Stacey Kaliabakos ‘23 Features Editor Autumn is arguably one of the best seasons. With it comes chilly weather, cozy clothes and drinks, and fun fall festivities like pumpkin carving and apple picking. As a junior, I’ve only been able to experience one fall semester at College of the […]
Caroline Muniz 23 Staff Writer On Oct. 1, College of the Holy Cross students were able to attend a special fall concert featuring rap artist The Kid LAROI! For the majority of students, this was their very first in-person concert at Holy Cross. After the cancellation of the […]
Nicole Letendre ‘23 Chief Features Editor As the semester picks up speed, it’s hard to find a moment for ourselves—to unwind and briefly put aside the stressors of academics and various other responsibilities. Recently, I had the opportunity to go to one of the various yoga class offerings […]
Caroline Wallace ‘23 Features Editor Thanks to vaccines and things returning, mostly, to normal, the College of the Holy Cross cheer team is finally able to return on the Hill! The cheer team has been unable to practice since the beginning of 2020. Prior to the pandemic, the […]
Owen Whaley ‘24 Features Editor For sophomores Matthew Lawrence and Chris Mathewson, a dorm should feel like home. Perhaps the first thing you’ll feel when you step into their room is nostalgia. (Remember Squidward’s gaudy self-portrait? They have it.) Along either wall, stunning pieces pay homage to legendary […]
Name: Alec Cicero Year: 2024 Hometown: Williamsville, New York Major: Economics Campus Activities: On the hockey team Favorite Movie: ShawShank Redemption Favorite Song: “Break even” Favorite Singer/Group: Chance the Rapper Favorite Color: White Favorite Sports Team: Buffalo Bills Favorite Class taken at Holy Cross: Entrepreneurship Favorite Professor: Professor […]
Stacey Kaliabakos ‘23 Features Editor 2021 has had its fair share of ups and downs, but I think that no College of the Holy Cross student can complain about being on campus as a community again. Although things are still different from the pre-pandemic era (like indoor mask […]
Kelly Gallagher ‘22 Senior Advisor Whether you grew up listening to Bach or can’t tell him from Beethovan, violinist Johnny Gandelsman’s interpretation of Bach’s classic cello suites is a thrilling revelation. As Gandelsman transcribes the cello suites for violin, he brings out a joyful, “folksy” element (as The […]
Rea Nassif ‘24 Features Editor Walking through the cocurricular extravaganza on Saturday, I was approached by two seniors, Allison McGrath ‘21 and Avery Faires ‘21. Their ebullient presence prompted me to stand by their table and observe the presentation for their club, The Delilahs. As a member of […]
Caroline Wallace ‘23 Features Editor Welcome to my room in Carlin! Students who live in Carlin have two double rooms and a communal living space in the middle of the room. The college provides you with a couch, two chairs, and a coffee table in this common room. […]
Major: Classics Hometown: Washington, D.C. Dorm: Wheeler Hall Campus activities: Campus Activities Board, Flag Football, Outdoors Club Hobbies: Playing guitar, reading, running, working out at the Jo Favorite course: Buddhism What you would change about Holy Cross: Change the food options at Kimball each year Skill you hope […]
Nicole Letendre ’23 Chief Features Editor Likely you’ve come across these furry friends on campus at one time or another and can’t help but smile. After all, animals bring so much joy to the lives of countless students at their homes, and it’s fitting that our campus home […]
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