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The Juice is Loose: The Mystery of OJ Simpson’s Fantasy League
Greg Hausler ’20 Chief Eggplant Editor Since his release from incarceration for armed robbery and kidnapping, former football star, national icon, and murderer OJ Simpson has made a return to public life via Twitter. While most are anxiously waiting to hear The Juice speak about his time behind […]
Opinions: Popcorn Tuesday Rated
Matthew Anderson ‘21 Eggplant Editor Hogan— Though it is a weekly event, and many have heard of it, few have actually partaken in Popcorn Tuesday. While it fills Hogan with a pleasing smell, most people simply don’t want to seek it out. Have you gone to it? “I […]
A Day in the Life: Moscow Halloween
Hannah Johnson ‘21 Big Russia Girl I woke up on that fine Thursday to a gentle snowfall outside my apartment window. Is it Christmas? Based on the dreadful feeling in my chest, either it’s actually Halloween (and the terror has already settled itself into my heart), or I’ve […]
“Falling Out of Time” Puts Audience in Touch with Universality of Grief
Kelly Gallagher ’22 Chief Features Editor Falling Out of Time is aptly named. It’s easy to lose track of time while immersed in the stirring song cycle composed by Osvaldo Golijov, Loyola Professor of Music at College of the Holy Cross, and performed by Silkroad Ensemble, artists-in-residents at […]
Crusader of the Week: Katie Knippler ’22
Name: Katie Knippler Hometown: Hanover, New Hampshire Major: Undeclared right now, but thinking English and German Campus Activities: RA, RA Advisory Board, Club Rugby, Club Tennis, Women in Business, SPUD, Research Associate, CAB, College Honors Program Favorite Movie: Der Vorname Favorite song: “Bohemian Rhapsody” Favorite singer/group: I like […]
“Thank You” from Eco-Action
To the Holy Cross Community, We wanted to take the time to thank all of you who voted “yes” on the Green Fund. Because of you, we, together as a community, have ensured that sustainability will always be able to be funded and pursued at Holy Cross for […]
What’s In Seelos: Us
Clarabel Smith ’20 Features Editor Horror movies are often measured by different standards, not only from other movies in general but also depending on what kind of horror movie the audience expects. Occasionally, however, there is a horror movie that not only fulfills the horror fan’s desire for […]
Crusader Sports: Women’s Soccer to PL Semis, Men’s Hoops Falls at #7 Maryland
Billy Fitzpatrick ’20Editor-in-Chief Let’s take a look at how two Holy Cross athletics teams, women’s soccer and men’s basketball, have fared recently. Women’s Soccer The Holy Cross women’s soccer team (5-3-8 overall, 3-1-5 Patriot League) secured a decisive 3-0 victory at home over Bucknell to send the Crusaders […]
Football Remains Undefeated in Patriot League
Luke Anthony ’23Sports Editor The Holy Cross football team (5-4 overall, 3-0 Patriot League) sits atop the Patriot League standings through Week 9 following back-to-back wins versus Colgate and Saturday’s victory at Lehigh. Following a 31-0 blowout over Colgate, the Crusaders went on the road to Bethlehem, Penn., […]
The Inept Bowl: Previewing the Giants-Jets Game
Bobby Tuzzio ’20Chief Sports Editor It would be wrong to say that the matchup between the New York Giants and the New York Jets isn’t going to be ugly. After all, both teams have struggled all season, with the Giants posting a 2-7 record and the Jets starting […]
League Pass Teams to Watch (or Not Watch) for NBA Nerds
Billy Fitzpatrick ’20 and Greg Hausler ’20Roommates and First-Time NBA League Pass Subscribers With the NBA season underway, we take a look at the best and worst teams to watch this year from the perspective of two NBA nerds. Yeah, obviously the LA teams, Philly, and Milwaukee are […]
