Mackenzie Hughes ‘25 I have no directional awareness of Boston Once upon a time, there was a wicked witch from Southie, Bahstun. She lived in a big ol’ three decker that you could only get to if you banged a sharp uey. There was gahbidge all ovah ha […]
Mackenzie Hughes ‘25 Snowy weather sympathizer Two friends in Stein: “Did you submit the assignment yet?” “It’s due at midnight.” “It’s DUE?! I understood it as more of a suggestion” Between students: “Do they take meal swipes here?” “This is Fenwick.” Conversation outside Hogan: “The next Edge shuttle […]
Elizabeth Connelly ’25 News Editor This past week over spring break, I was fortunate enough to participate in the Spring Break Immersion Program. This program is run by the Chaplain’s Office on campus and sends students to serve different marginalized communities across the country. I was sent to […]
Grace J Bromage ‘23 Senior Advisor In Fall 2023, Holy Cross will pilot its first living-learning community. This dorm hall, located at Ciampi, will be called the Wellbeing Living Learning Community, with its emphasis on housing students who want to live a well-life. The proposed mission statement of […]
Nathan Howard ’25 Chief News Editor On February 27, 2023 the McFarland Center for Religion, Ethics, and Culture hosted Kristy Nabhan-Warren as part of their Deitchman Family Lectures on Religion and Modernity series. Nabhan-Warren is the V. O. and Elizabeth Kahl Figge Chair of Catholic Studies as well […]
Will Donahue ‘24 Opinions Editor I am surprised to report that the 95th Academy Awards went quite smoothly, with no slapping incidents or Best Picture fakeouts to stir up drama on the internet. And I am even more surprised to report that I am (mostly) satisfied with the […]
Alexandra Berardelli ‘25 Staff Writer Train safety has been a prevalent issue in the US and abroad for decades. But, considering the recent train devastations in Ohio, Alabama, West Virginia, Greece, and hundreds of others that often go unnoticed by the general public, train safety concerns are gaining […]
Stacey Kaliabakos ’23 Chief Opinions Editor As a classics major, I love looking at relics of the past to inform my perspectives on modern life. In similar fashion, as an editor of The Spire, and just as someone generally interested in newspapers, I enjoy diving into the archives […]
Yum Yiu ‘25 Staff Writer Arja Saraswati Puja tells the story of the Goddess Saraswati, who descended from the heavens to bring knowledge and understanding to humankind. Performed by a group of international artists from Indonesia, this contemporary Balinese performance was a revolutionary experience even for someone like […]
Ashwin Prabaharan ’26 Opinions Editor Do you want to step out of your comfort zone and challenge yourself for just a week? Do you want to learn about towns hundreds of miles away from home with an excited and energetic group? Do you want to emerge anew from […]
By Caroline Muniz ’23 Features Editor Every year, the student participants of the Spring Break Immersion Program (SBIP) set out on various service trips not to save underprivileged communities, but to form connections with the people of these places and to ask them questions. It is truly an […]
By Gioia Guarino ’23 Features Section Editor The first Wednesday of every month is a fan favorite here at Holy Cross, attracting long lines and hungry students. As a second-semester senior, I can attest that Bagel Wednesdays are the perfect treat and time to chat with friends over […]
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