Category: News
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It’s Time to StandUp to Hazing
Brigid O’Malley ‘29 News Editor Students of all class years are now required to take an anti-hazing course by the end of the semester, Dean Todd announced last week. The new training aims to help students recognize, combat, and prevent hazing, as a part of a larger effort across colleges…
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The Rasa String Quartet Graces the Stage for a Spooky Evening of Music
Kaitlyn Richards ’29 News Editor During the evening of Tuesday, Oct. 28, the Rasa String Quartet performed on campus, for a spooky twist on their classical repertoire in celebration of the festivities of the Halloween season. Held in Brooks Music Hall, the concert featured eerie renditions of classical pieces, as…
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Traditional Irish Music in Dinand Library
Sean Dooley ’28 News Editor This past Monday, Holy Cross hosted two Irish Music Concerts in the least likely music venue on campus…the library. A space dedicated to quiet study for students became the setting for two vibrant performances of traditional Irish music. Diarmuid Ó Meachair is a professor in…
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3rd Annual Working for Worcester Halloween 5k
Shaye Callanan ‘26 News Editor Working for Worcester hosted their 3rd Annual Halloween Charity 5K Run or 1 Mile Walk this Sunday. Students gathered at the Jo early Sunday morning having donated $5, $10, or $20 to register for the event. There was also an open-ended donation option for students,…
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PRIDE Hosts First Ever Masquerade Ball
Brigid O’Malley ’29 News Editor Last Friday, Holy Cross PRIDE hosted its first-ever Masquerade Ball, turning the Hogan Ballroom into a space for music, food, dancing, and community. In the days leading up to the event, PRIDE held a craft night, where students could make and decorate their own masks…
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Holy Cross Jazz Band
Sean Dooley ’28 News Editor The Holy Cross Jazz Ensemble has been a staple of the college’s music program for decades. This year, however, the band underwent a series of changes. Namely, the introduction of a new director who has created new opportunities for student musicians to engage with. For…
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Canvas Service Outages Spark Distress for Students Around the Nation:
Kaitlyn Richards ‘29 News Editor Millions of students and educators across the nation rely on Canvas, the learning management system to keep university courses running smoothly. Through the platform, teachers can easily communicate with their students through assignment reminders, announcements, and grades in one centralized location. On the morning of…
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Breaking News! New Spire Section
Tucker Scott ’26 Opinions Editor Breaking news! As of last week the Spire is happy to introduce its newest section, Breaking News. Each week a number of articles will be published detailing the most important and late breaking news of the day. It could be something as simple as information…
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“From the River to the Sea…”
Lizzie Swanson ‘28 Chief News Editor On Monday, October 28th, a group of roughly 50 members of the Holy Cross community gathered on the Hoval to rally for the Palestinian Liberation Movement. Professors, Alum, and students alike assembled at 3:30 to protest both the American government’s involvement in the Israeli…
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Homecoming Weekend Welcomes Former Pentagon Press Secretary
Lizzie Swanson ‘28 Chief News Editor A cold winter breeze strikes the window pane of the world’s second largest office building in January of 2022. The Pentagon, home to over 23,000 employees, is the United States headquarters for the Department of Defense. Pentagon Press Secretary, Admiral John Kirby, has just…
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Dean Todd Announces Closing of Kendig Gate
Tucker Scott ‘26 Staff Writer On September 25, 2025 Associate Vice President for Student Development and Dean of Students Charles Todd announced that Kendig Gate was closed. In his announcement letter he specifically focused on being “good neighbors and to keep everyone safe.” He then followed up by saying, “Sticking…
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2025 SGA Election Results
Shaye Callanan ‘26 News Editor The Student Government Association released results of the fall 2025 elections. Firstly, seven new students were chosen as representatives of the class of 2029. Aine Carey, Ainsley Clough, and Matthew Dressel were elected as Senators for the Class of 2029. Others elected to represent the…
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Holy Cross Publishes 2025 Security and Fire Safety Report
Ray Borawski ’28 News Editor Earlier this week, in accordance with the Cleary Act, Holy Cross released their annual security and fire safety report. The Cleary Act, known more formally as the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, mandates that all colleges and universities…
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A Night Filled With Poetic Wisdom Featuring the Esteemed Martín Espada
Kaitlyn Richards ‘29 News Editor Students, faculty, and community members gathered within the Rehm Library at the College of the Holy Cross on Oct. 2, 2025, for a powerful night of poetic wonder. Presented as a part of the English Department’s Working Writer Series, the evening’s event featured Martín Espada,…
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Holy Cross Names John R. Hayes Jr. ‘91 as Next Vice President for Advancement
Kaitlyn Richards ‘29 News Editor The College of the Holy Cross has appointed alum John R. Hayes Jr. ‘91 as the new Vice President for Advancement to lead in fundraising, as well as alumni initiatives, effective Nov. 3, 2025. Hayes returns to Worcester with twenty-five years of leadership experience, as…
