Holy Cross in the News (October - December 2009)

Telegram & Gazette December 25, 2009 "Defending ‘Happy Holidays’" In an op-ed, Edward O'Donnell, associate professor of history at the College of the Holy Cross and an expert in the history of Christmas, defends the phrase 'Happy Holidays.'

Worcester Business Journal December 21, 2009 "Grad Rates Roil Local Colleges" Timothy Austin, vice president for academic affairs and dean of the College, comments on Holy Cross' high graduation rates and explains some of the reasons why he thinks they're among the highest in the nation.

Telegram & Gazette December 18, 2009 "Homecoming: Students Reconnect with Parents at Break" Lauren Kuehn, a member of the College of the Holy Cross class of 2013, talks about the transition of returning home for winter break after living on her own for the entire semester. Fran Taylor, director of wellness programming at the College, offers advice to parents about students returning home.

Telegram & Gazette December 16, 2009 "Clark plans a green future" John Cannon, associate director of planning and operations at the College of the Holy Cross, talks about the College going carbon neutral by 2040.

Telegram & Gazette December 15, 2009 "Food for thought" Students at the College of the Holy Cross take a break from studying to eat midnight breakfast. Served by College administrators!

Inside Higher Ed December 15, 2009 "Russia(n) Is Back" Amy Adams, associate professor of Russian at the College of the Holy Cross, and Nicholas Pope '13, talk about the increased interest in Russian language courses at Holy Cross and across the country.

WCVB TV (Boston's ABC affiliate) December 14, 2009 "On the Record" Students from the College of the Holy Cross share their thoughts on politics and current events.

Keeping College Within Reach December 11, 2009 "The College Admissions Process: Don't Get in the Way" Ann McDermott, director of admissions at the College of the Holy Cross, offers advice for parents on how they can most effectively support their children in the emotionally-charged college admission process.

NECN/Worcester News Tonight December 11, 2009 "Lessons learned from last year's ice storm" Robert Bertin, professor of biology at the College of the Holy Cross, talks about the changing landscape of central Massachusetts due to last year’s ice storm.

Wake up Worcester December 10, 2009 "Benching for Breast Cancer" Jeff Oliver, strength and conditioning coach at the College of the Holy Cross, and Madison Horl ’12 talk about the second annual Benching for Breast Cancer event.

Telegram & Gazette December 9, 2009 "Christmas Tree Shines Bright atop College Hill" The Telegram & Gazette captured the spirit of the season at the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony at the College of the Holy Cross.

NECN/Worcester News Tonight December 8, 2009 "Despite Kennedy's legacy, voter turnout is low" Caren Dubnoff, associate professor of political science at the College of the Holy Cross, talks about the impact low voter turnout will have on the senate primary election.

Pulse Magazine December 2, 2009 "Holy Cross Junior Studying Abroad in Scotland" Nathan Nault ’11 talks to Pulse Magazine about his experience while studying abroad in Scotland this year.

The New York Times November 30, 2009 In two postings for "The Choice," The New York Times' college blog, Ann McDermott, director of admissions at the College of the Holy Cross, provides insight into how admissions counselors evaluate applications. 

The New York Times November 27, 2009 "Alice Munro’s Object Lessons" Leah Hager Cohen, William H.P. Jenks Chair in Contemporary American Letters at the College of the Holy Cross, reviews Too Much Happiness by Alice Munro in a New York Times Book Review cover story.

Associated Press November 26, 2009 "Holy Cross QB Dominic Randolph looking at NFL" Quarterback Dominic Randolph, a member of the class of 2010, talks about his collegiate football career and his hopes to play for the NFL.

USA Today November 25, 2009 "Holy Cross QB on a mission" Quarterback Dominic Randolph, a member of the College of the Holy Cross class of 2010; Tom Gilmore, head football coach; and Dick Regan, director of athletics, talk about the football team's success this year and their round one NCAA playoff game against Villanova.

WBZ TV (Boston's CBS affiliate) November 24, 2009 "Holy Cross QB Is A Star & A Wonderful Role Model" In a feature story, College of the Holy Cross football players, Dominic Randolph '10, Freddie Santana '11, and Alex Johnson '11, talk about their involvement in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program.

Wake Up Worcester November 20, 2009 "Sean Lamkin '10 Talks about the Patriot League Title" Senior linebacker Sean Lamkin talks with host Hank Stolz and Channel 3 sports reporter Andy Lacombe about Holy Cross winning the Patriot League Championship for the first time since 1991.

