Owen Whaley ‘24Features Editor Major: Political Science, Peace and Conflict Studies concentrationHometown: Wauwatosa, WisconsinDorm: LoyolaCampus activities: SGA, College Democrats, Feminist Forum, Pax ChristiHobbies: Trying new restaurants, watching movies, and cookingFavorite course: Liberation TheologyWhy you picked Holy Cross: The close-knit community and how dedicated all of the professorsareWhat you […]
Caroline Wallace Features Editor Theater is back on the Hill! Now, students have the opportunity to see “The 39 Steps” in the Fenwick theater this week. I was able to interview cast member Andrew Murphy who shed some light on what the play is about as well as […]
Grace Bromage Editor-in-Chief For lead actor Daniel Desmond ’22, last weekend’s performance marked his return to acting after almost eighteen months online. For him, it was “a relief” to be back to performing in person, especially for a comedic show like “The 39 Steps.” “The 39 Steps” features […]
Nicole Letendre ’23 Chief Features Editor Many students at the College of the Holy Cross likely have family traditions ingrained in their lives, and various types of homemade dishes and desserts are a large component of feeling that sense of belonging in a community. Especially around holidays and […]
Name: Emily Foscaldo Year: 2023 Hometown: Westwood, MA Major: Psychology and English Campus Activities: Delilahs, Delilahs’ social media, Orientation leader, tour guide, ACT E-board member, Project Empathy. Favorite Movie: “Pride and Prejudice” Favorite Song: “From The Dining Table” by Harry Styles Favorite Singer/Group: Mac Miller or SZAFavorite Color: […]
Kelly Gallagher ‘22 Senior Advisor Back in the simpler days of October 2019, I was in The Spire’s office talking with one of our Editors-in-Chief at the time, Billy Fitzpatrick ‘20, about Rev. Greg Boyle, S.J. I’d only just heard of him, but Billy, on the other hand, […]
Caroline Muniz ‘23 Features Editor Hallo-weekend on the Hill began with pumpkin carving and cookie decorating sponsored by CAB! On Oct. 29, Loyola Ballroom was packed with students ready to create their own spooky masterpieces! College of the Holy Cross students were welcomed to the event by the […]
Owen Whaley ‘24Features Editor “This Halloweekend my friends and I decided to dress up as the cast of “Shrek.” We were very excited to have Halloween back on campus so we went all out—green face paint, red hairspray for Fiona, and everything.” – Monica Regan ‘23 “So many […]
Caroline Wallace ‘23 Features Editor One of the great programs that the College of the Holy Cross has to offer is the opportunity to study abroad. Kathleen Casey ‘23 is spending her Junior year studying at Mansfield College at University of Oxford in England. Casey included that “Mansfield College […]
Nicole Letendre ‘23Chief Features Editor As a fun and spooky start to Halloweekend, the College of the Holy Cross’s ACT (Alternate College Theater) put on a Murder Mystery night for students in Hogan Ballroom on Friday, Oct. 29. Upon arrival, attendees and performers were assigned a “character” and […]
Nicole Letendre ’23 Chief Features Editor At the College of the Holy Cross, it’s no secret that the Spring Break Immersion program is a central part of the college experience for so many students impacted by the opportunity to meet new people and participate in their community. Recently, […]
Caroline Muniz ’23 Features Editor October 22, 2021 marked a historic day for the Holy Cross community as Vincent D. Rougeau was officially inaugurated as the 33rd President of the College of the Holy Cross. He is the first lay and the first black president in the College’s […]
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