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 […]
Anna Lee ‘24 Chief Opinions Editor On Monday night, POLITICO obtained and leaked an initial draft majority opinion written by Justice Samuel Alito (Gerstein and Ward). The draft reveals the Supreme Court’s plan to overturn revolutionary abortion policies such as Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey […]
Anna Lee ‘24 Chief Opinions Editor When Texan lawmakers enacted a controversial anti-abortion law last year, other Republican-led states sourced inspiration and followed suit. Most recently, Missouri Representative Mary Elizabeth Coleman (R-Arnold) introduced a new provision that would allow state citizens to sue anyone seeking abortions “regardless of […]
Rhiannon Richmond ’24 Opinions Editor We all have our vices, and as much as it pains me to admit, mine is TikTok. I have tried to quit the habit multiple times, but each day I still find myself scrolling through my “For You” page, seeking mindless entertainment. Recently, […]
Anna Lee ‘24 Opinions Editor For a country that touts free expression, there’s a surprising amount of intolerance for open discussions and progressive education. When it comes to people who do not fit into the curated American mold—whether that be on race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, or appearance—many […]
Hometown: Port Orchard, WA Major: English, minors in Education & Middle Eastern Studies Campus Activities: SGA, HRA of Clark Hall Favorite Movie: “Shrek 2” Favorite song: “Poetic Justice” by Kendrick Lamar Favorite singer/group: Doja Cat Favorite color: Green Favorite sports team: Seattle Seahawks Favorite class taken at Holy Cross: American Literature Favorite Professor: Dr. J […]
Calla Merritt ’23 Opinions Editor You’re in Advanced Photography class making yourself stupid in order to get the cool art girl in class to pay you any attention, since she’s the only person you like in the class. It’s Junior Year of high school and, for the most […]
Anna Lee ’24 Chief Opinions Editor What women come to mind when you think of feminism? 1920’s women clad in white and their best Sunday hats, marching down Washington D.C. with posters in hand? Rosie the Riveter pumping her bicep with “We Can Do It” in bold font? […]
Anna Lee ’24 Chief Opinions Editor On Monday, Feb. 21, the College of the Holy Cross COVID Core Team released a few new updates to their mask policies. Despite the decision to make masking optional, the Core Team cites exceptions for certain classes, professors, or areas. Thus, professors […]
*TW: Mental health, suicide, depression, anxiety Anna Lee ’24 Chief Opinions Editor The way one friend put it was, “Sometimes I can barely make myself shower.” We had been discussing our mental health since returning to the College of the Holy Cross a few weeks ago. As we […]
Anna Lee ‘24 Chief Opinions Editor In 1966, sociologist William Peterson popularized the term “model minority” in a New York Times article titled “Success Story: Japanese American Style” (Peterson). Under the term, he praises Japanese Americans for “climb[ing] over the highest barriers our racists were able to fashion […]
Anna Lee ‘23 Opinions Editor **TW: gun violence, suicide, mental health NEWTON, Conn. — 20 year old Adam Lamza took the lives of 20 first-graders and six school employees before turning the gun on himself at Sandy Hook Elementary School. Seven years later, the father of a Sandy […]
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