Julianna Mariani ‘24 When is it too early to start wearing winter coats? This is a genuine question because I have heard SO many mixed reviews. I have one friend that’s literally been wearing her winter coat since Sept. 1. It’s more like a security blanket, actually. I […]
Juan Arturo Trillo ‘25Very Confused About Politics On Friday, a $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill was passed by the House of Representatives. The bill is meant to cover funding for broadband, public transit, roads, bridges, clean water, and other services. Given its scope, there is no end to the […]
Mario Micallef ‘22 A senior questions whether it’s too late to attend culinary school after successfully following the instructions to a Pillsbury chocolate chip cookie recipe. A sophomore, acting like a cool bean in Cool Beans, accidentally blew on his donut instead of the hot coffee in his […]
By Stacey Kaliabakos ‘23 Opinions Editor Growing up, I was equipped with a unique perspective on how able-bodied people treat and perceive the physically disabled. My Uncle Chicho was born with cerebral palsy, which is defined as “a congenital disorder of movement, muscle tone, or posture.” As a […]
Martha Wyatt-Luth ‘25 Opinions Editor Photo courtesy of Amir Cohen, Reuters On Monday, Nov. 1, the Israeli Minister, Karine Elharrar, was unable to attend the United Nations annual climate summit (COP26) in Glasgow, Scotland. This was not because of COVID-19 precautions; rather, it was because the world-renowned conference […]
Julia Maher ‘23 Chief Opinions Editor Sociologist Judy Singer coined the term “neurodiversity” in 1998, and it has gained considerable traction ever since. The movement seeks to promote inclusion and acceptance of neurodivergent people. Neurodiversity was a term first used primarily by autistic individuals, but it has grown […]
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 […]
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