Monthly Archives: July 2023

Inside an Undergraduate Student-Run Stem Cell Lab

Posted on July 28, 2023 by Megan Bard

Julia Paxson, DVM, associate professor of biology and head of the department, is serious about her research, which strives for a better understanding of how stem cells age and whether age improves or decreases cell efficacy when used for treatment … Continue reading →

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How to Stay Artistically Motivated in a World Full of Distractions

Posted on July 26, 2023 by Megan Bard

Alex Raper ’25 dove straight into her Weiss Summer Research with a complex self-portrait. The sketch, which included a serpent wrapped around the top of her head, was one she described as mentally heavy and frustrating. Within a week, she … Continue reading →

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Can Jesus Walk Through Walls?

Posted on July 18, 2023 by Meredith Fidrocki

The majority of the global population is religious, yet psychologists have little understanding of how religious beliefs impact the way children think, says Florencia Anggoro, Holy Cross associate professor of psychology.

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On the Floor And In the Labs

Posted on July 12, 2023 by Megan Bard

As a child, Karla Gonzalez ’24 was not afraid of the hospital. She had Ellen — her nurse, role model and confident — who brought her toys, kept her spirits lifted and always included her family.

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