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Holy Cross to Host 4th Annual Crusade Against Cancer 5K Jackie Cannon ’20 Chief News Editor On Saturday, October 27 at 8 a.m., the College of the Holy Cross will hold the Crusade Against Cancer 5K for its fourth year. The race is held in honor of Henry Carr ’19, who passed away after a battle with cancer in June 2017. The race, sponsored by Carr Financial Group, follows a 3.1 mile course around the Holy Cross campus, beginning at the Luth Athletic Complex, and welcomes both walkers and runners.

All funds raised from registration fees will be donated to the 15-40 Connection, a non-profit group that Henry was passionate about supporting. The nonprofit, which began in Worcester, seeks to help high school and college-aged individuals recognize the symptoms of cancer.

According to the 15-40 Connection website, “Cancer often first reveals itself as a subtle and persistent change to your normal health.

Knowing how to identify these changes can lead to earlier diagnosis, more effective treatment, and saved lives.”

Richard Carr ’89 (no relation to Henry), of Carr Financial Group, explained that he first started the 5K in collaboration with Holy Cross to

initiate a “community-based event” that would bring students and their families together and allow them to donate to a meaningful cause.

Richard himself was diagnosed with cancer in his late 20s and again

eventually led to their collaboration for the 5K.When Henry spoke to his peers around campus, Richard recognized how Henry was able to connect with the other students to help them understand the impor-

Photo courtesy of the Crusade Against Cancer 5k Facebook page.

The crowded finish line at the 3rd Annual Crusade Against Cancer 5k.

in his late 30s, and he realized years later that another Holy Cross graduate, Dr. John Donohue ’54, had developed the chemotherapy and surgical techniques that helped Richard beat his cancer.

Richard and Henry first met at a Holy Cross basketball game, which

tance of early detection.

Richard explained, “I believe students were able to put themselves in Henry’s shoes and ask themselves how they might have approached his symptoms. It wasn’t an overprotective adult spewing advice AGAIN, it was a fellow student, fellow ath-

lete, classmate, and friend.” Richard followed this by saying, “I am convinced his impact will save lives.”

At start time during the 3rd Annual 5K, over 600 participants were registered, and the total donation to the 15-40 Connection reached $20,000.

In a 2017 conversation, Henry’s parents shared the following quote from Henry, which motivates them and others to pursue a cure for cancer: “Everyday I pray for a cure to come and I stay optimistic it’s right around the corner, motivating me day after day. But until that day I’ll never be out of the fight.”

Students, staff, their families, and community members can register for the race, learn more, or make a separate donation at http://www. holycross5k.com. Online registration ends at 2 p.m. on Friday, October 26, but participants may also register in Hogan from 3-6 p.m. or early on the morning of the race.

Donations can also be made directly to the 15-40 Connection at https:// www.15-40.org.

Quotations are taken from the author’s 2017 email correspondence with Richard Carr, Kim Carr, and Bob Carr regarding the 3rd Annual 5K.

SGA Co-Presidents Help Create Jesuit Student Government Alliance Sofia Maietta ’19 News Editor

The College of the Holy Cross’ SGA Co-Presidents Meredith Coolidge, ‘19 and Adrian Cacho, ‘19 have joined presidents of Jesuit colleges and universities across the country in establishing the Jesuit Student Government Alliance (JSGA). The JSGA is comprised of the student government presidents of each of the country’s 28 Jesuit colleges and universities, along with those of St. John’s College in Belize and Campion College in Canada.

The student government presidents from each of these 30 institutions gathered at Le Moyne College in Syracuse, New York during the summer of 2018 for this year’s National Jesuit Student Leadership Conference (NJSLC). While at the conference, the student government presidents discussed the different problems that each student body was facing and the common thread that seemed to connect them all, which encouraged them to create the JSGA upon leaving the conference. Since then, the JSGA has been approved by the Association of Jesuit Colleges

and Universities (AJCU) as one of its official conferences.

“As members of JSGA Meredith and I will benefit a lot from the ideas that are tossed around and approaches that other SGA presidents have been making regarding certain issues. These are all things that we can take back with us and continue utilizing throughout the year.

This is exactly why Meredith and I joined because we feel as if this community can learn a lot from one another and as a cohort we can continue to enact changes that we not only want to see on our campuses but globally,” said Adrian.

The JSGA hopes to have each member attend the NJSLC each summer, as well as an annual winter summit that the organization hopes to establish. Although its creation was announced just recently on Oc-

tober 5th, the organization already has two co-chairs, Katlyn Martin of St. Louis University and Patrick Marta of Creighton University.

“The creation of the Jesuit Student Government Alliance provides promise for greater collective impact, according to our shared Jesuit mission. We are immensely appreciative of the opportunity to strengthen our intercampus relationships and amplify students’ voices on the national stage. We believe this unification may cultivate greater progress in both our individual and national communities,” Marta said.

Additionally, they have split the alliance up into five different regions, each which will have a regional chair. Holy Cross, along with Boston College, Canisius College, Fairfield University, Fordham University, Le Moyne College, and St. Peter’s

University, make up the Northeast region. Reed Piercey of Boston College will serve as the Northeast region’s chair.

Additionally, the group has drawn up a constitution which will be voted on and ratified within the coming months. One of the issues most salient to the group and one which is first on their agenda is divesting from fossil fuels, which so far only Seattle University has accomplished.

“HC Fossil Free has done a lot of really important advocacy work on campus already. We are excited to share and connect what we as a college have done to outline the process of divestment and work with other Jesuit institutions with similar goals. Divestment is something that will be stronger if we commit to it as a larger organization, and we are looking forward to using our Jesuit identity as people for and with others to move forward on this initiative and support those involved with HC Fossil Free on campus and connect them with the other groups and interested students at the other Jesuit schools,” Meredith commented.

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Justice Scalia: Admired and Opinionated Page 6

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A Red Sox Fan’s Open Letter to Cardiac Craig Kimbrel Page 10

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Student Government Association Senate Segment THIS WEEK IN THE SGA SENATE: New Senators We welcomed three new Senators from the Class of 2021 to the first meeting of their term. Welcome Yusi Yao ‘21, Amanda Wilderman ‘21, and Joe Coss ‘21! We can’t wait to help you get started.

Confirmation Hearings The SGA Senate met on Sunday to continue confirmation hearings for the SGA Executive Cabinet and the SGA Judicial Council members, where nominees were asked questions regarding their qualifications, creative ideas, and understanding of their positions for the continuation of their term. After some lively debate during our closed session hearing, the Senate narrowly confirmed all of the nominees of both branches.

Lobby Tables Finally, look out for our lobby tables regarding the SGA Mental Health Awareness Campaign, and our social media week next week.

Be sure to follow us on instagram @hcsenate!

Sailing Club and Nurse Practitioner Club Recognized Senators also heard from the captains/co-chairs of the Sailing Club and Nurse Practitioner Club regarding recognition for the academic year. The former was re-recognized, and the latter has been initially recognized. Congratulations!

Stop by Hogan 519 on Sunday, October 28 for our next session at 8:15 p.m.!

INSTITUTE CHANGE

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Matt Wolfe is a Class of 2020 Senator. Check back weekly for more Senatespecific updates and initiatives to make student life easier on the Hill.

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Snapshots from the Hill

~Eggplant Eddition~ Thursday, October 18 Stein- students and staff were seen running for cover and screaming, “the apocalypse is coming!” after they somehow misheard the emergency test notification and believed it was not a drill.

Campion Hill- Despite the signs posted everywhere, a junior texting intently on her phone somehow managed to walk right into the midst of construction workings fixing a water pipe. She was not injured.

Photo by Hui Li ’21

The Science Cafe was recently renamed the D’Agostino Cafe in honor of Mary and Stephen D’Agostino ‘55, P79.

Photo by Hui Li ’21

Dipayan Ghosh lectured on “Digital Deceit” on Wed., Oct. 17.

Monday, October 22 Dinand Library- Multiple reports of students in a panic after they could not find star or moodle on the new “HC connect” website. Others began to experience existential dread when confronted with the “Who Am I?” tab.

Tuesday, October 23 Science Complex- A freshman was spotted wandering around the Science buildings in a confused daze, unable to find the mysterious “D’Agostino Cafe” where he was supposed to meet a friend.

Photo by Hui Li ’21

Students enjoy a night of laughs and great performances at the first ever Holy Cross Music Madness on Friday, Oct. 19.

Photo by Hui Li ’21

Students enjoy Kimball’s annual Harvest Fest Dinner on Thursday, Oct. 4, before heading home for Fall Break.

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28 Seniors Inducted into Alpha Sigma Nu Jackie Cannon ’20 News Editor On Sunday, October 28, 28 members of the class of 2019 will be inducted into Alpha Sigma Nu, the prestigious Jesuit Honor Society.

According to the College’s website, students in this Society “live out the values of Scholarship, Loyalty, Leadership, and Service.” All in the top 15 percent of their class, members display dedication and com-

mitment to both academics and service.

Membership to Alpha Sigma Nu is by invitation only, and includes all faith traditions. The society is directed by Associate Professor of Economics, Debra O’Connor, and is “the highest honor bestowed at Jesuit institutions,” according to the website.

The following students will be inducted in a ceremony on Sunday at 2 p.m.:

Isabel A. Block Jaclyn M. Brewster Lauren R. Carey Madeline A. Carroll Maya E. Collins Galen L. Comeford Declan E. Cronin Kara M. Cuzzone Erin W. Dennehy Katherine M. Elacqua Margaret M. Goddard Maureen B. Hodgens Juliana M. Holcomb

John Kim Emily K. Kulp Sijia Liu Claire E. MacMillan Kerrin M. Mannion Marie C. Moncata Teresa M. Murphy Lillian J. Piz Christopher J. Puntasecca Rui Qiang Stephen J. Ross Matthew E. Rueter Mithra S. Salmassi

Students Conduct Research in Rwanda Through Ignite Fund Allyson Noenickx ’19 Editor-in-Chief This summer two Holy Cross seniors, Izzi Lambrecht ’19 and Tessa Varvares ’19, travelled to Kigali, Rwanda to conduct research on gender-based violence and how it is addressed in the country. Their self-designed, interdisciplinary research project was made possible in part by Holy Cross’ Ignite Fund.

