Julia Maher ‘23 Opinions Editor Since Derek Chauvin was charged with manslaughter, second-degree murder, and third-degree murder, there have been several Black lives lost at the hands of police brutality. Their names are Andrew Brown Jr., Isaiah Brown, and Ma’Khia Bryant, undoubtedly and sadly among others. The most […]
Joe Barbieri ‘23 Opinions Editor In a recent interview with the TODAY Show, Former President George W. Bush made what some considered controversial remarks on the current state of the Republican Party. While on the show, President Bush characterized the GOP as being, “isolationist, protectionist, and to a […]
Catherine Yackira ‘24 Opinions Editor Just the title alone –Birds of Prey and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn– caught my eye; I’m a sucker for long titles. The one thing that held me back from watching it was Harley Quinn herself because I hated how she […]
Maggie Connolly ’21 Chief Opinions Editor On Tuesday, Derek Chauvin, the officer who murdered George Floyd last year, was found guilty on three counts of murder: manslaughter, second degree murder, and third-degree murder. He will not be able to post bail as the judge determines his sentence. This […]
Joe Barbieri ’23 Opinions Editor While participating in ongoing protests against police brutality in Minnesota, Representative Maxine Waters (D-CA) sparked controversy with recent comments suggesting that protestors should “get more confrontational” to make “sure that they know that we mean business.” The issue of police brutality must be addressed. […]
Catherine Yackira ’24 Opinions Editor I have watched many courtroom dramas where a typical bail hearing goes like this: pan to the defendant, looking fearful- they just want to go home to their family! A neatly dressed lawyer with a fancy briefcase is sitting next to them: they […]
Julia Maher ’23 Opinions Editor There has been quite a lot of disinformation regarding coronavirus vaccinations, which has led to a lack of confidence in the public about the safety of them. The vaccines are safe, and the Holy Cross community should have a sense of confidence in […]
William Sampson ‘24 Guest Contributor If America is serious about protecting its climate, it must cut the red tape preventing the use of renewable energy projects. The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) regulates these sorts of projects, and requires the federal government to consider environmental impacts during any […]
Julia Maher ’23 Opinions Editor Some women may be familiar with the headache and self-loathing that can result from shopping for clothes. Trying on clothes can make women feel worse about their bodies and wish they were a different size, to the point that they deliberately choose a […]
Catherine Yaskira ’24 Opinions Editor I, like most students, have been told for my whole life that I should read more. It’s good for your brain, and it helps you focus! You can learn so many words, and it makes you more creative! I’m pretty sure there are […]
Carolyn Fisk ‘24 Guest Contributor Of the many people I have had the pleasure of meeting on campus this spring, Maggie and Connor are, without a doubt, among the most welcoming, driven, and encompassing of what it means to be a Holy Cross student. Having worked together in […]
Eddie Euceda ‘22, Thuy Nguyen ‘22 Guest Contributors As future Co-Presidents of SGA, Chris and Cole have a strong desire and calling to bring back a belief in something bigger, a belief in the unity of the Holy Cross Community. With the importance of advocating and educating others […]
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