Category Archives: Summer 2018

Summer 2018 issue of Holy Cross Magazine

Deconstructing Modern Africa: Anthropology Course Challenges Students’ Idea of the Continent

Posted on July 19, 2018 by Holy Cross Magazine

“I didn’t give you a good example of syncopation — here, follow this,” says Jeremy Jones, assistant professor of anthropology, as he starts to rhythmically bang on his desk. The students join in, and soon the room is filled with … Continue reading →

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Liberal Arts and Technology: A Match for the New Millennium

Posted on July 19, 2018 by Holy Cross Magazine

Lucca Eloy ’18 didn’t arrive at Holy Cross planning to major in computer science. He figured he’d focus on biology, maybe even go pre-med. But a funny thing happened sophomore year after he signed up for a computer science class … Continue reading →

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Our Shared Responsibility: Jesuit Mission Holds Strong on Mount St. James

Posted on July 19, 2018 by Holy Cross Magazine

Just as the campus has changed since Day One, so have the Jesuits. The society and its mission have evolved over time, to a point in which, today, embracing and sharing the society’s mission at Holy Cross is not solely … Continue reading →

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Eight Holy Cross Faculty Members Promoted to Rank of Professor

Posted on July 19, 2018 by Holy Cross Magazine

After years of research and accomplishments in their respective fields, eight Holy Cross faculty members have been promoted to the rank of professor. Below, the professors share their thoughts on their careers, scholarship and more.

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Three Retiring Faculty Members Leave Lasting Mark on College, Their Fields

Posted on July 19, 2018 by Holy Cross Magazine

With the end of the academic year comes the departure of three faculty members who announced their retirement: John Cull, professor of Spanish; Rev. Thomas Worcester, S.J., professor of history; and Suzanne Kirschner, professor of psychology. The three faculty members … Continue reading →

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Alumnus Leads New York City March for Our Lives and Its 175K Attendees

Posted on July 19, 2018 by Holy Cross Magazine

On Feb. 14, 2018, I received a news alert on my phone that there was a mass shooting at a high school in Parkland, Florida. As the day progressed and I learned more about the horrific event, I texted friends … Continue reading →

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Mark Cronin ’80 and Son Help Spread Happiness Through Socks

Posted on July 19, 2018 by Holy Cross Magazine

Online retailer John’s Crazy Socks started as a playful experiment, a father-son business built on a simple premise: spreading happiness through socks. Less than two years later, Mark Cronin ’80, (above, right) company president, and his son John (above, left), … Continue reading →

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