Monthly Archives: March 2019

Holy Cross Professor and Russia Expert Analyzes Kremlin’s Media Response to Mueller Report

Reactions to the release of special counsel Robert Mueller’s report investigating Russia’s interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election have dominated the news cycle nationwide. But what have Russians been saying about the “no collusion with the Kremlin” findings? In … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Judaic Studies Professor Explains Debate on Controversial Holocaust-Era Pope

Declaring that the church “isn’t afraid of history,” Pope Francis recently announced that the Vatican would open its archives on World War II-era Pope Pius XII, who has been criticized of staying silent on the Holocaust. In an article for … Continue reading →

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Student Organizers Challenge Campus to Critically Explore Issues of Diversity During Unity Week

For this year’s annual Unity Week, the two student chairs — Co-Officers of Diversity for the Student Government Association Mithra Salmassi ’19 and Manuel “Manny” Trejo ’19 — wanted to honor intersectionality while leaving space for exploration and introspection. So … Continue reading →

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No Matter the Path, Holy Cross Students Thrive

College can often feel like a linear journey — take a few classes, decide on a major, join a club or two, fulfill your requirements and graduate in four years. For many, though, that path is much less precise. Interested … Continue reading →

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Writing Without Borders: At Holy Cross, Good Writing is Everyone’s Responsibility

There is no required Intro to Writing class at the College of the Holy Cross. No Academic Writing seminar. No How to Write the College Essay 101. How then does Holy Cross expect to turn out good writers? As you … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross History Professor Is Leading Voice Nationally on Irish-American History

In this time of divisive rhetoric about recent immigrants and terrorism, Ed O’Donnell, associate professor of history at Holy Cross, says that we can learn a lot from the discarded stereotypes of the past. In a Washington Post commentary, Professor … Continue reading →

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Video: Holy Cross Students Find Success After Graduation

What doors does a degree from Holy Cross open? If you’re a recent grad, you just might be changing the world by teaching music to refugee children in Palestine, finishing your second year of law school or managing clients for … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Creates Database of Diverse Sources for Media

  When they need an expert economist, scientist, policy analyst or academic to explain a complex issue to the general public, NPR journalists overwhelmingly turn to white men, according to a recent internal NPR study examining the diversity of its … Continue reading →

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Pulitzer-Winning Author Edward P. Jones ’72 Inducted Into the American Academy of Arts and Letters

Acclaimed author and Holy Cross alumnus Edward P. Jones ’72 has been inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Letters, the highest recognition of artistic merit in the United States. Jones ’72 is one of 11 individuals from the … Continue reading →

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Photos: Holy Cross Makes Way for Joanne Chouinard-Luth Recreation and Wellness Center

College of the Holy Cross’ upper campus — where the Field House currently sits — will soon be home to the new Joanne Chouinard-Luth Recreation and Wellness Center, a state-of-the-art facility for campus recreation and intramural sports. To make way … Continue reading →

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How Does Holy Cross Build Its Incoming Class?

After applications are submitted, time seems to endlessly stretch on before acceptance letters hit mailboxes. And many questions begin to swirl: Who is reading my application? What are they looking for? How do they decide who gets in and who … Continue reading →

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The New York Times Features Holy Cross Women’s Hockey Program During First Season of Elite Hockey East

The Holy Cross women’s ice hockey team didn’t know what to expect as it took to the ice for the first time this year, back in September. This season was unlike any others, with the Crusaders being new members of … Continue reading →

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Could Spiking Income Inequality Cause the Next Recession? Holy Cross Economics Professor Explains

Theories are abounding when it comes to predicting the timing and possible triggers for a future recession, but according to Robert Baumann, professor of economics at Holy Cross, one thing’s for sure — if we believe it, it will happen. … Continue reading →

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