Julia Maher ’23 When Holy Cross announced that students will be required to get the Covid vaccine except for religious or medical excuses, I was ecstatic. I have been home for 18 months due to the pandemic, and I have been fully vaccinated for a week now. Since […]
Julia Maher ‘23 Opinions Editor Since Derek Chauvin was charged with manslaughter, second-degree murder, and third-degree murder, there have been several Black lives lost at the hands of police brutality. Their names are Andrew Brown Jr., Isaiah Brown, and Ma’Khia Bryant, undoubtedly and sadly among others. The most […]
Julia Maher ’23 Opinions Editor There has been quite a lot of disinformation regarding coronavirus vaccinations, which has led to a lack of confidence in the public about the safety of them. The vaccines are safe, and the Holy Cross community should have a sense of confidence in […]
Julia Maher ’23 Opinions Editor Some women may be familiar with the headache and self-loathing that can result from shopping for clothes. Trying on clothes can make women feel worse about their bodies and wish they were a different size, to the point that they deliberately choose a […]
Julia Maher ‘23 Mrs. Green Christmas (Heat Miser) Editor’s note: This article appears in our annual Eggplant Edition, comprised exclusively of satirical articles. When people from other areas of the US travel to New England, they may be bewildered by many things—the obsession with sports teams, the accent, […]
Julia Maher ‘23 Opinions Editor Since three promising vaccines have been approved by the FDA, the US—and college students—can expect a return back to normal life as soon as this summer. This has been long anticipated, especially among college students, whose lives have been uniquely impacted by the […]
Julia Maher ’23 Opinions Editor Currently, Holy Cross only offers two meal plans for its students—The Resident Meal Plan and the Apartment Plan. The Resident Meal Plan includes unlimited meals in Kimball, $425 dining dollars each semester to use in other dining locations, and 8 meal swipes per […]
Julia Maher ’23 Opinions Editor There seems to be an issue with unhealthy roommate situations in colleges, and Holy Cross is no exception. Many people have suffered from horrible roommate experiences, and some can even be classified as bullying. Although the victims suffer from severe emotional pain, the […]
Julia Maher ‘23 Opinions Editor College is generally seen as a time of freedom and independence, but COVID-19 makes college students feel the exact opposite way. Although we need to follow all the restrictions to curb the pandemic, there are still obvious drawbacks to staying on campus. Students […]
Julia Maher ’23 Opinions Editor On October 16, 2020, Rev. Philip L. Boroughs, S.J., announced the College’s decision to welcome students back to campus for the spring semester. Boroughs attached a link to the COVID-19 dashboard and referenced the preliminary spring guide for students and families. Although the […]
Julia Maher ’23 Opinions Editor Since the beginning of the pandemic and Trump’s subsequent politicization of mask mandates and physical distancing, America has seemingly become divided into two groups of citizens, more or less: those who proactively follow the scientific pandemic guidelines, and those who minimize the severity […]
Julia Maher ’23 Opinions Editor When the Associated Press (AP) announced Joe Biden’s victory as President-elect after many long days of anticipation and stress, both positive and negative uproar ensued. Those who logically settled for Biden danced in the streets, completely overjoyed, while Trump duped his supporters into […]
