Author Archives: Kristine Maloney

In an op-ed, Joanne Pierce, associate professor of religious studies at the College of the Holy Cross, writes about the need to provide financial support for animals impacted by the BP oil spill. Read the op-ed in the Telegram & … Continue reading →

Kristine Goodwin, associate dean for student life at the College of the Holy Cross, talks about the College’s summer orientation program for parents of incoming freshmen. Read the Associated Press story.

The Boston Globe’s Michael Kenney reviews Hanoi Jane: War, Sex and Fantasies of Betrayal, the latest book by Jerry Lembcke, associate professor of sociology at the College of the Holy Cross. Read The Boston Globe story.

In the Post’s “Political Bookworm” blog, Jerry Lembcke, associate professor of sociology at College of the Holy Cross and author of Hanoi Jane: War, Sex & Fantasies of Betrayal, writes about the significance of the Lady Gaga cover shot on … Continue reading →

Caren Dubnoff, associate professor of political science at the College of the Holy Cross and an expert in judicial law, comments on U.S. Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan’s confirmation hearings. Read The Boston Globe story.

New home buyers could have a bit more time to take advantage of the government’s tax credit, as a bill extending the $8,000 tax credit is heading to the U.S. Senate. In the meantime, Robert Baumann, associate professor of economics … Continue reading →

The College of the Holy Cross ranks 34th among 554 U.S. schools for net return on investment.  Read the Bloomberg Businessweek story.

Robert Bertin, professor and chair of the biology department at the College of the Holy Cross, who is currently completing 15 years of cataloguing flora in Worcester County, talks about invasive species in Worcester.  Read the Telegram & Gazette story. … Continue reading →

Mathew Schmalz, associate professor of religious studies and director of the College Honors Program at the College of the Holy Cross, writes about Utah Attorney General Mark Shurtleff tweeting updates concerning the execution of a convicted murderer. Read the On … Continue reading →

Mathew Schmalz, associate professor of religious studies and director of the College Honors Program at the College of the Holy Cross, writes about Pope Benedict XVI addressing the scandal of clerical sexual abuse. Read the On Faith (Washington Post/Newsweek.com) story.

The College’s exceptionally strong alumni participation rate recently caught the attention of “Marketplace Money.” The news program, which is broadcast on NPR stations across the country, caught up with President Michael McFarland, S.J., as he was having breakfast with a … Continue reading →

Victor Matheson, associate professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, talks about the economic impact of the Super Bowl. Read the Wall Street Journal story.

Rev. Michael C. McFarland, S.J., president of the College of the Holy Cross; Lynne Myers, director of financial aid; and Jill Coughlin ’10 are interviewed about Holy Cross’ policies and procedures related to student debt load. Listen to the Morning … Continue reading →

Chris Hayden, a member of the College of the Holy Cross class of 2010 and coxswain for the crew team, talks about his life on-and-off the boat. Read the Telegram & Gazette story. (Subscription required.)

Christina Kyriakos ’11 and Vivian Daly 13, both members of the student environmental group, Eco-Action, at the College of the Holy Cross talk about “Trash or Treasure,” a movement that encourages students to leave unwanted items, such as lamps, office … Continue reading →

Victor Matheson, associate professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, comments on the economic impact of the New York Giants and Jets proposed bid to host the Super Bowl in 2011.  If the bid is accepted, it … Continue reading →

Students at the College of the Holy Cross get ready to travel to South Africa to work as teacher’s aides. First, they stopped at Burncoat High School to tape students asking questions, which will allow American students to interact with … Continue reading →

In an op-ed,  Joanne Pierce, associate professor of religious studies at the College of the Holy Cross, explains why allowing Catholic priests to get married will not solve the sexual abuse scandal. Read the op-ed in The Boston Herald.

In an op-ed, Joanne Pierce, associate professor of religious studies at the College of the Holy Cross, discusses how a contemporary adaptation of an old Catholic practice could prevent future sex abuse. Read the Christian Science Monitor story.