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Women’s Basketball to Compete in 2012 WBI Tournament

The Holy Cross women’s basketball team has been accepted to play in the Women’s Basketball Invitational (WBI) as announced by the WBI committee March 12. The Crusaders will play as the No. 4 seed and are set to host the … Continue reading →

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Women’s Basketball Faces Navy in Patriot League Title Game

Led by junior Amy Lepley’s career-high of 24 points, the Holy Cross women’s basketball team never let go of the lead, downing No. 1 seed American in the semifinals of the Patriot League Tournament, 67-52, at Bender Arena. With the … Continue reading →

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Men’s Hockey Set to Play Mercyhurst in AHA Quarterfinals

Five different skaters found the back of the net as eight different Crusaders registered at least one point as the Holy Cross men’s hockey team downed Army, 5-2, to sweep a best two-out-three Atlantic Hockey Tournament first round series on … Continue reading →

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Women’s Basketball Posts 59-50 Victory Over Army In Patriot League Quarterfinals

Sophomore Christine Ganser (Needham, Mass.) poured in 17 points, hitting all six of her field goals attempts off the bench to lead the Holy Cross women’s basketball team to a 59-50 victory over Army in the quarterfinals round of the … Continue reading →

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From Football Field to Courtroom, Eddie Jenkins ’72 a Trailblazer

There comes a time in everyone’s life, says Eddie Jenkins ’72, when you have the opportunity to make a stand in the service of society. Jenkins made such a stand in 1968 when he joined a group of black students … Continue reading →

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Men’s Hockey to Host ‘Pink the Rink’

The Holy Cross men’s hockey team will hold its third annual “Pink the Rink” on Friday, Feb. 17, at the Hart Center during its game versus Sacred Heart at 7 p.m. This year, the Crusaders will raise money for breast … Continue reading →

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Patriot League Presidents Endorse Change in Football Athletic Aid Policy

The Patriot League Council of Presidents—including Holy Cross’ president Rev. Philip L. Boroughs, S.J.— endorsed a policy that will allow athletic merit aid for the sport of football, beginning with the class entering school in the fall of 2013, it … Continue reading →

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Remarks by Justice Clarence Thomas ’71 at Academic Convocation

Remarks delivered by Clarence Thomas ’71, associate justice of the United States, upon receiving an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from Holy Cross at a special Academic Convocation on Jan. 26, 2012. Thank you, Father Boroughs. Well, this is a … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Welcomes 32nd President; Fr. Boroughs Arrives on Campus

Rev. Philip L. Boroughs, S.J., assumed office as the 32nd president of Holy Cross on Monday, Jan. 9. Fr. Boroughs was elected by the College’s Board of Trustees in May of last year to succeed Rev. Michael C. McFarland, S.J.  … Continue reading →

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Cantor Art Gallery to Display Works by Argentinian and Cuban Artists

The Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery at the College of the Holy Cross will feature two exhibitions of artwork by Argentinian and Cuban artists beginning in late January. Painting Borges: Art Interpreting Literature, will be on view from … Continue reading →

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Video: Watch College Choir Perform ‘Lo, How A Rose E’er Blooming’

There’s no time quite like the Christmas season on the Holy Cross campus. To get a taste of what the most wonderful time of the year feels like on Mount St. James, watch this video with the College Choir, led … Continue reading →

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Crusaders Take Down Boston College 86-64

Senior guard Devin Brown (Baltimore, Md.) totaled a season-high 32 points, five rebounds and five assists, to lead the Holy Cross men’s basketball team to an 86-64 victory over Boston College at the DCU Center. Brown hit 11 of 19 … Continue reading →

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Men’s Hockey to Hold Fundraiser for Local Fallen Soldiers

On Saturday, Dec. 10, the Holy Cross men’s hockey program will be raising money for the Massachusetts Soldiers Legacy Fund (MSLF) at the Hart Center during its game versus Army at 4 p.m. The fund provides educational assistance grants to … Continue reading →

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“Michael Jordan’s hero image tarnished in NBA negotiations”

One of the greatest basketball players of all time, Michael Jordan may have been considered a tough competitor on the court, but as owner of the Charlotte Bobcats dealing with NBA contact negotiations, he’s been described as ruthless. Victor Matheson, associate professor … Continue reading →

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‘Freakonomics’ Co-author Responds to Questions Posed by Seniors

Steven Levitt, best-selling author of Freakonomics and Superfreakonomics, visited campus recently to deliver the 46th annual Hanify-Howland lecture and meet with students. As co-chairs of the Hanify-Howland Memorial Lecture Committee, we were thrilled to be able to sit down with … Continue reading →

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Women in Business Conference Continues to Inspire Students, Alumnae

The Women in Business Conference is now in its sixth year, but interest from alumnae hasn’t diminished. Once again, the event was booked after registration was open for just one week. Approximately 110 alumnae and 90 students were in attendance … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Among National Leaders In Graduation Success Rate

Twenty-one of Holy Cross’ athletic teams have achieved a perfect 100 percent graduation rate, according to the Graduation Success Rate Report, which has been released by the NCAA. The data used to calculate the Graduation Success Rate is from the … Continue reading →

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Men’s Hockey Upsets No. 7 Boston University In 5-4 Thriller

Sophomore Adam Schmidt, of Warrington, Pa., scored two goals and senior Andrew Cox, of Lombardy, Ontario, posted one goal and two assists as the Holy Cross men’s hockey team defeated No. 7 Boston University, 5-4, in front of a crowd … Continue reading →

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Steve Zychowski Wins 77th Annual NEIGA Championship

Holy Cross junior men’s golfer Steve Zychowski, of Mendham, N.J., took home top individual honors for the first time in his career, winning the individual medal at the 77th annual NEIGA Championship, held at the Captain’s Golf Course. Zychowski combined … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Athletics Creates Leadership Academy

Holy Cross director of athletics Richard M. Regan, Jr., announced today the creation of the Holy Cross Leadership Academy, a campus program specifically developed to support Crusader student-athletes in their quest to become world-class leaders in athletics, academics and life. … Continue reading →

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