Category: News
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The Final Bow: Holy Cross Dance Ensemble Holds Annual Spring Showcase
Kaitlyn Richards ‘29 News Editor On Friday April 10, 2026, at 7 p.m., the Holy Cross Dance Ensemble will host its annual Spring Showcase in the Luth Concert Hall at the Prior Performing Arts Center (PAC). The performance is entirely student-run, highlighting the talent, dedication, and creativity of the ensemble’s…
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Holy Cross Students and Professors say: “Justice for Contingents”
Brigid O’Malley ‘29 News Editor On Thursday, March 26, students, professors, and alumni gathered outside of Kimball Hall to ask one thing of the Holy Cross administration: justice for contingents. Members of the rally stated that contingent faculty teach a substantial portion of courses at the College, but receive substantially…
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Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Lizzie Swanson ‘28 Chief News Editor As April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Holy Cross has planned a number of events for our community members to participate in. Here on the Hill, our community is dedicated to fostering a safe environment where survivors of assault can feel empowered to speak…
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Genre-Defying Classical Ensemble Performs at the Prior Performing Arts Center
Kate Santini ‘27 News Editor On Sunday, March 29, the Prior Performing Arts Center (PAC) was proud to welcome New York-based ensemble, Ymusic, for a performance and brief residency at the College. Classically trained and named after “Generation Y,” the six-musician ensemble bears an “intimate, innovative, and singular reputation.” With…
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A Community in Mourning: Holy Cross Remembers Dominick Tocci ‘27
The News Staff The College of the Holy Cross community is mourning the loss of Dominick Tocci ‘27, who passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2026 following a kayaking accident on Lake Hayward in East Haddam, Connecticut. In a statement to the campus community, college officials extended their deepest condolences,…
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A Community in Mourning: Holy Cross Remembers Dominick Tocci ‘27
The News Staff The College of the Holy Cross community is mourning the loss of Dominick Tocci ‘27, who passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2026 following a kayaking accident on Lake Hayward in East Haddam, Connecticut. In a statement to the campus community, college officials extended their deepest condolences,…
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Former Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker Named 2026 Commencement Speaker
Kate Santini ‘27 News Editor Former Massachusetts governor and current president of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Charlie Baker, will serve as the commencement speaker for Holy Cross’ 180th graduating class. As NCAA president, Baker oversees intercollegiate athletic competitions for over 1,100 colleges and universities and over 500,000 student…
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Opportunities for Student Development
Lizzie Swanson ‘28 Chief News Editor As midterm season passes, students are faced with new opportunities for personal and academic development. On March 9th, many students were emailed about applying for the Dana Scholars Program, named after American philanthropist, Charles. A. Dana, (1881-1975). Students who demonstrate high levels of academic…
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Darkness on the Hill: A Campus-Wide Power Outage
Kaitlyn Richards ‘29 News Editor A campus-wide power outage left students, professors, and faculty alike without electricity during the afternoon of Monday, March, 9, 2026, disrupting studying, residence halls, and classes, as the buildings suddenly went dark. The blackout began around 2 p.m., affecting all academic buildings and dormitories, leaving…
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Wachusett Mountain Ski Nights Come to a Close
Brigid O’Malley ’29 Staff Writer As the temperature starts to warm up, the Outdoors Club (ODC) has wrapped up its series of ski trips to Mount Wachusett. The club organized three trips over the course of the late winter season, with the final outing taking place on Sunday, March 15.…
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Best-Selling Author R.F. Kuang Gives Exclusive Sneak Peak of Upcoming Novel to HC Students
Kate Santini ‘27 News Editor On Thursday, February 27, the Department of English was proud to host renowned author, R.F. Kuang, for a reading of her upcoming novel and a Q&A session with students and faculty. At only twenty-nine years old, Kuang has published six novels including The Poppy War…
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Holy Cross Dining Recognized For Inclusive and Sustainable Dining
Raymond Borawski ’28 Staff Writer Holy Cross Dining’s very own Kimball Dining Hall was recently featured in an article from US News and World Report outlining 11 colleges with healthy dining options. Kimball, a staple of campus life here on the Hill, has been recognized before, being profiled in a…
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Benedict Fenwick Joseph Debate Society Hosts Debate on International Law & Suarez AI
Kate Santini ‘27 News Editor On Friday, February 20th, the Benedict Fenwick Joseph Debate Society (B.F.F.) held its first debate session of the semester. The night’s prompts included “Resolved: International Law is Ineffective” and “Resolved: Suarez AI has No Place at Holy Cross.” With Father Nyugen guest-judging and audience members…
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Benedict Fenwick Joseph Debate Society Hosts Debate on International Law & Suarez AI
Kate Santini ‘27 News Editor On Friday, February 20th, the Benedict Fenwick Joseph Debate Society (B.F.F.) held its first debate session of the semester. The night’s prompts included “Resolved: International Law is Ineffective” and “Resolved: Suarez AI has No Place at Holy Cross.” With Father Nyugen guest-judging and audience members…
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Leadership Shift Marks New Era for Student Development: Murray Named AJCU President as Todd Departs for Columbia
Kaitlyn Richards ‘29 News Editor For the 2026-2027 academic year Holy Cross will undergo notable changes in student leadership, following the announcement that two key administrators will be leaving their positions at the College beginning as early as this upcoming spring. College President Vincent D. Rougeau announced in a message…
