College Life
Three Artists, Including Far East Movement, To Perform at Yardfest
Marking the second time in a row that three artists will perform at Yardfest, Far East Movement, The White Panda, and Sam Adams will play at the spring College-wide concert on April 17.
Junior Calls Harvard 'Overrated' in U.S. News & World Report Op-Ed
Alexander B. Heffner '12 has a message for prospective college students—"be careful what you wish for." In an op-ed published by U.S. News & World Report, Heffner challenges the true value behind Harvard's reputation, comparing his current schooling in the Ivy League to his time at Andover and making it clear that a Harvard education is sub-par.
Kirkland Cheers
Kirkland House upperclassmen gather outside of Annenberg to welcome the new members of their House with cheers.
Undergrads Choose to Block Alone
The night before blocking forms were due, Graham M. Frankel ’12 and his soon-to-be blockmates suddenly realized that their potential blocking group included nine people, one more than the maximum of eight.
Freshmen Plan for Housing Day Eve
Some members of the Class of 2014 say they plan to take part in “River Run” despite the administration’s condemnation of the tradition.
Seniors Face Looming Thesis Deadlines
When the deadline of a 10,000-word thesis is approaching, sometimes Katy Perry covers are the only place to turn.
UC Reveals Results Of Social Life Survey
Among Harvard undergraduates, varsity athletes are most satisfied with their social lives, according to the results of the Undergraduate Council’s social life survey.
Financial Aid Rises, Tuition at Harvard College To Reach $52,650
Harvard College tuition and fees will climb 3.8 percent for the next academic year, reaching a total of $52,650.
Dining Hall Workers Rally With Students
Dining hall workers and Harvard students gathered in Cambridge’s First Parish Church yesterday for a member meeting of the workers’ union before spilling into the streets of Harvard Square and coming to a shouting protest in front of the Holyoke Center.
UC Spotlights Final Clubs
Members of a group critical of final clubs sought to spur discussion among UC members about the funding and availability of alternative social spaces.
For Some Athletes, An Early Notice
In mid-October, when ambitious high school seniors are still anxiously toiling away at their Harvard College application, a select few already have received word of their likely acceptance.
HoCos Plan for Housing Day
As talk of blocking and rooming fill Annenberg, the upperclass houses are rolling out the red carpet in anticipation of housing day on March 10.
Record Numbers To Join Frats
After a large number of rushes this spring, the three Harvard fraternities extended an unusually high number of bids to potential members.
Final Exam Schedule Posted
Snow may still be falling, but the Registrar's Office is looking ahead to the warmer days of exam week. If you want to buy plane tickets or are eager to count down the days to your first day of post-exam freedom, check out the final exam schedule here.
