Nicole Letendre ’23 Chief Features Editor Students of SHAPE (Student Health Awareness Peer Educators) work to promote healthy behaviors and lifestyle choices on campus, as they organize and participate in various forms of outreach and programming throughout the year. Topics of interest include fitness, nutrition, mental health, cancer […]
Caroline Wallace ‘23 Features Editor This weekend as students, alumni, and families take the stands to watch Holy Cross’s homecoming football game; there will be many familiar sites and sounds. Families will be singing “Mamie Reilly” and chanting “Go Cross Go!” There will be tailgates and touchdown t-shirts. […]
Gioia Guarino ‘23 Features Staff Writer Sponsored by the Purple Key Society, each Recognized Student Organization (RSO) and club on campus presented their passions this past Saturday, Sept. 10., during the Co-Curricular Extravaganza. Located at the Hart Center Arena, the fair had designated tables for current members to […]
Matthew Nickerson ’24 Features Staff Writer It was during the onset of quarantine in spring 2020 that David Brush first began performing chin-ups, looking to build his upper-body strength while stuck at home. Despite this, he did not contemplate performing such a large number of them until January […]
Rea Nassif ‘24 Features Editor Name: Mia McDonald Year: 2024 Hometown: Medway, MA Major: English Campus Activities: The Delilahs, The Purple, singing with my friend Andrea Favorite Movie: Ladybird Favorite Song: Fast Car by Tracy Chapman Favorite Singer/Group: ROLE MODEL or Omar Apollo Favorite Color: PinkFavorite Sports Team: […]
Sommer Ross ‘22 Senior Artist 28 April 2022 – CANTOR ART GALLERY Last week, Thursday evening marked the opening of the 2022 Senior Concentration Seminar Exhibition in the Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery. The show showcases works from the senior studio and architectural studies majors—each of […]
Owen Whaley ‘24 Features Editor Students at the College of the Holy Cross have unparalleled opportunities for academic and cultural immersion, with over forty study abroad programs in countries around the world. As the academic year comes to an end, many sophomores are preparing for the journey ahead. […]
George Caldwell ’24 For years, Campus Activities Board has brought incredible artists to campus each semester, from Drake in 2010 to The Kid LAROI this fall. This semester, the College of the Holy Cross welcomes Plain White T’s, a rock band famous for hits such as “Hey There […]
Kelly Gallagher ‘22 Senior Advisor My first step in writing a Features article is to always begin with questions, questions that I ask interviewees in the hopes of finding the heart of their story, or questions that will help me to understand how the event I’m covering contributes […]
Nicole Letendre ’23 Chief Features Editor Cancer has affected each of us in our own way, through loved ones, friends, or maybe even personal experience. It’s a scary topic, but one that is so important to discuss, especially since early detection has the ability to drastically increase chances […]
Anna Lee ‘24 Chief Opinions Editor As the 2021–2022 academic year comes to an end, I’ve reflected on how much writing for The Spire has impacted my college experience. I’ve learned how to manage my time, run a newspaper section, and gauge what topics are appropriate for the […]
Will Donahue ‘24 Copy Editor and Opinions Writer There was a time where simply hearing the words “Harry Potter” was enough to fill me with excitement. J.K. Rowling’s novels were my first introduction to literature and they maintained an iron grip on my personality for years. The craziest […]
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