On Thursday Oct. 18, Lambrecht and Varvares presented the results of their research in Rehm Library in a talk titled “An Examination of Gender-based Violence in Rwanda: Isange One Stop Center as a Multi-sectoral Government-based Institution Fighting Gender-based Violence in Kigali, Rwanda.”

For several weeks the duo lived with a host family and conducted research at an Isange One Stop Center (ISOC) in Kigali, Rwanda, the nation’s capital. The IOSC program is aimed at providing psychosocial, medical, police, and legal services to adult and child survivors of gender-based violence and child abuse occurring in the family or in the community at large.

As a part of their research on the efficacy of different facets of the ISOC program, Lambrecht and Varvares interviewed lawyers and doctors working at Isange as well

as government officials at the Ministry of Gender. The pair assessed the different ways in which the center addresses forms of genderbased violence such as HIV, and suggested potential areas of improvement.

Lambrecht, a public health major and an Africana studies concentra-

really got to combine our majors in a lot of ways and consider a multisectoral approach--the whole experience was just so rewarding every day,” said Lambrecht.

For Varvares, one of the most rewarding parts of the experience was spending time with their host family. “They were just so excited

Photo by Hui Li ’21

Izzi Lambrecht ’19 and Tessa Varvares ’ 19 discuss their Ignite Fund research in Rwanda this past summer.

tor, and Varvares, a political science major with a concentration in gender, sexuality, and women’s studies and an Africana studies concentrator, were grateful that they were able to collaborate through the Ignite Fund in such an interdisciplinary manner. “The fact that we

to have us. Just the relationships that we were able to build were really incredible,” said Varvares.

Lambrecht recalled the serendipitous nature of their project’s beginning. “We were studying in Tanzania and I was really opposed to coming back to the States after

the semester ended. I was reaching out to people that I knew who had connections on the continent in general,” recalled Lambrecht. It was her boss from Bruegger’s Bagels who initially connected her to someone at the Ministry of Gender and Family Promotion in Rwanda.

“It all just kind of worked out. We were very lucky that we were able to go to the J.D. Power Center, to Professor Klinghard, and to tell him our idea. At first I think that he thought we were kind of crazy, but he worked closely with us to figure out how to makes this happen and make it a reality.”

The J.D. Power Center for the Liberal Arts in the World is Holy Cross’ hub for experiential learning––learning by doing. In 2017 the center launched the Ignite Fund to provide financial and administrative support for student led projects. In the ways of Saint Ignatius, students are encouraged to “go forth and set the world on fire” by putting scholarship into action through their own self-designed, self-implemented projects.

Have a research idea of your own? The next deadline to submit your research proposal for the Ignite Fund is Nov. 30. A second round of applications will also be accepted in the spring with a March 29 deadline.

Students for Life Host “Ethics of Abortion” Lecture Ethan Bachand ’22 News Editor This past Tuesday, Dr. Christopher Kaczor visited Holy Cross to give a speech on the ethics of abortion to the College in Rehm library. The talk, organized by Students for Life, examined the various challenges that come with the controversial topic of abortion.

After an hour lecture, the floor was opened up to questions from students in attendance, Dr. Koczar is a philosophy professor at Loyola Marymount. Prior to that, he also worked at Loyola New Orleans, the Catholic University of America, and Princeton University. In addition to teaching, Koczar has written or edited 14 books, including his most recent work, The Ethics of Abortion: Women’s Rights, Human Life, and the Question of Justice.

After being introduced by the Co-Presidents of Students for life, the talk started with a personal anecdote from the speaker. This was followed by an analysis of the moral questions that arise from abortion. Taking a pro-life stance,

Koczar stood by his position while also fielding questions from the audience on either side of the issue.

After the talk, Dr. Koczar stated that “Probably the biggest misconception that people who haven’t studied the issue have is sometimes

sucking thumb and all the limbs developed really early in pregnancy. Many people are not aware of that.”

However, his mission with talks such as these is not to invoke a reaction, but instead to discuss the

Photo by David Sullivan ’22

they think that the human fetus is just a blob of tissue. That’s really not true at all. The human embryo is a living, developing human organism that is quite complex and really isn’t, again, just a blob of tissue. You have the fetal heart rate beginning at 19 days and you have

issue. Speaking about what his goal is with these talks, Koczar said that “I hope to introduce some people to new ideas that they maybe didn’t think about or consider. I hope to be able to be involved in a conversation with them.”

He would continue supporting this point, adding that “For me, I try to both hold on to what’s good but also be open to what’s new and different. I try to combine the old and the new. Some things that I’ve believed for a long time I still believe, but then I try to learn, grow, and develop whenever I find something new that’s true.”

Juliana Holcomb , Co-President of Students for Life, expressed gratitude for the talk, stating “I’m really grateful for this fantastic opportunity to bring Dr. Kaczor to Holy Cross to discuss a highly controversial topic through an ethical lense and his own experience.”

Students for Life Secretary James Dooley echoed the sentiment, saying “On behalf of everyone from Students for Life, we thank you for coming out and supporting us.

Also for engaging in this discussion which is important. We believe it is a social justice issue and approach it in the most loving and compassionate lense… We’re looking to love and serve others and that really lines up with our Jesuit mission.”

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THAT’S NEWS TO ME News Stories from Around the World Ethan Bachand ’22 News Editor Wednesday, October 17 Montreal, Canada- Last week, Canada legalized the purchase and recreational use of Marijuana. The country has blazed a trail for the rest of the world, as it is the first first major economy to nationally permit the substance, which is still federally banned in the United States.

Friday, October 19 Budapest, Hungary- The Hungarian government has come under criticism and resistance after their decision to ban gender studies at universities. This has become just the latest in a collection of recent democratic infringements made by Prime Minister Orban, who was punished by the European Parliament back in September for his actions.

Monday, October 22 Lagos, Nigeria- Following 55 deaths in what was described as a communal clash, the Nigerian State of Kaduna has been put under 24hour curfew in order to de-escalate tensions. President Muhammadu Buhari stated that “The disregard for the sanctity of human life is unacceptable.”

Kabul, Afghanistan- One soldier was killed in Afghanistan as an Afghan commando took aim and fired at a NATO coalition. The incident occured at the Shindand base where another two were injured.

Yaoundé, Cameroon- For the seventh time, Paul Biya has been elected the President of Cameroon, compiling 71.3 percent of the vote. President Biya beat 9 other candidates in order to extend his reign to 36 years.

Tuesday, October 23 Hong Kong- After 9 years of construction, China has opened the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge. Stretching over 34 miles long, it is the longest sea bridge in the world.

Washington, D.C.- Former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, the first women to be appointed to the nation’s highest court, has been diagnosed with dementia. The announcement came from O’Connor on Tuesday, who served on the court from 1981 to 2006.

Information courtesy of Times and CNN.

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White Privilege Is Real: How Understanding It Can Only Help Race Relations in America Olivia Pan ’20 Chief Opinions Editor It seems as though you cannot look at social media lately without stumbling upon a viral video, showcasing white people calling the police on African Americans for patently ridiculous reasons.

Many people feel these videos depict racist white folks blatantly harassing black people. For instance, a nine-year old black child recently had the police called on him for accidentally brushing up against a white woman in the supermarket. Another white woman actually attempted to block a black man from entering his own apartment building, as she did not believe he actually lived there. I could go on, but I think we have all heard about these types of stories, as they occur quite frequently.

What many people fail to recognize is that there is a distinct privilege in America that comes simply from being white. This is not an insult, nor does it mean you are racist. Rather, it’s an inherent condition taken much for granted, as it is and always has been a silent component of our society. And it’s not something you have to feel

ashamed of if you’re white, but you have to acknowledge it. This may get white people on the defensive, but there’s nothing to get defensive about. Acknowledging your privilege is the only way you can recognize someone else’s struggles.

There is much confusion over what the phrase “white privilege” even refers to.

Many people confuse “white privilege” as indicative of being wealthy.

This is a common misconception.

It’s understandable for a white person who works two minimum wage jobs to ask: how am I privileged in any way?

The truth is, having white privilege does not have anything to do with economic status. Having white privilege is simply the luxury of being able to move through the world without fearing discrimination or

prejudice based on your race. Just as there is undoubtedly male privilege, there is also white privilege.

Both groups are afforded luxuries others are not with regards to how

Think about it. The cops can pull you over without you fearing for your safety. You can walk into a store without being scrutinized by the shopkeepers. You can simply take comfort in the fact that the way others treat you is not because of racial prejudice. If you are white and someone is rude to you, you do not have to wonder if a racial component had anything to do with the behavior.

If you are white in this society, whether you are well-off or barely able to make ends meet, you are still free of everyday common micro-aggressions and thinking of Courtesy of Popsugar.com race and how that plays out for you on a day to day basis. you are able to navigate the world.

However, we also have to ask For white people who deny ourselves: is this phrase, “white having benefited from white privi- privilege” dividing us and creating lege, think again. You benefit every racial tension in our country? The day in ways you don’t even realize. primary items that create racial

tension in the culture are misunderstanding, miscommunication, the denial of white privilege, and racism itself. And let’s not forget: racism can come from anyone, not just white folks. Don’t fool yourself into thinking that a person of color can’t be racist. Acknowledging the existence of white privilege does not create racial tension.

