By Alex DiBlasi ’23Staff Writer Promise is once again in the political air in Massachusetts after Congressman Joseph Kennedy announced his bid for the United States Senate. This District 4 representative from Newton captivated all of America when he gave his poignant Democratic response to President Donald Trump’s […]
By Julia Maher ’23Staff Writer There are some people who believe that athletics are highly overrated. They think that people place too much importance on athletics when they could allocate that importance to other areas, such as academics. For people who are not athletes themselves, this opinion is […]
Amit Taneja and Mable Millner A “slutty” nun. A domestic violence survivor with a black eye accompanied by her assailant. A victim of the Boston Marathon bombing. An ISIS/Muslim terrorist. Caitlin Jenner. Cecil the Lion’s Killer Dentist. White trash. “Crazy Eyes” from OITNB. What do these themes have […]
Jackie Cannon ’20 Editor-in-Chief Each holding a different instrument, we sat around the dining room table with Holy Cross students dispersed amongst AmeriCorps volunteers and community members, all of us singing and laughing. I could feel an overwhelming sense of joy and peace swelling within me as I […]
Jaime McAllister-Grande ’99 Alumna My name is Jaime McAllister-Grande and I’m a 1999 graduate of Holy Cross. I was back on campus about 2 weeks ago; I spoke anonymously at a faculty meeting about my experience with the Title IX reporting process. I now feel like it’s time […]
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 As we grow up, other people and influences communicate to us how we should act and who we should be in the world. This inevitable communication can either be necessary or unnecessary. For example, it is necessary that we learn how to be peaceful […]
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 […]
