Uncovering Affirmation through the Fizz Experience
Holy Cross students have found a new platform to connect, share, and express their opinions – Fizz. This social media app, developed by Stanford students in 2020 for college students, has gained popularity among the Holy Cross community this year.
Fizz offers a space for students to discuss a wide range of topics, from complaints about unrequited love to blatant hate speech. It serves as a message board for each college, including Holy Cross, where students can post their thoughts anonymously. This anonymity has led to a lively exchange of ideas, with some students accruing points for their posts, such as Henry Clay, a sophomore at Holy Cross, who has over 600 points for his political opinions.
While Fizz offers a platform for open discussion, it has also been a source of controversy. Students often express their discontent with law enforcement on Fizz when planning outdoor gatherings, which has raised concerns among college administrators. Furthermore, Fizz is also used to organize school spirit events that the College frowns upon.
Despite these issues, Fizz has become an integral part of the Holy Cross community. Julianna Mariani '24, Editor-in-Chief of all Official Fizz Reports, gets local Holy Cross news from the app. Abigail Adams, another sophomore at Holy Cross, expresses her recent infatuation with the app and posting without shame.
Interestingly, the search results do not provide information about the name of the student who had the idea to develop Fizz for Holy Cross. Will Halsey, a first-year student, uses Fizz to speak freely, knowing his face isn't attached to his comments.
As for the dining dollar balances, underclassmen have a balance of $425, while upperclassmen have $1500. In a unique tradition, dining dollar balances for Holy Cross students have been refilled to the full semester balance on St. Patrick's Day.
However, the Class of '27 is reportedly transferring from Holy Cross, which could impact the future of Fizz at the college. As the app continues to evolve and grow, it remains to be seen how it will shape the Holy Cross community in the years to come.
Regardless, Fizz provides a space for students to bicker like middle schoolers, according to Copy Editor Hannah Torrey '27. But for many students, it's a place to connect, share, and be a part of the Holy Cross community.
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