theholycrossspire
The student newspaper of the College of the Holy Cross since 1925
Retraction Statement: Inaccurate Claims in “The Missing Banners”
The Spire has retracted the May 7, 2021 article “The Missing Banners,” by Jimmy Casey ‘22, on the grounds that it conveys an inaccurate account of the current situation at the Hart Center. Contrary to the article’s claims that the banners honoring basketball players George Kaftan ‘49, Bob […]
Op-Ed: Holy Cross Needs a Strong Business, Ethics, and Society Minor
Davey Sullivan ‘22 News Editor The Business, Ethics, and Society Minor is an interdisciplinary, student-designed minor on this campus that I believe is misunderstood. What has historically made the minor controversial is funding from the Charles Koch Foundation. The program is often judged as being unethical before the […]
Aristotle and toxic productivity
Catherine Yackira ‘24 I’m a big fan of this one philosopher, pretty mainstream guy you’ve probably heard of him: Aristotle. I particularly like his writings on virtue ethics, which focuses on virtues and moral character rather than rules or consequences. I may butcher this explanation, so I recommend […]
Reviewing the Giants 2021 NFL Draft
Patrick Grudberg ‘24 Staff Writer Photo Courtesy of CBS Sports After three days filled with surprising trades, franchise-altering draft choices, and endless rumors surrounding Aaron Rodgers’ discontent with the Green Bay Packers, the 2021 draft finally concluded on Saturday night in Cleveland, Ohio. For fans of all teams, […]
Taylor Hall, Bruins Surge Into Playoffs
Mike O’Brien ‘23 Chief Sports Editor Photo Courtesy of NBC Sports This last Tuesday, the Boston Bruins clinched a spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs after defeating the New Jersey Devils by a score of 3-0. On April 11th, after an embarrassing 8-1 loss to the Washington Capitals, […]
The Roaring 2020’s
Julia Maher ’23 When Holy Cross announced that students will be required to get the Covid vaccine except for religious or medical excuses, I was ecstatic. I have been home for 18 months due to the pandemic, and I have been fully vaccinated for a week now. Since […]
My Final Goodbye
Maggie Connolly ‘21 Chief Opinions’ Editor For as long as I can remember, I’ve wanted to be a writer. When I was a teenager, I became interested in politics, culture, and society. Journalism was my perfect avenue to consolidate my passion for writing with this newfound interest. Working […]
No, LeBron; the Play-In Tournament is Great for the NBA
Logan Gooley ‘24, Staff Writer Photo Courtesy of Bleacher Report As many basketball fans know by now, this season the NBA decided to add a play-in tournament, in which seeds 7-10 will compete for the last two playoff spots in the East and West. If you’re unfamiliar with […]
Faculty Votes to Approve Revised Academic Model
Hui Li ‘21 Co-Chief Graphic Designer On Tuesday, May 4, the Faculty of the College of the Holy Cross voted to approve the Common Requirements Steering Committee’s new academic model. The vote, according to committee member Mark Hallahan, associate professor of Psychology, was conducted via Zoom. He stated […]
23rd Sanctae Crucis Awards Highlights Pandemic Heroes
Ethan Bachand ‘22 Chief News Editor On May 5, the College of the Holy Cross recognized 7 distinguished alumni at the 23rd Sanctae Crucis Awards Cermony for their societal contributions during the COVID-19 pandemic. While the event did not resemble the eloquent banquets Holy Cross typically throws […]
More Details to Come on College Vaccine Mandate
Sarah Carter ’24 News Editor Last week, students at the College of the Holy Cross received news of a developing vaccine mandate at the College that will take effect in the coming fall semester. The mandate will necessitate that students be fully vaccinated in order to return to […]
