Holy Cross in the News
The New York Times (April 16, 2008)
In a front page article, Mathew Schmalz, associate professor of religious studies and director of the College Honors Program at the College of the Holy Cross, comments on Pope Benedict’s visit to the U.S. and his statement on the clergy sex abuse scandal. Read the story online.
Holy Cross faculty, staff, students, alumni and programs are featured regularly in local and national media. This page offers a sampling of recent Holy Cross media mentions. (Please note that links to some articles may require a subscription.)
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QSR Magazine | July 2008 |
"Food for Thought"
Linda Nardella, director of dining services at the College of the Holy Cross, talks about late-night dining options at the College.
The Wall Street Journal/Boston Globe | July 12, 2008 |
"Don't Mess With the Electoral College"
In two op-eds, David Schaefer, professor of political science at the College of the Holy Cross, comments on the benefits of the Electoral College versus the National Popular Vote movement in the upcoming presidential election.
The Wall Street Journal (July 12, 2008)
Don't Mess With the Electoral College
The Boston Globe (July 14, 2008)
A popularity contest that can't succeed
USA Today | July 3, 2008 |
"In this war, troops get a rousing welcome home"
Research by Jerry Lembcke, associate professor of sociology at the College of the Holy Cross, was referenced in this article comparing the homecomings of soldiers today with those of the Vietnam War.
WBUR - Morning Edition | July 2, 2008 |
"Stories of Worcester's Former Slaves"
B. Eugene McCarthy, professor emeritus of English at the College of the Holy Cross, and Thomas L. Doughton, senior lecturer at the Center for Interdisciplinary and Special Studies at Holy Cross, talk about their new book From Bondage to Belonging: The Worcester Slave Narratives (University of Massachusetts Press 2008), a collection of autobiographies that tell the gripping stories of eight ex-slaves who settled in the Worcester area.
On Faith (Newsweek/Washington Post) | July 1, 2008 |
"Manson, Murder and Mercy"
In an op-ed, Mathew Schmalz, associate professor of religious studies and director of the College Honors Program at the College of the Holy Cross, provides insight into Charles Manson follower Susan Atkins' request for a compassionate release from prison due to illness. Schmalz corresponded with Atkins over a two-year period as part of an academic project examining her conversion to Christianity.
NECN/Worcester News Tonight | June 26, 2008 |
"Holy Cross chaplain takes his music internationally"
Paul Melley, assistant chaplain and director of liturgical music at the College of the Holy Cross, talks about being one of 275 musicians performing at World Youth Day in Australia.
Worcester Living | May/June 2008 |
"Holy Cross Black Student Union 40th anniversary"
In April, the Black Student Union (BSU) at the College of the Holy Cross celebrated its 40th anniversary with a weekend-long celebration. Among those in attendance was U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, a member of the Class of 1971.
Buffalo Daily News | June 22, 2008 |
"Russert had an uncanny ability to connect with ordinary people"
In an op-ed, Ted Kresse, a member of the College of the Holy Cross Class of 2000, talks about his decade-long friendship with Tim Russert, which began his junior year of college through an internship at "Meet the Press."
Shelton Weekly | June 18, 2008 |
"Shelton resident to study with Nobel Prize winning scientist"
Elizabeth Morse ’09 was one of eight undergraduates to receive a 2008 American Cancer Society Alvan T. and Viola Fuller Fellowship. Studying under Nobel Prize winning scientist Craig Mello, the fellowship offers grants to gifted young undergraduates, introducing them to basic cancer research.
Telegram & Gazette | June 18, 2008 |
"History points to little chance of an Obama-Clinton pairing"
In an op-ed by Daniel Klinghard, assistant professor of political science at College of the Holy Cross, he discusses why Hillary Clinton may not be Barack Obama’s best running mate.
Telegram & Gazette | June 16, 2008 |
"Living to plant"
George Query, landscape foreman at the College of the Holy Cross, talks about what it takes to keep the grounds looking picture perfect at the College.
Telegram & Gazette | June 15, 2008 |
"Best of the Best"
Seven members of the College of the Holy Cross class of 2008 have been awarded Fulbright grants to work and study all over the world.
Telegram & Gazette | June 15, 2008 |
"Another try for a Tony; Nominated director a Holy Cross grad"
Bart Sher, a member of the College of the Holy Cross class of 1981 and director of the Broadway revival of the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical South Pacific, has received 11 Tony Award nominations including one for the best director of a musical.
Telegram & Gazette | June 13, 2008 |
"Lives of struggle; Holy Cross students see Third World poverty up close"
Students and staff at the College of the Holy Cross talk about their experience on the Tanzania Immersion Trip; a program designed to make participants more aware of the privileges they have and encourage them to extend a helping hand to the less fortunate. The program has 'immersed' hundreds of students in third world countries for the past 22 years.
