Author Archives: Kristine Maloney

Paul Covino, associate chaplain and director of liturgy at the College of the Holy Cross, and Sean M. Connolly ’10, prepare for a traditional Latin Mass at the College. Read the Telegram & Gazette story. (Subscription required.)

Mark Savolis, head of archives and special collections at the College of the Holy Cross, discusses the celebration and exhibit of the 80th anniversary of famed British writer and Catholic convert Gilbert Keith Chesterton’s visit to Holy Cross. Read the … Continue reading →

Rev. Michael C. McFarland, S.J., president of the College of the Holy Cross, talks to the Telegram & Gazette about the dedication of the new $64 million state-of-the-art Integrated Science Complex at the College and about the legacy of B.T. … Continue reading →

As part of the yearlong economic series “After the Fall: Capitalism and a just way forward,” sponsored by the Center for Religion, Ethics and Culture at the College of the Holy Cross, Jonathan Gruber talked about reforming U.S. health care. … Continue reading →

Victor Matheson, associate professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, dispels the myth that NCAA basketball tournament teams generate profits for their institutions. Read the Christian Science Monitor story.

The NCAA men’s basketball bracket should generate hundreds of millions for colleges. However, according to Victor Matheson, associate professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, even top seeded teams lose money. Read the Christian Science Monitor story.

Edward O’Donnell, Irish historian and associate professor of history at the College of the Holy Cross, dispels some commonly believed myths about St. Patrick. Read the Houston Chronicle story.

With more colleges offering early morning and late night classes, Amy Wolfson, professor of psychology at the College of the Holy Cross, weighs in on how a class schedule that includes such extreme times could be detrimental for sleep patterns … Continue reading →

Peter Van Buskirk, women’s hockey coach at the College of the Holy Cross, will receive the John “Snooks” Kelley Award from the American Hockey Coaches’ Association next month for his contribution to the growth and development of the sport in … Continue reading →

In this week’s New York Times Book Review, Leah Hager Cohen, W.H. Jenks Chair in Contemporary American Letters at the College of the Holy Cross, reviews Lionel Shriver’s latest novel, “So Much for That.” Read The New York Times review.

Following a report by the Center for Public Integrity about sexual assaults on college campuses, Paul Irish, director of student conduct and community standards, talks about Holy Cross’ sexual assault policy.  Listen to the NPR – “Tell Me More” story.

Ema Blumhagen, a member of the College of the Holy Cross class of 2010, was recently awarded a $3,750 grant from the Jurassic Foundation to study fossil birds in Beijing, China, during spring break.  The field work is linked to … Continue reading →

Paul Covino, associate chaplain and director of liturgy at the College of the Holy Cross and editor of Celebrating Marriage: Preparing the Roman Catholic Wedding Liturgy, provides tips on planning ‘green’ weddings that can also benefit charities. Read the Catholic … Continue reading →

Mary Moore, higher education for the Boston Business Journal who recently wrote a cover story on the College of the Holy Cross’ spring break Executive Leadership Workshop, talks about cocurricular business programming at liberal arts colleges. Watch the New England … Continue reading →

Cardinal Seán O’Malley’s visit to the College of the Holy Cross was featured in WCVB-TV’s Chronicle segment “A Day in the Life.” Emily Thigpen ’10, co-chair of the Student Government Association, talks about the Boston Archbishop’s visit to campus. Watch … Continue reading →

With food allergies on the rise, Tim Trachimowicz, dining services, Christina Milne ’11, and Ashley Buckley ’11, talk about the new allergy-free kitchen at the College of the Holy Cross. Watch the New England Cable News/Worcester News Tonight story.

As the number of college students with food allergies rises nationally, College of the Holy Cross administrators Christina Guittar and Tim Trachimowicz, and Cortney Flanagan ’10, talk about the accommodations the College has in place, including a new allergy-free kitchen. … Continue reading →

Victor Matheson, associate professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, comments on the high price of hosting the Olympics, and how it could impact Vancouver. The New York Times, Room for Debate blog – Feb. 12 “Dreaming … Continue reading →

Robert Baumann, associate professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, talks about the costs of hosting the Olympic Games. Read the MSN Money story.