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Author Archives: Holy Cross in the News
Holy Cross Professor on Why the Label ‘Cult’ Prevents Greater Understanding of New Religions
New religious movements have been a subject of fascination in American popular culture for decades, often portrayed in movies and TV shows as “cults,” which comes with its own implications of brainwashing and authoritarian practices. In an article for The … Continue reading
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Holy Cross Professor on Zwarte Piet, Controversial Netherlands Holiday Tradition
In the Netherlands, “Zwarte Piet,” or “Black Pete,” has become a point of heated debate as holiday traditions are reexamined for racist undertones. Presented in tandem with “Sinterklaas,” the Dutch Santa Claus, Zwarte Piet is a common figure for Dutch … Continue reading
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Holy Cross Alumna Writes About the Face of Catholic Activism Today
Mary Cunningham ’17 is inspired by young Catholics working for social justice and making their voices heard. In a commentary for America magazine, Cunningham wants to dispel the notion that there’s a decline in millennial engagement in Catholic social justice … Continue reading
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Holy Cross Professor Weighs in on Museums Seeking to Better Represent People of Color
In 2009, the Gibbes Museum of Art in Charleston, South Carolina exhibited a piece that represented the extremely limited number of black artists in their collection of art, displayed by juxtaposing about 40 black squares in a sea of … Continue reading
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Holy Cross Director Shares Holy Week Traditions From Around the Globe
“Comparing traditions during Holy Week gives us a chance to recognize Catholicism as the vivid tapestry of practices and cultures that it is,” said Thomas Landy, director of the Rev. Michael C. McFarland, S.J. Center for Religion, Ethics, and Culture. … Continue reading
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New Tax Law ‘Upends Pro Athlete Marketability,’ Says Holy Cross Professor
In an alteration to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, GOP lawmakers have removed a provision allowing professional athletes to be classified financially as ‘like-kind property,’ which in turn would allow teams to avoid capital gains taxes on individual players’ … Continue reading
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Legendary Choreographer and Dancer Bill T. Jones to Visit Campus
Two-time Tony Award winning choreographer Bill T. Jones will be visiting campus tomorrow, March 21 to deliver a talk titled “An Evening with Bill T. Jones.” Jones’ upcoming visit was recently featured in the Worcester Telegram & Gazette, along with … Continue reading
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Holy Cross Religious Studies Professor Says Jehovah’s Witnesses Faith is Often Misunderstood
Tragic murder-suicide cases throughout the country have shined light on the controversial Jehovah’s Witness practice of shunning or disfellowshipping, which in essence is a punishment by excommunication. Mathew Schmalz, associate professor of religious studies at the College of the Holy Cross, offered … Continue reading
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Holy Cross Professor Warns ‘Putin’s Certain Triumph Heralds Fresh Uncertainty’
In Russia’s upcoming election on March 18th, current President Vladimir Putin is expected to win in double-digits, an electoral victory that, according to the Russian constitution, should be his last. However, scholars including Cynthia Hooper, Holy Cross associate professor of … Continue reading
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Holy Cross Named Hidden Gem School
The College of the Holy Cross was recently named a Hidden Gem School by Edmit, a Boston-based startup developing an online platform to help high school seniors make financially savvier decisions about where to go to college. The platform provides … Continue reading
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The One-Size-Fits-All Approach to Reforming Education Is Not Cutting It, Holy Cross Professor Says
Despite investments totaling north of $4 billion a year, US educational reform efforts by large philanthropic organizations, such as the Gates Foundation and the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, among many others, have been mostly unsuccessful over the years. In an article … Continue reading
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Independent Film by Holy Cross Alumnus Resonates With Families Suffering From Dementia
A new independent feature film by Holy Cross alumnus Brendan Boogie ’98 titled “Sundown,” is about more than just the experience of losing his father to dementia, according to a feature article in the Telegram & Gazette. Lauded by critics … Continue reading
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Holy Cross Professor Discusses Some of the Great Challenges of American Education
Public vs. private school is the age-old debate. But should they be mutually exclusive concepts? What would happen if the U.S. had an entirely public or private school system? The Atlantic set out to bring some clarity to the … Continue reading
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Private Partnerships Helping to Preserve Rome’s History, Holy Cross Professor Says
For centuries, prominent Roman monuments have been cleaned, repaired, and maintained through private funding. Even the iconic Colosseum underwent a $31 million restoration funded by Tod’s, a luxury Italian shoe brand. Some Italians have worried this could lead to garish … Continue reading
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Where is Amazon’s Marketplace Dominance Headed? Holy Cross Professor Opines
Amazon’s 20-year run as a public company has defied all odds and expectations, and it continues to do so today, from purchasing Whole Foods Market to partnering with Berkshire Hathaway and JPMorgan to explore ways to lower healthcare costs. But … Continue reading
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Holy Cross Alumna Finds Harmony Between Career in Law and Passion for Opera
Madelaine Lane, College of the Holy Cross graduate of 2004 and current partner at Warner Norcross & Judd LLP, has found a way to pursue a career in law while still performing her passion: opera. Lane found her love for … Continue reading
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Holy Cross Among Top Undergraduate Fulbright Producers
College of the Holy Cross is once again a top producer of Fulbright students, according to a recent report compiled by The Chronicle of Higher Education. Though Holy Cross may be small, it packs a punch: 14 students have been … Continue reading
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Holy Cross Ranked Fourth Best Catholic College in U.S. by Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal (subscription required) reports that the College of the Holy Cross is one of the nation’s top Catholic colleges, ranking it fourth in the Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings. The WSJ/THE College Rankings constitute a comparative … Continue reading
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Holy Cross Professor Calls for Research-Based Arguments in Medical Aid-In-Dying Debate
In a commentary for the Worcester Telegram & Gazette‘s Faculty Forum, Holy Cross sociology and anthropology associate professor Ara Francis says that claims in the medical aid-in-dying debate should be made based on research. “The Massachusetts End of Life Options Act … Continue reading
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Silkroad Ensemble Residency at Holy Cross Featured in the Telegram & Gazette
Silkroad Ensemble’s three-year residency at the College of the Holy Cross was recently featured in the Worcester Telegram & Gazette, which reported on the innovative learning opportunities provided by the Grammy Award-winning Ensemble’s residency at the College. According to the Telegram, … Continue reading
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