Jackie Cannon ’20 Editor-in-Chief On Saturday, Oct. 5, the Worcester Telegram and Gazette released an article titled “Former Holy Cross student accuses professor of ‘inappropriate behavior’ in ’97,” which has since reignited the conversation about sexual misconduct on campus and prompted an immediate response from the administration. In […]
Jaime McAllister-Grande ’99 Alumna My name is Jaime McAllister-Grande and I’m a 1999 graduate of Holy Cross. I was back on campus about 2 weeks ago; I spoke anonymously at a faculty meeting about my experience with the Title IX reporting process. I now feel like it’s time […]
Jackie Cannon ’20 Editor-in-Chief Each holding a different instrument, we sat around the dining room table with Holy Cross students dispersed amongst AmeriCorps volunteers and community members, all of us singing and laughing. I could feel an overwhelming sense of joy and peace swelling within me as I […]
Luke Anthony ‘23Sports Editor Approaching the midpoint of the 2019 season, the Holy Cross football team (2-3 overall, 1-0 Patriot League) is currently the top ranked team in the Patriot League after taking down Bucknell on October 5. After starting the season 1-2, the Crusaders traveled to the […]
Alex DiBlasi ’23Staff Writer American political icon John Kerry has consistently inspired generations with his optimistic vision for the future. From his military days to his time in public office, his decades of service to this country are unparalleled. I had the honor to sit with Secretary Kerry […]
By Matt Anderson ’21Eggplant Editor On September 24, 2019, Governor Charlie Baker issued an order that sales of all vaping products be prohibited for the duration of four months. The response from the Holy Cross community was immediate and vicious. You see, much like shotgunning White Claws and […]
Editor’s note: This letter is in response to an article titled “Economic Injustice at Holy Cross” that appeared in our September 27 issue. The essay by Clara Joy Gibson ‘21 in the Sept. 27 Spire raises an important issue in higher education; one that as Provost I have […]
Ethan Bachand ’22Chief News Editor On Friday, September 27, the College of the Holy Cross awarded the Sanctae Crucis Award to five alumni at a dinner held in Hogan Ballroom. Each recipient had their story shared with former winners, faculty, and current students as they were honored for […]
By Billy Fitzpatrick ’20Editor-in-Chief Last Wednesday, September 18, the Holy Cross community celebrated the “topping off” of the new Joanne Chouinard-Luth Recreation and Wellness Center. Members of the campus community were invited to sign the last beam to be lowered on the foundation of the building, and Holy […]
Jackie Cannon ’20 Editor-in-Chief Over the course of the summer, the College of the Holy Cross community received multiple letters from Rev. Philip L. Boroughs S.J., president, regarding the campus climate, sexual misconduct policy, and the allegations of sexual misconduct against James David Christie, former artist-in-residence and organist […]
Name: Gracie Rank: Officer Hometown: Schomberg, Ontario (Swiss Ridge Kennels) Breed: Goldendoodle Age: 5 Months Favorite Toy: My snuggle puppy and lambchop Favorite Place to be Pet: Belly rubs or bust Favorite Officer: The one holding my treat bag Major: Undecided Favorite class taken at Holy Cross: Puppy […]
Editor’s note: The Eggplant is The Spire’s satire section. By Christine McLaughlin ’21Eggplant Contributor Holy Cross senior Chris from Long Island has been making quite the stir in Williams Hall with his most recent choice of decoration: the side of a Coors Light box mounted on his wall […]