Quite the contrary. Acknowledging the fact that you receive certain benefits from being white in this country is necessary. And if you’re a man and heterosexual, I expect you to be evolved enough to acknowledge that those benefits are even more greatly bestowed upon your segment of society.

In conclusion, denying white privilege is like saying, “I have no benefits from being wealthy”, and that is nonsense. By acknowledging that those who work, play, raise families, and socialize as white people are free from many of the challenges that other fellow Americans face is to close down the dialogue of race, race relations, racial divisiveness, and making things better between the races. You cannot heal that which you do not acknowledge.

Costumes Should Reflect Our Creativity, Not the Dark Side of Humanity Dean Amit Taneja & Dean Mable Millner Guest Writers At Holy Cross, the culture of respect and understanding that we seek to create is fundamental to our mission as a college and community. With the popularity of theme parties, and in anticipation of Halloween, we are republishing a piece written last year about costumes and the statements that they make to others and how they can reflect on us as individuals.

A “slutty” nun. A domestic violence survivor with a black eye accompanied by her assailant. A victim of the Boston Marathon bombing. An ISIS/Muslim terrorist. Caitlin Jenner. Cecil the Lion’s Killer Dentist. White trash. “Crazy Eyes” from OITNB. What do these themes have in common?

Not much, other than the fact that they comprise the internet’s lists of some of the most offensive and controversial Halloween costumes in the past few years.

Every year, we see news reports about problematic and offensive Halloween costumes and themed parties. Recent protests at UCLA after a “Kanye Western and Kardashians” themed party comprise a long list of events on college campuses that make some students feel devalued and marginalized.

As a Jesuit institution, our values are grounded in the call for us to be “men and women for and with others.” Furthermore, two prominent questions in our mission statement also ask “What are our obligations to one another? What is our spe-

more dialogue and education on these issues, our offices have partnered with a few different campus organizations to post Ohio University’s “We are a culture, not a costume” poster campaign. The staff of the Office of Residence Life

encourage students to ask critical questions of themselves, and one another. Here are some suggested questions for your consideration: How does my costume reflect my creativity and talents? How does my costume reflect particular his-

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Posters from the “We’re A Culture, Not a Costume” campaign.

cial responsibility to the world’s poor and powerless?” These questions are not meaningless words, but outline the ethical and moral principles for us to co-exist in a respectful community on our campus and beyond.

In order to proactively promote

and Housing, Human Resources the Student Government Association, and other campus leaders have signed on in an effort to create thoughtful dialogue around these issues. Our hope is that students can use these dialogues to contemplate their costume choices. We

torical contexts? Does my costume reinforce stereotypes associated with historically marginalized populations? Does it condone power, domination and violence towards others? Does it represent an appropriation of a culture that I am not part of ? Does it represent my

values, people and professions that I admire? What emotions might my costume evoke in others, and especially those whose identities are represented by my costume? And most importantly, what does my costume say about me?

Answering these questions requires introspection, understanding of history, and an ethic of care and empathy toward others. A “white trash” or “urban ghetto rapper” costume is not disconnected from stereotypes, history of blackface, or the lived experiences of some students, faculty and staff on our campus. Do we simply reflect the inequities in society for a cheap laugh, or do we push ourselves and use our gifts and graces to express our creativity, values and talents?

The reflective questions we raise in this letter are part of the Jesuit discernment process, but know that ultimately the choice is yours. Let your imagination flow, and have a safe, fun and happy Halloween!

–Contributed by Amit Taneja, Chief Diversity Officer and Associate Dean for Diversity and Inclusion, and Mable Millner, Associate Dean of Students for Diversity and Inclusion, and Director of the Office of Multicultural Education.

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Civil Hypocrisy on the Hill Dear Editors, Buddy the Elf could mostly aptly describe the topic of the recent Charles Carroll lecture by David French, because French truly sat on a throne of lies. Before and after his lecture, French continually enflamed passions surrounding Brett Kavanugh’s nomination to the Supreme Court. This included displaying an appalling willful ignorance towards the implications of confirming someone to the Court after an insincere and contrived hearing, which allowed senators in the majority the opportunity to pontificate about Kavanaugh’s virtuosity rather than establish the credibility of each witness.

It is not that I have any objection to someone with French’s views giving a heavily promoted

lecture in Rehm Library. In fact, I would like to see a wider range of speakers on both sides of the ideological spectrum at Holy Cross. I grew up in a political environment where right leaning politicians are nearly non-existent, and I have always appreciated the opportunity Holy Cross provides to engage with, and learn from, views different than my own. What tarnished the Charles Carroll program and J.D. Power Center in this instance was their refusal to note the tension between the lecture’s topic and actions of the speaker. Hosting a lecture title. “Civility Isn’t Surrender: A Defense of Decency in the Culture Wars,” without acknowledging the recent smutty and coarse writings of the speaker is the epitome of academic incongruity. Instead, political science majors were treat-

ed to a sycophantic email about David French, JD— complete with the extraordinary claim that he received presidential buzz in 2016.

The Charles Carroll program’s directors allowed their veneration of French to cloud their vision of the pivotal moment during which he was speaking. Their desire to present an unimpeachable conservative voice to the student body overrode their obligation to give the Holy Cross community the most intellectually enriching experience possible. Which is truly a shame, because no matter a speaker’s ideology, nobody can honestly engage in the political arena without ruffling feathers. Failing to acknowledge the contradictions between French’s public statements and the scholarly topic of his lecture robbed the entire Holy Cross com-

munity of an opportunity to think critically and learn.

This deep hesitation to engage, or even acknowledge the contemporary political landscape speaks to the deeper flaws within the Charles Carroll program. It is clearly important to understand the abstract concepts presented by Mr. French and Dr. Whittington. However, to truly help all members of the Holy Cross community become active citizens in this diverse American landscape, our college must also host speakers that are going to directly address today’s issues.

Hosting David French for a highminded intellectual backscratching session without any acknowledgment of the wider context of the moment was a bafflingly vacuous exercise. It was tantamount to gaslighting the majority of the student

body while catering to those who merely wanted to see David French in the flesh. The constructed and imagined reality presented by the Carroll program’s leadership is not befitting of an academically rigorous Jesuit institution. It is a thinking perhaps more suited for those who wish to retreat to the comforts of their own mind rather than expand their critical thinking abilities. The Charles Carroll program has done an excellent job bringing thought provoking speakers to campus in the past, and I would urge them to learn from this recent blunder and continue their important work.

Sincerely, Willy Byrne Vogt ’19

Keep The Libraries Alive Henry Noe ’22

Opinions Editor With the amelioration of the internet and e-readers, libraries are becoming less and less sought out as a valuable resource. Individuals are less inclined to pursue their local library when in search of a certain resource or in need of assistance; the abandonment of this indispensable center of education that performs many duties must not be driven to elimination in contemporary society.

The library offers bountiful resources that serve to unite the entire community under the overarching keynote of education. The most obvious example is the staggering number of books, newspapers, journals, magazines, and other texts housed within its walls. Secondly, the space provides visitors and community members with a location where they can quietly work or study outside of their home while staying within the intimacy of the community. For students, librarians can prove to be an invaluable resource in a beginning stages of a research paper or in maneuvering around the library in order to find a specific source.

Extending beyond the immense

catalog of knowledge within the space, libraries also provide worthwhile programs to its surrounding neighborhood. Community organizations, such as book clubs or

and writing classes are conducted which allow youth members of the community to develop comprehension skills early on while also serving as a means to propagate the in-

braries are of incredible value to low income families that cannot afford the devices which many use to replace the need to seek out the library. With the extinction

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Holy Cross’ Dinand Library.

writers workshops, use the space to convene and discuss, resulting in a more fortified community.

Libraries also serve a more direct educational role to the youth and elderly alike. Introductory reading

telligence of the youth community members. Basic internet classes are taught to the elderly in order for them to stay cognizant of the changes to their digitizing world.

The benefits provided by li-

of these services, these families could possibly lose the capability to access information on the internet, read and check out books in the library’s possession, and take part in the number of additional

class offered within the space.

The ramifications of this would inhibit their intellectual growth solely due to their socioeconomic standing. Libraries represent the conviction that every member of the community must be given access to resources that intellectually satiate themselves regardless of their socioeconomic standing.

Libraries preserve and maintain information that has been accrued over years of research and keeps the modern world tethered to the progress made in the past.

Moreover, as certain news providers are being deemed legitimate and illegitimate, libraries stand as the impartial harbinger of truth and fact while also serving as the primary combatant to misinformation. In a culture that is hurtling itself forward toward the progression and glory of the technological age, libraries are a haven where the community can bond and learn alongside one another, the importance of the past and the treatment of facts are maintained, and the hearth of intellectual acuity emblazons the spirit of all who enter.

Taylor Swift Votes...And So Should You Maggie Connolly ’21 Opinions Editor About two weeks ago, Taylor Swift proclaimed herself as not only a voter, but an adamant voter.

Her Instagram post reminding her followers to vote shook the world of social media, and was followed by an acceptance speech at the American Music Awards reminding her fans that voted for her to win an award to vote in the midterm elections. As a celebrity with one of the biggest and most loyal followings, it would be foolish to say that Swift’s post and speech will not impact the voter turnout in certain states, especially her home state of Tennessee.

Vote.org saw a spike in 65,000 registrants just one day after Swift’s

post. There was also an increased amount of traffic to the website in the same 24-hour period, with 155,940 new visitors who had never appeared on the website’s database before (CNN). The impact of Swift’s decision to take a political stance in the current climate of American politics no doubt made a huge impact on young voter’s participation in at minimum the midterm election this November.

There was of course, some major pushback on Swift’s decision to publicize not only her adamancy regarding voting, but her leniencies when it comes to voting. As an artist who was at one point a country singer, she had a major following from southern and therefore, most likely more conservative, fans.

