The Harvard Crimson, Cambridge, MA (2024)

10/05/2024

The Harvard Lampoon impersonated members of The Harvard Crimson and distributed t-shirts that falsely claimed the newspaper’s editorial board had endorsed former U.S. President Donald Trump during a campaign rally in Butler, Pa. on Saturday.

Hiral M. Chavre and Samuel A. Church report.

The Harvard Lampoon impersonated members of The Crimson and distributed t-shirts that falsely claimed the newspaper’s editorial board had endorsed former U.S. President Donald Trump during a campaign rally in Butler, Pa. on Saturday.

10/05/2024

From Crimson Sports: After suffering a painful loss to Brown last week in their Ivy League season opener, Harvard’s football team flipped the script on Friday night to defeat the No. 16/21 University of New Hampshire Wildcats 28-23.

Praveen Kumar and Jo B. Lemann report.

After suffering a painful loss to Brown last week in their Ivy League season opener, Harvard’s football team flipped the script on Friday night to defeat the No. 16/21 University of New Hampshire Wildcats 28-23.

10/04/2024

Harvard does not have a University-ordained chaplain for Shia Muslim affiliates on campus, but some Shia students said it has not significantly impacted their experience at Harvard.

Rachael A. Dziaba and Aisatu J. Nakoulima report.

Harvard does not have a University-ordained chaplain for Shia Muslim affiliates on campus, but some Shia students said it has not significantly impacted their experience at Harvard.

10/04/2024

Former North Carolina Supreme Court Chief Justice Cheri Beasley expressed disappointment in the American electorate for tolerating racist remarks against Kamala Harris during a Harvard IOP Forum.

Megan L. Blonigen, Graham W. Lee, and Rauf Nawaz report.

The panelists discussed the impact of race and gender in the 2024 U.S. presidential election during a Harvard Institute of Politics forum on Thursday.

10/04/2024

Cambridge parents said securing the right services for their children with special educational needs was an arduous, time-consuming, and expensive process — and one they often had to navigate alone.

Darcy G Lin and Emily T. Schwartz report.

On paper, students with special educational needs are guaranteed personalized accommodations. But Cambridge parents said securing the right services for their children was an arduous, time-consuming, and expensive process — and one they often had to navigate alone.

10/04/2024

Harvard’s net greenhouse gas emissions increased by 2.3 percentage points from 2022 even as it’s on track to meet its goal of becoming fossil fuel-neutral by 2026, per its annual sustainability report.

Christie E. Beckley and Xinni (Sunshine) Chen report.

Harvard’s net greenhouse gas emissions increased by 2.3 percentage points from 2022 even as it’s on track to meet its goal of becoming fossil fuel-neutral by 2026, per the University’s annual sustainability report.

10/04/2024

Cambridge’s budget hit nearly $1 billion this year —and it’s got everybody on edge.

Benjamin Isaac and Avani B. Rai report.

Cambridge pursued ambitious spending programs using an ample flow of federal relief funds and property taxes for several years. But as revenue streams dry up, the city is going to have to take a hard look at its priorities.

10/04/2024

The Harvard GSAS Student Council held special elections for unfilled positions, asked students to engage more with the council, and created a new at-large position at its second meeting of the fall semester.

Maeve T. Brennan and Angelina J. Parker report.

The Harvard GSAS Student Council held special elections for unfilled positions and approved a motion for a new at-large position at its second meeting of the semester.

10/04/2024

Harvard Academic Workers-United Auto Workers began circulating a petition on Monday calling for the abolishment of time caps for non-tenure track faculty, a sticking point in contract negotiations with the University.

Aran Sonnad-Joshi and Sheerea X. Yu, report.

Harvard Academic Workers-United Auto Workers began circulating a petition on Monday calling for the abolishment of time caps for non-tenure track faculty at Harvard.

10/03/2024

More than 12 pro-Palestine student protesters were banned from entering Widener Library for two weeks after they staged a silent “study-in” protest at the library late last month.

Michelle N. Amponsah and Joyce E. Kim report.

More than 12 pro-Palestine student protesters were banned from entering Widener Library for two weeks after they staged a silent “study-in” protest at the library late last month.

10/03/2024

Visitors to Harvard Square are in luck with the opening of Luxor Cafe, an Egyptian coffee shop and deli that launched in May.

Sophie Gao, Bradford D. Kimball, and Elise A. Spenner report.

Visitors to Harvard Square are in luck with the opening of Luxor Cafe, an Egyptian coffee shop and deli that launched in May.

10/03/2024

Four election officials from battleground states discussed how to maintain the security and fairness of their states’ elections in advance of the U.S. presidential election during an HKS webinar on Tuesday.

William C. Mao and Dhruv T. Patel report.

Four election officials from battleground states discussed how to maintain the security and fairness of their states’ elections in advance of the 2024 U.S. presidential election during a Harvard Kennedy School webinar Tuesday afternoon.

