Holy Cross in the News (October - December 2008)

The Chronicle of Higher Education News Blog December 29, 2008 "MLA 2008: Politics in the Classroom, Stanley Fish Style" Patricia Bizzell, professor of English at the College of the Holy Cross, was among a small panel of scholars who reviewed Stanley Fish’s controversial book, Save the World on Your Own Time, at the annual Modern Language Association (MLA) convention. 

FOX25 Morning News December 25, 2008 "History of Christmas" Edward O'Donnell, associate professor of history at the College of the Holy Cross, provides insight into how many of today's Christmas traditions came to be.

San Antonio Express-News December 22, 2008 "San Antonio expanding its focus on sports" Victor Matheson, associate professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, gives insight into the financial realities of attracting more major sporting events to San Antonio, Texas.

The Boston Globe December 21, 2008 "The Speechwriter in Chief" Jon Favreau, a member of the College of the Holy Cross Class of 2003 and chief speechwriter for the Obama administration, was among The Boston Globe's "Bostonians of the Year."

The Washington Post December 18, 2008 "Helping to Write History" Jon Favreau, a member of the College of the Holy Cross Class of 2003 and Barack Obama's chief speechwriter, talks about his work, his relationship with the president-elect, and what it's like being the youngest person ever to be selected as chief speechwriter for the president.

The Chronicle of Higher Education December 12, 2008 "On the Road, Measuring the Miles per Applicant" Suzanne Timmons, assistant director of admissions at the College of the Holy Cross, provides a glimpse into the life of a college admissions counselor during a recent recruiting trip to the Washington, D.C. area.

NECN/Channel 3 December 8, 2008 "Color marketing lures in the shoppers" In response to an article in USA Today, David Gyscek, lecturer in visual arts at the College of the Holy Cross, was interviewed by NECN/Channel 3 about how more holiday shoppers are buying gifts based on color.

Telegram & Gazette December 7, 2008 "East meets West in spirit" The Boston Globe reviews the latest exhibit at the Cantor Art Gallery at the College of the Holy Cross, Yin Peet & Viktor Lois: Peace Between Human & God, an installation based on Daoist deity sculptures.

Telegram & Gazette December 6, 2008 "WCHC hits 60th year" The College of the Holy Cross celebrated the 60th birthday of WCHC 88.1, one of the oldest college radio stations in the nation, on Dec. 6, 2008. Students, staff and alumni gathered for a series of events including a re-blessing of the station by Rev. Michael C. McFarland S.J., president of the College and a talk by Joe Shortsleeve '79, WBZ-TV chief correspondent. 

Telegram & Gazette December 5, 2008 "Contrary to popular opinion, early voting not a wise move" In an op-ed, David Schaefer, professor of political science at the College of the Holy Cross, explains the negative side of early voting.

Telegram & Gazette December 2, 2008 "Hot spot for research" Matthew Ruppel, College of the Holy Cross Class of 2009, shared his experiences conducting research on global warming in the Siberian Arctic this summer.

The Boston Globe November 27, 2008 "What an SAT score doesn't say" In an op-ed, Rev. Michael C. McFarland, S.J., president of the College of the Holy Cross, writes about the impact standardized testing has on the college admissions process and Holy Cross' decision to eliminate SAT/ACT requirements.

The New York Times November 26, 2008 "Obama’s Speechwriter Moves to the White House" President-elect Barack Obama has named Jon Favreau, a member of the College of the Holy Cross class of 2003, chief speechwriter of the White House.

The Boston Globe November 24, 2008 "Once-mighty SAT losing its clout" In a front page story, Ann McDermott, director of admissions at the College of the Holy Cross, discusses how making SATs an optional part of the admissions process has broadened the applicant pool.

Telegram & Gazette November 20, 2008 "Faith & music, in harmony" Carol Lieberman, associate professor of music at the College of the Holy Cross, James David Christie, professor of music at the College, and Jacob Street ’10, talk about their role in the “Musical Visions of Jesus and Eternity: Olivier Messiaen and his Quartet for the End of Time.” The festival and symposium, which celebrates the 100th anniversary of the birth of French composer Olivier Messiaen, kicks off Nov. 23.

Telegram & Gazette November 19, 2008 "Holy Cross snares New England theater award" This is the second year in a row, the department of theatre at the College of the Holy Cross has been awarded the Moss Hart Award for best college play. Holy Cross received the award for their 2007 production, My Life with Albertine, directed by Lynn Kremer, professor of theater.

Wake Up Worcester November 18, 2008 "Analyzing the Election" Donald Brand, professor of political science at the College of the Holy Cross, and Daniel Klinghard, assistant professor of political science at the College, are on the set of Wake Up Worcester to analyze election results.

The Boston Globe November 17, 2008 "Fresh approach at Holy Cross" Administrators and students at the College of the Holy Cross talk about Montserrat, a new living-learning program that immediately immerses first-year students in an intensive academic experience, complemented by residential and co-curricular activities.

Telegram & Gazette November 16, 2008 "Holy Cross honors four basketball greats" George Kaftan '49, Bob Cousy '50, Togo Palazzi '54, and Tom Heinsohn '56 saluted during halftime ceremony at sold-out Hart Center.

Telegram & Gazette Nov. 17, 2008 "Crusaders soar on banner day"

The Boston Globe Nov. 16, 2008 "Holy Cross honors some of its classiest"

Connections (AJCU) November 14, 2008 "Holy Cross and Sanata Dharma Establish Psychology Collaboration" Danuta Bukatko, professor of psychology and education at the College of the Holy Cross, writes about Holy Cross' faculty partnership with Sanata Dharma University (USD), a Jesuit institution in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.