Therefore, her critics claim that her

decision to reveal her political beliefs when she has made a smoother transition over to pop music and the politically liberal climate that comes with it these days, would not hurt her career in a major way.

If anything, it may be helping her career, allowing fans who previously alienated themselves from her and her music because of her lack of voice in the political community to identify with her again.

It is not unusual for Swift to feel this kind of backlash for a public statement or action. She is often highly criticized and a common topic of conversation in the media.

However, Swift’s decision to profess her party affiliation on social media is arguably a result of both her recent political experiences and her personal experiences with sex-

ual harassment in the past year or so. Swift experienced a case of sexual harassment when David Mueller, a DJ who attended her meet and greet attended a meet and greet in 2017 and reached under Swift’s skirt in the photo that was being taken. She sued him for a symbolic one dollar, showing women around the world that they should speak up to, for both the sake of themselves and other women who have had similar experiences.

The daunting confirmation of Judge Brett Kavanagh to the United States Supreme Court just one day before Swift’s post is clearly the source of her very pointed and comprehensive Instagram post.

Kavanagh’s confirmation no doubt shook Swift in the same way it shook many women in the United States.

Swift’s announcement, and continued activism, will undoubtedly have an impact on the political community for young people, predominantly young girls. In the previous presidential election, it became clear that gender solidarity is not a major factor when it comes to voting. According to voting statistics, 53 percent of white women voted for Donald Trump in the 2016 election. Hopefully Swift, as well as other female public figures, especially those who are prominent in the eyes of young women, can change this statistic and create a platform for true gender solidarity in the United States.

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SHAPE Nutrition Tips Jackie Vittum ’19 SHAPE Contributer As midterms are wrapping up and students are looking ahead to final exams, it is becoming more and more important to maintain healthy eating habits. The nutrients that we consume are used to keep our mind sharp and our bodies functioning.

Student Health Awareness Peer Educators (SHAPE) has come up with the following suggestions to help you do your best work: 1. Don’t skip meals! It is important to eat every meal, especially breakfast, because you need to replenish your body after it goes all night without nutrients.

Here are some healthy Kimball breakfasts: -Oats with fruit, a veggie omelette, toast with sunbutter and fruit, Greek yogurt with granola or fruit, or avocado toast and a hard boiled egg 2. Eat healthy carbs. Carbs provide our bodies with glucose, which is used for energy.

Looking for healthy carbs in Kimball? Here are a few: -sweet potatoes, brown rice, quinoa, barley, whole wheat pasta, chickpeas, steel cut oats, kidney beans, black beans, and fruit 3. Eat lean protein. Lean protein combined with a healthy carb helps stabilize blood sugar and makes you feel full.

Find these sources of lean protein in Kimball: -grilled chicken, turkey, veggie burger, tuna, legumes, eggs, lowfat dairy, sunflower seeds, tofu 4. Remember to include healthy fats in your diet. Healthy fats are proven to improve brain function and focus.

Here are some brain boosting foods in Kimball: -olive oil, olives, avocados, sunflower seeds, sunbutter, chia seeds, hemp seeds, flaxseed, eggs 5. Drink water! Aim to drink at least 8 cups of water a day. Feeling groggy and can’t concentrate? You might be getting dehydrated--mark your water bottle to keep track of how much water you should drink to avoid this.

6. Variety is key-eating a wide variety of foods in moderation will let your mind work at its highest function!

7. Everything you eat and drink affects your body...make it count! Instead of indulging in junk food that will make you feel tired, try one of the options listed above to make you feel full AND to nourish your body and mind.

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Justice Scalia: Admired and Opinionated Spencer Caron ’20 Opinions Editor “Some very good people have some very bad ideas, and if you can’t separate the two, you have to get another day job; you can’t be a judge.” The late Justice Antonin Scalia provided this quotation when asked about his unlikely friendship with colleague Justice Ginsburg.

Washington D.C.’s polarization has been noted by many, but Scalia’s quotation does not reveal solely his willingness to simply extend a hand across the aisle; instead, he and Ginsburg were great friends and intellectual sparring partners. He exemplified how politics need not be an all-out dividing force, even at the absolute highest level of intellect and discourse. Moreover, he did so while making popular once again the judicial philosophy of Constitutional Originalism.

Scalia is perhaps most remembered for his staggering erudition; rarely did he write an opinion that did not include historical illusions or legal philosophy outside of the court’s jurisprudence. One such instance comes in Scalia’s majority opinion in Harmelin v. Michigan, an eighth-amendment case in which Scalia begins his opinion referencing the notable cruelty of Lord Chief Justice Jeffreys of the King’s Bench during the Stuart reign of James II. Regardless of their historical underpinnings, Scalia’s decisions are accessible and lively, written in a way that a person without a law degree could ascertain the message of his rulings. In fact, a quick Google search yields an article that states, “Scalia made those around him laugh more than any other justice.” To so deftly blend erudition, passion, and humor, as well as a digestible writing style is a skill any communicator envies. In just one paragraph of his opinion in District of Columbia v. Heller, Scalia diagnoses and provides his answer

Tyler Christiansen ’21 Staff Writer Damien Chazelle, writer/director of the critically acclaimed films “Whiplash” and “La La Land”, creates another near-perfect film about the trials of the NASA program through the eyes of Neil Armstrong. Josh Singer, writer of Spotlight and The Post, adapted the screenplay from James Hansen’s biography First Man to create a first person narrative.

Coming off of his Best Director Oscar for “La La Land”, Chazelle proves to the audience once again as to why he deserves another gold trophy; he knows how to start and this film is not an exception. The film opens with Armstrong (Ryan Gosling) in 1961 flying an X-15 jet into the atmosphere and attempting to come back down. The sound editing and mixing, along with the cinematography, make the scene claustrophobic and tense; the camera rarely leaves the cockpit, making the viewer see through Armstrong’s eyes. Chazelle employs this technique several times later in the film, especially when Arm-

to the question of gun control. He reminds one that the “Constitution leaves the District of Columbia a variety of tools for combating that problem,” but “what is not debatable is that it is not the role of this Court to pronounce the Second Amendment extinct.” He could do a lot with very little.

Given Scalia’s rhetorical style, his bold pronouncement of his opinions, and the veritable con-

phatically concurred with the majority opinion upholding one’s First Amendment rights to burn the flag; one appreciates Scalia’s intellectual consistency. The very reason aspiring lawyers may have first heard about constitutional originalism may well in fact be because of Scalia. He was a staunch believer in the theory that the best way to interpret the Constitution involved considering how the framers intended

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fidence he had regarding the correctness of his view, his legal philosophy of originalism is a slight bit ironic. Scalia may have been sure of himself when delivering an opinion, but his confidence stemmed from his trust in the democratic process more than his personal ability to make prescriptive rulings. In fact, such moral judgment by him and his brethren was something he advocated against throughout his entire legal career. So, though he spoke with great conviction, his most strongly held belief was that arbitration of morality and nearly every political issue could be resolved more democratically elsewhere. In other words, he did not conceive of the Supreme Court as the place where answers were given, but rather where constitutional law was applied dispassionately to the most vexing issues. In Texas v.

Johnson, Scalia expressed his absolute hatred of flag burning, but em-

the article to be written at the time of its drafting, not how the current justices see fit.

Scalia wrote that the Constitution should be interpreted “neither strictly nor sloppily; it should be interpreted reasonably.” While Scalia aims at reasonable interpretation, there is no shortage of individuals who find his rulings utterly unreasonable, frustrating, and at worst, regressive. An originalist following Scalia’s judicial philosophy asks not what the founders personally believed, but what the original public meaning would have been in the time the constitution was ratified. On its face, this reading is innocuous enough; the real tension arises when an issue of modernity cannot be quickly solved by the Supreme Court if originalists on the bench do not see a constitutional justification for ruling in such a way. A clear example of this phenomenon is Scalia’s dissent

strong is flying in the Gemini VIII mission. While being launched, the viewer can feel and hear every creek and scraping of the metal, thanks to Ai-Ling Lee’s masterful sound design, showing how unstable these capsules really were.

giving it a documentary feel to it.

He also uses a lot of close-ups, especially in emotional scenes, such as the one between Armstrong and his sons before he leaves to go to the moon. The camera gets right in the of the characters to put

in Obergefell v. Hodges—known colloquially as the gay marriage case—in which Scalia asserts that the court over-extended itself. His personal opinions regarding samesex marriage aside, Scalia lamented the “extravagant praise of liberty,” namely, gay couple’s right to state benefits that accompany marriage, while “[robbing] the People of the most important liberty…the liberty to govern themselves.” And who is to blame for said theft? The nine justices that spoke on behalf of more than 300 million Americans, according to Scalia. In these lines alone, one can see how Scalia captivated his audience; he simply refused to sacrifice his convictions regarding the sanctity of strict constitutional analysis when the modern environment so desperately wanted a progressive ruling from the highest court. Needless to say, even his most polarizing opinions were written with verve and the capacity to persuade.

This type of conviction, though frustrating to many, is laudable in itself. Far too often one sees elected officials act in accordance with party values, pursuant to personal gain, or for illicit reasons unrelated to politics. The nine appointed Supreme Court Justices are meant to solve the issues that have stumped the other levels of the democratic process by appealing to the letter of the Constitution and applying it as fairly as possible. Scalia left very large shoes to fill—one expects nothing less from a larger-than-life figure. Neil Gorsuch has spoken of his admiration for Scalia’s legal philosophy, though one doubts whether Gorsuch will entertain, frustrate, and impress us the way Scalia did. Scalia may have preferred to see the constitution as not being a “living document,” but his approach to interpreting the law is undoubtedly alive and well.

