By Maggie ConnollyOpinions Editor ‘21 Only three weeks left until my return to College Hill. Only three weeks left to listen to every episode of Pod Save America I’ve missed since I’ve been abroad. That means catching up on all of the news I’ve missed or brushed over […]
Veronica Ruiz ‘23 Staff Writer The computer labs and libraries were crowded with people. There was tension in the rooms. The word “Enroll” was all up on everyone’s desktop screen, just waiting to be clicked on at exactly 7:00 a.m. The enrollment process can be one of the […]
By Julia Maher, ’23Staff Writer The freshman year of college can be quite a rollercoaster. Not only do students live with more independence, but they also experience numerous changes to which they must adapt relatively quickly. One of those changes, at most colleges, includes living with at least […]
By Maggie Connolly ‘21 Opinions Editor Everyone’s a critic. Well, that is what people say at least. And in some sense, it is true. Studying abroad on a program directed towards understanding and learning about politics is obviously going to attract a group of politically active and aware […]
By Ryen Cinski ‘22Opinions Editor Just this past October of 2019, a New Jersey public school district, Cherry Hill, announced that they would be banning kids who owe lunch money from purchasing prom tickets, going on field trips and participating in other extracurricular activities. The district was met […]
By Clara Gibson ’21Guest Writer After publishing my article about the role adjunct professors play at Holy Cross and some of the abuses of the tenure system, I received a great deal of feedback, some positive, some negative, some constructive, some less so. Overall, however, I have been […]
By Olivia Pan Chief Opinions Editor ‘20 On Monday, November 4th, President Trump received some bad news, much to the delight of many Americans. According to CNN, “A three-judge federal appeals court ruled that Trump cannot claim presidential immunity to avoid eight years of his tax returns being […]
By Ryen Cinski ‘22Opinions Editor This past weekend I was doing some online shopping. As I scrolled through Brandy Melville, a popular women’s clothing brand known for its bold one-size-fits-all system, I saw a pair of pants that I liked. I clicked on the photo of them and […]
By Maggie Connolly ‘21Staff Writer A fifth summer of lifeguarding at a neighborhood pool. No business casual involved, getting paid, and getting a tan? Sure, sign me up! Getting paid just over Indiana’s measly minimum wage? Adding another year of hometown lifeguarding instead of a viable internship to […]
By Julia Maher ’23Staff Writer Whether it is called “the Woo,” “the Heart of the Commonwealth,” or simply “Worcester,” the second most populous city in New England is certainly a fascinating place. Worcester is rich in history and diversity and has many attractions to offer, including restaurants, colleges, […]
By Ryen Cinski ’22Staff Writer As a student who has attended a rigorous public high school and is now enrolled in a liberal arts college, I’ve encountered my fair share of daunting texts. Whether it be by an AP biology textbook or page after page of Chaucer, I’ve […]
By Olivia Pan ’20Chief Opinions Editor On Wednesday, October 23, exiled movie producer and (accused) rapist, Harvey Weinstein, attended an event on Manhattan’s Lower East Side known as “Actors Hour.” This event is described as one which is “dedicated to artists,” according to the event’s website. A female […]
