Davey Sullivan ‘22 Only using the Spire as a platform for Dr. Anthony Fauci to notice him Earlier this week, the Campus Activities Board (CAB) at the College of the Holy Cross announced that the acclaimed Spring Weekend festivities would not be canceled this year despite COVID-19. This […]
Matt Anderson ‘21 Still hiding on campus WORCESTER, MA– The College of the Holy Cross, now fully transitioned to online distance learning, has issued a stern disciplinary warning to the members of Caro, Boyden, and College streets, who have since formed an online presence over the remote conferencing […]
By Ryen Cinski ’22Opinions Editor Sunday- Since Sunday’s are everyone’s favorite lazy day, throw on a cute pair of sweatpants and your favorite tee! This week I opted for a heather grey pair of sweatpants that I got on a visit to Holy Cross in 2015! They have […]
By Maggie Connolly ’21Opinions Editor “SPRAAAAANG BREAK!!!” called the cohort of college students as their respective university’s doors opened and closed behind them for exactly one week. For many students, it was more than a week. In fact, for most, it was the rest of the semester. Whether […]
By Muera Hajli ’23Guest Writer On March 11, 2020, all members of the Holy Cross community were called to congregate close together on the Dinand Steps for an announcement about social distancing by the administration. Students, faculty and staff were required to attend so that, obviously, they could […]
Jack Milko ’20Sports Writer Back on Nov. 9, in what many may consider as “simpler times,” the Holy Cross women’s basketball team opened up its season in the Land of Lincoln, taking on the Fighting Illini of the University of Illinois. The Illini are members of the Big […]
Ethan Bachand ’22 Chief News Editor On Monday, March 16, Mr. Derek DeBobes began his job as Director of the Office of Title IX and Equal Opportunity at the College of the Holy Cross. With his appointment, DeBobes looks to bring his previous experience to the College for […]
Dane Anderson ‘20Theory Crafting Campus Hiding Spots The Spire works to deliver hard-hitting journalism, but during these times, we’ve had to rely on eyewitness accounts rather than direct reporting. The recent scoop from the international students trapped in Figge suggests that not all of the evicted students have […]
Greg Hausler ’20Eggplant Editor Life in quarantine is no fun. Life in quarantine with no sports to watch or bet on is quite possibly the closest thing to H E double hockey sticks that anyone could possibly go through. With no sports to watch, I like many others […]
Hannah Johnson ’21Eggplant Editor Chief Editor’s Note: This isn’t one of Hannah’s typical articles. It isn’t made to be satirical, which may lead to questions over why it was included in the Eggplant. However, in an email she sent when she submitted the article to me she said […]
Matt Anderson ’21Known to Lot-Goers as “Matty Ice” Everyone should remember their first time. I know I do. A timid first-year, I looked both ways before crossing College Street. Little did I know venturing into a busy road was far safer than my final destination… Catalina. Soon enough […]
Nicole Letendre ’23 Features Editor With the recent closing of College of the Holy Cross for the remainder of the semester, I am sure that everyone has been feeling disconnected from friends and familiar activities such as clubs, athletics, and in-person academics. This transition from life on campus […]
