Stacey Kaliabakos ‘23 Opinions Editor Not many parts of our lives as students are as stressful, worrisome, and decisive as final exams. Most of the time, finals serve as a benchmark for all that we have learned throughout the semester and require a lot of preparation. Although most […]
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 […]
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 […]
Hometown: Berkley, MA College you went to: Holy Cross ‘10 Subject you teach: Philosophy Favorite movie: Groundhog Day Favorite song: “In the Blood” by John Mayer Favorite color: Blue Favorite sports team: New England Patriots Go-to restaurant on a road trip: Chipotle Bucket list item: See the Northern Lights Bragging Rights: Winner […]
Kelly Gallagher ‘22 Senior Advisor The world has been horrified by Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine and the unfolding war. The College of the Holy Cross community has been no exception, with the tragedy being felt particularly acutely among the Russian Studies program. In addition to the personal […]
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 […]
Kelly Gallagher ‘22Senior Advisor “When I first explained the plot of “She Loves Me” to my parents, I mentioned that every person who comes to see the production will leave the theatre with a big smile on their face,” Grace Acquilano ‘22 told “The Spire.” Acquilano proved to […]
Sahar Bazzaz Professor and Chair, Department of History Recently, The Spire published an article entitled “Decolonizing the Curriculum: The Problem of Underrepresentation in the Humanities (10/8/2021),” which took up very important and timely questions about under-representation of diverse perspectives and voices in the humanities. As the new history […]
Joey Abrams ‘23 News Editor Over the past few years, the Holy Cross administration and Board of Trustees have ushered in a round of new initiatives to support diversity and inclusion on campus. With a student population that is over 30 percent non-white, complimented by a non-white 36 […]
Grace Bromage ‘23 Editor-in-Chief As we publish our final issue of the Fall 2021 semester, it is time to thank everyone who has contributed to our success. I would first like to thank all of our amazing editors and chief editors. Each week, I have been so impressed […]
Michael Vail ‘24 Protector of Your Sanity in These Trying Times It’s almost finals week. A tough time for everyone, indeed. Enough of the introduction, though. Let’s get to why we’re really here: to explore the endless possibilities Kimball offers that you haven’t been able to comprehend yet. […]
Colin Healy After a 38-year hiatus, playoff football returned to Fitton Field this past Saturday. Fresh off a third straight Patriot League championship, the Holy Cross Crusaders clashed with Sacred Heart in the first round of the FCS playoffs. A defensive showdown turned into a classic nail-biter in […]