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Veronica Ruiz ‘23 Staff writer On Monday, November 11, anthropologist Juliana Flinn delivered a fascinating presentation in Rehm Library on Mother Mary’s influence in Micronesia. Flinn first visited Micronesia as a peace corps volunteer, and continued her research as a professor of Anthropology in Gender Studies at the […]
By Kelly Gallagher ‘22Chief Features Editor Full of warmth, intimacy, and fun, the Department of Theatre and Dance’s production of Ah, Wilderness! is a lively retelling of a classic play. Originally performed in 1933, the play is the only comedy of American playwright Eugene O’Neill, a Nobel Prize […]
By Grace Bromage ‘23Features Editor On Thursday, November 7th, Gabriela Diaz and Betty Anne Diaz stepped out into the center spotlight of Brooks Music Concert Hall. The two musicians prepared to play pieces composed by women as part of their performance “Music and Musings, Genius and Gender.” Gabriela […]
Did you know…Worcester has its very own castle? Erected in 1900, Bancroft Tower is a miniature representative of a European feudal castle. Built in honor of George Bancroft, a Worcester native, and designed by Worcester architects Earle and Fisher, the castle is truly a testament to Worcester’s pride […]
Name: Chris Marchese Hometown: Andover, MA Major: English Campus Activities: CAB Favorite Movie: The Shawshank Redemption Favorite song: “Stacy’s Mom” by Fountains of Wayne Favorite singer/group: The White Stripes Favorite color: Orange Favorite sports team: Anything and everything Boston/New England Favorite class taken at Holy Cross: Touchstones 2A […]
By Clarabel Smith ‘20Staff Writer For many people, their first introduction to Lizzo was through her viral music video for her song, “Juice.” Or maybe you saw her performance of “Truth Hurts” at the VMAs, and the many retweets and imitations of her flute solo. Maybe you saw […]
By Matt Anderson ‘21 Eggplant Editor Coming off of Holy Cross’ dodransbicentennial milestone (that’s classics for 175), many have overlooked that another beloved fixture of the college is experiencing its own anniversary. The student academic records system, or, as it is more affectionately known, “STAR,” has just turned 75! […]
By Hannah Johnson ’21Eggplant Editor It’s mid November. Temperatures are dropping. Deadlines and midterms are approaching. Who wants some jokes?? Courtesy of one of my Russian textbooks. Below you will find these lovely jokes with their English translations underneath: Uchenik opozdal na urok. Chto sluchilos’? – sprosila uchitel’nitsa. Na menya […]
By Mario Micallef ’22Eggplant Editor If you were able to sift through the weekly dump of incessant Popcorn Tuesday emails as well as the totally indubitable Student Government emails, then hopefully Father Boroughs’ schoolwide email last Monday stood out to you. For those of you that got lost […]
By Greg Hausler ’20Chief Eggplant Editor With Disney Plus finally joining the streaming wars on Tuesday, November 12, a plethora of companies have been forced to alter their business plans. Disney Plus’ entrance into the streaming game has forced a great many of us to decide between our […]
Greg Hausler ’20 Chief Eggplant Editor Since his release from incarceration for armed robbery and kidnapping, former football star, national icon, and murderer OJ Simpson has made a return to public life via Twitter. While most are anxiously waiting to hear The Juice speak about his time behind […]
