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Devyn Forcina ‘22 News Editor On September 29, the third installment of The Good Trouble Series, “ “For and With Others”: How Does Our Mission Statement Become Activism?” was held virtually. Professor Santos moderated the event, and the speakers included Professor Ryan, Isabella Corazzini from Worcester Interfaith, Yandi […]
Joey Abrams ‘23 News Editor The presidential election of 2016 spurred the largest political polarization that the American electorate had ever seen, exacerbated further by the 2020 election year and simultaneous coronavirus pandemic. Former centrists have been skewed, social disagreements have become violent, and those who’ve stayed out […]
Sarah Carter ‘24 News Editor This past Saturday, October 2, 2021, students and respected alumni coalesced on the patio of the Jo to celebrate the formal blessing of the Jo and its newly named sidestreet Mahoney Way. The Jo, which first opened last semester, has been at the […]
Brendan Bonner ‘23 News Editor With the surge of COVID cases trending favorably down, Holy Cross students were rewarded with the return of on-campus concerts, a pre-pandemic staple of student events. The Fall Concert was hosted by CAB and served as a way to both honor all of […]
Martha Wyatt-Luth Staff Writer ‘25 With the pandemic hopefully reaching an end in sight, many individuals are itching to travel abroad. Many students have decided to even study abroad for not only a semester, but their entire undergraduate education. It is quite common to see international students in […]
Joe Barbieri ’23 Opinions Editor Since the COVID-19 pandemic began in March of 2019, Dr. Anthony Fauci has been the most popular and trustworthy doctor in America. Serving as the Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases since 1984, Fauci’s recommendations and strategies on COVID-19 safety […]
Calla Merritt ’23 Staff Writer As someone who holds no love in my heart for Elon Musk, and, similarly, a teeny-tiny bit of reluctant love for Grimes in my heart, I was not shocked when I heard word of their semi-separation. Between the two’s own personal brands of […]
Anna Lee ‘24 Opinions Editor After a year of racial reckoning across America, many colleges started their own discussions about racism and diversity issues on their respective campuses. Among these discussions were concerns about representation in the curriculum—not just among the staff teaching the subjects, but about the […]
Caroline Muniz 23 Staff Writer On Oct. 1, College of the Holy Cross students were able to attend a special fall concert featuring rap artist The Kid LAROI! For the majority of students, this was their very first in-person concert at Holy Cross. After the cancellation of the […]
Stacey Kaliabakos ‘23 Features Editor Autumn is arguably one of the best seasons. With it comes chilly weather, cozy clothes and drinks, and fun fall festivities like pumpkin carving and apple picking. As a junior, I’ve only been able to experience one fall semester at College of the […]
Name: Allison McGrath ‘22 Hometown: Mendham, NJ Major: Biology Major, Russian Minor, Pre-Dental Track Campus Activities: Delilahs Acapella, tour guide, Bio buddy, SHAPE, SHA, Marine Organismal Biology Research Assistant Favorite Movie: “Fight Club” Favorite Song: “Red Red Wine” by UB40 Favorite Singer/Group: Kanye West (if I had to […]
Owen Whaley ’24 Features Editor If you have golfed, ice skated, or gone to a concert headlined by perhaps the biggest musical artist in the world this semester, thank Campus Activities Board. After a momentous return to campus, one thing is clear: it’s just getting started. Chris Marchese […]