WGBH TV (Boston) November 17, 2009 "María Hinojosa: One-on-One" Misty Anaya, a member of the College of the Holy Cross class of 2013, shares her experiences living with Type 2 diabetes.  Anaya is also featured on the MyType2 Web site, a Web community for teens that provides resources and a forum to share personal stories about living with diabetes.

Connections November 17, 2009 "How El Salvador Wrecked My Faith" On the 20th anniversary of the assassination of six Jesuit priests and two support laywomen in El Salvador, Matt Partain, a member of the College of the Holy Cross class of 2010, writes about his experiences during an immersion trip to El Salvador last summer.

Worcester Living Magazine November 16, 2009 "Dining In With Chef Charles Manyak" Charles Manyak, production manager in dining services at the College of the Holy Cross, teaches College employees to cook in his popular Crusader Cuisine class.

The Washington Post November 15, 2009 "The Known World of Edward P. Jones" In an extensive Sunday magazine profile, The Washington Post calls Pulitzer Prize-winning author and Holy Cross alumnus Edward P. Jones '72 "arguably the greatest fiction writer the nation's capital has ever produced."

NECN/Worcester News Tonight November 13, 2009 "Study: Mass. residents rank among the happiest" Rebekah Phillips DeZalia, visiting assistant professor of psychology at the College of the Holy Cross, explains why education plays a role in Massachusetts being named one of the eight happiest states in the nation.

The Boston Globe November 13, 2009 "Pro-style QB leads Holy Cross revival" Sports columnist Dan Shaughnessy, a member of the College of the Holy Cross class of 1975, writes about star quarterback Dominic Randolph '10 and the 'revival' of Holy Cross football.

Inside Higher Ed November 12, 2009 "Holy Alliance" In this feature story, Rev. Michael C. McFarland, S.J., president of the College of the Holy Cross, Gary Carskaddan, director of the Holy Cross Fund, Alex Spanos '09 and Laura Walsh '08, talk about the College's commitment to strengthening connections with young alumni.

Yahoo! Sports November 12, 2009 "The 10 most significant goals of the last decade" The College of the Holy Cross men's hockey team upset over Minnesota during the 2006 NCAA Tournament made this list of the "10 most significant goals of the last decade."

Spotlight (National Association of Colleges and Employers) November 11, 2009 "Partnership Between Career Center and Alumni Group Yields Internships in Tight Economy" Amy Murphy, director of the Summer Internship Program at the College of the Holy Cross, talks about how a group of alumni in New York donated enough money to fund 45 interns at organizations throughout New York City last summer.

America Magazine November 9, 2009 "The Road From Aguilares" Twenty years after six Jesuits, their housekeeper and her daughter were murdered in El Salvador, Rev. William Reiser, S.J., professor of religious studies at the College of the Holy Cross, reflects on their deaths and the meaning of martyrdom.

Toronto Star November 7, 2009 "Westhead: India's new Bible wears a bindi" Mathew Schmalz, associate professor of religious studies at the College of the Holy Cross, comments on a newly released Indian version of the Bible and Christian interest in converting more of the Indian population.

Kiplinger's Personal Finance November 4, 2009 "50 Best Values in Liberal Arts Colleges 2009-10" Kiplinger's Personal Finance has ranked the College of the Holy Cross the No. 8 school on its list of “Top 50 Best Values in Liberal Arts Colleges.”

ESPN.com October 30, 2009 "Holy Cross' Randolph going long" College of the Holy Cross quarterback Dominic Randolph '10 and Tom Gilmore, head football coach, talk about the teams' success this year and the unlikely attention Randolph is getting from NFL scouts.

Bloomberg News October 27, 2009 "World Series Games Worth $15.5 Million Each to NYC, Agency Says" Victor Matheson, associate professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, comments on whether the World Series games in New York will bring in as much money as expected.

Telegram & Gazette October 22, 2009 "Students ‘discover’ local election" Students at the College of the Holy Cross hosted at Candidates’ Night Forum for the 2009 Worcester Municipal Election. “We share a genuine concern about this city’s future,” said Sean McFadden, a senior from Oriental, N.C. “We have all become part of Worcester as students at Holy Cross and we really care about the city and what is happening here.”

Worcester Mag October 21, 2009 "Local exhibit celebrates Cities of Peace" Worcester Mag previews Cities of Peace, the latest exhibit at the Cantor Art Gallery at the College of the Holy Cross.  The exhibition, which honors the history and culture of cities that have suffered major trauma, will run from Oct. 21 – Dec. 16, 2009.

MetroWest Daily News October 25, 2009 "Paintings at Holy Cross in Worcester promote peace"

NECN/Channel 3 October 21, 2009 "Tuition increases at Worcester schools" Lynne Myers, director of financial aid at the College of the Holy Cross, talks about college affordability.