First Man: A Review

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Ryan Gosling in the film, “First Man.”

Linus Sandgren reteams with Chazelle as his cinematographer after their outing together in “La La Land.” This film is vastly different than his two previous films, primarily because Sandgren decided to use mostly handheld shots with a 16mm lense instead of the regular 35mm he used on “La La Land”,

the viewer in the room with them.

After the film was shown at Venice Film Festival in August, it was met with immediate “controversy” after some people complained the film did not show Armstrong explicitly planting the flag on the moon. I am here to say that this “controversy” is a non-issue, since

the flag is shown several times throughout the film and the flag is even shown on the moon next to the LEM on the moon. The film is in fact one of the most patriotic films in years, despite it being a deconstruction of the NASA program. It shows the amount of loss Armstrong and NASA as a whole had to endure for almost a decade; it does not glorify the space program, like in other space films (The Right Stuff), but instead shows the audience a raw and authentic portrayal of the Apollo program.

It was dangerous and fatal, making the achievement of landing on the moon even more emotional.

On the surface, it looks like “Whiplash”, “La La Land” and “First Man” have nothing in common, but the common thread through Chazelle’s films is the perseverance and ambition the characters have, whether it be through dumming, acting or space travel.

They don’t give in even when they think they should. Chazelle is one of, if not the best, working director today and everyone should experience this film on the big screen.

It’s worth the money, I promise.

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“An Absolutely Remarkable Thing” Book Review

Crusaders of the Week: Maymester Edition Maggie Flaherty ‘20 Chief Features Editor

I interviewed my two friends who participated in a Maymester this past summer in Moscow at the Russian State University for the Humanities.

They insist on being referred to in this column by their Russian names, Vanya and Liev, but only five people went on this trip so I’m sure readers will be able to figure out who they are.

1. What made you want to go to Russia on a maymester?

Vanya: I decided to go to Russia because I never pictured myself doing anything like that. The opportunity was presented to me by my professor, and I decided to go. I don’t think either of us pictured us going to Russia.

Liev: I never pictured myself going to Moscow before I heard about the Maymester.

V: The language and culture seemed cool, so I decided to get out of my comfort zone and experience it.

2. What do you think of the length of your program? Was it a good amount of time to be abroad?

V: I like that it was in the summer so that I didn’t miss any time at Holy Cross.

L: I liked being in Russia in the summer and not in the winter, but it was very hot.

3. Were the preconceived ideas you had of Russia true? What surprised you?

V: No one smiles in public. It’s a cul-

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tural thing.

L: Locals wear a lot of jumpsuits and canadian tuxedos. In ten minutes I saw 17 people in canadian tuxedos on the metro.

4. Give me the best food moments of your Maymester.

L: KFC at 3:30 a.m. or KFC for breakfast. Chicken Kiev.

V: Borscht soup. Georgian food is really good. We didn’t really miss American food because there was a TGI Fridays right down the street.

L: But I really missed pizza, and the worst part of leaving was that I found a pizza place the last night I was there.

5. How were classes different there from classes here?

L&V: 5 classes, 4 hours a day. Different class each day. Most of the work was in-class. We took Grammar, Phonetics, Russian in Mass Media, Russian Music, and Literature.

6. What is your favorite phrase/ word to say in the language you learned?

L: Ya vas lyublyu - “I love you.”

V: Davai - It was during the World Cup. It means “Let’s go.”

7. What advice would you give to another student thinking about pursuing this maymester?

V: Do it. Davai.

8. What was the most surprising thing you did or saw?

V&L: We made friends with locals.

9. Describe your favorite day.

V&L: We went to the Volga River. It See MAYMESTER, page 8

“An Absolutely Remarkable Thing” is the sort of title that sets high expectations for itself, but Hank Green’s debut novel rises to the challenge. Already a bestseller after its September 25 release, it tells the story of April May, who becomes a social media sensation after posting a video of a gigantic robot statue that mysteriously appears in Manhattan. Author Hank Green, of CrashCourse and Vlogbrothers Youtube fame, delivers a clever, funny novel that doesn’t shy away from its complexities.

The protagonist April May rightfully joins the ranks of the greatest characters in published fiction of this decade. Her popularity within the book is no wonder, as her charisma draws readers in while her snark and passion wins them over. She’s a likeable character, but what sets her apart from the droves o f likeable characters found i n modern fiction is that she is genuinely flawed. These flaws run deeper than shyness or a Starbucks vice. April makes horrible decisions, she consistently pushes her friends around, and her greed for the spotlight is not at all admirable. April is flawed, fearful, insecure, funny, courageous, and full of wonder. Budding novelists, take note: this is how you write a realistic, multifaceted character.

April’s experience with fame

is more than a naive romp through social media. Once her video goes viral overnight, the book details her very intentional efforts to maintain her popularity.

Driven by both a desire to promote a positive message about the enigmatic statue and an unsavory desperation to remain a hot topic, she develops herself into a brand and culti- Green’s Debut Novel, courtesy of wikipedia.com vates a comforting image free of world. Yet the book sidesteps her personal complexities. It’s the old invasion tropes with a a nuanced, behind-the-scenes refreshing new take. The Carls look at the mindset of a social aren’t evil or benevolent; they media personality. The book seem merely curious. They don’t thus provides an examination wreak havoc, allowing New York of power and social media: how real estate agencies to heave a April gains and increases her sigh of relief as the robots simpower, how she uses the power ply stand on the same patch of she holds over her audience, sidewalk. Although the Carls and how her audience ultimately represent something tantalizingholds power over her. ly bigger than one woman, this is The final major component ultimately April’s story. of “An Absolutely Remarkable “An Absolutely Remarkable Thing” is the bizarre appearance Thing” is a well-written, fun, of the robot statue, which April even thought-provoking read. dubs “Carl” (it sounds corny in It’s an extremely satisfying book the summary, but the name is far to cozy up with on a Saturday afmore endearing in the novel). As ternoon - until the end, at which it turns out, 63 other Carls si- point you’re left only wanting multaneously appear all over the more.

Natalia Molchanova’s Self-Preservation in Black Inscription Margaret Goddard ‘19 Staff Writer What’s been echoing in my head since the performance of Black Inscription a week ago is actress Tatyana Gessen’s silky whisper playing a freediver, played at full volume in the dark of the Pit, “There must be something I should remember, should try to hold onto, to take me back up.” These words were taken from Hannah Silva’s spoken text in Jump Blue, a BBC Radio production in tribute to Natalia Molchanova, perhaps the best freediver in the world, who died during an easy, recreational, unsupervised dive and whose body was never recovered.

Composers Carla Kihlstedt, Matthias Bossi, and Jeremy Flower wrote a series of songs that imagine what Natalia saw and experienced as she continued her dive and discovered that she could stay underwater forever. I’ve been thinking about how Natalia’s story is not only tied to the preservation of the world’s oceans, but also the preservation of her physical body as she reaches superhuman depths.

A few days before, I met with Yonca Karakilic, associate director of Arts Transcending Borders, the initiative responsible for bringing innovative performing and visual arts to our campus at Holy Cross throughout the year. She talked

about her impression of the performance: a way of making data more liquid and how the creators had mixed music, film projections, light design, and sound design all at the same time, and it somehow wasn’t distracting. I found that all of this was true when I saw Black Inscription myself. I think Black Inscription is inherently about Natalia’s untimely death, but it ends up not focusing on that tragedy.

Instead, it offers a multimedia tribute to her love of the ocean and its potential for human healing.

The spoken text of Black Inscription left the strongest impression on me because of a workshop I had attended at The People’s Forum in New York City the weekend before.

The workshop, “Fall: A Season of Self-Preservation by Love Light & Poetry,” led by poet Rabih Ahmed, involved poetic study and writing amidst the highly personal and messy topic of self preservation.

We looked at the place Solange was in back in 2008 when she made “Cranes in the Sky,” in which she

writes about pushing what’s wrong “away,” repeating this word over and over, like a meditation. I was thinking about this repeated meditation when Hannah Silva’s words

writing, crying) to push everything away from her.

Natalia wrote about the method of attention deconcentration, a psychological tool that prevents panic underwater, minimum energy consumption, and the ability to remain alert to know when to resurface: “The purpose of psychological training is to teach diver to react quickly and in advance to the changes of external (increase of hydrostatic pressure) and internal (development of hypoxic and hypercapnic condition) environment, which demand to slow down metabolic processes. Consequently, the freediver prior to the dive has to have low psychophysiologiArtwork by Lisa Carroll cal tonus. Ideally it is hibernation – the astronaut’s in Black Inscription echoed in the dream when organism is in so deep Pit: “There must be something I a stupor, it dares not to ask for any should try to hold onto, to take me amount of energy. But while diving back up.” It’s as if Natalia is look- we have to move, and that means ing for a rope leading to the surface production and consumption of at this moment in the performance, energy. The trick is to minimize while Solange was looking for a energy consumption. By changway (retail therapy, staying busy, ing your attitude to the situation traveling, avoiding romantic love, you can control psycho-emotional

stress caused by the feeling of danger. Instead of pursuing the goal depth it is always better to keep an eye on your organism condition – whether equalization goes well, whether you move relaxed enough to prevent lactic acid build-up – and turn to the surface in proper time if you feel discomfort. The perfect example is Martin Stepanek: at the Cyprus he announced 103 m and turned at 98. Love for yourself is more important than records.”

