Allyson Noenickx ’19 Editor-in-Chief Hometown: Pembroke, MA Major: English, Pre-Med Best Dorm: Healy Favorite Holy Cross Class: 21st Century Literature Least Favorite Holy Cross Class: Atoms and Molecules Number of All-Nighters Last Semester: 0 Favorite Animal: Penguin Favorite Spot on Campus: Joyce Contemplative Center (not on campus) Favorite […]
Luke Walsh ’19 Features Editor On September 7, 2018, Pittsburgh native Mac Miller tragically passed away at the young age of 26 due to a suspected drug overdose. In the wake of his death, the outpour of love and respect for the late rapper proves that while Mac […]
Henry Quesada ’22 Staff Writer It has long been rumored that the two faces of the modern NBA, LeBron James and Kevin Durant, recorded a rap song together during the NBA lockout prior to the 2011/12 season. Although short clips of the song had been posted on Twitter […]
Bianca Miccolis ’21 Features Editor and Web Editor While the Holy Cross community experienced some unpleasant weather last week, the sun shined again over campus in time for Saturday’s win against Yale on Fitton Field. However, colleges and universities throughout the South, specifically the Carolinas, were not been […]
By Meghan Shaffer ‘20 Culture Editor Sometimes, you encounter something that reminds you just how human the people you encounter everyday are and of the beauty and rawness of that humanity. That is exactly the message put forth in “Project Empathy,” which was performed by six Holy Cross […]
Anamika Dutta Chief Culture Editor After a brief hiatus, I’m back to my usual T.V. reviews. The season finale of “Jane the Virgin” premiered last Friday, and fans already knew something big was going to go down (thanks in part to Justin Baldoni’s Instagram, warning fans to […]
Luke Walsh ‘19 Culture Editor Throughout January and February, the entire Philadelphia area centered around two things: the Eagles and Meek Mill’s “Dreams and Nightmares.” It was a great two months. But while we were partying (somewhat rioting) in the streets, the man that brought us all […]
By Meghan Shaffer ‘20 Culture Editor It’s internship season here on the hill, and chances are if you are a sophomore or junior, you’ve overheard your friends talking excitedly about the internship they scored for the summer or the summer job they have lined up. But if […]
Anamika Dutta ‘20 Chief Culture Editor The words “Me Too” have sparked a nationwide movement to address sexual assault and violence against women; however, other countries have been slower to catch on. In France, recent rape cases against minors have caused the country to examine its current […]
The House of Representatives has passed an amendment to the Americans with Disabilities Act, or the ADA. This amendment, H.R. 620, protects businesses from being sued by people with disabilities for not complying with the ADA; specifically, businesses are allowed 60 days to construct a plan for dealing […]
Anamika Dutta ‘20 Chief Culture Editor The 2018 Winter Olympics kicked off on February 9 in Pyeongchang, South Korea. In the typical grand spectacle that is the Opening Ceremony, Pyeongchang delivered fireworks, drones that morphed into the famous Olympic rings, complex choreography, and an overall theme of peace, […]
Meghan Shaffer ‘20 Culture Editor Disclaimer: I love reality T.V. One of the best parts of my week is when I have time to take a break and catch up on the latest “Real Housewives” installment. I’ll watch any show in “The Bachelor” universe, and I’ve been keeping […]
