By Julie Booth In recent weeks, the protests at the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation over the construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline have been intensifying, as the protesters opposed to the construction continue to stand up for the protection of the land and the rights of the Sioux. […]
By Sam Arciprete With the unveiling of their new Macbooks this past week, the company that has been synonymous with innovation and success has come under quite a bit of heat. Under the late-CEO and founder of the company Steve Jobs, the philosophy was evident, and it felt […]
Every Monday, I have the pleasure of studying at the American Antiquarian Society in a history seminar with seven other students from various Worcester colleges. The Professor, visiting from the University of Kentucky, proves one of the leading authorities on the experience of New England African Americans during […]
By Sam Arciprete We’re about two weeks out from Election Day and the campaign that seemingly started eight years ago for Hillary Clinton is winding down to what seems like it will be a pretty comfortable victory. I could not be happier to return to the non-campaign normalcy […]
Featured Dancer: Stephen Perez ‘18 “Holy Cross Dance Marathon is special in that we are seeing each and every year just how much closer we are to ending Pediatric AIDS. Today, 400 kids are born each day HIV positive; because of events like Holy Cross Dance Marathon, it’s […]
By Funmi Anifowoshe Dear Professor David Lewis Schaefer, I am writing this letter to you in response to your recent article in the National Review. I respect and value your position as an educator at the College of the Holy Cross. However, your recent article reflects divisive and […]
By Alexander Andrei Bonano Dear Professor Schaefer, As a senior, a student of color, and an advocate for social justice and inclusion, I decided to send you a response to the article you posted. In reading your article, “Holy Cross College Dishonors Its Heritage,” I found myself in […]
By Jonathan Thompson The saying “boys will be boys” has always annoyed me, but I was never totally sure why. It wasn’t until recently that I figured out why the phrase bugs me so much. While on the surface it seems the phrase is innocent, its implications are […]
By Olivia Pan Do you remember when you were little and you wouldn’t eat your peas, or anything green for that matter? Your Mom might have told you that not everyone on the planet had enough to eat that day, such as starving children in far-flung places. The […]
By Carly Priest, Opinions Editor Like most college campuses, the College of the Holy Cross has signs everywhere. Advertisements for textbook buyback programs, spring break trips, research and study abroad programs litter the campus. The flyers are everywhere: dorm hallways, classrooms in Stein, CB 2, bathrooms— no where […]
By Jonathan Thompson In the months leading up to any election, a multitude of campaigns can be seen across several mediums that encourage the American public and in particular, young people, to register to vote. The rhetoric used by these campaigns is usually used to make voting sound […]
By Sam Arciprete This past week, former Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz announced his endorsement of Donald Trump. This endorsement comes after Ted Cruz has steadfastly held out endorsing the nominee since dropping out of the race in early May. Cruz said, “I am not in the habit […]
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