Cross provides information on how to absorb financial hits, how to fundraise, and how to run programs more efficiently.

One blog entry highlights New Mexico State, as its program called on fans and donors to provide evening snacks for its football team. This community-oriented example is just one of many strategies found on the site.

Returning to our downsizing efforts, one unexpected change in our program seems to have had a positive result. Students were blindsided when JV basketball, baseball, and ice hockey were cut last year and turned into club sports. However, some seem to think they are thriving as student-run entities.

“People are more involved and care more,” said senior Justin Hall, who is Vice President of Men’s Club Basketball. “Because its student-run, we’re more proactive in getting games, we have longer seasons, more practices. It’s something that we control.”

Competition is maintained, as the team plays against the same opponents that it did before. Because of its openness, there will likely be increased variety in its schedule in the coming months.

While not all transitions are so smooth, Harvard athletics must adapt to the best of its ability. Far from flashy to begin with, as long as maintaining healthy competition and high morale across Crimson teams remains a priority, we should be okay with a few less sweaters.

—Staff writer Justin W. White can be reached at jwwhite@fas.harvard.edu.