Monthly Archives: November 2023

Cancer Survivor Fights For Children’s Greater Access to Treatment

Posted on November 24, 2023 by Megan Bard

When it comes to improving access to care for childhood cancer patients, Benjamin Lepper ’25 uses his inner strength pulled from personal experience to advocate for change. This fall, Lepper joined advocates from the New England region of The Leukemia … Continue reading →

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The Food Insecure Population You Didn’t Expect: College Students

Posted on November 21, 2023 by Megan Bard

Last year, 17 million American households were considered food insecure, up from 13.5 million in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Within that community is a subset that is often overlooked: college students. “This should be an issue … Continue reading →

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Gen Z Wants to Talk About Mental Health

Posted on November 8, 2023 by Megan Bard

Nauseous and dizzy, Caroline Hanson ‘27 didn’t know what was happening. The intense anxiety she felt led to an overwhelming desire to immediately leave whatever situation she was in. She was in elementary school and needed help. “It’s confusing when … Continue reading →

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How Does Road Salt Affect the Blackstone River Ecosystem?

Posted on November 6, 2023 by College of the Holy Cross

Curious about the effect that road salt has on the ecosystem of the Blackstone River, Aidan Bowler ’24 and Francisco Luc Zafon-Whalen ’24 worked with Pedro Torres, assistant professor of biology, collecting and analyzing data in the hope of gaining … Continue reading →

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