Natalia suggests to us two things (based on years of experience and manipulation of biology and human anatomy no less): preserving energy when we enter high pressure situations and turning to the surface if we feel discomfort to avoid blacking out. I’m not saying you shouldn’t try to break records, to save the oceans, to achieve impossible things. But everyone knows when they’ve reached an unhealthy frequency, when they need to reassess the speed and calibration they’ve been going at. We need to move, just like divers, but we need to adjust our attitudes so we can meet “psycho-emotional” stress. Most people in today’s climate and era are feeling this type of stress, I would argue. I’ll refer to Rabih in her last lines of “Dusk”: “Just as dedicated calamity is to our See MOLCHANOVA, page 8

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It’s Almost Halloween: DIY Costumes You May Not Have Seen Bianca Miccolis ’21 Features Editor The leaves are changing from green to red and yellow in front of Fenwick, Kimball is decorated with pumpkins, and these cooler days call for Bean boots and sweaters. As we close in on the end of October, Halloween spirit increases and costume ideas are all around campus. In honor of Halloween, here are a few creative DIY costumes that could be fun to try or admire.

The Gumball Machine This costume was very surprising to me for I never thought a gumball machine could be wearable. You could design this costume with clothes that you may have available and go to the craft store or Amazon for the rest. Take any t-shirt of your choosing and attach multi-colored poms-poms to the front to make the “gumballs.” On a red skirt or pair of pants, use gray felt to make the coin deposit and dispenser. You can write “25¢” in another color. This costume is very unique and for someone who likes to get crafty.

From MOLCHANOVA, page 7 lives/I need to adjust/Just as the sun/at dusk”.

I urge you to take advantage this year of the events Arts Transcending Borders organizes especially for students and the expansion of horizons and to check

The Bag of Jelly Beans Another candy-related costume reminds us of the days when we went trick or treating on Halloween instead of spending the night in Dinand. A very

Belly logo and secure it to front of the bag for an official look.

This costume requires less artistic capability while still showing off creativity.

older age groups in social media.

To create the Arthur costume, you will need a pair of jeans, a white button-down shirt, a yellow sweater, and round spectacles. It also suggests the ears

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easy creation, this costume only requires balloons, a clear plastic garbage bag, and ribbon. Begin by blowing up some balloons of many colors; these will be the jelly beans. Then, cut out holes for the legs, step inside the bag and fill the bag with the “jelly beans.” Finish it off by tying a ribbon around the waist to “seal” the bag of jelly beans.

You can also print out the Jelly

The Arthur’s Fist Meme Almost anyone who has visited the Instagram “Explore” page has seen the meme where the creator inserts a relatable caption with the image of Arthur’s fist underneath. “Arthur” is a animated television series that educates young children through the adventures of the aardvark and his friends. However, it has become popular for

that you could buy or make with brown and pink construction paper. Finally, get some white poster board, cut out an Instagram frame and write your caption of choice. Attach it to the sweater and make a fist!

The clever costume will surely receive many compliments and laughs.

out the events and workshops The People’s Forum offers. I urge you to read some of Natalia Molchanova’s articles and poetry, to follow Carla and Matthias’ projects, to maybe listen to Solange’s “Cranes in the Sky,” and to experience Rabih Ahmed’s perspective on self love. Most importantly, I

hope you carve time out for self preservation, in whatever form that might take. In the spirit of fall, I want you to address those things you’ve been avoiding, take care of yourself if that’s long overdue, and when things get rough, remember this description of diving under the surface of things to get to the

deepness, and then returning to people, written by Natalia: I go to the shining deepness/My thoughts are left in planet air.

I meet the Manta curving wings/ That slide upon the depth with care./The blue, that tender mantles me/Came to my body, lurking there/I quietly keep my falling

The Fake News Since President Trump took office, “fake news” has become a popular term. A costume that would be originally of these past two years would be the fake news costume. All this costume requires is old newspapers, a shirt, and some felt. You could attach the newspapers to a skirt or to the shirt and simply write “FAKE” with black felt to clarify the reason for wearing newspapers. “Fake News” seems so simple yet is very unique to the time in which we live.

These costumes are a great alternative to expensive, elaborate counterparts that you could find at the Halloween store. Not only are they cheap, but they can also provide a fun study break in preparation for the spookiest day of the year.

free/Like drop of water streaming dare./It’s time for coming back to earth,/I leave the Manta’s silent fair./I float to people, sunny birth/ With beam of love from bottom clear… (translation by Mikhail Soldatov)

Crusader of the Week: Maymester Edition (Continued!)

From MAYMESTER, page 7 is beautiful. We got on a crowded train with two of our friends. It was pouring rain and we traversed the countryside for an hour on a fast train. We sat on the Volga river, played a little futbol, listened to music, and hung out with our new friends.

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Did you learn anything about politics there, or here?

L: I talked with a Russian local about Kanye. He didn’t like Kanye West because of his support of Trump.

V: The younger generation, for the most part - or just the ones we met - seemed fed up with their government.

13. Was there anything unique about studying abroad in that place at this time? For example, any current events that happened?

V: The World Cup went on around the same time. It was cool to see fans from all of the different countries. Everyone was really into it, there were drums in the metro.

L: Putin and Trump met at Helsinki. The tension in general between our countries at the moment made being in Moscow interesting.

14. Did you listen to local music?

What was it like?

V&L: We love Russian pop music (Editor’s Note: I can attest to this, they play it constantly in their room).

train to St. Petersburg and got to sleep on the train which was a cool experience.

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The Kremlin.

16. How did you get around/ What was public transportation like?

V: The Metro. The public transportation was beautiful. So easy to understand, too. It took me a day to understand.

L: I think we were in a car twice, not counting the van rides to the airport. Trains outside of the city were easy. We took an overnight

17. Did you find any cool places that you weren’t expecting?

V: We went to an English-American pub a lot for dinner. We went to these grocery stops every morning for breakfast to get yogurt drinks.

L: We joined a gym, which was interesting. Lots of beautiful Orthodox churches are in Moscow.

18. What is one touristy thing you would not recommend do-

ing? What is one touristy thing that is totally worth it?

L: I wouldn’t go to St. Basils or Lenin’s tomb. Stalin’s bunker is a no-go. Overrated.

V: Totally the Kremlin. If you’re looking for a hidden gem, the church outside of Vladimir requires knowledge and a walk but was definitely really cool.

19.

What was the hardest adjustment you had to make?

V: Besides the language?

L: The sun would set at 10 p.m. and come up at 3 a.m. so we had to make adjustments when it came to sleep.

V: Figuring out what to order was tough at first too.

20. What was the most interesting thing you learned about Russian culture? What did you learn about your own culture by living in another one?

V: I want to say that they walked slower, but the locals always said we did. They have a much bigger walking culture there, as in it’s more of a thing to go for walks.

L: The cultures were pretty similar.

21. What did you learn about yourself ? How are you different? How are you the same?

V: It opened me up to trying new

things. I think I became more outgoing, too. It’s a little easier to talk to people in America when I realize I tried to talk to people in Russian a couple months ago.

22. What is one thing you would change about your study abroad experience?

V: I wish classes were broken up better. It was like elementary school, sitting there with the same teacher for that long. It’s like two back to back seminars with the same professor.

23. How would you describe study abroad in five words?

L: Six weeks was definitely enough.

24. How much do you recommend saving for a maymester?

V: It’s fairly cheap there. I bet I spent close to $1,000, but you could easily do it in $500 with budgeting.

L: A lot is provided in the Maymester tuition.

25. What advice do you have for immersing yourself in a new language?

V: Give into it. Try. L: Don’t use the English language machines at the KFC. V: They all speak English or can attempt to speak English, but try. If you think you know a word, say it.

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The Eggplant The Spire’s Satirical Page Misunderstood Nuances of Campus Restroom Use Joe Splatterman Stream Crosser Eighteen uses, one flush! Everyone knows the rules. The College of the Holy Cross offers many great restrooms, yet each has its own nuanced user policy.

Those who have used the men’s room in the basement of Stein have demonstrated a trend that the College endorses. Users of this restroom seem to avoid flushing the urinals at all cost.

After realizing this trend, The Spire collaborated with The Stall Street Journal to initiate a full fledged investigation. It became clear that on average over 8 individuals use each urinal per hour, yet the toilet was not flushed more than once every three hours. After speaking with numerous users of the Stein restroom. The Spire’s undercover reporter concluded that the lack of routine flushing was not for environmental purposes as he had once suspected.

After making no effort to flush

the urinal a freshman patron frantically proclaimed “My exam started 30 seconds ago!” as he

forget flush” when asked what his reason for following trend was.

Many similar regards were made

seemed to arise in the early stages of the investigation.

Thanks to the input of a wise

fled the restroom. Later that week a Junior awaiting his political science lecture said “I usually just

throughout the course of the investigation, but no conclusive explanation for this lack of flushing

sophomore sporting an unkempt mullet, we were finally beginning to understand the no-flush culture

Seniors Could Be Putting Less Effort in Susan Wendy Upton-Green Not Trying At All Seniors on the Hill are facing their busiest year yet. In addition to keeping up with their upper-level classes, they now have to navigate cooking for themselves, focus on finding a job for next year, and maintaining the perfect swug aesthetic.

Swug stands for Senior Washed Up Girl, although seniors of all

comfort and ease of glasses. This quickly devolved to wearing leggings instead of jeans, sweatshirts instead of sweaters, and dry shampoo instead of showering.

How do seniors manage to look so effortlessly effortless? According to a series of exclusive interviews conducted by The Eggplant, it is a lot harder than it seems.

“I put on mascara in the morning and then rub my eyes to get that perfect slept-in-my makeup look,”

Josh Clark ‘19 reportedly spend upwards of $500 on several pairs of Crocs because they are “lowkey”.

The stress of looking like you don’t care is really taking a toll on some of our seniors. “Is wearing a perfectly matching groutfit trying too hard? Or is wearing a groutfit with different shades of gray trying too hard, like it looks like you didn’t want to match? Thinking about what I’m wearing off-campus this

News in Brief Fake Name Please Wrie for the Eggplant Senior realizes that underclassmen probably think that Stickwork is normal.

