Holy Cross Slang

Cambridge (n.)

Cambridge Street Apartments, located on the corner of McKeon Road and Cambridge Street.

HoPo (n.)

Holy Cross Department of Public Safety officers.

Lower (n.)

The Lower Kimball Dining Hall.

SciLi (n.)

The Science Library.

Swipe In (v.)

The act of getting into the dining hall. Cards must be swiped, and lines are generally long, so if a friend forgets a card, he'll often ask if you can swipe him in.

Upper (n.)

The Upper Kimball Dining Hall.

Woo Rats (n.)

Worcester natives.

WoPo (n.)

The Worcester Police Department.

Written Up (v.)

The act of being caught violating dorm rules. Students will get “written up” for alcohol or noise violations by an RA.