By Samantha Gjeltema, Staff Writer Have you ever written a research paper for a class and while looking for articles you think you found the one, but turns out you must pay upwards of $50 to view it? It is often said that knowledge is power, so why would […]
By Alexandra Smith, Chief Culture Editor Hometown: Kansas City, Missouri Major: Economics, German Minor Best Dorm: Clark 1 minus all the damages Favorite Holy Cross Class: Economics of Sports Number of All-Nighters Last Semester: 0, can’t do it Favorite Animal: Kevin Hannan on Saturdays Favorite Book: “The […]
By Alexandra Smith, Chief Culture Editor Even though I myself admittedly have a penchant for pieces of clothing that border on obnoxious (especially by HC standards), I have never been a fan of dressing up for Catalina. While I am more than happy to celebrate one of the […]
By Meghan Shaffer, Culture Editor On paper, CW musical comedy “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend” doesn’t seem all that exciting, or even all that funny. The show follows twenty-something, stressed-out lawyer Rebecca Bunch, played by an outstanding Rachel Bloom. After getting a prestigious promotion at her fancy New York law firm, Rebecca […]
By Anamika Dutta, Culture Editor At first glance, “Jane the Virgin” may not seem like the show that makes female empowerment a top priority, but it consistently delivers strong female-driven plotlines that are multidimensional and relatable. The basic plot synopsis does not reveal much in this regard; a devout, […]
Anamika Dutta Culture Editor “This is Us” deals with a variety of complex and difficult issues: adoption, death, substance abuse, fostering, and—as this past week’s episode highlighted—racism. For those of you unfamiliar with the premise and characters of “This is Us,” it stars a married couple in the […]
Meghan Shaffer Culture Editor This past Monday, LASO hosted their closing event of Latinx Heritage Month: a production of “Platanos y Collard Greens” performed in Hogan Ballroom for members of the Holy Cross community. Beginning as an off-broadway play, the satirical comedy now tours at different colleges and […]
Hometown: Newton, MA Major: English Best Dorm: Mulledy Favorite Holy Cross Class: Superheros and the Self with Professor Santos Number of All-Nighters Last Semester: 3 Favorite Animal: Llama/ Meerkat Favorite Book: Beatlebone by Kevin Barry Favorite Color: Red Favorite Movie: The Boss Baby Favorite TV Shows: “The Office,” […]
Alexandra Smith Chief Culture Editor Everyone knows that fall is the “New Year” of the fashion world. New York Fashion Week marks the beginning of seeing all of your favorite celebrities transitioning from wearing the newest trends in denim shorts to layering their trendiest sweaters, dresses, and […]
Anamika Dutta Culture Editor Fall break could not have come fast enough. For the student body, the past few weeks have been filled with midterms, essays, projects, and presentations, not to mention other extracurricular and athletic commitments. Cool Beans’ midnight business was through the roof and grateful students […]
Meghan Shaffer Culture Editor On Thursday, September 28, beloved medical drama “Grey’s Anatomy” had its long-awaited two-hour season premiere. Now entering its fourteenth season, creator Shonda Rhimes is attempting to bring the show back to what original fans know and love: a funny, sexy drama that simultaneously keeps […]
By John Albinson WINNERS LA RAMS: After a disappointing season last year that saw them go 4-12, the Rams have already won three games this season and sit atop the NFC West. Quarterback Jared Goff, in his sophomore year, has looked surprisingly competent, tossing seven touchdowns to go […]