Freshman mistakes eggplant parm for chicken parm, dies.

Shuttle bus sign up sheet defaced by Fawn Dillmiballs.

Acapella group faces allegations of anti-instrumentalism.

Art history majors sign up for every intramural sport in hopes to execute their oilily dominance.

genders have adopted the term for their own. Typically, swugs can be identified by their messy hair, baggy eyes, and general presence in the pub on on a Tuesday night.

Swug season arrived early this year for Mt. St. James. By the fourth day of classes, seniors who usually wore contact lenses to their 8 ams were forgoing them for the

stated one senior girl.

I need to make sure I wear the same shirt at least twice a week,” reported senior Peter Fantozzi.

“It’s actually not that hard because I only own four shirts.”

Another girl reported that she hasn’t brushed her hair since she last washed it, so it’s been at least 8 days since she’s brushed her hair.

much is definitely trying too hard.

Wait, is going to parties at all trying to hard? Am I trying too hard?

IT CANNOT LOOK LIKE I AM TRYING TOO HARD.” At press time, Jason Millson ‘19 was pretending to fall asleep in public, only to periodically get up and ask passersby if HC Sleeps was still a thing since he went abroad.

that prevails in the Stein basement. The sophomore explained the infrequency of flushes with a compelling and rather detailed explanation. He explained that the geometry of urinals in Stein cause a substantial amount of splatter to accumulate around the base of each urinal. Ultimately, this splatter acts as a buffer zone which prevents urinal users from positioning themself close to the urinal.

As a result the level of splatter increases all day until the user can no longer flush the urinal without stepping in said splatter. Rather than replacing these poorly designed receptacles, The College views this disgusting phenomenon as a way to lower utility expenses and has decided not to make a statement.

Academic department’s mistake students enthusiasm for break as a plead for exams.

Senior aces first math test in four years, claims “Math is easier now that I can add”

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Sports Maggie Flaherty ’20 Sports Editor I would like to preface this diatribe by noting that Red Sox reliever Craig Kimbrel is, historically, a statistically-reliable closer and a talented pitcher. But this needs to be said.

Kimbrel went five-for-five in saves in the ALDS and ALCS, but those saves came with gloriously disastrous performances on the mound. If you told a Red Sox fan that their ALCS-clinching win would feature decent performances from both David Price and Craig Kimbrel, they would have a hard time believing you.

Yet Price and Kimbrel sealed the deal - Kimbrel closed Game 5 in Houston to clinch the ALCS, sending the Sox to the World Series. He threw 14 pitches to get six outs. In true Kimbrel fashion, however, the game-winning out was a warning track fly ball, which is fitting considering his anxiety-inducing October moments thus far.

Craig Kimbrel should carry a Surgeon General’s warning for heart rates across New England after his performances this postseason. Health hazards and grey hairs grow at an exponential rate the second Alex Cora decides to have Kimbrel warm up in the bullpen. As a Red Sox fan, it is endlessly fascinating and frustrating that our bullpen relies on a closer with the walk rate of a New York City intersection. His post-All Star

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A Red Sox Fan’s Open Letter to Cardiac Craig Kimbrel

break walk rate is 16.7%, and it has nudged up to 18.75% through the first two rounds of the postseason. The fact that it was no-

giving us a show. Kimbrel comes in with sizeable leads and opportunities for quick 1-2-3 finishes to games and decides instead to give

lead, three outs away from a divisional round championship. He walked Aaron Judge on four pitches. He proceeded to hit a batter and

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Don’t let his perfect save conversion rate fool you. The Red Sox closer has earned the nickname “Cardiac Craig” this postseason.

table - impressive, even - that Kimbrel only gave up one walk in Game 5 against the Astros is case in point of the stress that accompanies his relief appearances.

Through the ALCS, Kimbrel had faced 27 batters, allowing 14 to get on base. He had given up 5 runs on 6 hits in 6.1 innings. Yet, he still got every save. Call him the next Mr. October, because at least he’s

the people what they paid for. The network execs at Fox Sports think he may single-handedly bring television ratings back to baseball – Kimbrel causes more drama than a Kardashian family reunion with an open bar. Cardiac Craig bears a postseason ERA of 7.11. In his ALDS-clinching save against the Yankees on October 9, he entered the ninth inning with a three run

walk another, giving up two runs in the process. Miraculously, Kimbrel ended up getting the save after yet another warning-track fly-ball caught by Benintendi. This save was not without some self-reflection on Kimbrel’s part: when ESPN reporter Marly Rivera interviewed him after the game, she asked: “Craig, do you know what you’re missing?” He responded: “The

plate.” Well, self-awareness is the first step in recovery, so this answer is a good sign for the World Series.

Luck has certainly been on Kimbrel’s side - I hear fortune favors the bearded and guys who have really strange mound rituals. Statcast ranked Benintendi’s Game 4 clinching grab as the statistically least likely catch of the entire baseball season, so Kimbrel’s saves are also, in big part, thanks to incredible defensive performances by the Red Sox outfield. Alex Cora has another explanation for Kimbrel’s showings. Red Sox management found that Kimbrel was tipping pitches thanks to a text from retired reliever and one of the best closers of all time, Eric Gagne.

Maybe what happened in Game 5 of the ALCS was that the Astros couldn’t prepare for Kimbrel’s fastball anymore because he stopped telegraphing it. Or, maybe he just finally found the strike zone again.

After the ALCS win, Kimbrel told interviewers: “I’m sorry that I gave quite a few of you heart attacks in the last few days. Let’s hope in the World Series I can make them nice and clean.” Us too, Craig. Us too. But look, I enjoy the show. He sold me. If I can get my cardio by watching baseball instead of playing it, I’m all for it. You will find me selling Cardiac Craig shirts, dangling right arm pitching stance and all, in Hogan throughout the WorldSeries.

Men’s Soccer Loses Heartbreaker to Loyola, Faces Uphill Battle Billy Fitzpatrick ‘20 Chief Sports Editor The Holy Cross Men’s Soccer team lost an all-important game against Patriot League frontrunner Loyola (Md.) last Saturday in Worcester, Mass. The loss left the Crusaders (2-8-4 overall, 1-4-1 Patriot League) five points back of a playoff spot with three matches (two of them on the road) remaining in the regular season. For the Greyhounds (9-3-1 overall, 4-1-1 Patriot League), the win marked their fourth consecutive victory and they ascended to the top of the league standings. The doubleovertime heartbreaking defeat was a huge blow to Holy Cross’ chances of qualifying for the conference playoffs, a year after the Crusaders advanced to the Patriot League Championship Game.

After an uneventful first 25 minutes, the Crusaders bombarded the Loyola defense by scoring twice in quick succession to open up a 2-0 lead. First-year striker Simon Becher found himself on a breakaway after a clearance from senior defender Owen Azrak and poked past the Loyola keeper with his left foot to put the Crusaders up 1-0 in the 26th minute. Just two minutes

later, sophomore center-back Edi Cross and Loyola players. Krause back of the net to equalise in the Mujan connected on a header from stepped up to take the penalty for 80th minute. a corner kick from sophomore Holy Cross, but sophomore keeper The first overtime period saw midfieldKrause er Max hit the Krause post and to double miss anthe Holy o t h e r Cross ads h o t vantage, when he shocking found the Greyhimself hounds in space in a span at the of five top of m i n u t e s. the box, Howevthe Cruer, Holy saders’ C r o s s two best conceded scoring a penchances alty on 39 of the Photo courtest of goholycross.com overtime minutes and junior Senior RJ Place was the recipient of the Luke Dunivant Award for courage, commitment, p e r i o d s. and sportsmanship. forward H o l y Joshua FaCross wole conwas three verted from the spot for Loyola to Chase Vosvick stopped the Cru- minutes away from earning a draw cut into the deficit before halftime. sader attempt for his third save of against the class of the Patriot The second half had fans on the a penalty this season, keeping the League when Fawole netted the edge of their seats for the whole 45 Greyhounds in the contest. That winner. Holy Cross senior keeper minutes. A bad tackle in the box in save would prove crucial ten min- Henry Stutz, who had ten big saves the 68th minute by Loyola resulted utes later when junior midfielder on the day, stopped a Greyhound in a scrum and the referee handed Barry Sharifi put a curling effort effort, but the rebound fell to a out two yellow cards each to Holy from the top of the box into the waiting Fawole right in front of

goal, who only had to tap in to cap the comeback for Loyola.

After winning against Navy and tying Lafayette on the road to open the Patriot League campaign, the Crusaders have dropped four straight conference fixtures, losing by only one goal in each of them. It was their fourth league match to go to overtime and the eighth overall.

The match against Loyola is a fair representation of Holy Cross’ season as a whole. The team demonstrated its ability to compete with the best of the Patriot League, but also fell short of finishing the job, a recurring theme that has plagued the Crusaders time and again this year. From here on out, they will need to get positive results from their three remaining games, and teams above them such as Army, Boston University, and Lafayette will need to drop points, as well, in order for Holy Cross to qualify for the Patriot League Tournament and make another run at the conference trophy.

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Women’s Hockey Drops Two to Brown, Looks Ahead to First Hockey East Matchup Allyson Noenickx ’19 Editor-in-Chief The Holy Cross Women’s Ice Hockey team faced Brown University in a home-and-home series last weekend. The Crusaders dropped both games to the Bears, including their home opener.

On Friday night the Crusaders travelled down to Providence to face the Bears on their home ice.

Maeve Reilly ’19 recorded her first goal of the season to tie the game at one, but the Bears came back with two unanswered goals, defeating Holy Cross 3-1.

In their home opener the following night, Holy Cross managed to outshoot Brown 32-27, but could not find the back of the net. Brown took the lead in the first on a power play goal and netted tree more to defeat the Crusaders 4-0. Brown’s Lizzy Gross earned a hatrick on the night and Shay Maloney picked up three assists.

