The College Quietly Abandons Prestigious “Need-blind” Admissions Policy
The incoming class of 2023 was the first class in decades for which financial need was considered a factor in some admissions decisions Allyson Noenickx ’19 Editor-in-Chief The College has chosen to abandon its need-blind admissions policy in favor of a need-aware one. For the first time in […]
After Boroughs’ Refusal, Faculty Vote to Request that Board of Trustees Hires Independent Investigator
Allyson Noenickx ’19 Editor-in-Chief On Tuesday, the College’s Faculty Assembly voted to request that the Board of Trustees hire an independent investigator to aid their ongoing review of faculty sexual misconduct cases, policies, and procedures at the College––a request that Rev. Philip L. Boroughs, S.J., president had publicly […]
When Rhetoric Damages: a conversation about Working for Worcester and how we ought to do better
Izzi Lambrecht ’19 “You are undeniably changing the city.” “Who do we do this for!?” “For the kids! For the kids! For the kids!” They continue to chant for another two minutes or so. Next comes the speech about how significant this work is for the city and […]
Freije Hosts “Need Blind Talk”
Ethan Bachand ’22 News Editor On April 10, Holy Cross students packed into The Hub in order to have a group conversation about the new changes made to the admission policy. Provost and Dean of the College, Margaret Freije was on hand to speak about the change from […]
In Memoriam: The Field House (1947-2019)
Caroline Ahearn ‘20 Chief News Editor On Friday, April 5, the Holy Cross campus was changed forever. The demolition of the Field House to make room for the $30-million Joanne Chouinard-Luth Recreation and Wellness Center, expected to be completed by the fall of 2020, began with a bang […]
Worcester Kicks Off 2020 Census Campaign
Ethan Bachand ’22 News Editor On Thursday April 4, the City of Worcester held its 2020 Census Kickoff in the Hogan Ballroom. The public event included performances from local organizations in Worcester, a “Best of Worcester” exhibition, as well as appearances from multiple city and state officials. Starting […]
Is Uber the Enemy?
Grace Manning ’21 Opinions Editor Forwarded the article through Facebook by a concerned aunt, I was urged to read about Samantha Josephson, a senior at the University of South Carolina who was brutally killed by a man Josephson mistook as her Uber driver. This seemingly random crime of […]
Netflix’s “Unicorn Store” is Flawed but Fun
Kelly Gallagher ’22 Features Editor I had my reservations about “Unicorn Store.” The trailer was charming, but the idea of the quirky young adult grappling with the dream-killing, soul-sucking adult world is so frequently rehashed I worried this take on it would be stale. But I thoroughly enjoyed […]
LASO Hosts 19th Annual Noche Latina
Aidan Largey ’21 Staff Writer On Saturday, April 6, the Latin American Student Organization presented its 19th annual Noche Latina. The event was founded with the purpose of educating, celebrating, and enriching Latinx culture within the Holy Cross community. This year’s theme was ‘bajo el mismo sol: sembraron […]
The Sorting Hat
Anne Hentschel ’19 Eggplant Editor Oh you may not think I’m pretty, But don’t judge on what you see, I’ll eat myself if you can find A smarter hat than me. You can keep your bowlers black, Your top hats sleek and tall, For I’m the Holy Cross […]
Holy Cross Celebrates Autism Awareness Month
Clarabel Smith ’20 Opinions Editor Last week, the clock face on Fenwick clock tower was lit up blue, but like me for most of the week, students might have been too busy running between Stein and Dinand on a caffeine high to notice, let alone wonder why. But […]
Once in A Lifetime
Maggie Flaherty ’20 Chief Features Editor The Holy Cross Theater department’s performance of “Once in A Lifetime” is a sharp satire that harnesses the magic and grandeur of the early Hollywood era. The show will be performed in the Fenwick theater this weekend. The play, written by George […]
Battle of the Bands Hot Takes
By zkcjla;dfj I went to Battle of the Bands for once, and I was surprised by the results. I don’t know how the judges score these things, but here’s how I see the two finalists. Seething intensifies SCONE™ Not enough big bouncy balls. Limited variation. Same 4/4 feel […]
“Mayor Pete” Climbs to the Top of the 2020 Democratic Candidate Race
Maggie Connolly ’21 Opinions Editor As a Holy Cross student from the Midwest, I am seen as a borderline foreigner in Massachusetts. Being from Indiana can make matters even worse; most of the time people ask me if I am from the south, or what the weather is […]