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New Summer Program “Washington, D.C. Unlocked” Presents a Unique Opportunity
Shaye Callanan ‘26 News Editor An exciting new program entitled “Washington, D.C. Unlocked: The Real Capital Through Four Lenses” will give students an opportunity to immerse themselves in the history and life of Washington, D.C. The deadline to apply was Sunday, February 15th. This four week summer program, taking place…
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Accommodation in Action: February Accessibility Initiatives at Holy Cross
Kaitlyn Richards ‘29 News Editor February at Holy Cross marks the midpoint of the year, becoming a month centered on accessibility, advocacy, and community engagement. Through a series of events hosted by the Office of Student Accessibility Services (SAS) and DREAM (Disability Rights, Education, Activism and Mentoring), students are encouraged…
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Provenance Analyst Specialist Reveals the Ins & Outs of Being an “Art Detective”
Kate Santini ‘27 News Editor Provenance analyst specialist at the Worcester Art Museum (WAM), Daniel Healey, gave a lecture titled “Orphaned Antiquities & Cold Case Files – Investigating Provenance in the New Era of Museum Restitution” on Feb. 9 in Rehm Library. Sponsored by the Archaeological Institute of America (AIA)…
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“Run/Hide/Fight” and “Stop the Bleed” Trainings
Ciara Long ‘29 Staff Writer At a time where emergency preparedness is an essential part of both safety on campus and off, learning how to react in the face of danger is critical. Due to the need to train the public in emergency situations, preparation that helps one maximize chances…
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Valentine’s Day + Sexual Respect Week
Eleanor Laville ‘29 News Staff Writer Happy season of love! This holiday is celebrated thanks to the actions of St. Valentine, who is commemorated with a feast day on Feb. 14 in the liturgical calendar. St. Valentine was a priest who was martyred around 270 AD for secretly marrying couples…
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The PAC Presents – Into The Woods
Lizzie Swanson ‘28 Chief News Editor Holy Cross’ Department of Theatre and Dance is currently showing Into The Woods. The cast and crew have been working on this production for months and The Spire was able to gain backstage access for the opening night of the show and experience the…
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New Lecture Series Brings Untapped Irish History to the Hill
Kate Santini ‘27 Chief News Editor On February 4th, Brendan Kane, professor in the Department of History and Literatures, Cultures & Languages at the University of Connecticut, ushered in the Swords History of Ireland Lecture Series with a lecture titled: “Making Irish History Irish?: Gaelic Texts, Family Trees, and the…
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Pressing Pause in a Culture That Never Stops: The JCC Big Chill Retreat
Kaitlyn Richards ‘29 News Editor In today’s culture, the typical American college experience is defined by schedules packed to the brim, a constant pressure to meet demanding deadlines, and a strong culture of unstoppable productivity, yet true stillness can feel unfamiliar for most. The same fast-paced environment is echoed amongst…
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Columbia Professors Goldman, Khalil Discuss Teaching and Discourse “After Gaza”
Brigid O’Malley ’29 New Editor On Monday, Feb. 2, Columbia School of Journalism Professors Ari Goldman and Greg Khalil spoke at the Rehm Library in a seminar called “Israel/Palestine After Gaza.” Goldman, an American Jewish journalist who identifies as a Zionist, and Khalil, a Palestinian-American Christian journalist, discussed journalism and…
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The Winter Homecoming Concert: A Story of Soviet Political Resistance Through Music
Jaden Stainforth ‘27 Staff Writer On Friday and Saturday, Feb. 6th and 7th, the College is hosting a weekend Winter Homecoming to welcome alumni and their families back to the Hill to enjoy a host of events. On the calendar for the weekend includes a dedication of the basketball court…
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Award-Winning Author Margaret Atwood to Give 58th Annual Hanify-Howland Memorial Lecture
Kate Santini ‘27 News Editor The Hanify-Howland Lecture Committee is excited to welcome two-time Booker Prize recipient and literary icon Margaret Atwood to give its 58th annual lecture. Each year, the Committee receives funding from Holy Cross alums to select and host a speaker distinguished in the realm of public…
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From Campus to the Community: The Spring Semester SPUD Recruitment Fair
Kaitlyn Richards ‘29 News Editor On Thursday Feb. 5, 2026, Holy Cross students had the opportunity to explore the numerous programs offered that provide opportunities to give back to the Worcester community at the annual Student Programs for Urban Development (SPUD) fair in Hogan Ballroom. From tutoring and mentoring, to…
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Patience—Let’s Have Some.
Lizzie Swanson ‘28 Chief News Editor This past weekend marked one of the largest snowstorms Massachusetts residents had seen in years. Piling in at 22.4 inches, Worcester and her 200,000+ residents felt the harsh storm encroach upon their doorsteps. Many Holy Cross students bundled up inside their dorms while others…
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Winter Whiteout in Worcester: Holy Cross Closes Campus Due to Storm
Kaitlyn Richards ‘29 News Editor Last weekend, a majority of the country experienced severe winter storms, leading some regions to receive the highest snowfall in recent years. As the major winter storm approached Central Massachusetts early Sunday morning, Worcester city officials declared a major “Winter Weather Emergency”, by announcing measures…
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Introducing SuarezAI; How it Works & What Sets it Apart from Other AI Platforms
Kate Santini ‘27 News Editor Holy Cross welcomed students back to campus with the launch of its in-house AI platform, SuarezAI, which is designed to optimize rather than undermine academic performance. The platform is available to students after their completion of a Gen AI Literacy Essentials course accessible via Canvas.…