After the fall semester’s final papers, exams, and projects have ended, there is a brief academic lull before the spring semester begins. While some students spend their extended holiday break with family, catching up on sleep, or re-planting their hometown roots, a select population participates in Wintersession. Wintersession at Harvard, colloquially known as “J-Term,” is […]
Collegiate sports are a true testament to athletic ability and lifelong dedication to a singular sport. Summer training camps, recruiting events, and highlight reels are an arduous reality for many American teenagers set on actualizing their dreams of receiving a D1 offer. However, raised in Beijing, immersed in a completely different environment than that of […]
“Personal freedoms.” “Access to education.” “Affordable healthcare.” Three Harvard students voiced reasons for supporting Vice President Kamala Harris in the upcoming 2024 presidential election in a reel on the Harvard Students for Harris Instagram. Originally known as Harvard for Biden in 2020 and again in 2024, Harvard Students for Harris was officially rebranded by co-presidents […]
In the wake of the June 2023 Supreme Court ruling addressing race-conscious college admissions, Harvard College’s Class of 2028 is of national interest. Since preserving diversity in American education is essential for high-quality instruction and the democratic strength of our nation, the College is at the forefront of this discussion. “Everyone wants to know, how […]
As the Class of 2028 anticipated their first week at Harvard, a portion of particularly eager first-years arrived on campus seven days early to participate in one of six pre-orientation programs, more commonly dubbed “pre-o’s.” From backpacking through Vermont to singing “Party in the USA” with fellow international peers, the First-Year Arts Program (FAP), First-Year […]
“Everybody likes John, everybody trusts John,” said HLS Charles Warren Professor of Legal History Michael J. Klarman in an interview with The Crimson. After serving as Harvard University’s Interim Provost since March, Harvard confirmed on Aug. 15 that John Manning ’82 will permanently retain his position. As political and social tensions surrounding the Israel-Palestine conflict […]
You may be familiar with Chicago’s famous Turkey Trot or Saratoga Springs’ Furry Fun Run. But unlike the pre-Thanksgiving 5K or a trip to the dog park gone too far, Hopkinton, Massachusetts boasts the start of the world’s oldest run of the year. From Ashland to Natick, across to Wellesley, down Heartbreak Hill, and finally […]
Barbie’s Dreamhouse or Ken’s Mojo Dojo Quincy House? Is it going to be “Pfoho at your front door” or the Mather gorillas? Will the Whole Foods by the Quad be your newest CVS, or is Cardullo’s still the spot? From River Run to dorm storming, if you are a first-year, you have surely been anxiously […]
“Say WHAT? SAY-BROOK!” From the nostalgic cheer of Saybrook College to the newer formation of Benjamin Franklin College, Yale’s housing system has evolved to aid in the growth of its student body through forging unique social and intellectual communities. And although Harvard’s fated rivalry often leads to the condemnation of everything associated with Yale University, […]
Wake up West Cambridge-siders. It’s that time of year again. Lamont’s air is thick with the scent of coffee and desperation, Cabot social hour is no longer an option, and Kettle Cooked Pop Corners are nowhere to be found in the Science Center vending machines. That’s right. It’s midterm season, and I, a (very experienced) […]