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Let’s Talk About Mental Health – Fresh Check Day Considered A Success
Lizzie Swanson ’28 Chief News Editor Suicide is the second largest cause of death in college students, only after accident based events. Roughly 12 young people (aged 15-24) commit suicide everyday, as collected and reported on by the University of Connecticut. Additionally, the National Education Association states over 60 percent…
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HC For a Cure
Shaye Callanan ‘26 News Editor This past Friday afternoon, HC for a Cure hosted their annual 5K Color Run, bringing students together for an afternoon filled with energy, music, and vibrant clouds of color. HC for a Cure is a student-run club dedicated to raising awareness of and fundraising for…
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Dignity and Reconciliation: Holy Cross’s Confrontation with Its Past
Brigid O’Malley ‘29 News Editor In 1838, the Jesuits of Maryland, then one of the largest slaveholding institutions in America, sold 272 enslaved people to pay off debts from opening Georgetown University and to continue establishing its order of Jesuit colleges. The transaction outraged Catholics at the time and led…
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Holy Cross Hosts Business Info Session and Club Fair
Sean Dooley ‘28 News Editor On Monday, September 15th, 2025, Holy Cross hosted its info session and club fair for the college’s Business Program. The event was located in the Hogan Ballroom, and aimed to educate students on the business certificate programs, as well as the various business related clubs…
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Questioning Our Way to Connection
Brigid O’Malley ‘29 News Editor Walking across campus? Eating alone in Kimball? Don’t be surprised if a classmate stops you with questions like, “who’s your dream dinner guest?” or “how is your relationship with your mother?” before promptly asking for your signature. This new possibility began on Thursday, September 18,…
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Philip Wallach on the Dwindling Congressional Power
Shaye Callanan ‘26 News Editor Philip Wallach, Congress Scholar at the American Enterprise Institute, came to speak to Holy Cross students about the changing state of Congress within its constitutional limits. His talk was in recognition of Constitution Day which celebrates the signing of the Constitution on September 17th, 1787.…
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Political Violence & The State of Democracy: A Dialogue Dinner
Lizzie Swanson ‘28 Chief News Editor During a time of such strong political divisiveness, Holy Cross’ own Speech Peer Educators hosted a Dialogue Dinner this past Wednesday, September 17th in the Hogan Ballroom. With 69 members of our community registered, students and faculty alike stepped into the space ready to…
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The Ins and Outs of the Student Government Association Elections
Kaitlyn Richards ‘29 News Editor It is that time of year again when Student Government Association (SGA) elections are in full force. This past week, strong competition was sparked, as the candidates have been knocking on doors or even creating Instagram accounts for their platforms in order to engage with…
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A Conversation with Representative Ro Khanna
Shaye Callanan ‘26 News Editor This past Tuesday, Congressman Ro Khanna came to speak to the Academic Internship Program class entitled Policy & Politics: Testing Checks and Balances, coordinated by the J.D. Power Center. This class is taught by two political professionals who both happen to be Holy Cross alumni,…
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Fashion, Citizenship, and Nationalism: A New Exhibit at the Prior
Brigid O’Malley ’29 Guest Writer The Prior Performing Arts Center is now home to The Vietnamese Áo Dài in a Time of War: Fashion, Citizenship, and Nationalism. Several áo dài (pronounced “ow yai” or “ow zai”) are on display at the Cantor Art Gallery, including pieces once worn by prominent…
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Gun Violence in America – What Our Community Needs to Know
Lizzie Swanson ’28 Chief News Editor As of Sept. 10, 2025, there have been 47 school shootings in the United States. 24 of them have occurred on college campuses. With such an uptick of violence trickling its way into higher education, students, faculty, and staff are concerned about their own…
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Holy Cross’ Health Services To Offer Annual “Flu + Vaccine Clinic”
Kaitlyn Richards ’29 Guest Writer It is that time of year when the leaves begin to change colors, the summer air gives way to crisp autumn days, and the warm weather turns cooler. Unfortunately, as the seasons change, the number of seasonal illnesses follows suit, and, most notably, the number…
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Holy Cross Hosts its Annual Study Abroad Exposition
Sean Dooley ’28 Staff Writer On Monday, Sept. 8, the College of the Holy Cross held its Study Abroad Exposition in the Hogan Ballroom. The event featured tables from every one of Holy Cross’ diverse study abroad programs for the 2026-2027 academic year. During the exposition, students were encouraged to…
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The Co-Curricular Extravaganza – A Smashing Success
Lizzie Swanson ’28 Chief News Editor This past Saturday on September 6th, students packed the Hogan Ballroom in an attempt to learn more about and join the many clubs Holy Cross has to offer. Unlike last year’s Co-Curricular Extravangaza which was held on the Hoval and by the Jo, the…
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Into the Theater Season
Ashley Stracco ’28 Guest Writer This past Saturday, the tornado was inching closer by the minute; however, our dedicated theater students did not have time to be scared. Fifty-two of our most talented Holy Cross students were anxiously awaiting their time to shine. This year, the theater department is putting…