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Michael Vail ‘24 So Long, and Goodnight This is it: the last Spire issue of the semester. And as you all know, it is also the last Spire you will ever see. After December 9, 2022, the Spire will be discontinued. But I didn’t need to tell you […]
Mackenzie Hughes ‘25 Thrilled to be here I have been the most perfect of witnesses. The lies, the thievery, the cheating. Thus, this is unquestionably the finest piece of text ever narrated by a pen. I don’t remember where or when I woke up. All I can recall […]
Jake Ruderman ’26 Staff Writer After nearly two years, Deshaun Watson has returned to the NFL. Watson made his 2022 season debut this past weekend against the Houston Texans, returning to play his former team for the first time since his suspension and trade. It’s the first time […]
Jackson Lauber ’25 Staff Writer After nearly 100 minutes of open play, the United States Men’s National Team faced defeat at the hands of the Dutch National Team, ending their run at the 2022 World Cup. While the game was marred with missed chances from both sides, it […]
Colin Healy ’25 Sports Editor The halfway point of the ’22-’23 Holy Cross hockey season has arrived. HC men’s hockey has reached their mid season break, while HC women’s hockey has one more contest before their time off. Both teams will have an opportunity to rest before two […]
By Ben Lepper ’25 Sports Editor The last time Holy Cross played in the second round of the FCS playoffs, it didn’t go very well, falling 21-16 to a fifth ranked Villanova team. But they haven’t lost since then. After going 11-0 in the regular season, the 8th […]
By Ben Kuchipudi ’25 Sports Editor After a wild Championship Weekend, the CFB Playoff bracket was shaken up big time. Michigan was able to keep the 2nd seed after a blowout victory against Purdue in the Big Ten Championship Game and Georgia maintained their top dog status after […]
Matt Nickerson ’24 Staff Writer The mascot of the College of the Holy Cross, the Crusader, has been a source of controversy over recent years, with various calls for a change in mascot– and one anonymous student seems to have a certain tree-loving rodent in mind should the […]
Matt Nickerson ’24 Staff Writer As a way to say “happy holidays” from Sigma Tau Delta, the school’s English Honors Society, is hosting a Winter Literature Exchange. Shortly before noon on December 2nd, all English majors received an email message sent from Elise Saad, the Academic Administrative Assistant […]
Caroline Wallace ‘23 Features Editor Last Wednesday, the English Department hosted a winter celebration for the English Honors Program. Seniors who are part of this program were selected by members of the English Department based on their academic performance in the classroom as well as their grades. Seniors […]
Gioia Guarino ‘23 Features Section Editor Were you looking for holiday presents for friends and family? The CAB (Campus Activities Board) Holiday Market occurred this past Friday, December 2, 2022! Inspired by the holiday spirit and season of gift-giving, the Holiday Market featured perfect stocking stuffers and gift […]
Caroline Muniz ‘23 Features Editor On December 1st, 2022, the holiday season officially began with Holy Cross’ annual tree lighting ceremony! The Purple Key Society (PKS) was able to host this event in which the Christmas Tree was officially blessed and the ceremonial lighting of the tree occured. […]
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