The Crusaders will host their debut Hockey East game tonight against the #6 Boston College Eagles. This is the Crusaders’ debut season in Hockey East, perhaps college hockey’s most prestigious and competitive Division I hockey league. With the addition of Holy Cross, the growing Women’s Hockey East now stands at 10 teams. Last season the Crusaders were in tran-

only thing that’s really changing going from that level to this level.

We’re all there, it’s just a matter of time until we get that first win.”

Despite the Crusaders 0-5-2 record so far this season, Coach Van Buskirk remains optimistic.

“We had to get used to the speed and I think we have.

Now it’s a matter of finishing off plays––not only towards the net, but out in the open ice as well. It has been a little hectic at times, but our good moments of play have increased.

We’re really encouraged by out last seven games.”

While it may take the Crusaders a few games, if not a few years, to adjust to the level of competition in Hockey East, just making this transition is a huge stride for the program.

“This is obviously the league that anybody wants to be in if you’re a women’s hockey player,” said Doherty. “You hear about these people, see them on TV and the Olympic Games, so having a chance to play against them is just awesome.”

Photo courtesy of the College of the Holy Cross Many women’s hockey Junior forward Rachel Moore ’20 controls the puck last Saturday night against Brown. alumnae will be returning to the Hill for this historic game. The first 50 fans in attendance will receive a commemoradiscussed the significance of the Crusaders Hockey East debut. “As and recruiting more talented class- tive puck. The Crusaders will program’s first Hockey East game a kid you always grow up wanting es. “We definitely vamped it up in face Merrimack College, another in this week’s Holy Cross Coaches’ to play Division I hockey,” said the weightroom,” said Doherty. more-recent addition to Hockey show. “It’s really big and we’re really Doherty. “The seniors now, we’ve “It got a lot more competitive- East, tomorrow night at 7 PM. excited about it,” said Van Buskirk. worked really hard since fresh- -we’re battling more in practice. I “I know over the years some of man year and we’re here now so think the speed of the game is the sition as an independent Division I program. Prior to that they dominated the New England Hockey Conference (NEHC), competing against Division III schools.

Head Coach Peter Van Buskirk

the past players are excited about it as well. We often thought about when that day would come and now it’s here. We’re ready for it.”

Senior forward Danielle Doherty ’19 echoed the excitement for the

we’re just giving it everything we have and leaving it on the ice.”

The Crusaders have had to make many changes in the last few years to prepare for the transition to Division I, including staffing changes

Crusaders Put Up Strong Performances at CCSU Bobby Tuzzio ’20 Editor-in-Chief The men’s and women’s cross country teams saw strong finishes at the Central Connecticut Mini Meet last Friday. Senior captain Joe Prunty finished 33rd overall with a time of 15:46.9 on the fivekilometer course. When asked how he felt about his performance, Joe “Champ” Prunty responded “I’m happy to see progress. Training over the past two weeks has gone well so I’m confident I can PR again going into Patriots.” Prunty also added “the work has been put in and all the boxes have been checked off so I just have to trust in my training and my fitness.”

Prunty feels that the team is in a good position for Patriots. “I think the team has been training very well and the guys have been focused all season,” said Prunty.

“We’ve spent a lot of workouts focusing on running together as a pack and if we can replicate that on the Bucknell course and help one another to not fall off pace we should all be in a very good position to place well and PR.” The Crusaders saw several sub-17 5k performances on the tough and

winding CCSU course. Sophomore Joe Doerr earned a 50th-place finish with a time of 16:12.5, while

though the Crusaders have set themselves up perfectly going into the Patriot League Championships

pagna is proud of how the team has continually made strides as the season has gone on. “It seems

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Holy Cross’ Joe Prunty ’19 competes at CCSU.

sophomore Hayden Ivatts came in 60th in a time of 16:26.6. Freshman Kane Breuer finished in 66th place (16:42.8), and junior Luke Doughty was 71st (16:58.9). It seems as

at Bucknell University this weekend. Prunty, among others, have felt that the team has developed nicely over the course of the season. Junior Alex “Camps” Cam-

like every race we get better as a team,” said Campagna. “I’m really excited to see how we do at Patriots because our training has gone very well over the last few weeks.”

The Lady Crusaders also put up strong performances at CCSU. In their final race before Patriots, the women achieved what they set out to do. Sophomore Elizabeth Graves finished 35th overall with a time of 11:02.8 on the three-kilometer course. Right behind Graves was freshman Emily Foley, who earned a 39th place finish with a time of 11:04.6, while sophomore Alyson Walsh came in 59th in a time of 11:23.1. Sophomore Claire Hanlon finished in 62nd place (11:25.3), and freshman Jacqueline Harrington was 65th (11:28.8).

The Lady Crusaders are very much looking forward to the Patriot League Championships. Junior Jenna Gasparrini is looking for a top 5 finish this weekend.

“I’m really looking forward to the race on Saturday,” said Gasparrini. “I feel like our team has been running really well lately and it’s time to show the rest of the Patriot League what we’ve got.”

Both the men’s and women’s teams are looking for very strong finishes this weekend on Bucknell’s fast course. It’ll be exciting to see how they do.

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Appreciating the NBA’s Underappreciated Billy Fitzpatrick ’20 Chief Sports Editor

Shooting Guard: Gary Harris, Denver Nuggets

In the age of social media, the NBA has cemented its status as a star-driven league. LeBron James, Steph Curry, and Joel Embiid are as much celebrities as the likes of Rihanna and Will Smith. However, with this glamorization of the league’s stars, productive players who don’t boast the flashiness or flair as the Kyrie Irvings of the world are perpetually overlooked and underappreciated. These players are integral to their team’s success and rarely get the recognition they deserve. We are here to fix that. Without further ado, the NBA All-Underrated First-Team:

Harris, only 24 years old but entering his fifth NBA season already, has entrenched himself in the young Denver core alongside Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray. A regular starter since his age-21 season,

will be a focal point for a Denver team that has ambitions of making a deep playoff run this year.

Small Forward: Khris Middleton, Milwaukee Bucks Another player who plays in the shadow of an MVP candidate

by Giannis Antetokounmpo. Ranking fifth among small forwards in win shares last season, he is the prototypical two-way wing for today’s NBA, and he will be rewarded with a big contract - either in Milwaukee or elsewhere - next summer.

This season, he figures to act as the go-to scoring option on a scrappy team that will look to fight for the 8-seed in the Western Conference.

Power Forward: Tobias Harris,

While the box score won’t give you the whole story about Horford, there is a case to be made that he is the most important player for the consensus best team in the Eastern Conference. Sure, Kyrie Irving, Jayson Tatum, and Gordon Hayward will put up more impressive numbers and create more highlight clips.

But Horford is indispensable to the Celtics. In both the regular season and in Boston’s deep playoff run, he posted the highest net rating of any Celtic. He allows Boston to play the way it wants to play offensively by serving as a secondary playmaker (4.7 APG last season) and floorspacer (43% from three) at the center position. One of the smartest and most rugged defenders in the league, Horford is the perfect 5 for a Celtics team filled with stars.

Point Guard: Jrue Holiday, New Orleans Pelicans After being traded to the Pelicans following his All-Star campaign with Philadelphia in 2012-2013, Holiday endured four seasons plagued by injuries and personal issues that kept him off the court for long stretches. That changed last season, when Holiday had a career year while playing in 81 games during the regular season. It is telling that the New Orleans front office was willing to let DeMarcus Cousins walk in free agency; they were confident Holiday could be a worthy sidekick to MVP candidate Anthony Davis. One of the best defensive point guards in the league, Holiday also stepped up his game when it mattered most in the Pelicans’ playoff run last spring with a slash line of 23.7/5.7/6.3.

Center: Al Horford, Boston Celtics

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Jrue Holiday headlines our NBA All-Underrated Team after a strong season for New Orleans.

Harris has blossomed into a reliable scorer and defensive playmaker with incremental progression each season. The knock on Harris is that he doesn’t give the Nuggets much in terms of rebounds and assists, but he fits perfectly in an offense predicated on off-ball movement and three-point shooting.

With Wilson Chandler departing in free agency and Will Barton suffering an early-season injury, Harris

teammate, Middleton is primed for a breakout season in a contract year.

Coming off a bounceback season in which he started all 82 games and posted a career-high 20.1 PPG, Middleton will benefit as much as anyone from playing in new head coach Mike Budenholzer’s system.

Already, he is taking fewer long two-point shots and jacking up more threes. He should get better looks in this revamped offense led

Los Angeles Clippers After being traded from Detroit to Los Angeles last season, Harris saw increases in almost every major statistical category after the scenery change and enjoyed a career year by most accounts. He is the perfect 4 in the modern NBA on the offensive side of the ball due to his prolific three-point shooting (41% on 5.6 attempts per game).

Second-Team: Malcolm Brogdon (Milwaukee), Josh Hart (Los Angeles Lakers), Robert Covington (Philadelphia), Joe Ingles (Utah), Enes Kanter (New York) Third-Team: Fred VanVleet (Toronto), TJ Warren (Phoenix), Al Farouq-Aminu (Portland), Daniel Thies (Boston), Julius Randle (New Orleans)

Celebrating 175 Years A Glimpse of Holy Cross Athletics’ Past

In 1935, baseball great, Babe Ruth, played against the Holy Cross baseball team.

In the photograph shown here, Ruth shows his prowess off the field, as a member of the band.

Bob Cousey, #17 leads Holy Cross to a Oklahoma in 1947 N.C.A.A. Championship with a win against Oklahoma.

The Holy Cross women’s basketball team plays against Connecticut during the 1990-1991 season.

All photos courtesy of the Holy Cross Archives and Special Collections photo gallery.