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Boroughs: I Am the New Mascot

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Rev. Philip L. Boroughs, S.J. His Eminence Crusaders were not in the Crusades. Crusaders were not in the Crusades. Crusaders were not in the Crusades. Repeat after me! Good, thank you. Now that that important business is out of the way: In seeking to best represent a 21st Century Holy Cross Crusader—one who massacres social injustice, not innocents— the administration has decided that I alone can fulfill the role of mascot. Iggy has gone the way of the dodo, and the Boro Bro is in. As the Holy Cross Crusaders run out to play Lehigh for the 70th time this … Continue reading Boroughs: I Am the New Mascot

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Eggplant: LeBron Traded to Knicks

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Bobby Tuzzio Chief Eggplant Editor     Ladies and gentlemen, it’s official: LeBron James is coming to the New York Knicks. Yes, you heard it here first. The NBA veteran is leaving the Cleveland Cavaliers to join the New York Knickerbockers. LeBron, who has had one of the most prolific careers in the history of the Association, comes to New York with the hopes of winning an NBA title. Keep in mind, the Knicks have not won an NBA championship since 1973. Yes, they were close in 1994 and 1999, but ultimately they came up short.   In recent years, the Knicks … Continue reading Eggplant: LeBron Traded to Knicks

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Sadism Magazine Names Holy Cross Best Campus for Biking

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Lance Armstrong Sheryl Crow’s Ex Sadism Magazine has named Holy Cross the most bikeable school in the country, beating out schools such as Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis, University of Alaska-Fairbanks, and University of Phoenix for the title. “We’re very honored to be named the most bikeable college in America,” said President Boroughs. “We really feel that it can help us gain more interest from students across the country—as long as we don’t mention the name of the publication that gave us this award of course.” Sadism Magazine judged schools on a complex criteria that accounted for many factors that … Continue reading Sadism Magazine Names Holy Cross Best Campus for Biking

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Tatum vs Hausler: Who’s the More Impressive 19 Year Old

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Greg Hausler Eggplant Co-Editor/Athlete    As of November 8, 2017 the Boston Celtics are in the midst of a 9 game win streak and the team is truly clicking at all levels. One name has stood out during the win streak, 19 year old rookie Jayson Tatum. His stoic performances and ability to look dominate in an NBA game at this young age have spurred me to look at myself, also 19, in a different light. Now the question I ask this: Who is the more impressive 19 year old, Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics or Greg Hausler “second … Continue reading Tatum vs Hausler: Who’s the More Impressive 19 Year Old