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Sophomore Jocelyn Pazimo works on her geometry homework in study hall. Study hall is a great way to catch up on all work and make up tests.

Second Semester Stress

Sophie Grahl, Reporter March 19, 2024

After several days of relaxation during winter break, Holy Cross students and faculty came back to school to the return of stress.  For many students it is a hard time with summer is so far away...

Students browse the International Bake Sale table during lunch. Proceeds from the sale are donated by the social justice department.

Around the World Within the Community

Chloe Kuzner, Reporter March 19, 2024

For many years, the International Bake Sale, a part of International Week celebrations, has been a favorite event of the students and faculty. Contributors to the sale bring in dishes that represent their...

Juniors happily posing for a picture after receiving their ring at the ceremony.

Ringed Up

Jessica Nguyen March 19, 2024

An annual Holy Cross tradition for the junior class, the class of 2025 was presented with their class rings on March 14.   Juniors were thrilled to get prepared for their ceremony, choosing...

Senior Catherine Della Rocca looking over her notes.

How LOTAs Study For Success

Isabella Gentile, Reporter March 19, 2024

Studying is a very important step to preparing for a quiz, test, or an exam. There is no worse feeling than walking into a class unprepared because of forgetting about a test that day. Having a specific...

A girl shows work shes doing on her iPad.

All About APHUG

Hannah Chen, Reporter March 19, 2024

A new group of sophomores goes into their first Advanced Placement class, AP Human Geography (APHUG), every September to challenge themselves with a new level of rigor. They learn a multitude of new skills...

The sophomores played a game of 5, 4, 3, 2 and this was number 3.

A LOVEly Sophomore Retreat

Maggie Penndorf, Reporter March 19, 2024

The sophomore LOTAs retreated on campus to spend their day learning about love. Topics range from self-love, how God loves them, and even the five love languages. Throughout the day on February 29, LOTAs...

Donations brought by students for the Lenten Food Drive.

LOTAs on Lent

Soraya Moritz, Reporter March 19, 2024

The Lenten season began in February and the LOTAs are working to strengthen their relationships with God. Lent is impactful to the Holy Cross community as it is a time of reflection on the sacrifice of...

Junior Vanessa Elie getting dropped off outside door #1 for the school day.

Commuters at the Academy

Arsema Abebe, Reporter March 7, 2024

Commuting to Holy Cross every day can be a constant battle for some Holy Cross students and faculty. For some students, like Adore Bryant and Isabel Wong, this daily routine is a well-oiled machine, while...

Students in French 2 listing aspects of French life to start off their new unit.

French Two, Like One

Jess Rincon, Reporter March 7, 2024

Students of French 2 walked into class this year waiting for proctor to come in and start their online lecture, when Lauriane Guihard walked in ready to start off the year. She had reignited their interest...

Student Kaela Edward’s checks out the AHC’s school memorabilia during her free period in order to take pictures for her multimedia journalism class.

How Students Self-Express with the Limitations of Uniform

Zosia Dobosz, Reporter March 1, 2024

Students at Holy Cross show off their personalities in many ways, but the limitations of uniforms require them to get creative with their hair, shoes, and accessories at school in ways that do not break...

Menstrual products stacked in the Student Commons to be donated. The community at Holy Cross donated products over the course of a week to be given to people in need.

Drive for Donating Dignity

Cecelia Zarrelli, Reporter March 1, 2024

The annual Menstrual Product drive was conducted the last week of January and was successful. Tartans competed against each other to see which class could earn the most points. The donated products are...

Senior retreatants and student leaders enjoy the sunset on the last night of Kairos. Participants spent three nights at Camp Wabanna embracing the spirit of the retreat.

Leading the LOTAs of Kairos 100

Chloe Kuzner, Reporter February 27, 2024

For over 30 years, several generations of LOTAs have taken part in the four-day Kairos experience treasured by seniors. Behind the scenes, many faculty members and students dedicated lots of time to making...

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