Monthly Archives: December 2017

2017 at Holy Cross: A Year in Review

At Holy Cross, each year is marked by new accomplishments and milestones, and this year was no different. Here are some of the most notable from 2017. January

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Video: 12 Days of a Holy Cross Christmas

“On the first day of Christmas my professor gave to me…” Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with the College of the Holy Cross through this Holy Cross spin on a Christmas classic. Featuring all things Mount St. … Continue reading →

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What Does The Bible Say About Taxing The Rich? Holy Cross Professor Examines The Text

As the U.S. Congress debates a tax reform bill, Matthew Schmalz, associate professor of religious studies at Holy Cross, digs into the Christian and Hebrew bibles to find guidance on tax policy from Jesus and others. Writing for The Conversation, Schmalz says … Continue reading →

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Photos: Holy Cross Campus Alive with Christmas Spirit as Holidays Near

Walking around campus, now nestled under a blanket of snow and adorned with lights, it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the College of the Holy Cross. From warm cups of peppermint mocha at Cool Beans to residence … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Names Bob Chesney Head Football Coach

The College of the Holy Cross has named Bob Chesney its new head football coach, as announced by Director of Athletics Nathan Pine. Chesney, who becomes the 28th head coach in the history of the program, has posted a winning … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Professor Says Russia’s Olympic Ban Won’t Dampen Interest

After the discovery of a systemic doping scheme carried out during the previous Olympic Winter Games in 2014, the Russian winter Olympic team has been banned from this year’s competition. Some worry this may reduce viewership, but assistant professor of … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Judaic Studies Professor Explains Why ‘Hanukkah’s True Meaning is About Jewish Survival’

In conjunction with the beginning of Hanukkah this week, Alan Avery-Peck, Kraft-Hiatt Professor of Judaic Studies at the College, provides a historical background and a modern interpretation on the significance of the Jewish celebration. In a piece for the Conversation, … Continue reading →

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High School, Brought to You by Silicon Valley? Holy Cross Professor Weighs In

Oracle, the business software giant, is putting its finishing touches on the new home for Design Tech High School, a charter school founded in 2014. However, not everyone thinks leading tech company campus in Silicon Valley is the appropriate place … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Professor Describes How ‘#MeToo is Undoing the Devil’s Bargain of the 1990s’

In recent weeks, prominent members of the entertainment, political, and business worlds have been outed for inappropriate behavior toward women. The revelations were partially spurred by the growth of the #MeToo movement, which demands awareness and dialogue on sexual misconduct … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Takes Top Seat in Ranking for Long-Term Study Abroad Participation

For yet another year, the College of the Holy Cross has been ranked No. 1 among baccalaureate institutions in the United States for long-term study abroad participation by the Institute of International Education. According to its report, 133 Holy Cross students … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Student Entrepreneur Works with Local Refugees to Create Ties, Opportunity

Finding work as a refugee in a new country can be daunting. After an impactful Montserrat class, Riley Benner ’20, a political science and philosophy double major, rekindled a company he started as a 15-year-old in Rochester,  Phoenix Haberdashery, and … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross’ Bilingual Theatre Production Engages Campus in National Conversation

For Edward Isser, professor of theatre at the College of the Holy Cross, the choice of what show to produce this semester carried more weight than usual. On account of the current sociopolitical climate in the United States, Isser viewed … Continue reading →

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Following Recent Elections, Holy Cross Professor Explains ‘Why Democrats Are Wrong About the End of Trumpism’

A wave of state legislative election victories by Democrats has been taken by some as a sign that the country is officially responding to Trumpism in the voting booth, and that this trend is likely to continue. However, Greg Burnep, … Continue reading →

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‘GreatSchools overhauls ratings to be more inclusive,’ Holy Cross Professor Raises Concerns

The popular school ratings website Greatschools.org offers a one-to-ten rating on each school in its system, and recently that rating system was given an overhaul to provide a more nuanced view of school quality. However, in a piece by Marketplace, … Continue reading →

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