Amit Taneja and Mable Millner At Holy Cross, the culture of respect and understanding that we seek to create is fundamental to our mission as a college and community. With the popularity of theme parties, and in anticipation of Halloween, we are republishing a piece written last year […]
Julia Maher ’23 Opinions Editor Some of my favorite memories from quarantine are scrolling through social media and seeing hilarious memes that instantly lifted my spirits. Whether it was Bernie’s mittens during the presidential inauguration, Instagram accounts that showed which frog you were based on your name, or […]
According to the Pew Research Center, 72% of Americans use social media—and its popularity has not gone unnoticed by the government. Following the testimony of Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen, a more intense dialogue about regulating the Facebook company and other social media platforms has been born. Haugen emphasized […]
Joe Barbieri ’23 Opinions Editor Boston Celtics center Enes Kanter recently criticized China and President Xi Jinping for its record of human rights abuses. Calling Xi Jinping a “brutal dictator,” Kanter has also advocated for Tibetan independence. The response from China has been critical, as Celtics games have been […]
Anna Lee ‘24 Opinions Editor ***TRIGGER WARNING: SEXUAL ASSAULT/TRAUMA For many students, the College of the Holy Cross’s Gateways Orientation program is a first step in getting acquainted with the campus. Students can expect to explore facilities, spread out on the Hoval green and play icebreaker games, and […]
Martha Wyatt-Luth Staff Writer ‘25 Since the beginning of October, internal concerns from employees have risen over comedian Dave Chapelle’s sixth special, “The Closer,” for being transphobic and offensive to the LGBTQ+ community. When it seemed company executives were unwavering in their decision to keep the show, employees […]
Stacey Kaliabakos ‘23 Opinions Editor All my life, I have been fortunate to call New York City my home. Throughout my childhood, I heard stories of a city that had once been a dark and dangerous place in the 70’s and 80’s; however, those were quite different from […]
Julia Maher ‘23 Chief Opinions Editor It is no secret that the College of the Holy Cross values academic excellence. With a 34% acceptance rate and a hustle culture, many students and professors push themselves and others to work an exorbitant amount of hours. This is often seen […]
Joe Barbieri ‘23 Opinions Editor On Monday, the world lost a true American patriot. Colin Powell, the first African American Secretary of State, died from complications of COVID-19. Powell, who was fully vaccinated, was also battling blood cancer. During his career, Powell held various bureaucratic positions, such as […]
Anna Lee ‘24 Opinions Editor Just a few weeks after its release, Netflix’s South Korean show “Squid Game” has been dubbed the most watched show on the platform. For those who aren’t familiar with the show, 456 indebted players are enlisted to play a series of children’s games […]
Anna Lee ’24 Opinions Editor When I’m feeling down or sick, a generous bowl of Taiwanese beef noodle soup is really all I need. Filled with pockets of spicy oil, chunks of braised beef shank, elastic flour noodles, and tender bok choy, it is the ultimate comfort food […]
Anna Lee ‘24 Opinions Editor After a year of racial reckoning across America, many colleges started their own discussions about racism and diversity issues on their respective campuses. Among these discussions were concerns about representation in the curriculum—not just among the staff teaching the subjects, but about the […]
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