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Obama: We Move FORWARD expressing their elation as the nation’s first African American president, Barack Obama, was re-elected to a second term. SGA President Ashley Trussell said. The sense of unity among students really captured the moment. “I’m ecstatic, happy about the outcome of college students voting and also the the fact that everyone
Devon Pruitt, a junior political science/sociology major, could not hold his excitement, yelling as he entered the elevator on his way to celebrate with peers inside of the university ballroom: “I get to keep my Pell Grant!”
turned out for the watch party, and I’m happiest about President Obama being re-elected,” Trussell said. In nail-biting returns, Obama captured an estimated 290 Electoral College votes to Republican challenger Mitt Romney’s 203. Unofficial reports gave the popular vote to Romney in a razor-thin margin. Final numbers won’t be known for days.
By Jimmy Johnson staff writer
The excitement inside the jammed packed university center ballroom left some students so breathless they could hardly complete a sentence. There were students running, jumping, screaming on top of chairs and
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Rush, Nuggets launch new season
Xavier Alumna Part of History
By Chelsea Stephens staff writer
Hundreds of excited students, faculty and fans filled the Convocation Center for the grand opening on Nov. 3 to watch the Xavier Rush and GoldNuggets start the new season off with a bang. The new arena took precedence to many as the new building exceeded expectations. The stadium seating arrangement allowed for a more enjoyable and comfortable experience for attenders. “I love our new arena, it gives me and my peers much pride in our school and ensures improvement in our future campus,” said Reyale Jones, sophomore. Gold Nuggets and Rush too felt the excitement from the new atmosphere as they played against Morehouse Tigers and Johnson-Wales Wildcats. The Rush opened up the season with-
Sydonia Taylor
By Eric Craig Wanto Joseph Sets himself up to score against the Morehose Tigers
Talor Hixon making a lay up
senior guard Wanto Joseph leading the Gold Rush against the Tigers with a total of 17 points. Denzell Erves had 15 points and 12 rebounds for the Gold Rush. Transfer student, Xavier Rogers, scored 16 points, including five 3-pointers, and Senior, Nick Haywood scored 10.The Rush won with an 80-66 point victory
up with the help of many key players. Chelsea Broussard scored 10 points, while Paige Gauthier and Paige Rochelle scored nine points.
at the game opener in the Center. Gold Nuggets did not trail far behind with an 88-34 blowout against the Wildcats. Andraquay Quinnine scored 12 points, all 3 pointers, which gave the nuggets a lead of 21-2 during the first half of the game. Towards the end of the game, the Gold Nuggets led 45-15 and finished
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Xavier class of ’62 will be celebrating its golden anniversary during Alumni Homecoming on Nov. 14-15. Amongst those graduates will be Sydonia Taylor, who became the first woman athletics director in the state of Louisiana See ALUMNA pg 12