College Life
They’re (B)eating the Dogs
Harvard's roast of Yale in The Harvard Crimson's annual dueling column with the Yale Daily News.
As Harvard-Yale Approaches, Students Try to Get School Spirit Off the Bench
Last year, Yale treated Harvard students to a raucous tailgate before The Game. On Saturday, undergraduates are looking to repay the favor — but they have to contend with cautious administrators and a lacking sense of school spirit.
Gund-Morrow Elected Next Harvard Institute of Politics President
Tenzin R. Gund-Morrow ’26 and Summer A. L. Tan ’26 will serve as the next president and vice president of Harvard’s Institute of Politics.
Six Harvard Students Selected as Rhodes Scholars From US, Canada
Six members of Harvard’s Class of 2025 were selected as American and Canadian Rhodes Scholars to pursue postgraduate studies at the University of Oxford.
Safo-Mensa, Fernand Elected to Lead Phillips Brooks House Association
Nana K.B. Safo-Mensa ’26 was elected the next student president of the Harvard Phillips Brooks House Association, the organization announced Thursday.
Students Criticize Harvard’s Decision to Hold Classes on Veterans Day
Though the University observes Veterans Day as a paid holiday for its employees, some Harvard students and veterans criticized the decision to hold classes on Monday.
Harvard College Palestine Solidarity Committee Urges Boycott of Israel Trek
The Harvard College Palestine Solidarity Committee called for a boycott of travel to Israel on Sunday following the reinstatement of Israel Trek, an annual subsidized trip to Israel over spring break.
Dean Dunne Says Harvard Will Support Students of All Political Views Following Election
As the dust settled on Tuesday’s election results, Harvard Dean of Students Thomas Dunne said his office will offer support to students devastated by Donald Trump’s win, but stressed that the College will remain nonpartisan and inclusive of conservative students.
Italian Program Establishes Largest Cash Prize in Harvard’s Romance Languages Dept.
Harvard’s Italian Language Program announced the largest monetary prize in the Department of Romance Languages and Literatures, coming as the program faces declining enrollment.
Harvard PBK Piloting Changes to Election Process During 2024-25 Academic Year
Harvard’s Phi Beta Kappa chapter will not require students to submit applications for its Junior 24 and Senior 48 classes during the 2024-25 academic year, the chapter announced on its website.
Harvard Professors Cancel Classes as Students Feel Blue After Trump Win
Students awoke to a somber campus following Donald Trump’s reelection to the presidency early Wednesday morning. “My heart dropped a little bit,” one student said.
HUA Passes Laundry and Ping Pong Initiatives at General Meeting
The Harvard Undergraduate Association passed proposals to fund an Affordable Laundry Initiative and restock ping pong balls at tables around campus during its general meeting Tuesday evening.
Lowell Dining Hall Temporarily Closed After Oven Fire
The Lowell House dining hall closed Monday after a “small oven fire” broke out just before lunch at 11:30 a.m., according to Harvard University Dining Services Spokesperson Christa Martin.
Candles and Marigolds: Hundreds Gather for Harvard Dharma Diwali Celebration
More than 200 Harvard affiliates gathered Sunday night to celebrate Diwali — the Hindu festival of lights — in the Mather House faculty deans’ residence, which was adorned with candles and marigolds for the occasion.
