Category: News
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Confronting and Moving Forward From the Prior, Jr. v. Trustees of the Holy Cross Lawsuit
Kate Santini ‘27 Chief News Editor With the 2024 fall semester on the immediate horizon, the College of the Holy Cross was suddenly shaken by a lawsuit filed by ‘56 alum and former member of the Board of Trustees, Cornelius B. Prior, Jr., who claimed that his sizable donations to…
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Class of 2028 Arrives on Campus
Molly Landis ’27 News Editor On Wednesday, August 21, the Holy Cross community welcomed the Class of 2028 to the Hill! Orientation Leaders (OLs), SPUD Interns, Site Leaders, Varsity Teams, Campus Activity Board (CAB) members, Relationship Peer Educators, and more, worked together to move students in. When the Class of 2028…
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B.J.F. Society Debates American Dream, Civil Disobedience
Katie Sullivan ’27 Staff Writer Bryce Maloney ‘27 delivers an opening statement / Photo courtesy of the BJF Society The Benedict Joseph Fenwick Debating Society hosted its last debate of the semester on April 29 in the Levis Browsing Room with guest judges Fr. Jim Hayes, S.J. and Professor Cynthia…
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Student Protests Mark an End to Turbulent Year for Higher Education
Owen Whaley ‘24 Chief News Editor The 2023-24 academic year has been the most tumultuous in recent memory, raising fundamental questions about higher education’s place in a world marred by polarization, discontent, and war. And now, these challenges have been laid bare by the eruption of mass student protests on…
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President Rougeau Discusses March Madness, The Okanagan Charter, Summer Orientation, and More
Julianna Mariani ‘24 and Nathan Howard ‘25 Editors-in-Chief On April 18th, The Spire spoke with President Rougeau for our monthly meeting. Our first question for the president was in regards to the March Madness game that occurred on March 23rd, when our very own Holy Cross women’s basketball team played…
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Thirty Years Beyond the Rwandan Genocide: Lessons for the Global Church
Molly Landis ’27 News Editor Organized by Assistant Professor of Religious Studies, Audry Seah, Holy Cross hosted a symposium on April 19 and 20 to remember thirty years since the Rwandan genocide. Professor Seah is currently teaching a class called Catholicism, Genocide & Rwanda. The class explores Catholicism in Rwanda…
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Holy Cross Seniors, Alumni Win Fulbright Scholarships
Kate Santini ‘27 News Editor Founded in 1946 and funded by the U.S. Department of State, the Fulbright Program offers scholarships to a select few students distinguished for their academic merit and accomplishments. Regarded as among the most prestigious scholarships in the world, Fulbright alumni include Nobel and Pulitzer Prize…
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Rhiannon Giddens PAC Performance
George Caldwell ’24 News Editor On March 13th, the College of the Holy Cross hosted multi-instrumentalist Rhiannon Giddens at the Prior Performing Arts Center. Giddens has recently been in the national spotlight, as she played banjo on Beyoncé’s hit song “TEXAS HOLD ‘EM.” The PAC’s 400 seat Luth Concert Hall was…
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Class of 2028 Explores Holy Cross at Admitted Students Day
Molly Landis ’27 News Editor On Sunday, April 14th, admitted students were invited to spend a day on campus to celebrate their admission to the college Class of 2028. With around 500 admitted students on campus, they had the opportunity to take tours of campus and residence halls, attend sessions,…
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The Unplugged Zone in Ciampi Hall
Owen Garvey ‘27 News Editor Every day of the week from eight to eight, Ciampi hosts what they call the Unplugged Zone. The unplugged zone is a place for students to unplug from their phones, classes, etc., and focus on themselves. They can do this through a plethora of activities…
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Artist Discusses the Universal Language and Liberating Powers of Graphic Design
Kate Santini ’27 News Editor New York-based graphic artist and published author, Josh Macphee, held a talk where he discussed the premise of his recent novel, Graphic Liberation: Image Making and Political Movements, and answered questions about his artistic process and inspiration. The talk commenced with a personalized introduction from…
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President Rougeau Discusses Making the Most of Senior Spring, Tuition Increases, Women’s History Month and Reflects on the Season of Lent
Julianna Mariani ‘24 and Nathan Howard ‘25 Editors-in-Chief On March 15th, The Spire spoke with President Rougeau for our monthly meeting. Our first question for the president concerned an event that was happening the night of the interview. With only about 70 days left until May 24th which will be…
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Brooks Scholars Showcase Musical Talent at Concert
Owen Garvey ‘27 News Editor Just before the break, March 26th, the Brooks Scholars came together to perform the Brooks Scholar Concert. The Brooks Scholar Concert is an annual event where the Brooks Scholars demonstrate their practice in a concert setting. This year Rhiannon Hurst ’25, Jazz vocals, Ari Kiirikki…
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Admiral Michelle J. Howard Tackles Contemporary Issues Speaking at the Annual Hanify-Howland Memorial Lecture
Kate Santini ’27 News Editor A Holy Cross tradition since 1954, the Hanify-Howland Memorial Lecture Committee annually invites a guest speaker who is recognized for their remarkable dedication to public service. This year, Holy Cross was proud to welcome 4-star admiral Michelle J. Howard to speak. Throughout her 35 years…
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BJF Society Debates Crusader Mascot, TikTok Ban
