Kelly Gallagher ‘22 Editor-in-Chief Incoming students had an introduction unlike any other to the College of the Holy Cross, but hopefully one impression remained consistent: that the community was thrilled to receive them. This summer, Gateways Orientation did their best to communicate that as they developed creative solutions […]
Dear Holy Cross Community, The Spire is so excited to be back with you for the Fall 2020 semester. Holy Cross is a community dispersed, but thanks to the creativity and resilience of our individual members, we’ve still found ways to continue fostering our connections. We’re still an […]
Kelly Gallagher ‘22 Editor-in-Chief The weeks following the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and too many others were filled with energy as people attended protests, sought education, and engaged in difficult conversations. Many students and organizations at the College of the Holy Cross have taken […]
Kelly Gallagher ‘22 Chief Features Editor As if the usual grueling exams weren’t bad enough, right? Most students are currently preoccupied with surviving finals week during quarantine, so life on campus might seem long ago. Yet we here at Features would like to take the opportunity to bring […]
Kelly Gallagher ‘22 Chief Features Editor In demonstration of music’s ability to bring people together, dozens of College of Holy Cross community members joined members of Las Cafeteras for a live conversation and demonstrations through Zoom. Sponsored by Arts Transcending Borders, “Beyond La Bamba: Music, Storytelling, and Activism […]
Kelly Gallagher ’22A Rising Miranda Priestly Editor’s note: This article appears in our annual Eggplant Edition, comprised exclusively of satirical articles. The health care system is struggling to stay on top of the coronavirus pandemic, and one of their most pressing problems is the face mask shortage. It’s […]
Kelly Gallagher ’22Chief Features Editor Editor’s note: This article appears in our annual Eggplant Edition, comprised exclusively of satirical articles. Name: Odie Hometown: The woods behind Figge Major: Aromatherapy Campus Activities: Joining the RAs on their nighttime rounds, dumpster diving, perfuming Favorite Movie: “Swamp Thing” Favorite song: “Smells […]
Kelly Gallagher ‘22 Chief Features Editor The abrupt end of the on-campus semester came as a shock to the entire College of the Holy Cross community, yet the arts programs quickly asserted their commitment to adapting their activities. Arts Transcending Borders, the Music Department, and the Department of […]
Name: Maressa Park Hometown: Whippany, New Jersey Major: English, Asian Studies minor Campus Activities: MRC worker; Uni2Act; CBL; ASIA; liturgical ministry; honors program Favorite Movie: Moana; Captain Marvel; A League of Their Own Favorite song: “Breathe” – In the Heights; “Saturn” – Sleeping at Last; “More (Reprise)” – […]
Kelly Gallagher ‘22 Chief Features Editor Service work often seems ubiquitous at Holy Cross. Currently, there are 39 sections of 28 courses with a Community Based Learning component, and SPUD is the biggest student organization on campus. Given this, it’s important for participating students to step back and […]
Kelly Gallagher ‘22 Chief Features Editor The merry click of high heels joined the excited chatter rising through Smith Bridge and Hogan on the evening of February 7 as seniors made their way to the third floor of Hogan, where they awaited transportation to the 100 Days Ball. […]
Kelly Gallagher ‘22 Chief Features Editor Two flowerpots, one blue and the other yellow, waited between an enormous marimba and a drum set. Six artists from Silkroad Ensemble took their positions with an unusual collection of percussion instruments, but the first sound to grab the audience’s attention was […]