Telegram & Gazette | June 11, 2008 |
"Admissions games"
Ann McDermott, director of admissions at the College of the Holy Cross, comments on the competitiveness of college admissions and offers tips to students just beginning the process.
WFSB TV (Hartford, Conn.) | June 10, 2008 |
"Stand Out Seniors: Jordie, Jake Smith"
Incoming students Jordie and Jake Smith, identical twins from Winston, Conn., are among the "extraordinary graduates" featured in a week-long series on "stand out seniors."
Telegram & Gazette | June 6, 2008 |
"Redfeather is making ‘Dream’ come true"
The Redfeather Theatre Company at Holy Cross will present the fifth annual Worcester Shakespeare Festival from July 23 - August 17. Two of Shakespeare’s greatest comedies A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Twelfth Night will be performed.
Worcester News Tonight/NECN | June 5, 2008 |
"Togo Palazzi is rooting on the Green"
Former Boston Celtic Togo Palazzi '54 talks about the Holy Cross connection to the Celtics.
Growing Wealth | June 1, 2008 |
"Where to Find Your Gold"
Victor A. Matheson, associate professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, comments on the pros and cons of investing in gold.
Telegram & Gazette | May 25, 2008 |
"College Town"
Richard Herrick, professor of chemistry at the College of the Holy Cross, and Nancy Baldiga, associate professor and chair of the economics department at the College, make the Telegram & Gazette’s list of Fantastic Faculty.
Telegram & Gazette | May 24, 2008 |
"Grads urged to help someone"
James M. Brennan, valedictorian of the College of the Holy Cross class of 2008, and Kevin M. Cahill, the keynote speaker and international humanitarian, address 669 graduates and their families at the College's 162nd commencement.
Telegram & Gazette (May 24, 2008)
Grads urged to help someone
The Catholic Free Press (May 30, 2008)
Holy Cross graduates told to ‘find flowers among the weeds’
View The Catholic Free Press commencement photo gallery
AIGA Annual National Design Competition & | Spring 2008 |
The brochure designed for the College’s Montserrat program — an exciting living-learning program that gives students a jumpstart on life at Holy Cross by combining academic, co-curricular and residential experiences in unique ways — has received awards from two national design competitions. The honors include a silver medal in the 2008 CASE Circle of Excellence Awards contest and inclusion in the AIGA Annual National Design Competition as an example of outstanding design produced in 2007. AIGA is one of the most prestigious design competitions in the country; less than 4% of entries were selected.
Worcester Magazine | May 22, 2008 |
"Above and Beyond"
In celebration of Memorial Day, Worcester Magazine remembers the nine Medal of Honor recipients from Worcester, including Rev. Joseph T. O'Callahan, S.J., a member of the mathematics department at the College of the Holy Cross who later became a chaplain in United States Navy; and Lt. John V. Power, USMC, a member of the Holy Cross Class of 1941. An online photo gallery accompanies the article.
Indianapolis Star | May 21, 2008 |
"Super Bowl comes at good time of year for Indy"
Victor A. Matheson, associate professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, provides insight on how hosting the Super Bowl in 2012 could economically impact the city of Indianapolis.
WCRN | May 19, 2008 |
"The Hank Stolz Experience"
Following news that Massachusetts Senator Ted Kennedy had suffered a seizure, Donald Brand, associate professor of political science at the College of the Holy Cross, talks with host Hank Stolz about Kennedy's role in Barack Obama's presidential campaign.
St. Petersburg Times | May 17, 2008 |
"Does math for Rays' stadium add up?"
Victor A. Matheson, associate professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, talks about the Tampa Bay Rays' plan to build a new $450-million waterfront stadium.
America | May 12, 2008 |
"Life After Life After Death"
Rev. William Reiser, S.J., professor of religious studies at the College of the Holy Cross, reviews a new book by Anglican Bishop N.T. Wright titled Surprised by Hope.
Telegram & Gazette | May 7, 2008 |
"Spillane Award honors Matthew 25 founder"
The College of the Holy Cross Knights of Columbus, Crusader Council 2706 honored Rev. Fred Enman, S.J., founder and executive director of Matthew 25, Inc., an organization that provides affordable housing to families in need. Fr. Enman received an award named after the late John W. Spillane ‘54, a prominent lawyer and community activist in Worcester.
Telegram & Gazette | May 5, 2008 |
"Holy Cross students find whole new world"
Cynthia L. Stone, associate professor of modern languages and literatures at the College of the Holy Cross, and 40 of her students spent a month getting to know Worcester’s Latino population as part of a research assignment for her class.