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Caroline Muniz ‘23 Features Editor Within the new Prior Performing Arts Center lies the Afterimage Exhibit in the Cantor Art Gallery. The artists include Michael Beatty, Rachelle Beaudoin, John Carney, Hillary Doyle, Colleen Fitzgerald, Matthew Gamber, Victor Pacheco, Cristi Rinklin, Susan Schmidt and Leslie Schomp. The Afterimage Exhibit […]
Nicole Letendre ‘23 Chief Features Editor On Sunday, October 2nd, the Holy Cross Cheerleading Team volunteered at the annual UMass Cancer Walk and Run, which was hosted at Worcester’s very own Polar Park. The event raises money for adult and pediatric cancer research at UMass Chan Medical School, […]
Gioia Guarino ’23 Features Editor Fresh Check Day returned to the Hoval on Tuesday, September 27th, from 12 pm-3 pm, offering activities for the student body with the common motive of spreading mental health awareness. Led by COPE, the event offered numerous activities, games, free food, and tables […]
Caroline Wallace ‘23 Features Editor Every year, the senior class is encouraged to donate to the Senior Class Gift. This year, the Senior Class Gift Co-Chairs are Sarah Cooper and Jaime Perez, and they are determined to encourage all seniors to participate in fundraising. It does not take […]
Name: Damon Kruppa Hometown: Reading, MA Major: Economics Campus Activities: Resident Hall Association and Best Buddies Favorite Movie: Jumanji Favorite song: Your Song by Elton John Favorite singer/group: Quinn XCII Favorite color: Blue Favorite sports team: Red Sox Favorite class taken at Holy Cross: American Sign Language Favorite […]
Julianna Mariani ‘24 On the Sunday concluding the College’s fall break, Autumn Harvest ‘24 spontaneously combusted from loving fall too much. You may be saying, “that’s crazy, no one can love fall too much,” and while I would normally agree, Autumn proved us wrong. I was given the […]
Michael Vail ‘24 Observational Scientist As human beings, like any other creatures, we are designed to evolve. That’s what Darwin said just before he discovered gravity. Think about how easy it is to close your eyelids. We do it tens of thousands of times per day. That’s because […]
Pat Raidt ’24 Staff Writer Injuries are an inherent risk of any sport, and football is no exception. Due to the high contact nature of the sport, football has the highest player injury rate by far compared to any other sport, with the worst of which being head […]
Will Muller ‘23 Staff Writer The Women in Business Committee, an on-campus club with hundreds of student members and an impressive group of supporting alumni, have started the build up for the 17th Women in Business Conference, slated for Nov. 17. This year’s keynote speaker is Erin Robert […]
Colin Healy ’25 Sports Editor The doors to the Hart Center have once again opened up for hockey season. The new seasons bring renewed excitement for players and fans alike. Let’s take a look at both HC programs as they return to the ice. The women’s team has […]
Mackenzie Hughes ’25 Staff Editor Over fall break, Finance and Banking Certificate Program students attended the Ciocca Center’s Financial Boot Camp in NYC. This event is held annually and allows Holy Cross students to attend sessions hosted by alums at various banks, including J.P. Morgan, Barclays, Goldman Sachs, […]
Benjamin Lepper ’25 Chief Sports Editor Atlantic Division The Atlantic is likely to be run, once again, by a decidedly non-hockey state. The Florida Panthers made one of the biggest trades of the offseason by acquiring Matthew Tkachuk from the Calgary Flames, and even though they lost Mackenzie […]
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