Sunday, March 26 Santiago, Chile––Tens of thousands of people in Chile have taken part in demonstrations against the nation’s controversial privatised pension system. Demonstrators called on the socialist government of Michelle Bachelet to abandon the the system, which is managed by private funds and was first introduced […]
Edited by Allyson Noenickx Embrace Ambition and WoFo RSO Spotlight This week we were joined by Women’s Forum (WoFo), an RSO on campus that promotes feminist dialogue through weekly meetings and events, including the Vagina Monologues and a gender wage-gap bake sale. Take note, they will soon no […]
By Jackie Cannon, News Editor For the first time in its history, the Student Government Association (SGA) Executive Cabinet delivered a “Vote of No Confidence” in the Office of Residence Life and Housing. Following issues that various members of the campus community have encountered with Residence Life and Housing, […]
By Max McKee, Chief Copy Editor Next week, on April 5, celebrate and give thanks for all the charitable donations that make possible our opportunities here at the College with Philanthropy Day. Philanthropy Day marks the day that funding the college from tuition money runs out—the day that […]
By Allyson Noenickx, Chief News Editor On Thursday, March 23, Kevin Madigan ’82 presented a lecture, “Crusades and Crusaders: A History and Historiography.” The talk was sponsored by the Rev. Michael C. McFarland, S.J., Center for Religion, Ethics, and Culture at Holy Cross and took place in Rehm Library […]
Outreach Week While we were all busy preparing to go on spring break, the Senate launched the first-ever Outreach Week. Spearheaded by Speaker G.Matt Greco and Associate Senator Mae Hougo, the week was designed to raise awareness of all things Senate-related and of how constituents can be better […]
Saturday, March 18 Paris, France– A man was gunned down by soldiers after threatening to shoot in the Paris Orly airport. No one was hurt, and three members of the shooter’s family were held for questioning, but his motives remain unclear. Sunday, March 19 Kintampo, Ghana– 18 […]
By Allyson Noenickx, Chief News Editor On Thursday Mar. 16, The Crusader and the Holy Cross Student Government Association Executive Cabinet hosted a Fishbowl Discussion on the suitability of the student newspaper’s name––The Crusader. The student-led conversation was prompted by a letter sent by 48 members of the Holy […]
By Fred Boehrer On the night of Feb. 24, the Black Student Union put on the 19th Annual Fashion Show at Mechanics Hall in downtown Worcester. This year’s show was focused on looking back at Black Fashion Throughout the Ages and featured performances from “Fusion” Dance Team and […]
On Feb. 15, Father Boroughs officially announced Dan Kim as the new Vice President of Communications for The College of the Holy Cross. This is a new position, and Kim will be in charge of communications, marketing, and community and government relations, according Father Borough’s announcement letter. Professor […]
SGA Member of the Month Executive Cabinet Chief of Staff, Abby Griffin ‘17, was nominated and selected as the first-ever SGA Member of the Month! Communication within and on behalf of the executive branch is because of her diligent work in the Cabinet as the main communicator and […]
By Caroline Ahearn On Thursday Feb. 16, the Holy Cross Center for Interdisciplinary Studies and Department of Peace & Conflict Studies sponsored a lecture given by Dr. Daniel L. Byman entitled, “Understanding the Islamic State.” Dr. Byman is a professor of security studies and a Senior Associate Dean […]
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