By Allison Carvalho ‘22Staff Writer Toi Derricotte, an American poet known for her intimate pieces on African-American women, visited Rehm Library on Tuesday, October 24th to read multiple pieces of her original work and speak to students about her life’s events and challenges. Derricotte is the successful author […]
Did you know… Worcester was home to a celebrated pioneer of American rocket science? Dr. Robert Hutchings Goddard (1882-1945) was born and worked right in Worcester, Massachusetts. Goddard is known for developing and launching the first liquid fuel rocket, changing the future of space travel. NASA published an […]
As Paul Feig’s (“Bridesmaids,” “Sisters”) first venture into the mystery or suspense genre, “A Simple Favor” is an aesthetically and comedically engaging version of a familiar plot—the disappearance of a wife. Anna Kendrick stars as Stephanie, a single mom with a parenting vlog who unexpectedly befriends Emily (Blake […]
Grace Bromage ’23 Staff Writer The new wave of Chinese science fiction that has emerged into the public eye in the last decade is one which seeks to reveal the deeper and nightmarish truths of reality. These were the points made by Mingwei Song, a guest lecturer from […]
Name: Isabella Kallassy Class Year: 2020 Hometown: New Canaan, CT Major: Global Health Studies, Architectural Studies Campus Activities: Fools on the Hill, SHAPE member Favorite Movie: Coco Favorite Song: Monster Mash Favorite Singer/Group: Jessie Reyez Favorite Color: Orange Favorite Class Taken at Holy Cross: 3D Fundamentals Favorite Professor: […]
By Joe Begg ‘21 Features Editor Dark rain falls outside of Figge Hall as Matthew Pinder ’20, this year’s Fenwick Scholar, walks into the room. He’s considerably wet, returning to our room after another long night of composing. The Fenwick Scholarship is the highest academic honor at the […]
Even as the Pit was filling up with spectators, performers could still be heard rehearsing off-stage. Their need for extra practice time was understandable – after all, they’d only picked their songs and instruments forty-five minutes before. Sounds crazy? There’s a reason they call it Music Madness. On […]
By Kelly Gallagher ’22Chief Features Editor The peaceful hum of Japanese flutes floated down the steps of Dinand, relaxing me as it brought nature to mind, making me think of a quiet spot beside a brook. Other instruments joined the melody as I approached the Hoval, which was […]
By Clarabel Smith ‘20 Features Editor Unfortunately for most college students, some of the best new and returning shows return to TV and streaming services in fall, right as our work starts to accelerate. However, if you’re anything like me and are determined to allot yourself at least […]
By Nicole Letendre ’23Staff Writer Name: Natasha Rollo ‘23 Hometown: Leicester, MA Major: Potential Biology and Music Double Major Campus Activities: College Choir, Chapel Choir, Ballroom Dance Favorite movie: The Sound of Music Favorite song: “September” by Earth, Wind, and Fire Favorite singer/band: Adele Favorite colors: Orange and […]
By Raphaella Mascia ’21 Staff Writer As all of you have been notified, SGA is holding a referendum from October 8-10th on Moodle about whether or not Holy Cross should establish a Green Fund aimed at promoting sustainability endeavors at the College, which would mean increasing the Student Activity […]
Clarabel Smith ’20 Features Editor For those who haven’t heard of Brittany Howard, you may already know her incredible voice from the hit songs of her former band, Alabama Shakes. The rock singer and songwriter’s wide vocal range was showcased on songs like “Hold On” and “Gimme All […]
