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Holy Cross Lollipops? ‘Crusader’ Nickname Being Examined By College

Matthew McDonald

Some alumni are reacting strongly against the idea of changing the nickname of the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester to something other than "Crusaders" because some people are offended by it. A committee is supposed to report to the college's president in February 2018, which is around the time the student newspaper plans to decide whether to keep the name Crusader.

For more background, see a New Boston Post column from earlier this year.

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‘Abortion Bonds’ Giving Planned Parenthood Access To Government Loans To Help Build Abortion Clinics

Matthew McDonald

Federal tax dollars can't be spent on abortions (except in the cases of rape, incest, and life of the mother) because of the Hyde Amendment, but Planned Parenthood has used a loophole in federal law to get access to tax-free government bonds to help build facilities.

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