Staged on March 6: The Triumphant Victory of the Fenwick Uprising
In a recent development, a student protest took place on the campus of the College of the Holy Cross, with Fenwick Hall at the heart of the demonstration. The event, described by some participants as a peaceful and neutral gathering, saw students expressing a range of grievances, from dining issues and mice infestation in Brooks Hall to concerns about the Tomo presence on campus.
Photographs of the protest, courtesy of the College of the Holy Cross, show students gathered around Fenwick Hall, some dressed in full knight armor, representing the school's mascot. The images also reveal windows shattered and students scaling Fenwick by its ivy vines, adding a sense of intensity to the protest.
Julia Maher '23, a student at Holy Cross, wrote an opinion piece titled "Holy Cross Should Offer More Meal Plan Options", voicing concerns about the limited meal plan options available to students. Another student, Julia Kane '27, serves as the Opinions Editor for the campus publication. For the 2027 graduating class, Zexuan Qu '28 will take on the role of Web Editor.
Some student activists caused commotion in the Memorial Plaza fountain during the protest, adding another layer to the event. It is important to note that, while the protest was a significant event on campus, it is not clear whether it was justified given that Fenwick Hall holds historical significance as it is named after Benedict Joseph Fenwick, SJ, the founder of the College of the Holy Cross and a significant Catholic figure and educator.
The College of the Holy Cross currently offers two meal plans for its students. One of these is the Resident Meal Plan, which includes unlimited meals in Kimball, $425 dining dollars each semester, and 8 meal swipes per week. Another option is The Apartment Plan, but details about this meal plan were not immediately available.
The protest was referred to as a "day of love" by some participants, suggesting that it was motivated by a desire for change and improvement on campus. As more context and direct news sources about this recent event become available, the motivations and specific issues raised by the students will likely become clearer.
In other campus news, housing assignments for the fall semester were released in August 2020, and November is the month for Holy Cross students to enrol in classes for the subsequent semester. As the College of the Holy Cross continues to navigate through these challenging times, it is evident that student activism plays a crucial role in shaping the discourse and driving change on campus.
- The student protest on the College of the Holy Cross campus, centered around Fenwick Hall, not only involves various student grievances but also includes a desire for improvements as some participants referred to it as a "day of love."
- Julia Maher '23, a student at Holy Cross, has voiced her concerns about limited meal plan options in an opinion piece titled "Holy Cross Should Offer More Meal Plan Options."
- Apart from expressing opinions through writing, Julia Kane '27, serves as the Opinions Editor for the campus publication, and Zexuan Qu '28 will take on the role of Web Editor for the graduating class of 2027.
- Events such as this protest, sports, education and self-development, and traditional activities are an essential part of campus life, contributing to the rich tapestry of experiences for students and faculty at the College of the Holy Cross.