NECN/Channel 3 October 19, 2009 "Early detection is key in fighting breast cancer" Ann Zelesky, associate athletic director at the College of the Holy Cross and cancer survivor, shares her story with others during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Connections October 19, 2009 "Penning for the President" Jon Favreau, College of the Holy Cross Class of 2003 and head speechwriter for President Obama, credits his Jesuit education with his igniting his passion for politics and social justice.

The Boston Globe October 18, 2009 "Hayden steers Holy Cross with inspiration" Without a right arm and just a partially formed left arm, Chris Hayden, a member of the College of the Holy Cross class of 2010, talks about his experiences as coxswain for the men's rowing team.

Worcester Mag October 15, 2009 "‘I used to call it Worchester'" In a Worcester Mag cover story, Rashad Mohammed, a member of the College of the Holy Cross class of 2013, talks about adjusting to life in Worcester.

WBZ TV October 13, 2009 "Tiny Coxswain With Big Heart Leads Holy Cross Crew Team" Chris Hayden, a member of the College of the Holy Cross class of 2010 and coxswain for the rowing team, shares his experiences as a varsity athlete born with only one arm.  Coach Todd Pearson and team captains Dan McGlinn '10 and D.J. Estes '10 talk about Chris' contributions to the team.

Worcester Business Journal October 12, 2009 "Colleges Ready, Nervous About Federal Lending Program" Lynne Myers, director of financial aid at the College of the Holy Cross, comments on the College switching from the Federal Family Education Loan Program to a direct lending program run by the U.S. Department of Education.

NECN/Channel 3 October 8, 2009 "Holy Cross organist to compete on world stage" Jacob Street, a member of the College of the Holy Cross class of 2010, is one of just two Americans invited to compete in France at the Andre Marchal International Organ Competition on Oct. 25.

Telegram & Gazette October 4, 2009 "Some colleges dropping SATs in admissions process" Ann McDermott, director of admissions at the College of the Holy Cross, and Jill Coughlin ’10 talk about the benefits of the College going SAT optional in 2005.

The Washington Post October 3, 2009 "Nuclear Disarmament Is an Issue of Morality" Mathew Schmalz, associate professor of religious studies and director of the College Honors Program at the College of the Holy Cross, responds to the question: "Reacting in part to recent missile tests by Iran and North Korea, President Obama and a unanimous U.N. Security Council last week endorsed a sweeping strategy to halt the spread of nuclear weapons and ultimately eliminate them. Is nuclear disarmament a pro-life issue? Is support for nuclear disarmament a moral imperative? Should we pray for nuclear disarmament?" His response was originally published in its entirety in "On Faith," an online conversation on religion sponsored by The Washington Post and Newsweek.

Multiple National Outlets October 2, 2009 Economic Impact of the Olympics Victor Matheson, sports economist and associate professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, provided expert commentary on the economic impact of the Olympics to several national media outlets in the days surrounding the decision that Rio de Janeiro, and not Chicago, would host the 2016 games.

American Way, Sept. 15 - "Mettle Count" The New York Times, Oct. 2 - "Do Olympic Host Cities Ever Win?" Chicago Public Radio, Oct. 2 - "Special 2016 Olympics Coverage" Associated Press, Oct. 3 - "Olympics aren't necessarily an economic bonanza" The New York Times, Oct. 4 - "Luck of the Draw"   (op-ed) The Chicago Tribune, Oct. 4 - "Bid's rejection could be for the best" (op-ed)

The New York Times October 2, 2009 "Holy Cross Quarterback Isn’t Overlooked Now" Once overlooked, College of the Holy Cross quarterback Dominic Randolph '10, is receiving interest from the NFL. Randolph is praised for his efforts on and off the field in a New York Times feature.

The Item (Clinton, Mass.) October 2, 2009 "Family friends win Alison Murphy road race" Laura O'Neil, a member of the College of the Holy Cross class of 2011, wins the Alison Murphy 5K road race. John Cannon, race director and associate director for planning and operations at the College, comments on the success of the race.

Telegram & Gazette October 2, 2009 "Muzak roils the soul" The Telegram & Gazette talks with Dame Gillian Weir, legendary concert organist from London, England who will kick of the Holy Cross Chapel Artists’ Series at the College of the Holy Cross.

Telegram & Gazette October 2, 2009 "Lessons in peace" Greg Mortenson, author of the #1 New York Times best-seller Three Cups of Tea, visits the College of the Holy Cross.