Julia Maher ‘23 Opinions Editor On Aug. 7, 2020, after a long period of wishful thinking from students, College of the Holy Cross finally released housing assignments for the fall semester. My friends blew up our group chat, so excited that they would reclaim their traditional, on-campus college […]
By Julia Maher ’23Opinions Editor The coronavirus pandemic will probably be one of those events in history in which people divide their lives into two separate timelines: life before and life after. We are living in an unprecedented time of illness, which also means that the social and […]
By Julia Maher ’23Opinions Editor Undoubtedly, we are currently living in a very discouraging time. We’re stuck at home, many of us have lost our jobs, we have to practice social distancing, and we have no idea what the future holds. The list seems interminable. On top of […]
By Julia Maher ’23Opinions Editor There’s no doubt that the coronavirus has changed us in many ways. It has sickened nearly half a million people globally and killed over 20,000. It has restricted air travel and caused many small businesses to suffer financially. It has forced countries and […]
By Julia Maher ’23 Opinions Editor The Crusader OneCard serves as an all-purpose card that provides access to dining dollars, residence halls, and academic buildings on the campus of the College of the Holy Cross. Although it seems convenient for students to handle only one card for every task […]
By Julia Maher ’23Staff Writer Once as I was waiting in line for the restroom in Stein Hall, I saw a sticker on the tampon and pad dispenser that said in bold red letters, “Cura Personalis. Period.” I was confused by its meaning, so I decided to research the […]
Julia Maher ‘23 Opinions Editor We often hear about how it is important to take care of our bodies physically—how we should exercise, eat nutritious foods, and drink plenty of water—but how often are we encouraged to care about our mental health? Although it is equally, if not […]
By Julia Maher ’23Opinions Editor It is that time of year again—the time in which we are called to express gratitude for all of the gifts in our lives. Thanksgiving is an easy time for us to practice gratitude because we are motivated by the participation of other […]
By Julia Maher, ’23Staff Writer The freshman year of college can be quite a rollercoaster. Not only do students live with more independence, but they also experience numerous changes to which they must adapt relatively quickly. One of those changes, at most colleges, includes living with at least […]
By Julia Maher ’23Staff Writer Whether it is called “the Woo,” “the Heart of the Commonwealth,” or simply “Worcester,” the second most populous city in New England is certainly a fascinating place. Worcester is rich in history and diversity and has many attractions to offer, including restaurants, colleges, […]
By Julia Maher ’23Staff Writer There are some people who believe that athletics are highly overrated. They think that people place too much importance on athletics when they could allocate that importance to other areas, such as academics. For people who are not athletes themselves, this opinion is […]
Julia Maher ‘23Opinions Editor As we grow up, other people and influences communicate to us how we should act and who we should be in the world. This inevitable communication can either be necessary or unnecessary. For example, it is necessary that we learn how to be peaceful […]
