Bthan Bachand ’22 Soon-to-Be Non-First-Year Over the past couple of years, the Office of Admissions has continuously accepted more students, subsequently creating larger first-year classes. At times, it seems almost as if members of the selection committee are attempting to see how far they can go with a […]
Carolyn Ahern ’20 Candy Bar Saleswoman It pains me to write this, but this will be my last article for The Spire. After a year-long battle with the College, particularly the Office of Media Relations, I am choosing to step down with dignity and grace, rather than wait […]
Carolyn Ahern ’20 The DC Semester, Like, Changed Her In case you haven’t been keeping up with the Democrats lately, here’s an updated list of every 2020 democratic presidential candidate, in order of their campaign announcement dates: Rep. John Delaney (D-MD), entrepreneur Andrew Yang, Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI), […]
ylimE pluK Grateful to be Graduating The campus community returned from spring break to be greeted by an email informing them that there is no room for students on campus. The good news? There will be a new housing option available for Holy Cross juniors and seniors next […]
Allyson Noeshghsadufydsiujksgfuhfkdskjcjdhsbvjfgickx ’19 Doesn’t believe in evolution, Proud Flat Earther, Anti-Vax Mom On Friday, March 29, CAB held their annual spring concert reveal event in Hogan. Students gathered in Cool Beans to await the big announcement. At 4 p.m. “Airplanes” was blasted from speakers as it was announced […]
Angie Immersed Holy Cross has long been known for its intensive study abroad programs. While students at other schools mostly study abroad for just one semester, Holy Cross is known for encouraging their students to step out of their comfort zone and to live in a foreign country […]
Allyson Noenhghsadufydsiujksgfuhfkdskjcjdhsbvjfgckx ‘19 Fig Resident This month the College unveiled plans for the new fieldhouse, and aptly nicknamed it “The Jo” before construction has even begun. The plans and sketches eased students’ fears about the now asbestos-filled eyesore on our beautiful campus and got freshmen excited for the […]
Allyson Noeshghsadufydsiujksgfuhfkdskjcjdhsbvjfgickx ’19 USC Crew Team Captain Oh Mylanta! Apparently Aunt Becky wasn’t the only one to stoop to bribery to gain college admittance for a relative. The Spire recently uncovered a paper trail that disclosed a questionable donation made to the College and undisclosed sums of money […]
Allyson Noeshghsadufydsiujksgfuhfkdskjcjdhsbvjfgickx ‘19 Montserrat Survivor Do you ever find yourself saying “I miss my Montserrat?” Are you often bored on weeknights without endless co-curricular cluster events to attend? Do you miss the comfort of being in a residence hall that serves as both a living and learning community? […]
Allyson Noeshghsadufydsiujksgfuhfkdskjcjdhsbvjfgx ’19 Self-proclaimed Spire Dictator Nearly three years after the ever-successful and highly praised Mulledy/Healy Legacy Committee, which was charged with making a recommendation regarding the naming of Mulledy and Healy Halls, Father Borough$ announced a new exploratory committee––the Mulledy/Healy Sandwich Renaming Committee. While the formerly named […]
Read the following pub safe logs and guess if they are real incidents reported in old editions of the Spire/Crusader, or made up by the editors of the Spire. 1. Fieldhouse: Public safety was advised that there were students sitting in a laundry cart, riding down the hill […]
Ethan Bachand ‘22 News Editor On Wednesday, February 27, the Student Government Association released a college wide email announcing the winners of 2019-2020 election. The most important result was the election of Co-Presidents Caroline Babinski and Christian Realbuto for next year. Elections went live the previous Monday, as […]
