Author Archives: Kristine Maloney

An Ecumenical Pilgrimage to Holy Cross

Preview of Pilgrimage and Faith: Buddhism, Christianity and Islam, the latest exhibition at the Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery at the College of the Holy Cross. Read the Yankee story.

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Rep. Polito considering run for State Treasurer

Daniel Klinghard, assistant professor of political science at the College of the Holy Cross, provides insight into how Scott Brown’s U.S. Senate win might impact future republican success. Watch the NECN/Worcester News Tonight story.

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Cruel love

In this week’s New York Times Book Review cover story, Leah Hager Cohen, W.H. Jenks Chair in Contemporary American Letters at the College of the Holy Cross, reviews Louise Erdrich’s new novel Shadow Tag. Read The New York Times review.

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Art proves to be child’s play: Photo takes first place in college show

Nora Happny, a member of the College of the Holy Cross class of 2010, wins first prize in the sixth annual Colleges of Worcester Consortium Art Show for her photograph of “The Little Train That Could.” Read the Telegram & … Continue reading →

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Experts split: Are FY11 student aid increases enough?

Lynne Myers, director of financial aid at the College of the Holy Cross, talks about new federal funding for Pell Grants. Read the eCampus News story.

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Have Blogs Become So, Um, 2009?

In a story about young people losing interest in long form blogging, Sarah Rondeau ’13 who ‘tweets’ for the College of the Holy Cross, shares why she prefers briefer, more mobile forms of communication.  Read the Associated Press story.

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J.D. Salinger: 1919 – 2010 – In Memoriam

Steve Vineberg, professor of theatre at the College of the Holy Cross, writes about author J.D. Salinger, who died last week at the age of 91. Read the story in the Boston Phoenix.

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Words are his racket: Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Paul Muldoon to read at Holy Cross

Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Paul Muldoon, who will be giving a reading at the College of the Holy Cross, talks to the Telegram & Gazette about winning the Pulitzer Prize, his poetry, and his rock band! Read the Telegram & Gazette … Continue reading →

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Economic Impact of the Super Bowl

Victor Matheson, associate professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, talks about the impact the Super Bowl will have on the economy of South Florida. Miami Herald, Feb. 1 – “The Business Show: Super Bowl” (video) Palm … Continue reading →

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Sacred journeys of world’s religions share common traits

The latest exhibit at the College of the Holy Cross’ Cantor Art Gallery, Pilgrimage and Faith: Buddhism, Christianity and Islam, receives rave reviews. The exhibit is on display through April 1. Read the MetroWest Daily News story.

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Yachira Torres, HC senior, to receive Young Leader Award

Yachira Torres ’10, will receive the Young Leader Award at the Telegram & Gazette’s Visions Awards ceremony next month, for her work as a mentor in the Collegiate Success Institute, which helps prepare low-income high school students for college or … Continue reading →

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Boosts for higher education

In an op-ed, Yachira Torres ’10 writes about the $400,000 in federal funding that was recently appropriated to support six Worcester programs dedicated to educational achievement and higher education access for the city’s young people. Read the story in the … Continue reading →

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Breeding made dogs’ heads incredibly diverse

Biologist Abby Drake, of the College of the Holy Cross, talks about her new research on the evolution of domestic dogs. Read the MSNBC.com story.

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Will Super Bowl be economic windfall, or hot air?

Victor Matheson, associate professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, talks about his research on the economic impact of the Super Bowl on host cities, which shows far smaller returns than promised by the NFL. Read the … Continue reading →

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Oh, the places they’ll go…”

Christopher Kono ’13, a member of the College of the Holy Cross baseball team, is featured in Greenwich Magazine’s “10 Teens to Watch.” Read the Greenwich Magazine story.

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$400,000 to help students help kids

The College of the Holy Cross has received a $400,000 federal grant which will strengthen partnerships between the College and six community organizations. Read the Telegram & Gazette story.

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Wash. lawmaker wants to banish negative language

Alison Bryant Ludden, assistant professor of psychology at the College of the Holy Cross, talks to the Associated Press about labeling children, in relation to a Washington lawmaker who wants to change the negative label “at risk” children to “at … Continue reading →

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Obama’s Ghost

In this Boston Magazine cover story, Jon Favreau, a member of the College of the Holy Cross Class of 2003, shares his experiences as chief speechwriter for President Obama. Read the Boston Magazine story.

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Views on Ireland’s controversial new blasphemy law

Mathew Schmalz, associate professor of religious studies and director of the College Honors Program at the College of the Holy Cross, responds to the question: Should Ireland or any nation have a law against blasphemy? Read the Washington Post story.

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The Irish Blasphemy Law

Mathew Schmalz, associate professor of religious studies and director of the College Honors Program at the College of the Holy Cross, share his perspective on the new Irish blasphemy law. Listen to the KXL – Intelligent Talk Radio story.

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