On Thursday, February 2, Eric Starkman, President and founder of Starkman & Associates, spoke to a room full of eager Holy Cross students who are interested in pursuing a career in public relations. Since 2004, he has been closely connected to the College by hosting interns through the College's selective  Summer Internship Program.

After a disappointing 2010-2011 season, the Holy Cross Moot Court team re-assumed its place among the elite moot court programs, finishing 17th in the nation (top 7%) and earning several individual awards as well.  The team, comprised of Robert LiCalzi, ‘12, and Andrew Emerson, ‘14, competed over MLK weekend at the 2012 National Tournament which presented them with the challenge of navigating largest field of competitors in collegiate Moot Court history.

 From February 9-12 , Alternative College Theater (ACT) presented Sweeney Todd: Demon Barber of Fleet Street at Fenwick Theater.      The musical, originally penned by Stephen Sondheim, chronicles the atrocities of Benjamin Barker, a.

 In response to students' demand for more on-campus social activities that cater to the college crowd, the College is now promoting responsible alcoholic drinking five nights a week for those who are 21 or older. Starting this semester, the Pub in Hogan basement will be open Tuesday through Saturday, from the hours of 9:00 P.

   Students at the College of the Holy Cross organized and partook in the first annual Holy Cross Dance Marathon  (HCDM) event, beginning on January 28 at 9 P.M. and extending to the early hours of January 29 at 9 A.M. Dance Marathon was an all-night event featuring various educational presentations on the detrimental effects of AIDS, as well as entertaining performances by a capella and dance groups on campus.

 In an alleged act of late-night vandalism this past weekend, the crucifix on the main altar of the St. Joseph Memorial Chapel was torn down. The crucifix, approximately six feet tall and made of gold and silver, has been a prominent feature of the chapel since the sacred building opened in 1924.

 A year ago, Caro Street bustled with activity on any given Friday or Saturday night, students hoarding in clusters in the road and streaming in and out of houses. This past fall, however, has shown a shocking change in the off-campus scene.  The once chaotic streets remain deserted and quiet, and police cars roam around the area.

President, College of the Holy Cross, 2012-

   As the Holy Cross community bids farewell to its beloved president, Rev. Michael C. McFarland, S.J., the Hill welcomes new College President Rev. Philip Boroughs, S.J., who will be taking over officially on January 9, 2012. After an extensive national search, the Board of Trustees selected Boroughs for his experience and deep understanding of Jesuit education.