Gail Durkin ‘26 Guest Writer Rising tensions in our nation’s political climate has become increasingly apparent in recent months, so much that it has led to an inordinate polarization between groups of students. One such example is seen in the incredibly high strain between the Pride RSO and […]
Ashwin Prabaharan ‘26 Opinions Editor The Supreme Court, over the last decade especially, has received intense scrutiny and animosity over its decisions in socially and politically significant cases that work to redefine the most important aspects of our lives. Headed by nine justices nominated by the President and […]
Stacey Kaliabakos ‘23 Chief Opinions Editor Last week, it was announced that BuzzFeed News, the digital news outlet that utilized the growing power of social media to take the internet by storm during the mid 2010’s, is closing down. Arguably, the termination of Buzzfeed News marks the end […]
Will Donahue ‘24 Opinions Editor Earlier this year, when the news of a live-action “How to Train Your Dragon” remake hit the internet, I thought the craze of sequels, prequels, and reboots that have dominated theaters over the past decade was at its peak. But it looks like […]
Alexandra Berardelli ‘25 Staff Writer A single rose and a mask have captivated audiences across the globe with the “angel of music.” But, after a record-breaking 35-year run on Broadway, The Phantom of the Opera finally closed its curtains for the last time on Sunday, April 16, 2023. […]
Stacey Kaliabakos ’23 Chief Opinions Editor During my college search, I intentionally sought out a school that would provide me with an environment in which I could grow not only intellectually, but spiritually as well. I applied to a few small liberal arts colleges, but when I was […]
Will Donahue ‘24 Opinions Editor As of me writing this article, Illumination and Nintendo’s “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” is already the highest-grossing film of 2023 – and is tracking to pass the billion-dollar mark before long (Deadline). If you ask me, there are no surprises here; “Mario” […]
Sean Rego ’26 Staff Writer Recently, the term “BRICS” has made headlines globally. Closer cooperation, a proposed currency and talks of expansion have all sobered the West to the reality of potential opposition, not seen since the 20th Century. Yet while these cooperative agreements between Brazil, Russia, India, […]
By Michael O’Brien ‘23 God’s Favorite Child It’s in the name; the College of the Holy Cross is a CATHOLIC institution. This is a fact, and nothing will ever change that, no matter how hard some people may try to erase this identity from campus. This also applies […]
Stacey Kaliabakos ‘23 Paranormal Investigator I’ve never been one to believe in ghosts or paranormal entities; however, word has been spreading throughout Williams Hall that some sort of presence is… among us. Numerous reports have been filed to the RAs in the building of disturbing events taking place […]
Will Donahue ‘24 Professional Opinion Haver Just last night, Hollywood’s best and brightest gathered for the premiere of “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” in Worcester. (Yes, Worcester. LA isn’t the center of the world, you know.) For those who were wondering: yes, I was there. Jack Black needed […]
Emily Johnson ’25 Staff Writer Most of the world is much too dependent on the Internet. I know that I am. Education, shopping, communications, and even relationships can be done online. This is convenient and has made life easier, since the days when we had to drive to […]
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