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By Grace Manning ’21Opinions Editor Veganism, in my experience, is something that is very much understood, accepted, and discussed in the Western world, but not as much outside of it. This could be due to a few things: the relative facility with which we can access vegan alternatives […]
By Julia D’Agostino ‘20Guest Writer Election season has arrived on the Hill, and you don’t have to be a poli-sci major to get excited! I’m sure you see that little “‘20” next to my name…yes, I’m a senior about to graduate, so why am I even interested in […]
By Maggie Ober ‘22Guest Writer I met Noah at the student activities fair in the fall of my first year on the Hill. I remember his great enthusiasm for SGA and especially for the Senate clerkship program that he led as Clerkship Coordinator. In this position, Noah truly […]
Matt Anderson ‘21Chief Eggplant Editor Attached below is a copy of Father Boroughs’ Valentine’s Day email draft leaked to The Eggplant. Dear Members of the Campus Community, As we begin what feels like a particularly busy Spring semester, I want to wish you and your classmates a joyous […]
Name: Christine McLaughlin Hometown: Queens, New York Major: English Campus Activities: ACT, The Purple magazine, just generally Vibing Favorite Movie: Cats (2019) Favorite song: “The Void” by The Raincoats Favorite singer/group: James Corden as Bustopher Jones in Cats (2019) Favorite color: Green Favorite sports team: The Mets babey […]
Kelly Gallagher ‘22 Chief Features Editor The merry click of high heels joined the excited chatter rising through Smith Bridge and Hogan on the evening of February 7 as seniors made their way to the third floor of Hogan, where they awaited transportation to the 100 Days Ball. […]
Bobby Tuzzio ‘20Chief Sports Editor On Saturday, Feb. 8, the men’s and women’s track and field teams traveled to the University of Rhode Island to compete at the URI Coaches Tribute. On the men’s side, sophomore TJ Duggan placed third in the pole vault, posting a mark of […]
Jack Milko ‘20Staff Writer Every week for The Spire, I have had the pleasure of writing a weekly update on both the men’s and women’s basketball teams. The men play host to Lafayette this Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Hart Center while the women will travel to […]
Billy Fitzpatrick ‘20Editor-in-Chief With winter sports season rounding third base and some spring sports already underway, let’s take a look around campus to see how Holy Cross athletics has been faring in competition recently… Note: All stats and records updated as of Tuesday, Feb. 11. Men’s Basketball Since […]
Bridget Flaherty ‘21 Features Editor Well friends, it’s that time of year again: Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. We’re all taught to be wary of any Friday the 13th, but I think we can all agree that Friday, February 14th is one million percent more horrifying. […]
Grace Bromage ‘23 Features Editor Surrounded by plants of all shapes and sizes and the fresh smell of flowers, greenhouses invoke a sense of peace. While the Cantor Art Gallery is not filled with the flora that a greenhouse is, black and white images of grandiose structures and […]
Nicole Letendre ’23 Features Editor In Hogan Ballroom on Saturday, February 8, the 22nd Annual Crusader Classic, a college-wide ballroom competition, commenced bright and early at 8:00 a.m. and lasted until nearly 4:00 p.m. In addition to College of the Holy Cross participants, competitors travelled far and wide, […]
