Olivia Pan ‘20Chief Opinions Editor I think it’s safe to say that Holy Cross is a college which places heavy emphasis on athletics. Last year, the college celebrated the opening of the new $95 million expanded Hart Center at Luth Athletic Complex. According to Worcester Business Journal, “The […]
Ryen Cinski ‘22Opinions Editor In sixth grade, I was an avid reader. There was rarely a time in which I didn’t have a book in hand. I could, and still can, read at a very quick pace, flying through the pages with the chapters passing by. I enjoyed […]
Chloe Gonzales ‘20SHAPE Contributor This school year, the Student Health Awareness Peer Educators (SHAPE) have compiled a list of goals to accomplish at Holy Cross, with the health and wellness of the student body in mind. We aim to accomplish these goals through educational outreach around campus. For […]
Julia Maher ’23Opinions Editor We all know how inadequate sleep can impact nearly every aspect of our lives. We may feel lethargic and irritable, which also affects our sense of motivation. Sometimes we may not even be aware of how little sleep we get or how it impacts […]
Alex DiBlasi ’23Staff Writer American political icon John Kerry has consistently inspired generations with his optimistic vision for the future. From his military days to his time in public office, his decades of service to this country are unparalleled. I had the honor to sit with Secretary Kerry […]
Ryen Cinski ’22Opinions Editor As a sophomore here at Holy Cross, mandatory events from freshman year are still fresh in my mind. After fall orientation ends, you are so ready to be on your own and to start your routine. So, when you find out that you must […]
Maggie Connolly ’21Opinions Editor Every time I open my computer, I see a photo of O’Kane Hall I took on a walk to Kimball. It was a spring Wednesday evening last semester, and I was meeting my cousin for dinner. She was on the apartment meal plan and […]
Editor’s note: This letter is in response to an article titled “Economic Injustice at Holy Cross” that appeared in our September 27 issue. September 27, 2019 To the Editors of The Spire: Guest writer Clara Joy Gibson’s September 27 column “Economic Injustice at Holy Cross” itself does a […]
Editor’s note: This letter is in response to an article titled “Economic Injustice at Holy Cross” that appeared in our September 27 issue. The essay by Clara Joy Gibson ‘21 in the Sept. 27 Spire raises an important issue in higher education; one that as Provost I have […]
Alex DiBlasi ’23Guest Writer No one conjures horror more than novelist Stephen King. His ability to transport millions to fictional places like Castle Rock where they confront their darkest fears is unparalleled. Since 1974, the Maine native has sold over 350 million books and he has won countless […]
Ryen Cinski ’22Opinions Editor In high school I took Spanish, played volleyball, and went to National Honor Society meetings. I did all these things because I felt that I should, and to be completely honest, I wasn’t fully invested in any of them. While I did find enjoyment […]
Olivia Pan ’20 Chief Opinions Editor On Friday, September 20th, it was officially announced that the Patriots would be releasing wide-receiver, Antonio Brown, due to rape and sexual misconduct allegations that have been swirling around him in recent weeks. Brown’s release from the Patriots came shortly after Sports […]
