Crusader Basketball team poised for success following off-season changes
Joe Begg ’21 Features Editor A few nights ago, I talked to two members of the Men’s Basketball team about how they’ve changed, both personally and as members of a team—a team going through a few changes of its own. Holy Cross’ new coaching staff, specifically recently-hired head […]
The Hottest Trends from the Emmy Awards and Where to Get Them for Less
Lane Kennedy ’20 Staff Writer The 71st Emmy Awards officially marked the beginning of award show season this past Sunday. Premiered on Fox, the star-studded event recognizes excellence within television programs. Amazon’s original series “Fleabag” emerged victoriously and stole the show with its wins for Outstanding Lead Actress […]
Crusader of the Week: Gracie
Name: Gracie Rank: Officer Hometown: Schomberg, Ontario (Swiss Ridge Kennels) Breed: Goldendoodle Age: 5 Months Favorite Toy: My snuggle puppy and lambchop Favorite Place to be Pet: Belly rubs or bust Favorite Officer: The one holding my treat bag Major: Undecided Favorite class taken at Holy Cross: Puppy […]
Brittany Howard Debuts Solo Album “Jaime”
Clarabel Smith ’20 Features Editor For those who haven’t heard of Brittany Howard, you may already know her incredible voice from the hit songs of her former band, Alabama Shakes. The rock singer and songwriter’s wide vocal range was showcased on songs like “Hold On” and “Gimme All […]
As Eli Era Fades Away, G-Men Might Have Their Guy in Jones
By Michael O’Brien ’23Staff Writer On the night of the 2019 NFL Draft, Giants fans eagerly awaited for commissioner Roger Goodell to relay GM Dave Gettleman’s selection for the Giants #7 overall pick. Owning two picks in the first round seemed even more assuring of a productive Giants […]
Area 51 Raid Recap — Somewhat Disappointing
Editor’s note: The Eggplant is The Spire’s satire section. By Hannah Johnson ‘21International Memeologist September 20th came and went — those who weren’t brave or curious enough to make the pilgrimage to Nevada instead waited eagerly on social media to hear about the results, and how many fools […]
Coors Light Box Taped to Wall “Really Bringing the Room Together”
Editor’s note: The Eggplant is The Spire’s satire section. By Christine McLaughlin ’21Eggplant Contributor Holy Cross senior Chris from Long Island has been making quite the stir in Williams Hall with his most recent choice of decoration: the side of a Coors Light box mounted on his wall […]
Professors Read for Working Writers Series
Kelly Gallagher ’22 Chief Features Editor On September 18, the Working Writers Series kicked off the semester in Rehm Library with two stirring readings by College of the Holy Cross’ very own Professors Leah Hager Cohen and Oliver de la Paz. Both authors, each with several publications to […]
Hogan Welcomes Sally the Salad Robot
Jackie Cannon ’20 Editor-in-Chief Over the summer, the Hogan Campus Center welcomed its newest addition: a fresh food robot. Referred to as Sally, this salad robot can provide students with a healthy meal from 7:30am to 1:00am. Chowbotics, a food robotics company, partnered with Holy Cross to make […]
Letters to Campus Community Address Title IX, Campus Climate
Jackie Cannon ’20 Editor-in-Chief Over the course of the summer, the College of the Holy Cross community received multiple letters from Rev. Philip L. Boroughs S.J., president, regarding the campus climate, sexual misconduct policy, and the allegations of sexual misconduct against James David Christie, former artist-in-residence and organist […]
We Are The Champions At Any Price: Antonio Brown and the Patriots
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 […]