Abigail Clark ‘26 News Editor On March 26, the Benedict Joseph Fenwick Debating Society hosted another round of debates, encouraging students to participate in discussions relevant to Holy Cross and the nation as a whole. 12 students engaged in debates revolving around two resolved prompts: That Holy Cross should no…
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Acclaimed Irish Writer Nicole Flattery Brings Offbeat Literary Perspective to Campus
Molly Landis ’27 News Editor On Wednesday, April 3rd, Irish writer Nicole Flattery came to Holy Cross for a craft talk and a reading from her novel, Nothing Special and her collection of stories, Show Them a Good Time. Flattery has won numerous awards for her writing, including An Irish…
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St. Patrick’s Day Miracle? Students Awake to Restocked Dining Dollar Accounts
Kate Santini ‘27 News Editor On March 17, the campus bore witness to a miracle that many attributed to none other than St. Patrick himself. The news that all students awoke that morning to find their dining dollars restocked on GrubHub made national headlines. This was surely “nothing short of…
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Inspired By Luth Complex, Holy Cross Opens New Library Only Open to Non-Athletes
Owen Garvey ’27 Non-Athlete Throughout history, non-athlete college students have been frustrated with colleges’ construction and operation of gyms and facilities only for athletes. They all concede that the idea makes sense; however, they argue that universities should spend money on facilities for everyone. This anger permeates colleges nationwide, but…
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“Get Out and Enjoy the Warm Weather,” Says Professor Who Assigned You 400 Pages of Readings for the Week
Owen Whaley ‘24 Chief News Editor Spring is on the horizon, and you know what that means: emails from professors reminding you to spend some time outside and enjoy the warm weather this weekend. Also, don’t forget to finish reading all of Joyce’s Ulysses by Sunday. “Be sure to enjoy…
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Holy Cross Unites in Celebration of First Day Over 40 Degrees
George Caldwell ’24 News Editor This week, students of Holy Cross joined together to celebrate a moment of great joy in central Massachusetts–the first day over 40 degrees Fahrenheit. For the first time in what feels like years, the sun shined on this campus and students were able to shed…
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Advice from a Burnt Out Editor-in-Chief (Also doubles as a senior spring bucket list)
Julianna Mariani ‘24 Once Upon a Time Eggplant Editor Coming out of Retirement for this Special Edition As senior year dwindles, and we now have (100? 70? 60?) days left on the Hill (Instagram captions since last Friday’s senior dance have been fighting about this number), time is running out.…
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Holy Cross Alumna Invited to 2024 State of the Union Address
Nathan Howard ’25 Co-Editor-in-Chief Commander Shelby Nikitin ‘04 was among the twenty guests invited by the First Lady, Dr. Jill Biden, to the 2024 State of the Union Address that took place on Thursday, March 7. When announcing her guest list for this year’s annual address, Dr. Biden noted that…
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Spring Break Immersion Program Participants Volunteer Across the Country
Molly Landis ’27 News Editor Many students volunteered in cities across the U.S. this past break. The Spring Break Immersion is a longstanding program here at the College that allows students to truly learn about and immerse themselves in a new community. Led by junior and senior leaders, around 200 students…
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Students Accepted to Study Abroad Programs After Much Anticipation
Abigail Clark ‘26 News Editor One of the greatest academic aspects of the Holy Cross education is the extensive study abroad programs the college has to offer, allowing students to engage in immersive experiences all across the globe. Students can travel to many countries on various continents for a year…
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A Cinematic Odyssey: A Holy Cross Wind Ensemble & Orchestra Event
Owen Garvey ‘27 News Editor Just before Spring break commenced, the Holy Cross Wind Ensemble and Orchestra held an event to show off their practice from the last few months. “The ensembles [performed] film music from several iconic selections such as Star Wars, Jurassic Park, and Pirates of the Caribbean.…
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Trailblazing U.S. Navy Four-Star Admiral Michelle Howard to Serve as Hanify-Howland Speaker
Kate Santini ‘27 News Editor The Hanify-Howland Memorial Lecture Committee recently announced that retired U.S. Navy four-star Admiral Michelle Howard will serve as the speaker for its 56th annual lecture. Across her career, Howard made major strides for women’s advancement. She became the first African American woman to command a…
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Mock Trial Makes Waves at Intercollegiate Tournaments
Kate Santini ‘27 News Editor The Holy Cross Mock Trial club has been hard at work preparing for and participating in recent intercollegiate competitions. On February 23rd and 24th, the “C” team, which consists of club members competing in collegiate mock trial for the first time, participated in a tournament…
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Reginald Dwayne Betts
George Caldwell ‘24 News Editor On Monday, February 26, the College of the Holy Cross invited acclaimed poet Reginald Dwayne Betts to the Prior Performing Arts Center to speak on his life and work. The College sent out an email reading, “Arrested at age sixteen, Betts served eight years in…
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With Emphasis on Neutrality, Rougeau Announces Holy Cross Will No Longer Comment on Political Issues
Owen Whaley ‘24 Chief News Editor In 1967, a committee of University of Chicago scholars convened to consider the role of the university in social and political life. Their resulting Kalven Report, which called for an institutional commitment to neutrality, academic freedom, and open inquiry, set the standard in higher…