Catherine Yackira ‘24 I’m a big fan of this one philosopher, pretty mainstream guy you’ve probably heard of him: Aristotle. I particularly like his writings on virtue ethics, which focuses on virtues and moral character rather than rules or consequences. I may butcher this explanation, so I recommend […]
Catherine Yackira ‘24 Opinions Editor Just the title alone –Birds of Prey and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn– caught my eye; I’m a sucker for long titles. The one thing that held me back from watching it was Harley Quinn herself because I hated how she […]
Catherine Yackira ’24 Opinions Editor I have watched many courtroom dramas where a typical bail hearing goes like this: pan to the defendant, looking fearful- they just want to go home to their family! A neatly dressed lawyer with a fancy briefcase is sitting next to them: they […]
Catherine Yaskira ’24 Spreading School Spirit Editor’s note: This article appears in our annual Eggplant Edition, comprised exclusively of satirical articles. In an UNPRECEDENTED PR stunt, the College of the Holy Cross has changed its mascot from an armor-clad crusader to an armor-clad Anthony Fauci. Armed with vaccines […]
Catherine Yackira ‘24 Opinions Editor It has been one year since a national emergency was declared because of the COVID-19 pandemic. In March of last year, Holy Cross students were sent home, suddenly leaving friends, ending internships early, and for seniors, saying goodbye to the Hill in the […]
Catherine Yaskira ‘24 Opinions Editor Rush Limbaugh died on Feb. 17. Some people, like Donald Trump, have mourned him: he gave a touching tribute to Fox News in honor of Rush in which he said, “Well, Rush thought we won, and so do I, by the way” and […]
Catherine Yaskira ’24 Opinions Editor For the first time since 2001 the senate is split 50-50- with Vice President Kamala Harris as a tie breaker, giving democrats barely holding onto a majority in the senate. With a pandemic claiming the lives of nearly half a million Americans, cries […]
Catherine Yasckira ’24 Staff Writer It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The holiday spirit is all around, classes are winding down, and we are finally about to go on a much-needed winter break. It is easy to get caught up in the spirit of the holiday […]
Catherine Yackira ‘24 Opinions Staff Writer The six men and three women clad in black robes who sit on the highest bench of the nation have an undeniable mysticism about them. Nine of the greatest legal minds in our nation, who are purportedly guided by the sacred text […]
Catherine Yackira ‘24 Staff Writer “Shall the Nevada Constitution be amended by adding a new section guaranteeing specific voting rights to all qualified and registered voters in the state?” This is one of the five constitutional amendment proposals on my ballot this year. I was surprised to read […]
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