Telegram & Gazette November 12, 2008 "Holy Cross Senior Receives Prize for Work During Semester in Washington, D.C." The College of the Holy Cross has selected Patrick Reilly ’09, as the 2008 fall semester’s Washington Semester Away program award for his work in the United States Senate Judiciary Committee.

Old Glory Radio: News Talk AM 1650 November 10, 2008 "Race and the Recent Election" David Schaefer, professor of political science at the College of the Holy Cross, talks about race and the recent election with Old Glory Radio on the west coast.

On Faith (Newsweek/Washington Post) November 10, 2008 "India's Bloody Mix of Caste and Cross 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, shares his thoughts on anti-Christian violence in India.

Worcester News Tonight/NECN November 5, 2008 "Worcester residents react to Obama's victory" College of the Holy Cross students talk to the media about Barack Obama becoming the first African-American president in the U.S.

Worcester News Tonight/NECN November 5, 2008 "Worcester residents react to Obama's victory"

Telegram & Gazette November 6, 2008 "Kindred candidate: Young people united to get Obama elected"

Pulse Magazine November 4, 2008 "Focus on Faculty - Holy Cross’ Elizabeth Morse" Elizabeth Morse, a member of the College of the Holy Cross class of 2009, is profiled in the November issue of Pulse Magazine.

Worcester News Tonight/NECN November 3, 2008 "Candidates make final sprint on campaign trail" Donald Brand, professor of political science at the College of the Holy Cross, talks about the outcome of the 2008 presidential election.

Telegram & Gazette October 31, 2008 "Piety and politics" Mathew N. Schmalz, professor of religious studies and director of the College Honors Program at the College of the Holy Cross, talks about the role religion is playing  in the 2008 presidential election.

Telegram & Gazette October 30, 2008 "Shoeboxes of Cheer" Gbenimah Slopadoe, a member of the College of the Holy Cross class of 2010, talks about his personal experience in Ghana with Operation Christmas Child, a program that distributes gift-filled shoe boxes to 8 million children in more than 90 countries for Christmas.

WBUR (NPR's Boston affiliate) October 27, 2008 "Holy Cross Helps Freshman Transition" Administrators and students at the College of the Holy Cross talk about Montserrat, a new living-learning program that immediately immerses first-year students in an intensive academic experience, complemented by residential and co-curricular activities.

USA Today October 27, 2008 "Tight times boost public colleges" In a front page article on whether the economy is impacting students' decisions to apply to private colleges, Ann McDermott, director of admissions at the College of the Holy Cross, says her office is as busy as ever.

TIME Magazine October 27, 2008 "A Frosh New Start" The College of the Holy Cross was included in this trend story on the emergence of living-learning programs for first-year students on college campuses across the country.

The New York Times October 24, 2008 "Begorrah! Irish Cops, Yet Again" In a review of Pride and Glory, the new movie about a New York Police Department torn apart by corruption, Edward O'Donnell, associate professor of history at the College of the Holy Cross, gives historical perspective to the portrayal of Irish American men in film.

The Baltimore Sun October 23, 2008 "Catholic group opposes slots" Mathew Schmalz, associate professor of religious studies and director of the College Honors Program at the College of the Holy Cross, explains the Catholic stance on gambling to voters in Maryland, who will vote whether or not to approve slot machine gambling on Nov. 4.

Telegram & Gazette October 23, 2008 "Cookson Park officially dedicated" The Mayor, city officials and the College of the Holy Cross held a ribbon-cutting ceremony this week to officially dedicate Cookson Park and mark the completion of phase one. Holy Cross donated $20,000 to the multi-phase revitalization of the 18-acre park.

The Sturbridge Times Magazine October 15, 2008 "Redefining Empathy: Local Professor’s Work Advances Understanding of the Mind" Karsten Stueber, professor and chair of the of philosophy department at the College of the Holy Cross, is profiled in the latest issue of Sturbridge Times Magazine.

Bloomberg News October 14, 2008 "Friedman's Chicago Tosses Texts as Crisis Generates Confusion" In this national trend story, Victor Matheson, associate professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, talks about student interest in the current economic crisis.

Telegram & Gazette October 8, 2008 "Wounds of war" Alan Avery-Peck, Kraft-Hiatt Professor in Judaic Studies and professor and chair of the religious studies department at the College of the Holy Cross, talks about the 35th anniversary of the Yom Kippur War.

Telegram & Gazette October 8, 2008 "Area college students weigh in on debate" College of the Holy Cross students weigh in on last night’s presidential debate.

The Columbus Dispatch October 7, 2008 "Jackets, Crew could feel pinch of tight times" Robert Baumann, assistant professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, comments on the impact the bad economy could have on Ohio sports franchises.

Pulse Magazine October 2, 2008 "The Presidential Election and You" From the podium to the classroom, College of the Holy Cross students, faculty and staff will play a major role in this pivotal election year.

WBZ-TV October 1, 2008 "Economic Woes Alter College Choices" Lynne Myers, director of financial aid at the College of the Holy Cross, talks to WBZ-TV about how the economy is affecting financial aid. After talking to Myers, Reporter Peg Rusconi attended a campus tour led by Christopher Bergan '11 and Meagan Fisher '10.