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LOTAs sitting on their comfy blankets getting ready for the movie to start

LOTAS Here We Go Again

Ana Tovar Diaz, Reporter October 6, 2021

In a twist from the usual fall mixer, LOTAs came together to watch and sing-along to the fan-favorite “Mamma Mia.” The faculty parking lot was taken over on September 10 by students in 70s outfits...

Sam Lipka dominating the Powder Puff Game!

Super Safe Spirit Week

Mary Allen, Reporter May 24, 2021

This year's Spirit Week was different than others, from superheroes to fictional characters, and with more students on campus; AHC had a lot going on. With all of the different protocols, like having to...

Congratulatory board outside of the College Counseling Office

And They’re Off! The College Process at AHC

Megan Steele, Reporter May 24, 2021

For juniors and seniors, the college process is one of the most important aspects of their time at Holy Cross. Starting the second semester of junior year, students have access to the college counseling...

A picture of an asynchronous Wednesday next to a picture of a synchronous Wednesday schedule.

Returning to Regular Wednesdays

Bella Potakey, Reporter May 23, 2021

Since the beginning of the pandemic, the school schedule was changed to four days of synchronous classes each week. However, during the last five weeks of the 2020-2021 school year, five-day weeks are...

Students organizing bags of food

Spring Service For Students

Natali Lopez, Reporter May 23, 2021

The Spring Break Service Challenge was held at Holy Cross this year. It was an opportunity for students to achieve all their service hours when many direct-service locations were restricting volunteers....

Some AHC field hockey players using the mask given as tube tops, while wearing their actual masks.

Athletes Adapting

Mary Allen, Reporter April 15, 2021

Athletes at AHC have to adjust to new protocols if they want to participate in AHC athletics this year. From the consistent mask-wearing to the least amount of contact possible, it is considerably different...

Science teacher Ashley Gardner with her vaccine receipt after receiving her vaccine.

Scary Shot?

Mary Allen, Journalist March 25, 2021

With the Covid vaccine being available for some, many people want to know the details of post-vaccine symptoms, and other’s experiences. There have been a range of side effects, but mostly an annoyance....

Sophomores completing a balloon atom lab.

Labs for LOTAs

Bella Potakey, Reporter March 9, 2021

Throughout hybrid learning, students and faculty have had a challenging time conducting labs in chemistry class. Relying heavily on virtual simulations and information from in-person students, at-home...

Students in Math

A Look Behind the Screen: Teaching During the Pandemic

Megan Steele, Reporter February 21, 2021

Teaching during a worldwide pandemic can be daunting. Since March 2020, Holy Cross teachers have had to quickly adapt to teaching in a virtual environment and, as of that September, a hybrid one.  Teachers...

Group of volleyball students

“Yeah, I Did That in Quarantine”

Mary Allen, Reporter February 18, 2021

As people worldwide went into quarantine during this pandemic, many picked up new hobbies and activities to help pass the time. From gardening to sports, students and faculty found ways to pass the time.  A...

Examples of waste produced through the pandemic, and efforts by The Academy to increase sustainability.

Sustainability in a Pandemic

Isabella Rodriguez, Reporter December 15, 2020

Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, people worldwide are making an effort to stay safe and Covid-free. With public safety being the number one priority, there has been less of a focus on the implications...

Current exterior of Holy Cross.

AHC Look at Me

Jessie Olcott, Reporter December 14, 2020

Holy Cross has confirmed selling a portion of its property to a development company that will build a senior living residence and townhouses. The school will use the proceeds to improve the exterior and...

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