Izzi Lambrecht ’19 “You are undeniably changing the city.” “Who do we do this for!?” “For the kids! For the kids! For the kids!” They continue to chant for another two minutes or so. Next comes the speech about how significant this work is for the city and […]
Caroline Ahearn ‘20 Chief News Editor On Friday, April 5, the Holy Cross campus was changed forever. The demolition of the Field House to make room for the $30-million Joanne Chouinard-Luth Recreation and Wellness Center, expected to be completed by the fall of 2020, began with a bang […]
Ethan Bachand ’22 News Editor On Thursday April 4, the City of Worcester held its 2020 Census Kickoff in the Hogan Ballroom. The public event included performances from local organizations in Worcester, a “Best of Worcester” exhibition, as well as appearances from multiple city and state officials. Starting […]
The incoming class of 2023 was the first class in decades for which financial need was considered a factor in some admissions decisions Allyson Noenickx ’19 Editor-in-Chief The College has chosen to abandon its need-blind admissions policy in favor of a need-aware one. For the first time in […]
Haidt Lectures on Politics, Polarization and How We Got Here Caroline Ahearn ‘20 Chief News Editor On Tuesday, April 2, renowned social psychologist Jonathan Haidt delivered the 53rd annual Hanify-Howland Memorial Lecture in the Hogan Ballroom. The Hanify-Howland Lecture Series recognizes individuals who have distinguished themselves in the […]
The following public statement clarifying their work was made by the AGC ad hoc Committee on Faculty Sexual Misconduct in response to Fr. Boroughs’ decision to decline their request for an independent investigator. The statement was received by the Spire electronically on April 5. Statement by ad hoc […]
Jackie Hart ‘19 Sports Editor Led by junior attackman Justin Lynskey with four goals and one assist, the Holy Cross men’s lacrosse team took down Navy 12-9 last Saturday afternoon for its first Patriot League win of the season. Along with Lynskey’s four goals, juniors Kevin Kodzis, Connor […]
Jackie Cannon ’20 Editor-in-Chief During the April 2 Faculty Assembly, Provost and Dean of the College, Margaret Freije defended the recent Koch Foundation donation of $1.5 million to the newly established Carlyse and Arthur A. Ciocca ’59 Center for Business, Ethics and Society and addressed widespread concerns about […]
Allyson Noenickx ’19 Editor-in-Chief On Tuesday, the College’s Faculty Assembly voted to request that the Board of Trustees hire an independent investigator to aid their ongoing review of faculty sexual misconduct cases, policies, and procedures at the College––a request that Rev. Philip L. Boroughs, S.J., president had publicly […]
Billy Fitzpatrick ‘20Chief Sports Editor Chief Sports Editor Note: Rev. Philip L. Boroughs, S.J., relied heavily on his Committee for College Development via Sports Wagering (CCDSW) when filling out this year’s bracket. Resident basketball expert Fr. Earle Markey, S.J., Holy Cross basketball legend, had final say for all […]
This delicious recipe is a perfect way to spice up an otherwise dull spring semester! Light yet filling, Eggplants a la Boroughs are sure to delight local media stations and students’ instagram feeds alike. Yield: roughly 2,900 (and counting) Active Time: 2 days Total Time: 4 years Ingredients: […]
Allyson Noeshghsadufydsiujksgfuhfkdskjcjdhsbvjfgickx ’19 USC Crew Team Captain Oh Mylanta! Apparently Aunt Becky wasn’t the only one to stoop to bribery to gain college admittance for a relative. The Spire recently uncovered a paper trail that disclosed a questionable donation made to the College and undisclosed sums of money […]
