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By Sophia Maietta, Staff Writer The recent turmoil that has enveloped the country—government and civilians alike—over the past two weeks has been continuously and quickly building since Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20th. Granted, many would argue that the political and social upheaval began long before Trump even […]
By Carly Priest, Opinions Editor I have some real beef with the Virgin Mary, and I don’t mean with Mother Mary herself. I take issue with whomever decided to promulgate Mary as an abstinent miracle-enabler first, raiser of the King of Kings second. It’s not the figure of […]
By G.Matthew Greco ’17, Speaker of the Senate On behalf of the College of the Holy Cross Senate: When asked in the seventh grade what I wanted to be when I grow up, I responded “Speaker of the House.” In between sporting events and ABC evening news with […]
By Seamus Brennan, Staff Writer This year, the Holy Cross community is celebrating 25 years of the College’s mission statement. The Mission and Identity Professional Development Subcommittee organized an effort to capture the perspectives of Holy Cross students, faculty, and staff on how they live out the mission of […]
By Max McKee, Chief Copy Editor “On Valentine’s Day, if 4,000 alumni, parents, students, and members of the campus make a gift, Holy Cross will receive $1 million.” That is the challenge issued this year for the “I Love HC” giving event, which takes place on Tuesday, February […]
By Lauren Hayward, News Editor Rev. Thomas Worcester, S.J. will become president of Regis College in Toronto, Ontario, beginning in August. Father Worcester has been a faculty member of the history department since 1994. He achieved tenure in 2000 and was promoted to professor in 2010. Father Worcester’s […]
By Allyson Noenickx, Chief News Editor On Jan. 30, Rev. Philip L. Boroughs, S.J., responded to concerns over recent executive orders passed by President Donald Trump in a letter addressed to the campus community. In the letter coauthored by Margaret Freije, vice president for academic affairs and dean […]
By Bill Dewahl, Staff “Writer” For years, the Lower Kimball chalupa combo has been a staple of the Holy Cross dining experience. In exchange for one of their eight weekly Lower meal swipes, students could indulge their palate with a meal unrivaled at any other campus dining location: […]
By Stephan Duncan, Eggplant Editor Critics commonly talk about me—and I know perfectly well what an exquisite name Meryl is, even among the radical conservatives. I’m the one, the one and only, let me tell you, who is the greatest actress to act before both gods and men; […]
By John Buzzard, Chief Eggplant Editor After a string of violence related to the recent election of President Donald J. Trump, it seems that there has been a rapid increase in the percentage of Americans who believe that they have the moral high ground. This shocking report was […]
By Jacqueline Bashaw, Copy Editor “Little Shop of Horrors,” directed by Julia McCarthy ’15, took Fenwick Theater by storm last week. The musical, which first appeared in 1982 and spawned a film adaptation in 1986, discusses the lives of Mr. Mushnik and his employees, Seymour and Audrey, as […]
By John Kim, Features Editor Hometown: Morristown, NJ Major: Chemistry, Biochemistry Concentration, Pre-Med Best Dorm: Wheeler Favorite Holy Cross Class: Biochemistry! Least Favorite Holy Cross Class: Montserrat Number of All-Nighters Last Semester: ZERO! SLEEP IS IMPORTANT! Favorite Animal: Dolphins or monkeys Favorite Book: “The Mortal Instruments” series by […]