10/03/2024

U.S. Acting Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Adrianne Todman broke ground alongside state and local officials on a Jefferson Park housing revitalization project in a Wednesday ceremony.

Madeline E. Proctor and Grace E. Yoon report.

U.S. Acting Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Adrianne Todman broke ground alongside state and local officials on a Jefferson Park housing revitalization project in a Wednesday ceremony.

10/03/2024

The Harvard Undergraduate Association announced the Dean of Students Office allocated $522,500 to the HUA for this academic year, during their general meeting on Tuesday.

Adithya V. Madduri and Cam N. Srivastava report.

The Harvard Undergraduate Association announced the Dean of Students Office allocated $522,500 to the HUA for this academic year, during their general meeting on Tuesday.

10/03/2024

I’ve always considered myself a reformer, never a revolutionary. But I must concede that desperate times call for desperate measures. That’s why I believe it’s time to implement cold calling in every Harvard classroom.

Isaac Mansell writes.

A strategically placed cold call could shatter this dreary atmosphere. Singling out the student whose eyes are most glazed over and hurling an unusually tough question their way sends a clear message: Your texting can wait.

10/03/2024

After a two-decade long hiatus, digital cameras seem to have made a comeback among Gen Z users.

Xinran (Olivia) Ma reports.

The reemergence of the digital camera is arguably connected to a larger trend of being conscious of phone usage and staying present.

10/03/2024

The Cambridge School Committee discussed bus delays, the city’s Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System results, and the search for a new superintendent during a marathon five-hour meeting Tuesday evening.

Darcy G Lin and Emily T. Schwartz report.

The Cambridge School Committee discussed bus delays, the city’s Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System results, and the search for a new superintendent during a marathon five-hour meeting on Tuesday.

10/03/2024

The Harvard Undergraduate Association has a problem: its problem solving team is better at creating problems than solving them.

Adithya V. Madduri and Cam N. Srivastava report.

The Harvard Undergraduate Association has a problem: its problem solving team is better at creating problems than solving them.

10/03/2024

Harvard’s Memorial Church has been temporarily closed for emergency work on the steeple, according to a University spokesperson.

Michael R. Carney and Danielle J. Lim report.

Harvard’s Memorial Church has been temporarily closed for emergency work on the steeple, according to a University spokesperson.

10/03/2024

The Harvard University Police Department is investigating a “bias crime” after a Jewish freshman’s mezuzah briefly went missing from her doorway in Thayer Hall last month, according to HUPD spokesperson Steven G. Catalano.

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The Harvard University Police Department is investigating a “bias crime” after a Jewish freshman’s mezuzah briefly went missing from her doorway in Thayer Hall last month, according to HUPD spokesperson Steven G. Catalano.

10/02/2024

From : I resigned from the IOP because It suppresses speech about Palestine.

Nuriel R. Vera-DeGraff writes.

I felt there was no better way to teach advocacy than focusing on one of the most urgent issues on the ballot today. That IOP leadership prevented me from doing so at every turn is yet another example of the Palestine exception to free speech.

10/02/2024

HealthFitness, a company that operates several of Harvard’s gyms, fired at least eight employees last week without warning, including three Harvard students, according to six current and former recreational staff members.

Asher J. Montgomery, Aran Sonnad-Joshi, and Sheerea X. Yu report.

HealthFitness, a company that operates several of Harvard’s gyms, fired at least eight employees last week without warning, including three Harvard students, six current and former recreational staff members said.

10/02/2024

Nuriel R. Vera-DeGraff ’26 — the chair of the Harvard IOP Campaigns and Advocacy Program — resigned on Monday after the IOP rejected his last-minute proposal to heavily refocus the program on Israel and Palestine.

William C. Mao and Dhruv T. Patel report.

Nuriel R. Vera-DeGraff ’26 — the chair of the Harvard Institute of Politics Campaigns and Advocacy Program — resigned on Monday after the IOP rejected his last-minute proposal to heavily refocus the program on Israel and Palestine.

10/02/2024

More than 200 students met in Wasserstein Hall at Harvard Law School on Monday to discuss the history of HLS and its student activist movements — it also served as an act of protest against the HLS administration.

S. Mac Healey and Saketh Sundar report.

More than 200 students met in Wasserstein Hall at Harvard Law School on Monday to discuss the history of the HLS’ student activist movements — but it also served as an act of protest against the administration.

10/02/2024

An eastbound MBTA Green Line train derailed Tuesday evening near Kendall Square after the lead trolley's wheels came off the tracks, causing six injuries and the self-evacuation of 50 passengers, the MBTA wrote in a statement.

Asher J. Montgomery reports.

An eastbound MBTA Green Line train derailed Tuesday evening near Lechmere Station near Kendall Square after the wheels of the lead trolly came off the tracks, resulting in six injuries.