By Hui Li ’21 Co-Chief Photographer During the last Dean’s Forum held on campus, Provost Freije said to students: “You and the faculty are going to be transitioning together.” This is certainly true, as while the vast majority of students have been settling back into their homes, the […]
Kelly Gallagher ‘22 Chief Features Editor In demonstration of music’s ability to bring people together, dozens of College of Holy Cross community members joined members of Las Cafeteras for a live conversation and demonstrations through Zoom. Sponsored by Arts Transcending Borders, “Beyond La Bamba: Music, Storytelling, and Activism […]
Bridget Flaherty ’21 Features Editor For those of you who have been struggling to fill the dull, seemingly endless days that continue to unravel before us, allow me to relieve the burden of choice by recommending some of my quarantine essentials: Peanut Butter I have recently updated my […]
Nicole Letendre ’23 Features Editor It is fair to say that quarantine has been quite the shift for many College of the Holy Cross students. Feeling detached from in-person academics, extracurricular activities, and athletics are worries that many Holy Cross students share. Among these uncertainties is the overwhelming […]
By Hui Li ’21 Co-Chief Photographer As the college continues operating off-campus, it is important to maintain the bonds formed on the Hill. Even though we are not together on campus, we remain close through the strong sense of community we have at Holy Cross. Let us stay […]
Nicole Letendre ’23Features Editor Editor’s note: This article appears in our annual Eggplant Edition, which features exclusively satire articles. Why pick just one or two majors? It’s a question that’s been haunting me for years and years. I could never quite narrow it down enough. My mind was […]
Grace Bromage ’23Features Editor, Trained in Psychology* Editor’s note: This article appears in our annual Eggplant Edition, comprised exclusively of satirical articles. Is the teacher who didn’t know how to play a YouTube video four weeks ago struggling to hold classes online? Has your internet been slow and […]
Kelly Gallagher ’22Chief Features Editor Editor’s note: This article appears in our annual Eggplant Edition, comprised exclusively of satirical articles. Name: Odie Hometown: The woods behind Figge Major: Aromatherapy Campus Activities: Joining the RAs on their nighttime rounds, dumpster diving, perfuming Favorite Movie: “Swamp Thing” Favorite song: “Smells […]
Jackie Cannon ’20 Social Distancing Expert (AKA Hardcore Introvert) Editor’s note: This article appears in our annual Eggplant Edition, comprised exclusively of satirical articles. In a recent poll undertaken by The Eggplant’s research division, Holy Cross students weighed in on how they’re responding to social distancing. Biology: “Would […]
Did you take a photo with your friends and a “Class of 2020” banner before leaving campus? We are still accepting submissions at spire@g.holycross.edu!
Hui Li ’21 Co-Chief Photographer On Monday, March 9, Jen Marr, founder and CEO of Inspiring Comfort, LLC., brought some paws-itivity to campus for the second half of the semester. In November 2019, she published “Paws to Comfort: An Everyday Guide to Learning How You Can Help Mend […]
Kelly Gallagher ‘22 Chief Features Editor The abrupt end of the on-campus semester came as a shock to the entire College of the Holy Cross community, yet the arts programs quickly asserted their commitment to adapting their activities. Arts Transcending Borders, the Music Department, and the Department of […]