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10.31.24: The Halloween Issue

HESMA Results Released

Results from Harvard’s Student Survey on Sexual Misconduct and Awareness (HEMSA) demonstrate University progress alongside room for improvement.

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“We have more work to do,” President Alan Garber ’76 wrote, describing the results of the 2024 Higher Education Sexual Misconduct and Awareness (HESMA) survey in an Oct. 21 message to the Harvard community. Conducted in April, the survey polled 10 universities and gathered responses from 8,439 Harvard undergraduates and graduates, representing 35.1% of the […]

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Cambridge’s Spooky Secrets

The ghostly figures lurking right outside your dorm.

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Cambridge may seem like it’s just a residential town with students. Coffee shops, merchandise stores, and restaurants decorate every corner. However, Cambridge’s history extends far beyond its current bustling tourism and vibrant street life. If you’re looking for a haunted Halloween this year, look no further than the city bounds. Founded in 1630, Cambridge has […]

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Bring Back the Trick

Revisiting a childhood tradition at the start of adulthood.

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Trick or treat, smell my feet, give me something good to eat! Some readers may read this little jingle with a bit of confusion or even disgust, but for me, this jingle takes me back to elementary school, to the gummy smiles of chocolate-stained faces and the crinkle of cheap polyester costumes. Trick or treat. […]

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Turning Death Into Art and Joy

Celebrating Día de Muertos with art, humor, and Calaveritas.

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“Quien quiera gozar de verasy divertirse un ratón, venga con las calaverasa gozar en el panteón.” – José Guadalupe Posada “Whoever wants to truly enjoy and have a bit of fun, come with the skeletons to delight in the graveyard.” – José Guadalupe Posada Imagine a poem that jokes about your death, turning the inevitable […]

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Take It Off: A Night of EDM, Pashminas, and Vomit

An amateur EDM groupie attends the Fisher concert at Roadrunner.

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I arrived at Roadrunner, a mid-sized music venue in Allston, at 9:30 p.m. for the Friday night Fisher show that advertised a 9 p.m. start time. Two lines snaked around the long blocks in opposite directions from the main entrance. Our foursome was told that one line was for regular GA tickets while the other […]

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Haunted Houses of Cambridge

A collection of outdoor decorations.

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As the crisp air settles in and the days grow shorter, the spirit of Halloween awakens, covering the streets with an array of ghosts and goblins. If you want to get in your autumn feels and into the Halloween spirit, stroll down Appleton St., Cambridge, where the leaves are falling and the decorations are out. […]

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Lighting Up the Stage: “Raunak” Takes the Spotlight

Harvard Bhangra brings tradition, energy, and a celebration of culture to the campus stage.

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On Oct. 26, Harvard’s Undergraduate Bhangra cast and team buzzed with vibrant energy as “Raunak 2024,” a much-anticipated showcase, drew in spectators and performers to celebrate Punjabi culture through one of its most dynamic dance forms—bhangra. The event welcomed not only Harvard Bhangra’s own dancers, but also groups from Boston University, Tufts, and Yale, making […]

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Halloween Haikus

Trick-or-treat yourself to some hilariously hearty Halloween haikus.

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Cold Fall The air holds a chill. A cold dampness hits my face. The cold fall is here. Candy Sweet sugary yum, I take a bite happily, Chocolate goodness! Pumpkin This is for the porch; I carve the Jack-O-Lantern,  Light it with candles. Early Night Darkness is around, Stars twinkle the sky above, Night comes […]

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A short story about the shadows that follow us.

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In the city where shadows came to life, we were overjoyed (after the initial shock). That day, it was an immemorable rainy Saturday morning, with that kind of constant downpour that makes you forget how a clear sky looks. But when the clouds parted, the shadows suddenly came to life. It started slow. We noticed […]

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Harvard Hockey: No Turning Back

Harvard hockey forms a new identity after a rebuilding 2023 season.

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Last year, Harvard men’s varsity hockey had seven wins in 32 games played. If I were a betting man, I’d hammer the over on seven wins for the upcoming season. Why? Two reasons: First, a win percentage of 22% is really, really bad. The San Jose Sharks, the worst team in the NHL last year […]

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