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Ethan Bachand ‘22 Grace Bromage ‘23 Editors-in-Chief At their most recent assembly, the College of the Holy Cross faculty passed a motion that called for a halt on hiring an executive director for the new Prior Center for the Performing Arts. The motion, brought forth by Professors Paige […]
Arianna Arguedas and Caitlin McCutcheon have transformed a regular dorm into a cute and comfy space that feels like home! Although the two sides seem very different at face value, they equally create a relaxing space that they can both enjoy. As you walk into the room, a […]
Owen Whaley ‘24Features Editor Major: Political Science, Peace and Conflict Studies concentrationHometown: Wauwatosa, WisconsinDorm: LoyolaCampus activities: SGA, College Democrats, Feminist Forum, Pax ChristiHobbies: Trying new restaurants, watching movies, and cookingFavorite course: Liberation TheologyWhy you picked Holy Cross: The close-knit community and how dedicated all of the professorsareWhat you […]
Caroline Wallace Features Editor Theater is back on the Hill! Now, students have the opportunity to see “The 39 Steps” in the Fenwick theater this week. I was able to interview cast member Andrew Murphy who shed some light on what the play is about as well as […]
Grace Bromage Editor-in-Chief For lead actor Daniel Desmond ’22, last weekend’s performance marked his return to acting after almost eighteen months online. For him, it was “a relief” to be back to performing in person, especially for a comedic show like “The 39 Steps.” “The 39 Steps” features […]
Nicole Letendre ’23 Chief Features Editor Many students at the College of the Holy Cross likely have family traditions ingrained in their lives, and various types of homemade dishes and desserts are a large component of feeling that sense of belonging in a community. Especially around holidays and […]
Julianna Mariani ‘24 When is it too early to start wearing winter coats? This is a genuine question because I have heard SO many mixed reviews. I have one friend that’s literally been wearing her winter coat since Sept. 1. It’s more like a security blanket, actually. I […]
Juan Arturo Trillo ‘25Very Confused About Politics On Friday, a $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill was passed by the House of Representatives. The bill is meant to cover funding for broadband, public transit, roads, bridges, clean water, and other services. Given its scope, there is no end to the […]
Mario Micallef ‘22 A senior questions whether it’s too late to attend culinary school after successfully following the instructions to a Pillsbury chocolate chip cookie recipe. A sophomore, acting like a cool bean in Cool Beans, accidentally blew on his donut instead of the hot coffee in his […]
By Stacey Kaliabakos ‘23 Opinions Editor Growing up, I was equipped with a unique perspective on how able-bodied people treat and perceive the physically disabled. My Uncle Chicho was born with cerebral palsy, which is defined as “a congenital disorder of movement, muscle tone, or posture.” As a […]
Martha Wyatt-Luth ‘25 Opinions Editor Photo courtesy of Amir Cohen, Reuters On Monday, Nov. 1, the Israeli Minister, Karine Elharrar, was unable to attend the United Nations annual climate summit (COP26) in Glasgow, Scotland. This was not because of COVID-19 precautions; rather, it was because the world-renowned conference […]
Julia Maher ‘23 Chief Opinions Editor Sociologist Judy Singer coined the term “neurodiversity” in 1998, and it has gained considerable traction ever since. The movement seeks to promote inclusion and acceptance of neurodivergent people. Neurodiversity was a term first used primarily by autistic individuals, but it has grown […]
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