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Author Archives: Holy Cross in the News
How to Tax the Rich: Holy Cross Professor Shares Lessons From Ancient Greece
The debate over taxing the rich is nothing new, but it’s as relevant a topic now as ever. And while most are familiar with the concept in the frame of modern times, many are not aware that the question of … Continue reading
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A New Patron Saint of the Internet? Holy Cross Professor Explains the Process of Becoming a Saint
In what has been considered a puzzling act by some, a teenage computer whiz from Italy – nicknamed “the patron saint of the internet” – was beatified on Oct. 10, 2020, making him the first millennial to be put on … Continue reading
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Holy Cross Economics Professor Participates in WSJ Roundtable Examining the Gender Pay Gap in Sports
The average salary in the WNBA could rise to around $200,000 next year, whereas in the NBA, the average is about $7.7 million, according to The Wall Street Journal. What accounts for the financial gap between female pros and their … Continue reading
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Holy Cross Named Among Top ‘Green’ Colleges in the Country for 11th Consecutive Year
For the 11th consecutive year, the College of the Holy Cross has been recognized as one of the nation’s most environmentally responsible colleges, according to The Princeton Review, receiving a “Green Rating” score of 88 out of 99. In its … Continue reading
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Holy Cross Religious Studies Professor Reflects on the History and Meaning Behind Oaths of Office
The Supreme Court nomination and subsequent confirmation hearings of Amy Coney Barrett have shined a spotlight on her alleged commitment to the Christian religious group, People of Praise, and raised concerns for some over her impartiality if she is approved … Continue reading
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What Happens if the 2020 Presidential Election Is Disputed? Political Science Professor Explains
Should we be prepared for the possibility of a major dispute over the outcome of the 2020 presidential election this November? And what should we expect Congress’ role to be in resolving this dispute? In a recent piece for The … Continue reading
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When the World Is Your Classroom: Sociology Professor Discusses the Emerging Trend of ‘Worldschooling’
Jennie Germann Molz, professor in the sociology and anthropology department at the College of the Holy Cross, recently spoke to The Washington Post about the emerging trend of “roadschooling” or “worldschooling,” an issue she’s been researching extensively for her upcoming book, “The … Continue reading
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What Is the Catholic Charismatic Faith? Holy Cross Religious Studies Professor Explains
When Judge Amy Coney Barrett was nominated as President Donald Trump’s pick to replace late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, media focus immediately turned to her reported membership in “People of Praise,” a nondenominational Christian charismatic community formed in … Continue reading
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English Professor and Boston Globe Contributing Columnist Reflects on the Power of Kindness During Coronavirus
As the pandemic continues to grow nationwide, another wave seems to also be surging: embracing kindness. Leila Philip, professor of English at Holy Cross and a contributing columnist for the Boston Globe’s Opinion section, recently penned a piece for the … Continue reading
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Washington Monthly Ranks Holy Cross Among “Best Bang for the Buck” Colleges in the Northeast
The College of the Holy Cross has once again been recognized as one of the top colleges in the nation by Washington Monthly in the magazine’s “2020 College Guide and Rankings.” The annual ranking reflects the College’s “contribution to the … Continue reading
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Holy Cross Sociology Professor Reimagines Tourism Post-COVID via CNN Travel
The pandemic has drastically changed global travel, leading to the largest decrease in global emissions in history. How can we return to travelling the world one day, but make more sustainable choices while doing so, in order to continue the … Continue reading
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Holy Cross Students Lead the Way in Volunteering, According To Linkedin
Roughly 45% of current Holy Cross students on LinkedIn are involved in volunteer projects according to their profiles on the social media platform–the highest percentage for any higher education institution in the United States. That wasn’t news to Marty Kelly, … Continue reading
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Holy Cross’ Thomas P. Joyce ’59 Contemplative Center: Reinventing an Ancient Tradition
According to a feature article in America Magazine, the Thomas P. Joyce ’59 Contemplative Center “seems built to enable all who visit to meet the God who loves them as they are, in their own way.” Since its opening in … Continue reading
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Acclaimed Novelist Edward P. Jones ’72 Receives Glowing Review in The New York Times
New York Times critic at large A.O. Scott describes the prose of acclaimed author and Holy Cross alumnus Edward P. Jones ’72 as “always exacting in its observation and meticulous in its accounting, even when it evokes natural mysteries and … Continue reading
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The New Face of Political Conventions: Will Shift Online Prove Effective? Holy Cross Professor Opines
The coronavirus has altered much of the 2020 U.S. presidential election, from cancelled rallies to changing the format of much-anticipated nomination conventions. As an almost fully virtual Democratic party convention kicks off, Daniel Klinghard, professor of political science at Holy … Continue reading
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Holy Cross Economics Professor Says COVID Whistleblowers Need Legal Protections
Over the past few months, employers across the country have been making headlines for firing workers who raise COVID-related health and safety concerns. As a response, some cities and states have proposed making such retaliation illegal. In a recent commentary … Continue reading
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Holy Cross Admission Director Offers Advice to College Applicants During the Pandemic
Ann McDermott, director of admission at College of the Holy Cross, along with more than 350 college admissions deans and directors across the country, recently signed a collective statement offering advice to college applicants about how to think about their … Continue reading
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Holy Cross Athletics Director Marcus Blossom Named to Patriot League’s Newly Created Anti-Racism Commission
The Patriot League has named Marcus Blossom, director of intercollegiate athletics at Holy Cross, a member of its newly formed Anti-Racism Commission, which “will examine areas in which systemic racism is perpetuated and seek actionable solutions for long-term sustainable change” … Continue reading
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How will COVID-19 Reshape New York City’s Streets? A Holy Cross Professor Examines the History
The coronavirus pandemic is likely to have long-lasting effects on aspects of society far beyond what we typically think of as public health — are New York City’s streets and sidewalks one of them? In a piece for The Conversation, Amy … Continue reading
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Can A Black Plague-Era Author Be a Spiritual Guide in Our Current Pandemic? Holy Cross Religious Studies Professor Explains
In a recent commentary for America Magazine, Mahri Leonard-Fleckman, assistant professor of religious studies at Holy Cross, writes about the timely relevance of the work of Julian of Norwich, an English anchorite of the Middle Ages, who lived through the Black Plague. What … Continue reading
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