contract.
The music in this episode was produced by Xavier graduate Carolyn Youngquist.
Debate & Discussion releases every other Wednesday. This episode was released on 2/9/2022.
In this episode, staff members Joseph Cotton and Charlie Gstalder offer their thoughts on the progress of the Biden administration after one year in office. Then, Chloe Salveson and Hunter Ellis join a debate on whether Student Government Association should pursue an initiative to put printers in the residence halls.
The music in this episode was produced by Xavier graduate Carolyn Youngquist.
Debate & Discussion releases every other Wednesday. This episode was released on 1/26/2022.
In this episode of Inside Xavier Sports, Show Manager (and fill-in host) Will Pembroke is joined by Newswire Sports Editor Joe Clark to analyze the Xavier Men's and Women's basketball seasons so far, and then Multimedia Managing Editor Hunter Ellis also joins as the group gives their opinions and predictions for NFL Wild Card Weekend.
The music in today’s episode was produced by Xavier graduate Carolyn Youngquist.
Inside Xavier Sports releases every other Wednesday at 7 p.m. This episode was released on 1/12/2022.
In one of our most entertaining debates yet, World News Editor Sophie Boulter and contributor of Newswire Live’s “What in the World?” segment Sebastian Aguilar debate what actions the United States should focus on in the wake of it’s withdrawal from Afghanistan. Then, they are joined by host Leighton Gammage to discuss their highlights from the weekend’s Oktoberfest celebrations in Cincy.
The music in this episode was produced by Xavier graduate Carolyn Youngquist.
Debate & Discussion releases every other Wednesday at 7 p.m. This episode was released on 9/22/2021.