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Thomas Zwiller | Thursday, March 30, 2023
James Danforth “Dan” Quayle served as the 44th Vice President of the United States under George H.W. Bush from 1989-1993. VP Quayle is considered to be one of the most active Vice Presidents in US history, presiding over the US Senate as well as serving on multiple government councils. Despite his great many achievements, history,
Thomas Zwiller | Thursday, March 30, 2023
The Saint Mary’s College women’s tennis team continued conference play over the weekend when they took on Adrian College at home in the Eck Tennis Pavilion. The game was originally slated for March 10 but was postponed until March 26. The Belles got off to an excellent start against the Bulldogs when they swept Adrian
Thomas Zwiller | Tuesday, March 28, 2023
After 18 days away from the Eck Tennis Pavilion, the Holy Cross Men’s and Women’s teams resumed their seasons last weekend. HCC Women’s vs IUW The No. 16 Women’s team (4-6) played two matches, the first on March 24th and an exhibition on the 25th. In match one, the Saints played the No. 17 Indiana
Thomas Zwiller | Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Last week, the Holy Cross Men’s college team played in the opening round of the CCAC Tournament. The eighth-seeded Saints took on the conference regular season champion Olivet Tigers on Feb. 21. Holy Cross @ Olivet The Saints jumped out to an early 14-9 lead thanks to sophomore guard Justin O’Neal and freshman forward Tommy
Thomas Zwiller and Tyler Reidy | Monday, February 27, 2023
Madness in Michigan: Irish complete improbable run for home ice Three weeks ago, Notre Dame hockey hit a breaking point. After a February-opening sweep at the hands of Michigan State, the team’s postseason hopes looked bleak. As the Irish exited the U.S. College Hockey Online (USCHO) top 20, its prospects for home ice in the
Thomas Zwiller | Tuesday, February 21, 2023
The Holy Cross men’s and women’s basketball teams traveled to Deerfield, Illinois, to finish their regular season conference schedule against Trinity International University with lots at stake for both teams. The women’s team came into their game looking to set a new record for regular season wins and win percentage in program history. The previous
Thomas Zwiller | Thursday, February 16, 2023
After 108 days that saw the team go 12-14 with a 6-5 home record, the Holy Cross men’s basketball team finished their season at home as they started it: hosting East-West University. Back on Oct. 31, the Saints hosted the East-West University Phantoms and defeated them 78-58. That was the senior class’s first home game
Thomas Zwiller | Tuesday, February 14, 2023
The Holy Cross women’s basketball team played their final home game of the year against Saint Ambrose University on Saturday. The Saints opened their game with a disastrous four-minute span that saw them trail 9-0 early. After a 30-second timeout, however, the Saints collected themselves and, thanks in part to critical free throws by freshman
Thomas Zwiller and Ryan Murphy | Monday, February 13, 2023
The Notre Dame men’s hockey team returned to Compton Family Ice Arena (CFIA) this weekend when they hosted the No. 7 Ohio State Buckeyes. The series was the last home stand of the regular season for the Fighting Irish and could be the final home game for several Irish upperclassmen. Friday night was fan appreciation
Thomas Zwiller | Thursday, January 26, 2023
Wednesday at noon, the Holy Cross College men’s and women’s tennis teams both got the news they had been waiting for all off-season: both teams placed in the top 25 of their respective NAIA Tennis Coaches’ Preseason Polls. The men’s team leaped from No. 24 all the way to No. 16 and is now the highest-ranked