Monthly Archives: September 2023

Thinking About Upgrading to an iPhone 15? Consider the Environment, Too

Posted on September 28, 2023 by Megan Bard

Last Friday, Apple released the iPhone 15 in stores, selling out available stock around the world and marking the fifth fall in a row the company has released a new model. Yet before consumers upgrade, an expert in ethical consumerism … Continue reading →

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Documenting How Climate Change Affects Apples

Posted on September 22, 2023 by College of the Holy Cross

As climate change has a more significant effect on local orchards, Ross Comcowich ’25 and Matthew Rigione ’25 worked with Daina Harvey, associate professor of sociology and anthropology, to document how orchardists and cider-makers are preparing for the changes to … Continue reading →

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LGBTQ Alumni Network Serves as a Visible Sign: You Are Welcome

Posted on September 21, 2023 by Holy Cross Magazine

It was spring 2011 when Phil Dardeno ’02 and Meg Griffiths ’04 visited campus to attend a community conversation for LGBTQ students and alumni, an event requested by the students. Neither can recall where the event was, debating whether it … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross’ New Superpower

Posted on September 19, 2023 by Michael Bonner

Beyond Marvel and DC, faculty are using the College’s Dr. Mark D. Nevins ’86 Collection for the Study of Comics and Graphic Novels as a centerpiece to teaching. Learn more in our graphic novel, below.

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Remembering Alice Laffey: Dedicated Bible Scholar, Mentor, Friend

Posted on September 14, 2023 by Megan Bard

Thanks to her acute sense of justice and purpose, a sharp, analytical mind, and tremendous kindness, friends and former colleagues say Alice Laffey was the conscience of the religious studies department during her 35-year Holy Cross teaching career and through … Continue reading →

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‘The First Impression is That You’re Home’

Posted on September 4, 2023 by College of the Holy Cross

On August 26, first-year students experienced their first Holy Cross tradition, Move-In Day, when they were welcomed to Mount St. James by students, staff, faculty, and alums who helped carry their bags and boxes to their dorm rooms. Video by … Continue reading →

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For Five Worcester Students, The Future Is 3.5 Miles Away

Posted on September 1, 2023 by Michael Bonner

Holy Cross surrounded Shakira Suazo Valdez. Four of her classmates at North High School in Worcester — including her best friend — received acceptance notifications in March. Three of her teachers proudly wore purple as alumni.

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