Elizabeth Mahoney ‘24 Staff Writer Although an education course is not a requirement here at the College of the Holy Cross, I still think that each student should take some sort of class in the education department before they graduate. Oftentimes, students forget about education classes or just […]
Michael Vail ‘24Walked Through the Park Today Shall I compare thee to an autumn day?No, autumn days are nothing like you. For you are a bird, and an autumn day is a construct. What a silly comparison. And I’m not that vain; these words will not last. I […]
Anna Lee ‘24 When I first came to the College of the Holy Cross, I was excited and curious. Opportunities and possibilities were laid out before me on laminated posters and pamphlets, and I yearned to pursue them. But I was also uncomfortable—the predominantly white population seemed to […]
By Mike O’Brien ‘23, Chief Sports Editor On Friday, Nov. 19, women’s basketball alumnus Sherry Levin ‘84 will be honored at the Hart Center with a ceremony coinciding with the Crusaders’ clash against UMass. Levin will be honored as she will bear the name of the Sherry Levin […]
By Patrick Grudberg ‘24 Staff Writer After an offseason packed with coaching changes, transfer portal drama, and an answer to the forever looming question regarding Coach K’s future (this season will indeed be his last), college basketball is finally back! The first games of the season tip off […]
By Ben Lepper ‘25 Staff Writer This past Sunday, the Holy Cross Crusaders and the Lafayette Leopards met in what will most likely be the final football game played at Fitton Field in 2021. The Crusaders came in with a 6-2 record, coming off a “sloppy win” against […]
By Ben Kuchipudi Staff Writer The Boston Celtics have been one of the most consistent teams in the past decade, missing the postseason only once in the past 10 seasons, but after years of underwhelming playoff performances, general manager Danny Ainge stepped down and head coach Brad Stevens […]
Joseph Abrams ’23 News Editor With the rapid development of new storefronts, stadiums, and small businesses, Worcester is quickly becoming a sought after spot for day trips and nights out. The opening of Polar Park as well as the expansion of the downtown area have all attributed to […]
Danielle Dentremont ‘25 Staff Writer Although midterm season is winding down, students’ stress and anxiety remain high. There are the everyday stressors of arriving to an 8 a.m. class on time, as well as more long term anxiety-inducing factors, such as perfectionism and imposter syndrome, that the academic […]
Mary Cronin ‘22 News Editor On Thursday, Oct. 28, the Counseling Outreach Peer Educators (COPE) sponsored an interactive art project titled “Intention Patch,” which aimed to make people stop and reflect about their mental health. Students and faculty could stop by the table in Hogan, taking a break […]
Jocelyn Buggy ‘22 Chief News Editor On Sunday, Oct. 24, 30 members of the Class of 2022 were inducted into Alpha Sigma Nu, the prestigious Jesuit Honor Society. Inductees participated in a ceremony in Rehm Library as part of the Family Weekend festivities. Each inductee was given five […]
Nathan Howard ’25 News Editor To mark the occasion of President Vincent Rougeau’s inauguration, trumpeter and composer Terence Blanchard, featuring the E-Collective and Turtle Island Quartet, performed at Worcester’s Mechanics Hall on Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021. Terence Blanchard is well known for his emotional musical statements relating to […]
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